JEFFREY AHO
3A Mechatronics Engineering
UW ID# 20163779
jeff@jeffaho.com

SKILLS SUMMARY

• Experience in automated manufacturing (foundry) and research laboratory environments
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience in technical writing. Received an 'Outstanding' rating on government work term report
• Proficient in AutoCAD drafting, with experience in small-scale mechanical design
• Efficient learner with leadership and organizational skills acquired from student government
• Familiarity with Mac and PC environments and software (Excel, Access, Project, etc.)
• Working knowledge of HTML, Visual Basic, C/C++, Java, Matlab and PLC logic

EDUCATION

• Candidate for Bachelor of Applied Science, Honours Mechatronics Engineering, Co-operative Program, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, September 2004 - Present
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Ontario Scholar), P.A.C.I., Thunder Bay, ON, June 2004

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

• Mentored 110 students on course material covering professionalism, persuasive communication, workplace responsibility and diversity, and defensible recommendations
• Assisted in the development of course content and evaluation of student assignments

• Assisted in project management, planning, and documentation for various capital initiatives involving safety, productivity and quality. Received an 'Excellent' evaluation
• Designed, drafted, and modified mechanical and electrical drawings for facilities (aluminum cylinder block foundry) projects using AutoCAD
• Prepared a report: 'Resin Extracting Ventilation System for Fire Prevention' on the design and effectiveness of a major safety/facilities oriented capital project
• Facilitated industrial engineering activities for plant expansion and GM product launch
• Administered a plant wide MS Access database of AutoCAD drawings; Cloned and modified the database for a plant expansion
• Received Ford Standard Safety Training including GRASP, Working at Heights, PMHV Safety, ECPL Procedures training, WHMIS, and SQDCME

• Provided logistical support for student alternative fuel competitions (e.g. ChallengeX and North American Solar Challenge); Received Excellent' evaluation
• Prepared a report: 'Investigation of Energy Storage Devices for Hybrid Electric Fuel Cell Vehicles' (for HyFATE division) and received 'Outstanding' mark
• Assisted in emissions testing and data analysis of hybrid vehicles at Environment Canada (Emissions Research and Measurement division)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• Oversaw financial and legal obligations of multi-million dollar corporation
• Participated in multiple student services contract negotiations (Health and Dental Plan and Universal Bus Pass) and capital investments allotment (facilities renovations)
• Member of numerous committees dealing with bylaws review, education and student services

MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Student Member of the Professional Engineers Ontario
• Unigraphics NX Short Course, University of Waterloo
• Student Member of the Society of Automotive Engineers

AWARDS

• Canadian Millennium Excellence Award, Canadian Millennium Foundation, 2004
• John Wesley Beaver Memorial Award, Ontario Power Generation, 2004

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

• Engineering Society Director of Diversity and Education Assistant
• Engineering Orientation Week Leader and "Ask Me" Leader
• Risk Manager for Theta Psi Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity
• Avid debater with experience in Parliamentary style and Robert's Rules of Order
• Mechanical department Sandford Fleming debating champion, Winter/Fall 2006
• Regional finalist and representative at OSDU provincial seminars, 2003/2004
• Enjoy movies, books, music (play trumpet in Engineering Jazz Band)