Aidan Solala

Experience

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  Spin Master

  May 2015 - May 2016

  Product Development Intern

  12 month Engineering internship within the Product Development team.

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  Spin Master

  Jul 2017 - now

  Manager of non-Asia new supplier development activities. Sourcing Lead focusing on North American and European new supplier development. Direct Sourcing Specialist focusing on North American and European new supplier development. Completed 3 6 month rotations in Supply Planning, Product Development, and Direct Sourcing

  • Global Supplier Development Manager

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Sourcing Lead

    Jul 2020 - Sept 2022

  • Sourcing Specialist

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Engineering Management Development Program

    Jul 2017 - Dec 2018
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  GNCTR 2020

  Apr 2018 - Feb 2020

  Co-Chair

  The Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) is the oldest Engineering competition in Canada. For the first time in it's 46 year history, was hosted in Toronto, and I had the honour of serving as the co-chair of the organizing committee for the event. In my role as Co-Chair I oversaw the portfolios of Logistics, Operations, Finance, External Relations, and Media/Branding, as well working as 600 competitors and over 20 corporate sponsors.For more information, please see gnctr2020.com Show less

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  GNCTR

  Oct 2023 - now

  Co-founder & Board Member, Board of Governors

  GNCTR is the oldest and largest annual undergraduate engineering competition in Canada, where students design and race a 5 person toboggan with concrete running surfaces down a ski hill.The mission of GNCTR is to ensure post-secondary students are offered the opportunity to apply their STEM knowledge through participation in the annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR). The GNCTR Board of Governors will advocate consistency, inclusiveness, and quality between yearly organizing committees.The Board of Governors is the long-term, stable foundation of the GNCTR competition. Our guiding principles are to strive for longevity and growth by strategically advocating, providing support, and outreach; constantly aiming for continual progression and innovation. Show less

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  Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race 2024

  Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

  Mechanical Engineering Judge

  I served as a technical judge for the 2024 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race in St. John's Newfoundland. I was a part of the panel evaluating the mechanical subsystems of the toboggan, including superstructure, steering, and braking. My responsibilities included reviewing comprehensive design reports for each team and conducting in-person interviews as a part of a panel, as well as collaborating with students in providing recommendations on how to further refine their designs and improve their engineering abilities. Show less