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KRONOS CANADIAN SYSTEMS INC. QUALITY ANALYSTMontreal, QC, Canada

Nabil AhmedELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Obtained first exposure to the numerous testing techniques used

in the industry

• Enhanced understanding of the mechanism of various types of Turbine engines, such as Turboprop, Turbofan, Turbojet and Turboshaft

• Learned various software such as SAP, eCates, Eclipse and Jview

• Developed communication and interpersonal skills coordinating between multiple departments

• Strengthened leadership qualities by leading trial fits and managing internal and external stakeholders

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Provides the means to gain work experience while pursuing your

university degree

• Assists you in getting that first work term, paving your way through to the real world

• Molds your interpersonal skills and increases your professionalism

• Broadens your horizons beyond the theoretical knowledge acquired in school and allows you to gain practical experience

• Enhances your time-management skills and improves your multitasking abilities

• Assists you in building a solid resume with various work experiences by the time you graduate

• Conducted software tests using touch, smoke and regression techniques

• Produced and updated testing documents to reflect current version of the software

• Ensured testing documents included tests to encompass all functional requirements of the product

• Actively participated in meetings, identifying software bugs and suggesting possible solutions

• Contributed to group relationship and effectiveness

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADADEVELOPMENT ENGINEERLongueuil, QC, Canada

• Researched engine parts’ dimensions using mechanical designs in Jview

• Investigated the requirements of the trial fit, wrote engine strip and built instructions for assemblers using eCates

• Used SAP to order and manage engine, its parts and sub-assembly from development store

• Performed trial fits to substantiate new parts in engines, documented procedure and wrote validation reports

• Coordinated multiple departments and identified physical location to meet project objectives, preventing company from incurring high additional costs

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ERICSSON CANADA JAVA SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Montreal, QC, Canada

Tyler ArgoSOFTWARE ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Learned web development and deployment best practices and

used them in the field

• Gained the opportunity to try different areas of software development and find my niche

• Made many new connections in the industry and got the opportunity to travel abroad

• Learned how to develop software on small and large scales and in different workplace environments

• Gave me a better understanding of what it means to be an engineer and how my work can affect the lives of others

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Allowed me to get my foot in the door at great companies

• Prepared me for the challenges of the job search process

• Offered lots of resources and support when applying to different positions

• Experienced many different types of software engineering

• Gave me the confidence I needed to apply for my dream job

• Worked on an internal tool to configure telecommunication nodes

• Learned and executed best practices surrounding continuous integration and agile software development

• Updated the user interface of an application to align with Ericsson branding guidelines

• Practiced Test Driven Development while implementing new features and bug fixes

YELP FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER San Francisco, California, United States

• Worked on development of front-end user-facing components for yelp.com, which serves 150 million unique users every month

• Updated design of older pages to follow the Yelp style guide, making them more consistent with the rest of the website and more mobile-friendly

• Executed redesign of profile management pages and the event page

• Helped fix bugs and other visual discrepancies that were found on different devices throughout the site

GLOBE ELECTRIC FULL-STACK WEB DEVELOPER Montreal, QC, Canada

• Replaced an existing online store with a responsively designed storefront

• Led the front-end development of an online store’s re-design to adapt to different devices such as phones and tablets

• New responsive store increased traffic by 50% and boosted mobile sales

• Managed a database of hundreds of products

• Gathered analytics and other business intelligence to improve website sales performance

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ROLLS-ROYCEREPAIR AND OVERHAUL ENGINEERING INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

Jacob Biernat MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Improved language and social skills through leading

meetings, participating in professional conversations and preparing presentations

• Gained confidence in interview and job search techniques

• Significantly increased my knowledge of technical drawings and documents

• Became familiar with multiple industry standards and their applications

• Gained an appreciation for the kind of results expected in a professional environment

• Improved teamwork and communication working on inter-departmental projects

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Motivation to pursue internships and gain experience in the job

search process

• Understand how companies operate and the processes involved

• Training and guidance in professional etiquette, resume writing and interview techniques

• Teaches responsibility and determination with respect to professional life and career

• Graduate with one year of relevant work experience

• Exposure to industry and the day-to-day lifestyle

• Revise repair instructions while interfacing with Welding and Heat Treatment shop floor teams

• Support and prepare for a NUCAP quality audit within the Welding and Heat Treatment departments

• Establish a repair document organization and creation system

• Develop a local document management website to organize and distribute engineering documents between engineering teams and shop floor technicians

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA PRODUCT CENTER ENGINEERING INTERN Longueuil, QC, Canada

• Perform fit & assembly analysis on turbine engine sub-assemblies to evaluate manufacturing defects

• Project management, delegation and research for multiple interdepartmental projects

• Perform and present failure analysis study based on possible assembly error and suggest changes to assembly procedure based on results

• Prepare multiple repair plans for compressor and turbine disks

CANADA STEAMSHIP LINES ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

• Revise and update piping and instrumentation for multiple on board fluid systems based on efficiency project specifications

• Communicate with vessel engineers on a daily basis to confirm project configurations and validate information

• Organize fleet drawing collection and maintain a cloud based drawing sharing system

• Assist in the planning of energy reduction projects

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CAE INC. CUSTOMER SERVICE ENGINEER Montreal, QC, Canada

Vincent BilodeauCOMPUTER ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH• Gained understanding of aircraft simulation, natural language

processing and audio signal processing technologies

• Experienced team collaboration and communication within a software development environment with daily SCRUM and product life cycle planning

• Greatly improved my coding skills by learning multiple programming languages

• Acquired experience in embedded systems design, lower level system optimization along with security and environmental compliance

• Built strong international professional connections

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Allows students to gain practical and diversified real world

experience in various work environments

• Provides excellent networking and career building opportunities

• Allows students to identify their interests and abilities for specific jobs

• Improves students’ resourcefulness, lifelong learning and communications skills

• Gives students the advantage of varied professional experience in today’s competitive job market

• Provides students with learning opportunities that complement class theory and improve overall understanding of engineering concepts

• Helped in the migration and set up of an Integrated Procedure Trainer laboratory

• Proposed a time saving hard drive imaging procedure to allow quick migration of aircraft environment within the customer support laboratories

• Provided support to clients using manufacturers’ data to improve the simulation accuracy in full flight simulators

• Performed remote software updates to flight simulators in the field

NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS INC. SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Montreal, QC, Canada

• Identified optimization methods in data processing for embedded voice recognition software

• Assisted the quality assurance team in improving the software testing methods in a continuous deployment environment

• Participated in web application software development for natural language processing in Java, JavaScript and Python

• Migrated a database schema from a prototype environment to a staging production environment

• Helped the team integrate and improve services across departments

FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATIONRESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

• Performed hardware performance profiling to identify possible optimization schemes in embedded ARM applications

• Proposed an improved mathematical approach to real time computation for digital audio processing

• Optimized over thirty audio effects with performance gains ranging from 10% to 70%

• Completed a proof of concept prototype of a new feature on the next generation guitar amplifiers using the Linux operating system

• Participated in code review sessions to streamline existing code and suggest optimization ideas

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DICOM EXPRESS PROGRAMMERDorval, QC, Canada

Megan BrownCOMPUTER SCIENCE

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Enhanced my programming and development skills by working

with various languages and standards

• Focused on my own interests and passions within the industry by gaining experience in different work environments and projects

• Improved my communication skills, both in documentation and in meetings

• Gained confidence in my skills and abilities

• Gained experience working in a team and interacting with customers

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Allows you to network with professionals in industry

• Provides invaluable work experience, giving you a potential edge over your peers after graduation

• Gives you access to resources such as resume writing and interview seminars, removing some of the intimidation that comes with applying and interviewing for jobs

• Gives you the opportunity to explore different types of jobs within your industry, allowing you to identify the kind of company and position you’re interested in

• Provides an opportunity to earn a competitive income during your studies

• Developed a new feature for existing shipping software using C#

• Monitored database servers (MS SQL Servers)

• Maintained my own and existing software and web applications

CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY SOFTWARE DEVELOPER INTERN Saint-Hubert, QC, Canada

• Developed a new version of a Ground Support Tools software application

• Worked in Java with NASA software to create updated data files for testing Canadarm2 and Dextre

• Participated in customer meetings

• Documented all aspects of project including planning, development, implementation and maintenance

MICROSOFT SOFTWARE DEVELOPER INTERN Redmond, Washington, United States

• Developed a Windows Universal application for a remote control car to be controlled by any Windows 10 device, using AllJoyn

• Participated in team scrum and planning meetings

• Participated in internal Windows 10 pre-release testing on desktop and mobile

• Worked in Visual Studio 2015 using XAML, C# and AllJoyn APIs

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BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE PROGRAM ANALYSTVille St-Laurent, QC, Canada

Amelie Carrier-LessardINDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Worked in international organizations that are recognized worldwide

• Experienced different fields of engineering such as aerospace and consumer goods manufacturing

• Collaborated with other professionals such as engineers and accountants; learned to work with and motivate unionized employees

• Applied theoretical concepts from school into real life situations

• Improved leadership, communication, time management and multi-tasking skills

• Experienced different work positions and assessed other types of jobs available to industrial engineers

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Mentored a junior student as part of the Co-op Mentorship Program

• Work in your field of study and meet potential employers through internships

• Alternate between school and work to simultaneously develop technical and practical skills

• Learn to manage your time efficiently while juggling studies and work

• Understand what you like and dislike at work, find your career path and the industry you want to work in

• Receive guidance and support from your Program Coordinator; get professional help through the different workshops available

• Meet other professionals, students and develop your own network

• Responsible for benchmark analysis study of the various challenges and issues at the supply chain and technological level of three different new aircraft development programs: CSeries, Boeing Dreamliner and Airbus A380

• Optimized supply chain operations by implementing new communication processes to facilitate the transfer of information and minimize miscommunication between world-wide suppliers including China, India, Mexico and England

• Project leader for the analysis and redesign of the shipping fixture for the CSeries forward fuselage to improve health & safety and efficiency attributes

L’ORÉAL CANADAPRODUCTION ENGINEERVille St-Laurent, QC, Canada

• Responsible for implementing LEAN manufacturing initiatives to packaging lines to enhance operations and reduce waste while increasing productivity

• Optimized changeover time of a saturated multi-format spray bottle packaging line through the SMED; setup time reduction of more than 30% and increased production uptime significantly

• Developed a 5S storing system for more than 400 equipment parts

• Monitored defect levels at each machine station through the implementation of a software and visual management tool to identify improvement opportunities

L’ORÉAL CANADAPROCESS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEERVille St-Laurent, QC, Canada

• Responsible for optimizing packaging samples in the warehouse by implementing new work processes between departments, minimizing movements by segregating pallets based on their frequency of use and developing a visual management tool to easily extract sample locations

• Led continuous improvement workshops to develop a Kaizen culture across all levels of the organization to enhance operations

• Created a new performance indicator for Packaging Optimization Line Engineers to track formats harmonization by compiling all the packaging formats of the Montreal plant into an easy to use Excel tool

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GROUPE SM INTERNATIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN

Laval, QC, Canada

Bassam GeageaCIVIL ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Exponential knowledge growth about the construction industry

• Understood relations between consultants, contractors and clients

• Experienced different fields in the construction industry, as well as public versus private sector

• Learned engineering and technical concepts that are not presented in classes

• Dealt with clients, engineers, architects, superintendents and project managers

• Gained confidence

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Best way to get a “Practical Experience”!

• Allowed me to apply for full-time jobs with confidence in what I have to offer

• Developed great communication and leadership skills

• Built a network of professional contacts

• Understood what field and type of work is best for me

• Supervised pavement, sidewalk and urban infrastructure rehabilitation projects

• Supervised construction process of water, sewer and drainage pipes

• Checked drawings and plans to ensure accuracy to the specifications

• Coordinated on-site work of contractors

• Participated in land surveying using total station

• Verified material quantities and performed daily man-count

PCL CONSTRUCTION FIELD ENGINEER INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

• Worked on construction of the Deloitte Tower project, a 28 floor high rise building

• Coordinated and supervised sub-trade work

• Conducted structural and architectural deficiency walks

• Inputted and updated deficiency logs using specialized software (BIM 360 Field)

• Assisted architects with site inspections before the handover of the floor to the client

• Participated in weekly sub-trades and team meetings

• Assisted the superintendent and the project engineer with various tasks

MCGILL UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE BUILDING MAINTENANCE INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

• Played a key role in managing facilities at the historical monument of the former Royal Victoria Hospital

• Managed and delegated tasks to a local maintenance team consisting of electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters and movers

• Prepared the workers’ schedule, tasks and requests for next day

• Worked closely with planning department

• Coordinated and implemented renovation projects

• Contacted contractors to get cost estimates

• Supervised contractors’ on-site work

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CARNOT RÉFRIGÉRATIONSERVICE DESK ENGINEERTrois-Rivières, QC, Canada

Ann-Sophie Hamel-BoisvertBUILDING ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Work terms gave me incredible confidence in myself and further

developed my work ethic

• Gained a better ability to deal with pressure and tight deadlines

• Learned to let go of little details and stop being a perfectionist

• Adapted to different and sometimes challenging personality styles

• Developed ability to work independently, but also ask questions

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Helps you get started with the job search process

• Provides direction and insight into specific opportunities available within the industry

• Being able to try different things to see what you enjoy and what you don’t, what you want and don’t want in a job and company

• The contacts you make during your work terms will influence your professional reputation

• A lot of technical skills are acquired on the job, not in the classroom

• Responsible for troubleshooting the refrigeration systems remotely to prevent major system failures within critical equipment

• Commissioned the existing systems to optimize different components included in the system

• Supervised various professionals on site for the start up and repair of equipment

• Educated clients and answered questions regarding their systems

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITYINCIDENT MANAGEMENT INTERN Montréal, QC, Canada

• Planned systematic approaches to different incident possibilities in the university buildings; prepared a report and presentation for important stakeholders

• Determined the co-existence of interlocking mechanical systems and their influences over one another in case of an incident

OLYMBECQUALITY AND CONTROL INSPECTOR Montréal, QC, Canada

• Supervised various construction sites making sure projects were done according to technical specs and drawings

• Performed inspections of building envelopes and reported their conditions and deficiencies

• Surveyed layout of roof equipment of various buildings and drew the plans on AutoCAD

• Investigated water leaks and their causes in order to dispatch appropriate manpower to the sites