Hardware Engineer & Maker of Things

I am the Maker of Things

With a deep-rooted passion for robotics, I am a Computer Engineer by trade with a strong interest in electronics. Robotics is a well-balanced blend of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. Throughout my career in product development, I have become highly proficient in rapid prototyping which leads to mass manufacturing. Along this journey, I developed a keen interest in knowledge management within the realm of manufacturing, making it my mission to ensure a smooth and efficient development lifecycle. In my free time, I volunteer for NorthSec, a cybersecurity conference. I lead the hardware development of the electronic badge, which serves as the entry ticket for participants and features Easter eggs, hacking challenges, and interactive games.

My Timeline

Experience
2023.07 to present ❖ Noze, Senior Product Engineer, Eng.
2016.11 to 2023.05 ❖ TandemLaunch Inc, Staff Technologist, Jr. Eng.
2014.07 to 2016.06 ❖ Helios Laboratories Inc, Founder & Hardware Designer
2013.11 to 2014.11 ❖ Fablab Inc, Hardware Developer
2013.08 to 2013.10 ❖ Bombardier Aero, Occupant Safety for Global
2011.01 to 2013.05 ❖ Bombardier Aero, Software Developer
2010.09 to 2010.12 ❖ Tavis Software, Intern
 
Volunteering
2021.05 to present ❖ Northsec Cybersecurity Conference, Hardware Badge Team
2014.01 to 2017.05 ❖ Helios Makerspace, Founder
2013.05 to 2013.08 ❖ District 3, Project Mandator for Helios Makerspace
2012.11 to 2012.01 ❖ CQI: Director of Innovative Design
2011.09 to 2013.05 ❖ IEEE Concordia, President
2011.09 to 2012.04 ❖ ECA, Web Committee Member
2009.10 to 2011.08 ❖ IEEE Concordia, VP Finance
2008.09 to 2011.01 ❖ CCAS, IT Director
2007.09 to 2008.05 ❖ VA2, Treasurer
 
Prizes & Awards
2014.04 ❖ 1st Prize CQE, Helios Makerspace
2013.04 ❖ IEEE Concordia Society of the Year from ECA
2013.04 ❖ IEEE Concordia Most Helpful Society from ECA
2012.11 ❖ Outstanding Contribution to IEEE Montreal
2012.11 ❖ Best Student Branch from IEEE Montreal
2012.05 ❖ Honorable Mention, Concordia Capstone Design Award
2012.04 ❖ Special Mention, IEEE Canada Larry Wilson Award
2012.01 ❖ 4th Place Electrical Engineering, Engineering Games
2011.01 ❖ 3rd Place AI Competition, CS Games
 
Competitions & Conferences
2022-2024 ❖ DEFCON, Las Vegas
2023-2024 ❖ REcon Reverse Engineering Conference, Montreal
2019-2024 ❖ NorthSec Cybersecurity Conference, Montreal
2016.04 ❖ TELUQ, Émergence des tiers lieux à usage collaboratif
2015.11 ❖ International Entrepreneurship Seminar, Vietnam, Hanoi
2015.05 ❖ C2MTL Business Conference
2014.09 ❖ Wearhacks 2014, Posture Tracker Project
2014.01 ❖ CUSEC 2014, Software Conference
2013.08 ❖ SpikenzieLab 3rd Place @Foulab's Hardware Hackathon
2013.01 ❖ CUSEC 2013, Software Conference
2013.01 ❖ Engineering Games: Robotics Machine Team & Compétition Majeure
2012.09 ❖ IEEE Canada Student Branch Congress
2012.01 ❖ CUSEC 2012, Software Conference
2012.01 ❖ Engineering Games: Robotics Machine Team & Electrical Engineering
2011.03 ❖ CS Games: AI Design, Web Design
2011.01 ❖ Engineering Games: Robotics Machine Team

Community Contribution

I made it my priority to solve a problem in my local community: the lack of space and access to tools for projects. Thus, I have been working on pooling the ressources into local workshops to better serve the community.

IEEE Concordia

VP Finance | President

IEEE Concordia's mandate is to provide an electronic laboratory for students to eliminate the enormous amount of paperwork needed to get access to a university lab

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Helios Makerspace

Founder

The Makerspace's mission is to provide the tools to the community necessary to materialize an idea by providing access to welding, metalworking, woodworking, electronics and 3D printing.

[Huffington Post] [La Press+] [Makery.info] [Air Canada] [CTV News] [The Gazette] [Journal Metro]
Northsec

Co-VP Badge

The biggest in-person CTF in North America. The conference covers diverse topics such as network security, software and/or hardware exploitation, application security, reverse engineering, malware and cryptography.

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#BadgeLife

Badgelife is a vibrant subculture found at hacking conferences like DEFCON, where participants design, create, and exchange custom electronic badges. These badges, often made from PCBs, showcase intricate designs, LED lights, and puzzles or challenges. Badgelife enthusiasts use these creations as a form of artistic expression and technical skill demonstration, fostering a community of creativity and collaboration. My business card was submitted to a Hackaday contest and featured on pcgamer.com.

Lots of fun! Meet me at DEFCON and Northsec to nerd out on Badges.





Getting in touch.

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