Aidan Woods
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Driven by a passion for innovation and a solid foundation in mechanical design and assembly. I optimized system performance through rigorous testing and 3D modeling. My ability to lead teams and transferred technical knowledge underscores my potential to contribute significantly to future projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Year Design Project
Smith Engineering and Applied Science, Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Tested mechanical and electrical components, and analyzed collected data to investigate hardware limitations, and optimize performance.
- 3D modeling in SolidWorks of the water filtration system, and design of the mixing assembly sub-system.
- Constructed and presented a final prototype of the system, and documented all findings and results in formal reports.
Research Assistant
Department of Engineering Physics, McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted experiments to collect data on the electrochemical characteristics of pH sensors.
- Analyzed the data and presented the results.
- Performed literature reviews and found gap studies.
- Fabricated nanocomposite materials in the lab, such as RuO2/CNT.
Electrical Sub Team Lead And Team Member
MakeShif Robotics (FRC Team 4039)
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Designed and assembled mechanical and electrical systems using OnShape.
- Provided Technical Support during competitions.
- Led the electrical sub-team for the 2023-2024 season.
- Taught new members safe manufacturing and electrical practices.
Tutor
Self Employed
Hamilton, Ontario
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Tutored 12 students in various subjects, including Functions, Calculus and Vectors, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science.
- Provided one-on-one academic support.
Education
Bachelors of Applied Science - Engineering
Queen's University
Kingston, ON05-2028
High School Diploma -
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
Hamilton, Ontario06-2024
Skills
- Research and data analysis
- Technical fabrication
- 3D modeling (SolidWorks, Onshape)
- Team leadership
- Mechanical design and assembly
- Teaching technical skills
Certification
- CPR and first aid certification
- WHIMS
Accomplishments
- Honor roll, all four years of high school
- Directors Award - 11/01/23 - Presented to the two men and two women with the highest grade for the 2022 - 2023 year.
Hobbies and Interests
- Mountain Biking
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Computer programming
- Learning new mathematics and scientific concepts
Volunteer Experience
- First Robotics Canada, Crowd Control for the STEMLY Cup, Hamilton, Ontario, 04/01/21, 06/30/23
- St. Mary Arts Department, Sound and set construction for the play, 'A Voice in This World', Hamilton, Ontario, 10/01/22, 10/31/22
- St. Mary Arts Department, Sound and set construction for the play, 'Mary Christmas Charlie Brown', Hamilton, Ontario, 10/01/22, 12/31/23
- St. Mary Arts Department, Sound and set construction for the play, 'I Remember', Hamilton, Ontario, 04/01/24, 05/31/24
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First Year Design Project
Smith Engineering and Applied Science, Queen's University
09.2024 - 12.2024
Research Assistant
Department of Engineering Physics, McMaster University
02.2024 - 06.2024
Electrical Sub Team Lead And Team Member
MakeShif Robotics (FRC Team 4039)
09.2022 - 06.2024
Tutor
Self Employed
02.2022 - 02.2024
- CPR and first aid certification
- WHIMS
Bachelors of Applied Science - Engineering
Queen's University
High School Diploma -
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
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