James Sapielak
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Focused Designer proficient in using drafting instruments and computer-aided design (CAD) equipment. Prepares sketches and detailed drawings to illustrate concepts and designs. Effectively collaborates with sales representatives, installers, or other design members to get approval from all parties.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Designer, EIT
Riverside Energy Systems
06.2023 - Current
- Design solar PV systems for grid-connected residential and commercial buildings as well as off-grid systems; Complete energy consumption estimates; create electrical designs, panel layouts, and project cost estimations; complete sustainability and feasibility reports detailing annual solar production estimates, annual energy offset, utility cost savings, and project budget costing.
Systems Designer, Co-op Student
Riverside Energy Systems
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Design solar PV systems for grid-connected residential and commercial buildings as well as off-grid systems; Complete energy consumption estimates; create electrical designs, panel layouts, and project cost estimations; complete sustainability and feasibility reports detailing annual solar production estimates, annual energy offset, utility cost savings, and project budget costing.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Unity Technologies
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Work in a collaborative team-based environment to define test scope and strategy; test projects and run test suite passes; enter, update, and maintain issues in the project Bug Database; identify inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement within the QA process; provide functional, UI, sanity, smoke, API, network and regression testing.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering -
UBC Okanagan
Kelowna, BC04.2023
Dogwood Diploma -
Abbotsford Senior Secondary
Abbotsford, BC06.2018
Skills
- Operating Systems: Windows, Mac
- Programming: C, C#, Postgresql, Python, React Native
- Graphics: Photoshop, Blender
- Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visual Studio, Matlab, LTspice XVII, Jira
- Other: SolidWorks, progeCAD, Sketchup, Github
- Teamwork skills
- Layout Design
- Sketching abilities
- CAD Drafting
Certification
- British Columbia Electrical Field Safety Representative Certification - 12/01/23
- Enphase Storage Design Certification Training - 02/01/24
Languages
English
Hobbies and Interests
- Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association ~10 years plus
- Abbotsford Senior Secondary ~2018 Senior Rugby Team
- UBCO Heat Rugby team ~2021
- Physical fitness, outdoor activities, hiking, fishing, camping, working out
- 3D animation and game development
- Repairing and maintaining vehicles, vehicle audio. Electric vehicle conversions
Projects
DC Motor Design Project, Designed and 3D Printed a working axial flux motor
Created a 3s-3p 12V Lithium Ion battery from recycled drill batteries 3D CAD Modelling Project, Created a 3D replica bat-mobile using SolidWorks
Worked with teammates to separate the workload evenly and fairly
Organized intermediate deadlines for tasks to be completed by the deadline
Created 3D rendered video with commentating Streetlight Level 3 DC Fast Charger, Designed and modeled a modular level 3 DC Fast charger capable of charging from a 120/240VAC Streetlight feed
Created a 1:10 prototype to demonstrate the functionality of the full scale product
Completed reports, presentations, and posters to demonstrate the feasibility of the product Arduino/ESP32 Bluetooth controlled hovercraft Creating battery packs from Recycled 18650 cells Poker simulation (written in Python) Sun-path Diagram plotter (written in Python)
Hobbies
I enjoy a variety of hobbies that keep me creatively and technically engaged, including programming and app development. I'm also passionate about custom battery building and electric motor design, which allow me to explore the intricacies of energy solutions. Additionally, 3D printing is a another pastime, providing a hands-on way to bring some of my other projects to life.
I also enjoy sports and the outdoors, including golf, hockey, hiking and spikeball.
Timeline
Systems Designer, EIT
Riverside Energy Systems
06.2023 - Current
Systems Designer, Co-op Student
Riverside Energy Systems
05.2022 - 08.2022
Quality Assurance Analyst
Unity Technologies
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering -
UBC Okanagan
Dogwood Diploma -
Abbotsford Senior Secondary
- British Columbia Electrical Field Safety Representative Certification - 12/01/23
- Enphase Storage Design Certification Training - 02/01/24
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