David Rolko, M.Eng, EIT

Consultant and Construction Worker

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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About me
Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering Masters Graduate
Education
- University of Toronto
  2021 - 2022
  Master of Engineering - MEng Mechanical Engineering
  - Emphasis' in Robotics and ELITE (Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering)- Thesis project: autonomous robot that performs radial and femoral artery insertion, necessary for minimally invasive surgeries such as a thrombectomy
- University of Toronto
  2016 - 2021
  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Mechanical Engineering Graduated with Honours - Cumulative GPA of 3.72
  - Streams in Mechatronics and Solid Mechanics/Design- Extracurricular involvement with the Baja SAE team, Cannon Guard, and Intramural inner tube water polo team
Experience
- Northern Birch Information Systems
  Jan 2014 - Aug 2018
  Consultant and Construction Worker
  • Summer work on house construction involving: framing, rebuilding foundations, dry walling, and electrical.
- Elecsoft Consulting Inc.
  Jan 2017 - May 2017
  Consultant and Designer (Undergraduate Project)
  • Involved in the conceptual design process of a new product the company was proposing.
- Veoneer
  May 2019 - Aug 2020
  Mechanical Engineering Intern and New Model Product Lead
  • Product Lead in the new product and process instruction team at the Veoneer Canada Manufacturing facility. • Led a group of engineers to establish the processes to manufacture two new automotive electronics that will be used in semi-autonomous vehicles.• Also worked as a mechanical engineering intern to design fixtures, complete equipment validations, and do factory acceptance testing.
- North York General Hospital
  Sept 2020 - Apr 2021
  Mechatronics Project Lead (Capstone Project)
  • Designed and prototyped an electro-mechanical device which can reduce repetitive stress injury in pharmacy technicians while performing drug compounding.
- Advanced Micro and Nanosystems Laboratory
  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022
  Mechanical and Electrical Lead (Masters Project)
  • Led the mechanical and electrical design of an autonomous robot that performs radial and femoral artery insertion, necessary for minimally invasive surgeries such as thrombectomy.
- University of Toronto
  May 2022 - Oct 2022
  Mechatronics Research Assistant
  • Related to my Masters project, worked in the Advanced Micro and Nanosystems Laboratory to assemble, program, and test the medical robot I led the design of.
- Revolve Surgical
  Feb 2023 - now
  Mechanical Designer, EIT
Licenses & Certifications
- Certificate of Completion - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Fundamentals
  ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
  Jan 2023
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- Certificate of Completion - Geometric Tolerancing Applications (GD&T) and Tolerance Stacks
  ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
  Jan 2023
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- Mechanical Design at the level of Associate
  Dassault Systèmes
  Nov 2017
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- Certificate of Completion - Basic Machining course
  George Brown College
  Jan 2018
- Certificate of Completion - Drawing Interpretation
  ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
  Dec 2022
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to David Rolko, M.Eng, EIT
  Wallace G. Chalmers Engineering Design Scholarship University of Toronto Apr 2021 Received this award for recognition of an innovative design which can have a significant impact on the daily tasks of pharmacy technicians
- Awarded to David Rolko, M.Eng, EIT
  Most Valuable Participant for the O'Connor Robotics team Senator O'Connor Jun 2016 As one of the starting members of the Senator O'Connor Robotics team I was chosen as the most valuable participant. I was the lead mechanical design captain and also the driver for the team
- Awarded to David Rolko, M.Eng, EIT
  First place paper for Canada in the International Mathematical Modeling Competition York University Mar 2016 Four members including myself were given one week to create a mathematical model that would predict the best choice to a hypothetical insurance problem. Our model was chosen as the best paper in Canada.
- Awarded to David Rolko, M.Eng, EIT
  Bronze level Duke of Edinburgh Award The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Canada 2015 The award required many hours of volunteering and development of different skills
- Awarded to David Rolko, M.Eng, EIT
  Six-star recognition award Scouts Canada 2006 Three years were spent to achieve this reward. I learned many new skills in fields such as team building, survival, arts, and many more.
Volunteer Experience
- Information Guide and docked boats
  Issued by ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SOCIETY INC on Jan 2013
  Associated with David Rolko, M.Eng, EIT
- Builder and general helper
  Issued by Scouts Canada on Jan 2013
  Associated with David Rolko, M.Eng, EIT