Brandt Group of Companies

- Test and Validate John Deere Construction & Forestry Machine Conversions
- Maintaining the Product Validation Organization’s indirect budget: Identify resources, facilities, secure budget & coordinate efforts of team members to deliver projects according to plan. 
- Responsible for developing & implementing the integrated validation plan which includes defining a validation roadmap & workflow:
1. Virtual: Simulation Driven Product Development, Durability Design & Development of Digital Twins/IoT using FEA, DEM, CFD & Fatigue Tools
2. Physical: Set up comprehensive & thorough Physical Tests. Ensure Test hotspots are verified through Virtual Prototypes. Implement reverse engineering workflows using tools such as True-Load to define critical loads that are fed into digital twins and used to Continuously Improve (CI) new/current product design process.
- Leading product validation engineers to ensure the delivered end-to-end systems meet customer needs & program objectives. 
- Maintain and communicate each project status, issues, timing status & alert management to significant issues or roadblocks. 
- Proactively define and develop test / validation automation and efficiency improvement(s). This roadmap involves an evolution from a Product Life Management (PLM) process into a Product Life Intelligence (PLI) workflow that strives to use Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms to drive smart and efficient decisions in Product Management & Development, Engineering Change Management (ECM) & Design.
- Constantly supporting and eliciting Analysis & Validation Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure Quality & Reliability is maintained in investigations to identify Failure Modes, Root Course Analysis & Recommended Solutions/Fixes.
- Always working with the Executive Leadership/Sr Management Teams to include SMEs in appropriate Risk Assessment, DFMEA, Design Reviews to drive Design Validation Requirements for Assigned Programs and Current Projects.

Group Engineering Manager: Product Validation, Verification (PVV) and Testing Operations

University of Regina

The Industrial Systems Engineering (ISE) Advisory Board supports the ISE Program through semi-annual workshops for assessing the curriculum, program and related activities and providing recommendations to maintain relevancy to industries and society.
- Meet semi annually and provide input on the current engineering curriculum
- Provide recommendations to ensure relevancy between industry and academia
- Interact with all stake holders to provide connection improvement of Alumni, student and programs

Industrial Systems Engineering (ISE) Board Member

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

- Subject Matter Expert (SME) & Instructor at the Corporate Development, Applied Research & International (CDARI) department
- Develop IIoT/IoT lectures and hands on material that are geared towards providing a strong foundation for key technologies behind IoT and how its deployed
- Develop content that help equip students with knowledge that helps them understand what and where IoT will take them in the future
- Work with experienced industry leaders in the director and C level suite to help them keep up with technology trends in different IoT verticals that will help them make key strategic decisions for their organizations
- Work with experienced resources from academia who want to learn the theory of IoT and implement it
- Coordinate and help students understand the implications of Deep Tech Programs. There is a great need to understand that Deep Tech is very dynamic: moves fast from Deep Tech to High Tech then just normal technology, so it’s important to build upon the technical discovery, convergent of innovation and application of the same in the current state
- Work with Industry leaders to advocate the notion of a T-Shaped Product manager approach that will aid in a better and efficient implementation of development of IoT devices in the corporate world
- Aid in helping IoT developers and key decision makers understand the importance of not falling for the 'shiny object syndrome' but rather develop workflows that help them get to their goals steadily

Subject Matter Expert (SME) & Instructor: IIoT/IoT BootCamps

AthinaPrint

Part of The Athina Group of Companies, AthinaPrint is a OneStop Print Shop Specializing in Physical & Digital Marketing Products such as Flyers, Clothing & Bags, Business Cards, Promotional Items and more

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Southland Trailer Corp

- Work With Design Engineering Lead and the GM to Develop New Product and Engineering Policies. This involves but not limited to Development of Design for Reliability (DfR) Workflows Centered around: Design Requirements, Code Conformance, Manufacturing Support and Product Use
- Oversee Product Optimization by Advancing the use of New Materials (Composites, Light alloys), Smart Manufacturing Processes (IIoT, Robotics, Connectivity) that will reduce Product Costs, Increase Efficiencies. Reducing The cost of Product while Increasing the Quality results in Getting the Customer the Product they Need at the right Time and in the Least Costly Manner. KPIs monitored Include: Cost Reduction% and Weight Reduction %
- Advance the Adoption of Digital Threads Across all Departments Directly/Indirectly working with Engineering. This will Eliminate ‘silos’ and the creation of unusable data swamps that tie down over 80% of the users’ time spent on Searching. Key Metrics for Implementing Digital threads would be: Prioritizing Digital Threads that will Drive Immediate Value to STC and Conducting Internal Digital Audits to Identify Relevant Data. Key Benefits: Engineering Excellence (Improve Quality, Increased First Time Yield Rates, Reduced Rework Frequency, Low Scrap, Reduced Failures in the Field, Limited Warranty Costs and Expedition of New Product Development and Time – To – Market), Manufacturing Efficiency, Product & Service Innovation (Increase Customer Engagement & Satisfaction)
- Develop Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models that will be used to Drive Engineering Design Decisions. This will also involve having fatigue Models that will Help determine our ‘Ideal’ Product Life, Something that is very useful while determining the Warranty for our Product.
- Develop BOMs and Routings  based on Lean Principles
- Work with the Department of Transport (DOT) and The Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) requirements

Chief Engineer

Ag Growth International (AGI)

- Continuously Working with my Teams in Nobleford & Saskatoon by providing Direction, Leadership, Training and Mentoring. This also entails a Best-Fit approach where I strive to have my Team Members allocated tasks based on where their Greatest Talents are; Results are a happy Team that supports each other and has thirst to Deliver and Grow.
- Working Diligently and Consistently with other Equipment Manufactures to Ensure our Product Integrates and Works Seamlessly with theirs. This involves checking for interferences at the design stage, talking to the OEMs to share models after we sign NDAs. This ensures a win-win situation for all because we end up introducing products that work together and can be serviced easily. 
- Continuously working with the Lean team to oversee Creation, Testing and Implementation of a new Engineering Change Management (ECM) Platform that enables full communication and accommodation of the needs of all stakeholders
- Successfully Implemented a new Custom/Industrial Silos Processing Tool. This entailed development of a loop running from the Request For Quote (RFQ) stage to the final delivery to the customer. 
- Personally involved in the Development of Simulation Digital Twins  for base products and Custom/Industrial Products . Having Digital Twins helps us subject our products to different loading conditions using real data. This has helped Engineering make diligent calls, release product much faster and also help existing customers find solutions to their product in use. Additionally, these have a significant Impact on how we manage the entire life cycle of our products exponentially increasing efficiencies over time, unlocking additional value from existing assets and lowering maintenance and
warranty costs
- Continuously Overseeing and Running Design Analysis & Verification using FEA, CFD, DEM to Check Designs and Quickly Process Custom Orders. Resulting in a tighter grip on New Product Development and Introduction KPIs

Manager, Engineering & Custom Design

AP Dynamics Inc.

- Performing engineering consulting services in pipeline acoustics, structural & piping analysis, FE analysis, flow analysis, vibration and dynamic field measurements (reciprocating compressor acoustics & performance) with tight budget and time deadlines being met
- Have been successfully coordinating and developing technical proposals ensuring quotes are send out on time
- Successfully engaged in processing of RFQs, RFPs and RFIs
-Continously interfacing with internal technical analysts/engineers thus ensuring quick completion of projects
- Reviewing and analyzing proposal documents in detail to ensure conformance of project deliverables with proposal requirements, codes, regulations and laws
- Assisting in the coordination, detailed review and assessment of technical information.
- Always ensuring the projects satisfy all technical, operation, commercial, maintenance and quality requirements.
- Actively seeking and supporting continuous improvement by developing relationships with clients and the AP Dynamics team through project kickoff and closeout meetings.
- Always attending project progress meetings and taking appropriate action where necessary that has led to quick and effective resolution of issues
-Have been involved in overseeing, coordination and resolution of technical and project issues Related to the development, engineering design and contracts for all projects. This has led to a high satisfaction rate with our clients and an increase in the number of returning customers
- Has developed a culture of coordinating immediate  responses to project Inquiries arising from potential clients and ensure proper and timely assistance to queries is provided. this has enabled us keep our existing customers and acquire new ones due to that diligence in responding to their issues
-Successfully  delivered  all the projects in alignment with project management process requirements. This has led to an increase in the performance Indices and margins to the company

Manager, Project Engineeirng

SimuTech Group, ANSYS Certified Elite Channel Partner

- Provided technical Pre/Post-Sales support to account managers on software sales, this led to increased customer satisfaction and a rise in the number of new accounts

- Performed engineering consulting projects and technical audits; throughout this period we had a rise in our numbers. Consulting projects were performed in the following:

     - Well-bore Analysis in a SAGD System 
     - Flow control Devices
     - Flow analysis through an Electric Submersible Pump (ESP)
     - Heat exchangers
     - Pressure vessels and noise silencers (Acoustic Bottles and Scrubbers)
    - Oil sand tailing management
    -  Hammer mills for biofuel processing
    
- Provided On-Site technical training and mentoring of ANSYS Simulation software's current and potential clients in western Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) with the Scope of increasing efficiency - Productivity and this enabled the achievement of High Returns on Investments

- Provide IT Support of SimuTech  computer hardware

Senior (FEA) Finite Element Analysis Engineer

Bow Valley College

- Supervised and Assisted Students do Assignments
- In charge of the Evening Science Lab at the Center for Execellence in Foundation Learning
- Organized, Instruct and Supervise Students to Carry out Laboratory Work in Groups of three to five
- Prepared Teaching Syllabus and Curriculum
- Documented Students’ Lab Reports, Prepare Student Lab Schedules and Final Pass or Fail lists
- Assisted in Teaching and Conducting Lab Work for Foundation Students

Education - Teaching Assistant

Everidge Esso

- Maintain Esso Fuel Management Systems which involve Trouble Shooting of Defective Fuel  pumps, Checking the fuel dip and Pressure systems 
- Maintain control systems
- Oversee Maintenance of Safety Standards at the Gas Pumps, Car Wash Machine, Storage Tanks and in the Convenience Store
 - Process all orders from suppliers which includes stock checking, inspection of shelves for any items to be returned or traded in
- Monitor/ inspect orders as they come in to ensure adherence to quoted prices, requested quantity and quality. This includes inputing the received supplies into the computer and storing them in the assigned location in the warehouse or cooler
- Oversee Displaying of Merchandize in New Modules, Set up New Fixtures and at Times re Displaying Center Pieces on Offer
-  Provide Friendly Service to Walk in Customers
- Count Inventory items bi weekly  to validate data on the computer
- Oversee the Daily Handling and Balancing of the Cash Tills

Engineer - Technician

Chief Engineer|Simulation Driven Product Development|Digital Twins|IIoT|Manufacturing|Custom Design| Testing & Validation

I am a Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineer with over 10 years Experience in:

    - Project and Engineering Management 
    - Research in Aeronautics
    - Simulation Driven Product Development: FEA, CFD, DEM & CAD
    - Engineering Consulting in the Agricultural, Aerospace, Oil & Gas Industry
    - Development of Digital Twins for Design, Prescriptive & Predictive Maintenance
    - Conversant with API, CSA, ASME and NBCC codes

As one of the lead FEA Application Engineers in Alberta, I have been creating solutions to engineering & Industrial firms using advanced engineering and numerical methods. As an advanced ANSYS, LS DYNA, SOLIDWORKS and ABAQUS user I have successfully pushed for the education and adoption of these tools  in industry. With that, I have helped many clients achieve their goals and a huge Return on Investments (ROI) & a better grip on New Product Introduction Rate KPIs.

I have Successfully been involved in  Major EU Projects resulting in publication and patenting of key technological aspects. As one of the lead Research Engineers,I helped in the Development of New Ductile Failure Criteria for Determining Formability of Metal Plates used in Aircraft Structures, Development of Parametric ANSYS Numerical Models and Development of New Metal Forming Design Concepts.

I have Formidable Experience in Engineering Change management (ECN), Project Management, Communication and Collaboration at the International level (with partners such as EADS, AIRBUS, Global Affairs Canada), Technical Reporting & Presentation, Scientific Publications, Training  Researchers and Teaching of Undergraduates.

I am fluent in English, Greek  & Swahili. A Professional member of the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta - APEGA (P. Eng.), The Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) & the European Scientific Association For Metal Forming (ESAFORM)

Specialties: Product Development, Engineering management, Stress Analysis of Aeronautic Structures, Analysis of Steel Structures, Simulation & Optimization of Metal forming Processes, Linear and Non Linear Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computationl Fluid Dynamics(CFD)  Modeling using ANSYS, ABAQUS & LS-DYNA

Taiwan experienced a seismic event registering at a magnitude of 7.5, resulting in remarkable footage capturing the Taipei 101 skyscraper swaying.

This iconic 1,670-foot structure boasts a unique feature—a colossal 703-ton steel sphere suspended between its 88th and 92nd floors. This enormous ball serves as a pivotal component of a sophisticated "dampener system," meticulously engineered to mitigate building oscillations by an impressive 30-40% during seismic disturbances and tropical storms.

A captivating video elucidates the intricate mechanism behind this innovation, likening it to a pendulum that dynamically counters the forces of nature to safeguard the integrity of the building.

What sets this architectural marvel apart is its passive dampening system, ingeniously harnessing the intrinsic movements of the structure itself without reliance on external power sources. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity, showcasing how nature-inspired design can fortify against formidable forces.

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Listen up WOKIES 

"Below is a Tesla model Y battery. 

It takes up all of the space under the passenger compartment of the car. 

To manufacture it you need:
-- 12 tons of rock for Lithium (can also be extracted from sea water)
-- 5 tons of cobalt minerals (Most cobalt is made as a byproduct of processing copper and nickel ores. It is the most difficult and expensive material to obtain for a battery.)
-- 3 tons nickel ore
-- 12 tons of copper ore

You must move 250 tons of soil to obtain:
-- 26.5 pounds of Lithium
-- 30 pounds of nickel
-- 48.5 pounds of manganese
-- 15 pounds of cobalt

To manufacture the battery also requires:
-- 441 pounds of aluminum, steel and/or plastic
-- 112 pounds of graphite

The Caterpillar 994A is used to move the earth to obtain the minerals needed for this battery. The Caterpillar consumes 264 gallons of diesel in 12 hours.
The bulk of necessary minerals for manufacturing the batteries come from China or Africa. Much of the labor in Africa is done by children. When you buy an electric car, China profits most.

The 2021 Tesla Model Y OEM battery (the cheapest Tesla battery) is currently for sale on the Internet for $4,999 not including shipping or installation. The battery weighs 1,000 pounds (you can imagine the shipping cost). The cost of Tesla batteries are:
Model 3 -- $14,000+ (Car MSRP $38,990)
Model Y -- $5,000–$5,500 (Car MSRP $47,740)
Model S -- $13,000–$20,000 (Car MSRP $74,990)
Model X -- $13,000+ (Car MSRP $79,990)

"It takes 7 years for an electric car to reach net-zero CO2. The life expectancy of the battery is 10 years (average). Only in the last 3 years do you start to reduce your carbon footprint, but then the batteries must be replaced and you lose all gains made.

And finally, my new friend, Michael, made some excellent points: I forgot to mention the amount of energy required to process the raw materials and the amount of energy used to haul these batteries to the U.S. sometimes back and forth a couple of times.

But by all means, get an electric car. Just don't sell me on how awesome you are for the environment. Or for human rights." - @Ampalsson (on X)

(Original post I saw this morning on this was from Wayne McCrae) 

(NOTE: Bill gates owns Caterpillar).

(PS: if I had to guess I'd say the big plan here is that Uber will end up with a fleet of driverless Tesla's and normal engine cars will be illegal for citizens to own. As the WEF said. You will own nothing and you will be happy). lol. Dunno how much data they have on our happiness in that scenario seems like a stretch. 

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John Deere 331G with Topcon Positioning Systems MC-Mobile on a SharpGrade G-116” grader blade. What a winning combo. 

Come to Brandt Truck Rigging and Trailer in Nisku, AB for a demo. Time slots 9am, 11am, and 1pm!

I’m #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?

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