Amy Vanden Eynde

Experience

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  Oil Heritage District Community Centre

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2013

  Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor
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  St.Clair Golf Club

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2013

  Waitress
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  Bonduelle

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Engineering Technician

  • Recreated floor plans and operating systems using Solidworks 3-D modelling software.• Designed virtual models and incorporated new machinery into layouts for use in project management and proposal preparation.• Assisted in budget and cost analysis of engineering projects.• Prepared proposals and presentations for supervisors and senior management.• Assisted in budget and cost analysis of engineering projects, to coordinate the excavation and reconstruction of a frozen warehouse Show less

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  Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto

  Jan 2015 - Sept 2015

  Research Assistant

  • Individual research project on the effect of sodium levels in the diet on bone resorption and the formation of kidney stones.• Prepared and analyzed tissue samples using various biological laboratory procedures, including histomorphometry, DEXA and MicroCT X-Ray scanning, biomechanical testing, and BSE microscopy.• Drafted complete report on all procedures and results found while working on project for publication as determined by lab PI.• Presentation of thesis and all findings to Research Institute officials. Show less

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  FitMyFoot (formerly Wiivv)

  May 2016 - Mar 2021

  • Lead and managed a 5-person team responsible for improving and monitoring the quality of all products, including: software QA, footwear product & manufacturing QA, and customer satisfaction• Coordinated numerous 3rd-party manufacturers and decreased turnaround time by 60%• Automated the analysis of order and inventory tracking to optimize processes• Operated a new manufacturing facility in Vancouver, including: equipment procurement and maintenance, hiring of technicians, and ISO qualification• Developed work streams and KPIs for a pilot launch with an international partner, worth $100k• Secured over $1.5 million in domestic & international grants and loans• Participated in 5 technical due diligence workshops with high profile industry partners Show less • Launched 2 new products leveraging customer feedback and biomechanical analysis to increase comfort by 30% and improve manufacturing efficiency by 40%• Developed novel Python code, used: to extract data for tracking customer complaints, to identify impacts of design improvements, and as critical design inputs for 4 novel products• Optimized and managed the Wiivv Beta Test group for research studies involving 250+ participants: recruitment, development of methodologies, product delivery, data collection & analysis, and presentation Show less • Biomechanical-focused product design and validation, and order fulfillment quality control.• Create training materials and onboard multiple individuals to be fully integrated onto the product fulfillment team.• Conduct product performance research including literature reviews, methodology assistance for 3rd party biomechanics research studies, and lead internal research projects. This includes participant recruitment, development of experimental methodologies, data collection and analysis, and report creation and presentation. Show less

  • Product Operations and Quality Manager

    Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Biomechanical Engineer

    Jun 2017 - Feb 2020

  • Biomedical Engineering Intern

    May 2016 - May 2017
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  AbCellera

  Mar 2021 - now

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Project Coordinator

    Mar 2021 - Jan 2022