Work Experience

“WE ARE HERE TO ADD WHAT WE CAN TO LIFE, NOT TO GET WHAT WE CAN FROM LIFE.“

William Osler

Led end-to-end subcontracting processes for multiple vendors, from bid evaluation to contract award, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement aligned with project milestones.
Streamlined contract administration and governance, managing change orders, payments, and performance tracking to mitigate risks and maintain project schedules.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between procurement, engineering, and project teams to align subcontract deliverables with project requirements, improving stakeholder communication and decision-making.

Orchestrated cross-functional product lifecycle management reviews, conducting business case analyses that informed executive decisions, aligning key stakeholder objectives and securing approval for 5-year, $5M+ product development programs.
Simplified complex fuel cell engineering concepts into clear communications and engaging presentations, enhancing executive decision-making efficiency by 35% and boosting customer buy-in by 20% for strategic initiatives.
Directed the development and maintenance of product roadmaps, aligning with business objectives and market trends to support 2 high-impact product launches, achieving all delivery and performance targets.
Proactively removed roadblocks during product roadmap execution, enabling smooth stakeholder collaboration and achieving 100% on-time delivery of project milestones, supporting an optimized go-to-market strategy.
Drove business development activities, generating commercial proposals, expanding product applications into new markets, and forming 3 strategic partnerships in high-growth emerging regions.

IFD Technologies Inc. (Sept 2020 – May 2022)

Contributing inventor of mechatronic sensors for the electrical distribution network, resulting in a 12:1 ROI for utilities and enhancing line worker safety by reducing transformer re-energization risks by 20% (Internal Fault Detector. US Patent 63153677, filed February 25, 2021. Patent pending).
Directed continuous improvement projects by coordinating with manufacturing partners, investigating NCs, and working with external stakeholders (customers and suppliers), resulting in an 82% reduction in defects and scrap.
Led end-to-end product development for tooling, accessories, and jigs including effective management of design and production verification testing in compliance with CSA and IEEE standards, achieving zero non-conformances (NCs) in the first 3 months post-release and 100% on-time delivery.
Established a database that improved communication efficiency between production and engineering teams, enhanced accessibility to manufacturing data, and increased traceability, optimizing the NC investigation process by 80%.
Provided technical support to customers through training programs, training documents, and investigation of non-conformances.

Designed and modelled test jigs, products, and product accessories, along with necessary O&M documents and technical drawings
Created and executed a Design Verification Test plan, optimizing time and resources while also ensuring that tests confirm satisfaction of device requirements
Worked with engineers of various disciplines, machinists, assembly workers, floor supervisors, contractors, and manufacturing technicians throughout design development to complete projects on time and under budget
Contributed to the investigation of non-conforming jigs, products, and processes by using tools such as root cause analysis, nondestructive testing, and destructive testing
Produced high-resolution images from solid models for client-facing publications, using Solidworks Composer
Streamlined the ECO process by improving existing forms and educating both engineering and manufacturing parties on the new system, which led to the increased cohesiveness and collaboration within the ECO process

Designed open-source assistive devices using SolidWorks and 3D printing as requested by occupational therapists and NSS clients (e.g., nail clipper jig, jar openers, etc.)
Organized instructive workshops and presented at Maker Faires to teach people basic soldering techniques and build the MMC LipSync device, the largest event being held at Telus Gardens for their annual TELUS Days of Giving where Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, made an announcement regarding improving the participation and integration of Canadians with disabilities
Created technical documents such as O&M documents and technical drawings, permitting hobbyists of varying technical backgrounds (e.g., workshop attendees to experienced hobbyists) to build assistive technology devices and users to seamlessly operate them

Designed and analyzed parts and larger assemblies on SPECTOR class plasma injectors with SolidWorks and Wavemetrics IGOR Pro
Prototyped (SolidWorks) and tested (LabView) piezo-actuated gas valves and lithium containers for consistent performance in high vacuum environments
Improved the design of existing test jigs in terms of usability, intuitiveness, and efficiency; for example, adding labels to components, installing fail-safe mechanism, and installing thermal conductive material for increased heat transfer

Solved issues about inventory and warehouse organisation, mainly to close EHS tickets and in preparation for customer demonstrations
Rebuilt faulty prototypes using both recycled and new components for testing and resale purposes

Amanda Tuey