KIERAN LANOIE
VANCOUVER,BC
Summary
An ambitious and hardworking engineering student who is dedicated to learning and team-building. I pride myself on being a lifelong learner and always being curious, Am a lead for my design team UBC Supermileage, and I use that opportunity to learn about leadership and team building. Along with gaining knowledge in simulations, aerodynamics, and mechanical systems.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Lead
UBC Supermileage
Vancouver, BC
08.2023 - Current
- Leading over 20 engineering students, working on six different engineering projects which include a carbon-fibre nomex chassis, an aerodynamic carbon-fibre shell and a brake and steering system redesign
- Prepare reports, presentations and data sheets for multiple engineering projects
- Organizing the division’s budget, project planning, timeline and sponsorships
- Providing experience and advice on aerodynamics, chassis, composites and mechanical systems
Project Lead
UBC Supermileage
Vancouver, BC
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Led the research, design and testing of the prototype vehicle’s carbon fibre-nomex chassis
- Learn ANSYS simulations and further developed skills in Solidworks
- Studied composite beam bending, material science and solid mechanics to find the optimal layers needed and in which section of the chassis to ensure the lowest weight while maintaining the desired safety factor
- Worked hands-on with composite materials through the manufacturing of carbon fibre bodywork, and composite sandwiches
Carpenter's Assistant
Lanny's Construction
Prince Albert, SK
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Gained experience in high-pressure situations, construction and machine workspaces, along with working safely in a dangerous location
- Learned many construction skills including excavating, framing, cabinetry, roofing, finishing, flooring, painting and plumbing
- Learned how to handle a variety of power tools, hand tools, and heavy equipment such as jackhammers, and drills, along with a variety of saws.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC06.2027
Skills
Mechanical: Composite Lamination, Carbon Fibre Wet Lay-up, Compressed Carbon Fibre, Lathe, Milling, Power Tools, Waterjet Cutting, 3D printing
Software: ANSYS Simulations, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Excel, Fusion 360, Excel, Google Sheets
Soft Skills: Adaptability, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Project management, Team Building
Technical Project
UBC Supermileage Urban “Athena” Project
- Manufactured the carbon fibre bodywork using the composite moulding method
- Designing vehicle doors, windows, mirrors and bodywork attachments, using Solidworks, rapid-prototyping and testing
Applying my knowledge of waterjet cutting and composite laminating I helped construct vehicle shell frame
Timeline
Division Lead
UBC Supermileage
08.2023 - Current
Project Lead
UBC Supermileage
09.2022 - 08.2023
Carpenter's Assistant
Lanny's Construction
06.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of British Columbia
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