SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation and Reconstruction
- Computer-Aided Simulation and Visualization
- Electric Vehicle Mechanical Fitness Assessment
- Investigation of Incidents, Defects and Failures involving Mechanical Factors
- Restraint System Assessment
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours Mechanical Engineering, Co-operative),
Option in Management Science, University of Waterloo, 2011
Graduated with Distinction
Additional Courses
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress, Detroit, Detroit, 2012
- Forensic Photography Documentation Seminar by AI2-3D, Vaughan, 2012
- Mastering Winning Discovery Techniques & Working with Experts, The Advocate’s Society, Hamilton, 2012
- Examining and Cross-examining Experts, The Advocate’s Society, Toronto, 2012
- Emergency First Aid Training by Lifesaver 101, Toronto, 2011
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) by CICT, Fort McMurray, 2010
- Fall Protection by CICT, Fort McMurray, 2010
- Confined Space Entry by CICT, Fort McMurray, 2010
- H2S Awareness by CICT, Fort McMurray, 2010
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND
Giffin Koerth Inc.
Forensic Accident Reconstruction Investigator (EIT)
May 2011 – Present, Toronto, ON
- Conducting technical investigations primarily involving motor vehicle collision reconstruction, vehicle mechanical fitness, and defects in mechanical equipment
Syncrude Canada Ltd.
Mechanical Engineering (Operations)
September 2010 – December 2010, Fort McMurray, AB
Inspected turbine systems to ensure function of overspeed failsafe mechanism
Validated equipment against design parameters
Participated in elevating turbine systems to Best Practice Standard
Toronto Transit Commission
Track & Structure Civil/Mechanical Engineering
May 2009 – August 2009, January 2010 – April 2010, Toronto, ON
Data acquisition and analysis of track geometry using various technologies and softwares
Perform fatigue and design analysis on various track fasteners
Cosma International Inc., Deco Automotive
Manufacturing Engineering Student
September 2008 – December 2008, Rexdale, ON
Design mechanical devices and systems to optimize product flow during assembly
Perform cycle time analysis to manufacturing process so that target deadlines are met
LKM a division of SNC-Lavalin
Designer – Level 1
January 2008 – April 2008, Toronto, ON
Analyze heating and cooling loads prior to building renovations so proper equipment sizing can be installed
Modify existing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and Plumbing and Drainage drawings using AutoCAD 2006
Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Airfield Maintenance Assistant
April 2007 – August 2007, Toronto, ON
Analyzed problem with runway snowplow parking protocol and implemented a procedure to correct this issue
Develop a budget for runway chemical use during the 2007/2008 winter season
Independent Mechanic
Assistant Mechanic
July 2004 – August 2004, Haliburton, ON
Perform general repairs to various aspects of passenger vehicle systems including: braking system, fuel system, propulsion (engine), bodywork.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETEIES / ASSOCIATIONS
- Member, Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) - EIT
- Member, Society of Automotive Engineers
PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
PAPERS
- Feld Z.M., “2011 Formula SAE Front Upright Design”, Bachelor’s Thesis, UW Formula Motorsports Team, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 2010
- Feld Z.M., “Compression Clip Fatigue Failure Analysis and Redesign”, Fourth Undergraduate Work-term Report, University of Waterloo, Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2010 Restraint System Assessment
- Feld Z.M., “A Spring Analysis For The New Retrac Plate”, Third Undergraduate Work-term Report, University of Waterloo, Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2009
- Feld Z.M., “Modifying an Engine Cradle Assembly Line”, Second Undergraduate Work-term Report, University of Waterloo, Cosma International Inc., Deco Automotive, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada, 2008
- Feld Z.M., “Vammas PSB 5500H Parking Procedure at the AMF”, First Undergraduate Work-term Report, University of Waterloo, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2007
