ALEXANDER COLATOSTI
Mechatronic Engineering Student
My Background
Currently acquiring a bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering from Humber College, and have recently graduated from George Brown College receiving an advanced diploma in Mechanical Engineering. With experience in machine shops and computer assisted design laboratories I have been able to gain a combination of applied and theoretical knowledge in the field.
Education
Mechatronic Engineering Bachelor's Degree
Humber College 2021-Present
Lead a group of peers though our mechatronics project which entailed designing and manufacturing a fully automated assembly line to open and close a 2-inch cubed cardboard box. Demonstration.
Mechanical Engineering Advanced Diploma
George Brown College 2015-2018
Lead a group of peers through our capstone project which entailed communicating with our client to design a fully functional adjustable spinal alignment cushion that can fit onto any existing seat.
System Applications
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Solidworks
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Minitab
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3D Printing
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Microsoft Office
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C, MATLAB, Python Programming
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Driver Level Programming for Microcontrollers
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Designing for Plastic & Metal Fabrication
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Manual & CNC Machining
Key Courses
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Capstone Projects
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Advanced Mechanical CAD
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Machine Design
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Finite Element Analysis
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Geometric Dimensions & Tolerance
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Physics 2
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Calculus 2
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Linear Algebra
Professional Experience
Ride Mechanic | May 2022-December 2022
Canada’s Wonderland | Maple, ON.
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Responsible for performing preventative maintenance on various rides throughout the park.
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Responsible for performing maintenance and repair to various rides throughout the park.
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Responsible for cleaning and lubricating ride equipment.
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Responsible for maintaining a safe and productive environment for guests.
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Operates manual machines such as: lathe, milling machine, and grinders.
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Accustom to working early mornings and long hours
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Follows all safety regulations and expectations including personal protective equipment attire.
General Machinist | December 2018-September 2021 | May 2023-September 2023
Jetform Tooling Inc. | Woodbridge, ON.
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Responsible for designing custom parts and drawings within Solidworks
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Responsible for communicating with clients to learn about part specifications
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Operates manual machines such as: lathe, milling machine, and grinders
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Operates CNC milling machine
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Responsible for finishing parts on time and within 0.001” tolerances
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Accustom to working early mornings and long hours
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Follows all safety regulations and expectations including personal protective equipment attire.
Freelance Product Developer | July 2019-Present
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Communicating with clients to design the product they envision
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3d modelling on Solidworks along with part and assembly drawings
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Perform part simulations and stress analysis
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Provide clients with product bill of materials
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Prototyping with FDM 3d printing, and other machining techniques
Landscaper/Groundskeeper (Summer Student) | May 2017-September 2017 | May 2018-December 2018
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) | Toronto, ON.
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Perform routine landscaping and general labourer duties
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Responsible for the maintenance of various TTC owned properties
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Replace soil, trim hedges and remove weeds and garbage
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Load tools into trailer and attach trailer to work vehicle
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Accustom to working early mornings and long hours
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Follows all safety regulations and expectations including personal protective equipment attire.
Carpenter (Summer Student) | May 2016-September 2016 | May 2015-December 2015
Cardell Design Inc. | Concord, ON.
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Install cabinetry and countertops on job sites.
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Responsible for loading and unloading product from transport trucks.
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Obtaining measurements of spaces and fixtures
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Operates machine shop equipment such as; drill press and table saw
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Maintain a safe working environment for the crew during installation.
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Responsible for the cleanup of the job site after installation.
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Follows all safety regulations and expectations including personal protective equipment attire