1. MEC HA NI C A L ENG I NEER I NG
U NDER G R A DUA TE -
U NI V ER S I TY OF WA TER LOO
EMILY OSTAPOVICH
CU R RICULUM VITAE
HIG HLIGHTS OF QU ALIFICATIONS
6 years of familiarity in a technical shop with mechanical and electrical fabrication experience
Intermediate knowledge of Arduino, AutoCAD, Solidworks, 2D/3D design, 3D printing, and C++
Hands-on experience in automotive quality control and production
Basic comprehension of construction and contract coordination
Applied knowledge of aviation theory and combustion engines from Glider and Private Pilot training
Exceptional leadership capabilities gained by instructing various courses (i.e. leadership, aviation, and
aerospace) in the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program
Excellent attention to detail and superior writing and communication skills learned through team
management, problem solving, and design projects
Rotaract Club of Comox Valley Special Projects Committee Co-Chair
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Team Coordinator and Co-Mechanical Designer and Fabricator for “All-Terrain Trundle-Bot” (2015)
Team Manager for “Mechosystem” (2014)
Co-designed and fabricated 3D printed Quadcopter (2013)
Co-researched and developed hydrogen fuel cell water electrolyser (2013)
Co-designed, machined, and programmed two 2ft cubed aluminum, wirelessly controlled Skills
Canada Competition Robots (2013 & 2014)
Co-designed and built 12ft long wooden bridge capable of sustaining 150lbs (2012)
Electronics and Robotics Skills Canada and Vex Robotics Competition experience (2011 – 2014)
WO R K EXPERIENCE
Construction Services Coordinator, Defence Construction Canada, Comox, BC, Sept 2015 – present
Assist senior Coordinators in large, complex construction projects around 19 Wing Comox
Review design, construction, and site change documents
Assist in ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and reporting deviations
Quality Control Assistant, MSM, a division of Magna Powertrain, Woodbridge, ON, Jan – May 2015
Assisted with ensuring quality of automotive parts in the Quality Control Department using
Coordinate Measuring Machines and quality control gauges (ex. hardness, surface finish)
Manipulated part data on Microsoft Excel
Hands-on experience with Computer Numerical Control machines in the Production Area
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Gliding Operations StaffCadet, Regional Gliding School (Pacific) and Department of National Defence,
Comox, BC, Jun – Aug 2014
Supervised and mentored Glider Pilot students aged 16-18
Ensured a safe and supportive environment for students
Created lesson plans to instruct Basic and Advanced Aviation classes
EDU CATION
Candidate for Bachelor ofApplied Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON,
Sept 2014 – present
Suncor Emerging Energy Leaders Award in Engineering (2014), University of Waterloo President’s
Scholarship of Distinction (2014)
Courses: Electrical Engineering, Structure and Properties of Materials, Mechanics (Physics), Linear
Algebra, Calculus and Chemistry for Engineers, Macroeconomics, C++, AutoCAD,and Solidworks
British Columbia Secondary School Diploma, Georges P Vanier Secondary, Courtenay, BC, Jun 2014
Graduated from the Challenge Program for Gifted Individuals (top 2% of class)
Academic Excellence Awards for Mathematics, Sciences, English and Social Studies
Elected Valedictorian Nominee
Elected Schulich Leader Nominee
CER TIFICATIONS A ND AWARDS
Certified Transport Canada Glider and Private Pilot (2012 & 2013)
Captain “Irish” Ireland Trophy for Excellence in Pre-Flight Academics (2013)
National “Virginia Mitchell” Award as Top Female Private Pilot in Canada (2014)
Billy Bishop “Runner-Up” Trophy as second top Private Pilot Student in BC (2014)
Silver Medal at National Canadian Improv Games Tournament (2014)
Professional Violinist; Royal Conservatory of Music for Classical and Baroque Violin (2012)
British Columbia School District #71 Scholarship (2014)
British Columbia Provincial Scholarship Award for Excellence (2014)
HO BBIES A ND IN TERESTS
Robotics and Electronics design projects
Recreational violin, piano, trumpet, saxophone, guitar,and flute
Improvised theatre
Volunteering with RotaractClub of Comox Valley
Recreational flying of Gliders and Cessna single engine aircraft