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Kyle Baird
Kyle Baird
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bio

I am a mechanical engineering student who is very passionate about continuously learning, and I embraces challenges.
I am currently a research assistant at Lassonde School of Engineering - York University. I am working on a project to address one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), where I am tasked with designing, implementing and 3D printing a non-invasive water sampling device, to address water quality concerns in Canada which will hopefully contribute to better water quality worldwide.
I have a passion for 3D design and am well versed in many different CAD softwares such as (Solidworks, Catia, Creo Parametric, AutoCAD, Google Sketchup, etc). I am also in the beginning stages of teaching myself biomechanics, physiology, and anatomy in hopes of designing prosthetics and other medical devices once I finish my degree.

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Resume 2022.pdf
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Mechanical engineering Robotics Engineering project management Biotechnology Machine learning

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Competitive analysis 1 Marketing materials 1 Medical devices 1 Research 1

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Project Participant
Issued by Riipen
The Project Participant achievement is awarded to learners who start their first project, demonstrating their commitment to putting learned skills to practice.
Completed on July 3, 2023

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Sydney Robinson
Sydney Robinson
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August 24, 2022
Team feedback
Kyle was a pleasure to work with. He was professional, punctual and personable. He took feedback well and was always keen to learn. I would recommend Kyle for any future partnership!
Medical devices Marketing materials Competitive analysis Research
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Level UP: Multidisciplinary Projects (2022 - March 2023)
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Vessl Prosthetics
Competitive Analysis for Medical Device Start-Up - Vessl Prosthetics
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Vessl Prosthetics
Vessl Prosthetics
London, Ontario, Canada

Competitive Analysis for Medical Device Start-Up - Vessl Prosthetics

The goal of the project is to deliver an in-depth competitive analysis of companies and new technology in the global prosthetics market. The outcomes will be: 1) A presentation to company founders outlining major research findings, insights on the biggest threats to the company's position in the market, and actionable insights to position the product in the market. 2) Supporting documents containing in-depth summaries and resources including a. Analysis of major companies (ex. Excel file) i. Profit margins ii. Manufacturing methods iii. Current technologies iv. R&D capabilities v. Market share b. Assessment of similar technologies (ex. Excel file) i. Runway to market ii. Similarity to Vessl’s offering

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Work experience

Research Assistant - Drinking Water Safety in Canada
Lassonde School of Engineering - York University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 2022 - Current

β€’ Responsible for completing an independent research project.
β€’ Review design drawings and water quality data from real drinking water systems as well as existing drinking water safety sampling and analysis methods.
β€’ Use knowledge to design and build water sampling equipment for the team's work in small and decentralized drinking water systems using 3D printing.
β€’ The research assistant will also support two graduate students working on drinking water safety projects.
β€’ Laboratory and field work experience.

Education

Mechanical Engineering Honours Student (B.Eng), Mechanical Engineering
York University
September 2020 - Current

Personal projects

Automated Plant Watering System
September 2020 - April 2021

Worked as part of a team to implement a program that controls sensors and actuators autonomously to provide care for household or agricultural purposes.
3D Printing
January 2020 - Current

Experimenting with the limitations of 3D printing & testing the strength and durability of various prototyped parts.
Remote Community Windmill
September 2019 - December 2019

Coordinated a team of 3 students in the design & prototyping of an unconventional windmill. Designed to be used in remote off grid areas.
Prosthetic Research / Prototyping
January 2018 - Current

Developing innovative designs for prosthetic limbs meant to enhance user experience. Designing and experimenting with 3D printed prosthetics.

Educating myself in: Biomechanics, Human Anatomy, and Physiology.