Dennis Yip | Curriculum Vitæ

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Bachelor's of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, with Honours. B.Eng (Hons)
Thermofluids specialization
Experience with ANSI C, ANSYS, AutoCAD, Maple, Matlab, and Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Visio, Word
Experience working in a team based environment, being team lead
Excellent time management, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work under pressure, analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail-oriented
Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables
Strong work ethic, evident in latest GPA: 4.17, and CGPA: 3.92 (85%)
Honours and awards: Millennium Excellence Award (2005), NSERC USRA (2005), Dean’s List (2003 - 2008)
Interest in Buildings Engineering, Sustainable Design and Project Management

Education

September 2003 - June 2008
Ryerson University (Toronto, ON) - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours. B.Eng (Hons)

Program: Mechanical Engineering, Specialization: Thermofluids
Graduation date: June 10, 2008
Awards: Philosophy Award for Scholastic Achievement (2006), Dean’s List (2003 – 2008)
Relevant Courses (alphabetical):
Advanced Manufacturing, Control Systems, Electric Circuits, Electronics and Electric Machines, Engineering Design and Graphical Communication, Environmental Control in Buildings, Environmental Impact of Thermal Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Law and Ethics in Engineering Practice, Materials Science, Mechanical Design, Mechanics of Materials, Project Management, Risk Assessment & Systems Reliability, Stress Analysis, Thermal Power Generation, Thermal Systems Design, Thermodynamics, Vibrations

Continuing education

April 2009 - June 2009
Hand Building and Wheel and Throwing Class, Gardiner Museum, Toronto, Ontario

Work Experience

June 2008 - Present
Mechanical EIT. H.H. Angus and Associates Ltd., Toronto, ON.

September 2006 - August 2007 (Industrial Internship)
Mechanical Designer. Fu Associates Ltd., Mississauga, ON.

Designed HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and drainage layouts and specifications for permit & tender applications
Performed load calculations for new and existing commercial/institutional/industrial construction projects with Carrier's HAP
Sizing and selection of mechanical and plumbing equipment (AHU’s, pumps, fans, plumbing fixtures, etc.)
Coordination of documents with other disciplines (Architectural, Interior Design, Structural, Civil, Electrical), buildings & regulatory officials, and with General and Subcontractors
Liaise with clients, consultants and vendors to obtain project information and discuss specific design related problems
Worked with Canadian construction methods, protocols & practices, OBC, CSA Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, ASHRAE, NFPA, and ESA standards

February 2006 - August 2006 (Ryerson one-time opportunity fund)
Research Assistant. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Ryerson University. Toronto, ON.

Establishing air abrasion as a technique that can be used effectively in both dentistry and orthopaedics
Worked with pneumatic components, including valves, switches, air pedals, pressure vessels
Created documentation to standardize methods and procedures for future researchers to follow
Designed jigs to standardize experiments given design constraints, budgets, and material restrictions
Participated in weekly meetings with faculty members, industry partners, and fellow researchers
Communicated with suppliers and distributors of equipment in order to obtain required supplies

May 2005 – August 2005 (NSERC USRA)
Research Assistant. Department of Physics. Ryerson University. Toronto, ON.

Worked on computer simulations of light transport through multi-layered tissues using Maple
Participated in regular seminars held jointly by Ryerson University and the Princess Margaret Hospital
With supervisor, created a Maplet, based on Maple, for providing a GUI system to interact with respective users
Research led to published article

September 2004 – April 2005
Research Assistant. Department of Physics. Ryerson University. Toronto, ON.

Project title: Scattering Models in Nuclear Physics and Medical Physics
Conducted literature search of scattering models used in nuclear physics and analysis in radiation therapy
Found articles dealing with this topic using online resources and hardcopy sources

Volunteer Experience

September 2005 - August 2006
Student Representative. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Ryerson University. Toronto, ON.

Participated in discussions relating to the department, faculty, and changes in curricula
Gave my recommendations and suggestions in regards to the undergraduate engineering program

May 2004 - April 2005
Mathematics Tutor. Milliken Mills High School. Toronto, ON.

Volunteer endeavour created by myself and my colleagues for my Alma Mater, Milliken Mills High School
Aim was to provide extra help and enrichment in Mathematics so that all students could excel in Mathematics

September 1999 - Present
Events volunteer. United Way of Greater Toronto. Toronto, ON.

Helped to setup, organize, and co-ordinate United Way charity events across the GTA

Honours, awards, grants

ASHRAE Toronto Chapter Scholarship Award (2008)
Department of Philosophy - Academic Achievement for PHL709: Religion, Science and Philosophy I (2008)
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science: Award for Excellence (2006)
Department of Philosophy - Academic Achievement for PHL611: Philosophy of Mind (2006)
Millennium Excellence Award (2005)
Dean's List (2003 - 2008)
NSERC USRA (2005)
Ontario Student Opportunity Grant (2004)

Undergraduate Student Competitions

Activities and interests

Art: Gardiner Museum: Hand building and wheel throwing clay (April 2009 - June 2009)
Graphics and multimedia design: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere
Web development: (x)html and css layouts, Adobe Flash
Music: Vocalise Chamber Singers (April 2009 - present)
Photography: catching brief moments of history, everyday life, landscape
Reading: classics, news, science fiction
Recreation: golf, hockey, jogging, swimming, table tennis, tennis, working out

Charity events

Professional memberships