Alan McKim

Alan McKim is an experienced professional with a background in test and simulation engineering, specializing in aerospace, transportation, and power generation.

With a Master of Applied Science in Aerospace and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science, Mechanics of Materials, both from the University of Toronto, Alan has a strong educational foundation.

Throughout his career, Alan has held various leadership positions, including VP of Test Engineering and QA at SimuTech Group, where he was an ANSYS Certified Elite Channel Partner, and VP of Consulting at SimuTech Group.

He has also served as CAE Manager at Thinkpath, ECASS Manager at Northrup Grumman Electronic Systems, Director of Professional Services at Mehanical Dynamics Ltd., and in engineering management roles at various other organizations.

Alan's main focus is on integrating test and simulation practices into industries to enhance product performance and address complex engineering challenges effectively.

He is well-versed in structural, mechanical, and thermal simulation, with a keen interest in leveraging advancements in computer software, hardware, and data management to tackle engineering problems more efficiently.

Alan McKim also emphasizes the importance of communicating the value of information to customers, especially in areas like product optimization, failure analysis, and predictive maintenance, demonstrating his commitment to delivering tangible benefits through his work.