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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