About
Hi!
My name’s Kai, I’m a passionate engineering technologist with a focus in mechanical design and manufacturing processes, certified additive manufacturing technician and manufacturing associate, and student member of OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists) working towards my C.E.T (Certified Engineering Technologist) designation.
I have brought several projects, both personal and professional, from conception to reality, ranging from model rockets to plastic shredding machines. I can confidently say that I am living my childhood dream of becoming an engineering designer because it’s not just a job for me, it’s my life’s calling.
I was born and raised in Thunder Bay, a small, rural city in Northwestern Ontario isolated from most of the rest of the province. I have always been enthusiastic about engineering, ever since I was a boy playing with Legos, and taking apart anything I could get my hands and then putting them back together – from pens to controllers. Inherently, the reason why I love engineering so much is because projects are just like puzzles to me, and all I have to do is find the right pieces so that it all fits together and works.
In addition to being an engineering technologist, I am also a proud geek, lifelong learner, maker/tinkerer, creative, and a deep thinker. I am someone with many different interests, a positive attitude to brighten any day, and a drive to do the best possible job, no matter what obstacles may present themselves. My aspirations are to eventually become a professional engineer, but to be the best engineer, I need to be the best technologist first.
My Values
- Work Smarter Not Harder
- Do Things Right the First Time
- Being Respectful of Others’ Time
- Leading by Example
- There’s Always a Way to Accomplish Something
- Loyalty to a Fault
- Always Staying Curious, and Not Being Afraid to Ask the Right Questions
- Something Can Always Be Improved or Optimized
Community Involvement
- Cofounder and Mentor, Confederation College Maker Club
- Former student and instructor, Soengkono World Class Martial Arts
- Mentor and Performer, Confederation College Performing Arts Club
- Actor, Conflix
Skills
- CAD (High Proficiency)
- CAM (Intermediate Proficiency)
- Communication (High Proficiency)
- Time Management (Intermediate Proficiency)
Education
- Mechanical Engineering Technician Confederation College
- Mechanical Engineering Technology – Confederation College
- Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Confederation College
Certifications
- Certified Manufacturing Associate (SME)
- Certified Additive Manufacturing Technician (SME)
Awards
- 4th in CAM competition at Skills Canada Ontario
Design Skills
- Mechanical Design (Intermediate Proficiency)
- Tool Design (Intermediate Proficiency)
- Drafting/pencil Sketching (Intermediate Proficiency)
CAD
- Solidworks (Advanced Proficiency)
- CATIA (Intermediate Proficiency)
- Fusion 360 (Advanced Proficiency)
- FEA (Rudimentary Proficiency)
Programming
- C (Rudimentary Proficiency)
- Python (Rudimentary Proficiency)
- HTML/CSS (Rudimentary Proficiency)
- Java (Rudimentary Proficiency)
Languages
- English (Advanced Fluency)
- French (Intermediate Fluency)
- Spanish (Rudimentary Fluency)
Mechanical Skills
- Machining (Intermediate Proficiency)
- CNC (Rudimentary Proficiency)
- Welding/grinding (Intermediate Proficiency)
- Composites (Intermediate Proficiency)
- Heat Treatment and Material Testing (Intermediate Proficiency)
- Casting/mold making (Intermediate Proficiency)
- 3D Printing (High Proficiency)
- Sheet Metal Fabrication (Intermediate Proficiency)
Hobbies
- TTRPS
- Learning
- Video Games
- Drawing
- Puzzles and Chess
- Reading
- Acting
- Being outdoors and enjoying nature
- Fixing things
- Designing and making things
- Cooking