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Will McIntyre

Ottawa,Ontario

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant

SNOLAB
Lively, Ontario
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Contributed to the CUTE (cryogenic underground testing) and SuperCDMS (super cryogenic dark matter search) projects
  • Aided in the removal and installation of silicon and germanium dark matter detectors inside of a dilution refrigerator
  • Designed a method to lower and raise a neutron source into and out of a cryogenic detector using a stepper motor and a microcontroller
  • Simulating background radiation in SNOLAB using the Geant4 software and the ROOT software to determine the noise that can be expected to be seen by the detector

STEM Camp Instructor

Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created lesson plans to teach general science knowledge to youth, ages 4 to 16
  • Designed a simple laser apparatus that creates different shapes depending on vibrations yielding from sound
  • Used excel to create budgets for different lessons and activities
  • Networked with professionals in science and engineering fields to serve as mentors to youth participating in summer camps
  • Presented various, non-technical lessons and activities to a variety of age groups to convey STEM topics

Engineering Intern

Tulmar Safety Systems
Hawkesbury, Ontario
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Reviewed technical drawings to ensure that samples being used were up to date with latest revisions, to allow operators to mass produce a product
  • Conducted engineering experiments on new materials to ensure the material was usable in military grade life saving devices such as life rafts and inflatable boats
  • Wrote technical reports on test data collected, to be presented in a fashion that the sales team could easily understand
  • Reverse engineered already constructed valises, to create technical drawings on said valises

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Engineering Physics

Carleton University
06.2026

Skills

  • Proficient in using high voltage power supplies, voltmeters, and ammeters
  • Experienced in circuit design and testing of operational amplifiers, bipolar junction transistors, MOSFETs, and diodes
  • Skilled in Ansys Electronic Desktop for electromagnetic field simulations
  • Developed image filtering software using Python
  • Competent in C for developing applications and simulations, including game development with graphics libraries and particle physics simulations using ROOT and Geant4
  • Adept in various operating systems including macOS and Windows
  • Advanced user of the Linux terminal
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and more
  • Fluent in French and English, with proficiency in both written and oral communication
  • Ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences through science education
  • Effective collaborator in team projects, contributing to meeting shared goals and enhancing team efficiency
  • Experienced in presenting technical and non-technical information clearly and effectively to varied audiences
  • Experienced in both frontend and backend server design
  • Skilled in design of circuits involving microcontrollers and various electronic components

Certification

  • Simulink Onramp
  • MATLAB Onramp

Timeline

Research Assistant

SNOLAB
01.2024 - 04.2024

STEM Camp Instructor

Carleton University
05.2023 - 08.2023

Engineering Intern

Tulmar Safety Systems
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Engineering Physics

Carleton University

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