
Timeline
About me
Director R&D at Walter Surface Technologies
Education

Cégep andré-laurendeau
2009 - 2011Dec natural sciences
Polytechnique montréal
2011 - 2016Bachelor of engineering - be aerospace/mechanical engineeringOption: Project Management

Mcgill university school of continuing studies
2022 - 2022Project managementProject Management : From Principles to Practice (YCOPO 002-06)

Harvard business school online
2023 - 2023Leadership
Experience

Ab mauri fleischmann's
May 2011 - Sept 2016Packaging machine operatorAB Mauri North America is a division of AB Mauri®, a global leader in yeast and bakery ingredient products. AB Mauri North America sells yeast under the Fleischmann’s Yeast® brand name while being committed to providing the customers in the food and baking industries with outstanding service, customized process solutions, and high levels of investment in product development.----------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION :• Produced and packaged yeast products in different formats to complete daily work orders.• Inspected finished yeast products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.• Troubleshot problems with production equipment to make repairs or report diagnostics to supervisors.• Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts. Show less

Pratt & whitney canada
Aug 2013 - Jan 2014Supplier quality engineerPratt & Whitney Canada is a Canada-based aircraft engine manufacturer. The headquarters are in Longueuil, Quebec, just outside Montreal. It is a division of the larger US-based Pratt & Whitney (P&W), itself a business unit of Raytheon Technologies Corporation. United Technologies has given Pratt & Whitney Canada a world mandate for small and medium aircraft engines.----------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION :• Analyzed issues and implemented corrective actions with aeronautical suppliers.• Created a data base listing quality issues and corrective actions of every suppliers.• Created and implemented a management procedure for situations involving risks during the production and assembly of aeronautical engines. Show less

O-i
May 2014 - Aug 2014Glass forming operatorOwens-Illinois is a company that specializes in container glass products. It is one of the world's leading manufacturers of packaging products, holding the position of largest manufacturer of glass containers in North America, South America, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Approximately one of every two glass containers made worldwide is made by Owens-Illinois, its affiliates, or its licensees.----------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION :• Operated glass forming machines• Produced glass containers of different size• Sampling and quality testing• Recognized manufacturing defects in containers• Performed the change of the mechanical parts• Replaced operators and specialists Show less

Ge grid solutions
Sept 2016 - Aug 2017Mechanical technicianGE Grid Solutions helps utilities and the industry at large effectively manage electricity from the point of generation to the point of consumption, ensuring the reliability, efficiency and security of the grid. Grid Solutions is focused on bringing together technologies and decades of expertise to help solve the toughest power system challenges, accelerating the global transition to a greener, more resilient and reliable grid.----------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION :• Inspected and tested assemblies and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.• Troubleshot, diagnosed and repaired problematic high tension breakers.• Assembled of new high tension breakers and components.• Interpreted mechanical, hydraulic plans and assembly procedures.• Worked with various mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic tools to assemble mechanical components.• Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions. Show less

Walter surface technologies
Aug 2017 - now• Managed development, improvement, design and conception of coated abrasives and finishing products.• Worked with customers to define and develop business cases for new products• Conducted research and development on existing and emerging products to highlight benefits and attract retention.• Worked and managed relationships with various international manufacturing partners and suppliers (Canada, USA, Brazil, Europe, Asia)• Presented new product development projects in front of customers, directors and the board • Developed test methods and analysis/interpretation of performance to evaluate prototypes and competitors• Trained the salesforce on new products launch• Worked with the salesforce as a product specialist and as technical support• Worked with the marketing department to ensure proper product introduction and develop any supporting document (i.e. Finishing guide: brochure and app) Show less • Supported the development, improvement, design and conception of coated abrasives and finishing products.• Worked with customers to define and develop business cases for new products.• Conducted research and development on existing and emerging products to highlight benefits.• Worked with various international manufacturing partners and suppliers (Canada, USA, Brazil, Europe, Asia)• Presented new product development projects in front of customers, directors and the board.• Developed test methods and analysis/interpretation of performance to evaluate prototypes and competitors.• Trained the salesforce on new products launch.• Work with the salesforce as a product specialist and as technical support.• Test and evaluate performances of current, future and competitor’s products• Insure quality control, data validation, solutions / complaint reports and new employees’ technical training• Participated at trade shows (i.e. Fabtech, Canweld) Show less
Director R&D
Jan 2025 - nowDirector - Technology & Process Engineering
Dec 2023 - nowR&D Engineer - Automation & Sales Engineering
Nov 2022 - Dec 2023R&D Engineer - Abrasives, Power Brushes and Powertools
Nov 2020 - Nov 2022Product Manager R&D - Finishing and Coated Abrasives
Feb 2019 - Nov 2020Associate Product Manager R&D - Finishing and Coated Abrasives
Aug 2017 - Feb 2019
Licenses & Certifications
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Project management professional (pmp)
Project management instituteDec 2020 
Professional engineer (pe)
Ordre des ingénieurs du québecNov 2019
Languages
- frFrench
- enEnglish
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