University of Calgary

Shantou University

M.Eng Software Engineering Student at University of Calgary

Leading a team of three full-stack developers responsible for cloud-hosted internal risk systems used by the Trust and Safety team. Responsibilities included developing features, sprint planning, scoping, code reviews, deployment, coaching and mentoring junior staff, and conducting 1-1's and performance evaluations.

Helcim

Software Development Team Lead

Collaborated with the team to develop features, conduct bug fixes, and refactor legacy code for full-stack
web applications in internal risk systems. Also implemented and maintained machine learning-based fraud
detection models to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.

Junior Full Stack Developer (Machine Learning)

Pursuing my Masters in Software Engineering at the University of Calgary with an expected graduation date of May 2021

M.Eng Student at University of Calgary

↳ Regularly translated client requests into requirements for the development team
↳ Participated in end to end tests of new features for the Enalysis platform (bug hunting)
↳ Involved in sprint retrospectives to offer feedback for the development team from an operations perspective

Detechtion Technologies

Engineering Account Manager

Working directly with the Product Development group to implement new solutions into production and installation in the field. Utilize 2D and 3D software (AutoCAD and Inventor) to specify and design custom components for multi-panel folding wall solution (Leaf Wall). Create accurate manufacturing drawings to fabricate custom sheet metal and aluminum. Managing multiple projects from initial conception up to and including installation in the field. 

↳ Assisted in the creation of the installation process for Leaf walls in the field. Responsible for training DIRTT's field technicians all over Canada and the USA

↳ Responsible for managing all Leaf projects from initial inquiry up to project completion. Involves working directly with distribution partners, coordinating factory dates, onsite dates, providing budgetary pricing, providing manufacturing data to factory floor, troubleshooting installations, and ensuring correct assembly of custom components in the factory

↳ Designed and created a new cutting tool to be used with Willow Glass to increase edge strength of the glass by roughly 60%

↳ Regularly give factory tours to client groups of 5-20 people. Tour consists of explaining the entire manufacturing process of all Dirtt solutions starting from raw materials all the way to shipping as well as answering any questions that come up along the way

DIRTT Environmental Solutions

Mechanical Engineer - New Product Implementation

Worked with the rest of the team to construct and tear down client mock ups as well as install the Dirtt solution in our own office space and factories. Excelled at the installation of walls, power, mill work and ceilings.

Mock-Up Crew Member

Monitored and optimized natural gas compressor fleets for 6 clients and approximately 300 compressor units. Clients were upstream oil and gas producers located across Alberta and in Northeastern British Columbia. Increased efficiency of client’s fleet through analyzing / presenting diagnostic reports, data trends, and optimization opportunities. Audited units to build theoretical models for thermodynamic analysis and troubleshooting. Maintained client relations and ensured all staff was fully trained on software. 

↳ Achieved 100% increase in units monitored with Enalysis (software) within 2 months by driving value to client by presenting multiple opportunities for optimization and avoidance of potential unit failure.
  
↳ Saved 100K annually for client by collaborating with its production/facilities engineers, field operators and foreman to provide new operational configurations to allow 1 unit to be shut down and still maintain same flow rate through site. 

↳ Consistently avoided catastrophic failure of units by recommending new configurations and a set of engineered shutdown settings that allowed for safe operation of compressors, validated through simulations and analysis of diagnostic reports.

↳ Set company record for most technical presentations in 1 day, delivering 7 back-to-back technical training sessions for a client’s operational workshop. Successfully trained / refreshed 70 client employees on use of the Enalysis system and its benefits.

Supported clients and engineering account managers with compressor-related troubleshooting while furthering knowledge in compressor theory, natural gas processing, and compressor sizing, driving value to clients. Utilized various compressor OEM software to create mathematical models of client specific equipment; analyzed diagnostic reports and provided actionable tasks to clients for optimizing their equipment.

↳ Promoted to Engineering Account Manager within 2 months of being hired based on demonstrating proficiency in compressor theory, troubleshooting, and overall understanding of services.

↳ Overhauled corporate presentation (utilizing Prezi presentation software) used by entire company for on boarding and educating new clients and new employees

Compressor Engineer

Supported engineering team in many facets, including compressor loading curve generation, providing multiple simulations to address optimization opportunities, and database updates. Provided technical assistance on large consolidation projects, client training on usage of Enalysis, and administrative support to Engineering Account Managers.  

↳ Developed macro-enabled spreadsheet for Waukesha natural gas engine de-rates based on fuel gas and elevation, significantly reducing  time needed to set up units on diagnostic system.

↳ Analyzed and presented multiple consolidation scenarios for a plant that involved shutting in and re-cylindering multiple units, creating 10-page report presented to client for illustrating the opportunity.

↳ Created new on boarding program for new hires (Interns and Engineers-in-Training), aimed at building and testing knowledge on compressor theory and natural gas processing.

Davis Allan