TAIMOOR AHMAD Mississauga, ON · 416-700-2863

tiimy2003@gmail.com · linkedin.com/in/mirzataimoorahmad

Hard-working and analytical Mechanical Engineering student looking to secure a Co-op Position. Attained
excellent leadership and teamwork experience through extra-curricular activities and work experience. A
strong ability to interpret and draft mechanical design drawings from experience in numerous engineering
projects and academic work. Ability to work in fast past environments, robust problem-solving, and time
management skills.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Design experience in AutoCAD, Fusion 360 and SolidWorks
• Technical skills in 3D-printing, CNC-machining, Arduino, Power Drill Operation, Bench Drill Press,
Manual drafting, Mill and Lath training
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Google Docs, Slides and Spreadsheets
• WHIMS Certified

EDUCATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Lassonde School of Engineering, York University 2021-Present
• Achieved York University Scholarship and Lassonde Entrance Scholarship 2021
• Maintained an average of 3.75 GPA (out of 4) and on Dean’s Honour Roll
Meadowvale Secondary School 2017-2021
• Graduated with (ICT) SHSM and IBT programs
• Achieved a 91% Average and received Honour Roll for all 4 years

RELEVANT PROJECTS
Mechanical Hopper Nov 2022-Dec 2022
• Researched and manually drafted multiple designs for a mechanism which can hop vertically
and horizontally within a team
• Co-designed the hopper with a team on SolidWorks using Parts, Assembly and Simulations
• Utilized SolidWorks Drawings to draft mechanical drawing containing tolerancing and
dimensioning as well as a Bill of Materials
• 3-D printed and assembled the design, and made modifications accordingly to achieve project
specifications such as the required mass of mechanism, height and distance of jump
Improved Retainer Design Jan 2022-May 2022
• Analyzed existing retainer designs and conceptualized potential improvements
• Brainstormed with team members and created a schedule for the project to meet deadlines and
limit being under pressure, as well as to ensure high quality results
• Created a detailed presentation which efficiently conveyed our ideas and supporting research
Automatic Watering System Dec 2021 & April 2022
• Created an automatic watering system to water plants periodically using various electrical
supplies and an Arduino Board for Object Oriented Programming course
• Produced a live graph on a computer displaying moisture values using voltage readings
• Coded the system in both Java and MATLAB separately, and a video was created to
demonstrate system design and operation
Reusable Bag Design Oct 2020-Dec 2020
• Researched, prototyped, and designed a reusable plastic bag with the purpose of being more
cost effective and sustainable then disposable plastics bags and wool reusable bags
• Used CNC machine and 3D-Printer extensively in order to create parts of the bag
• Drafted multiple sketches on Autodesk and the final design was made on Fusion 360
• Manufactured, tested and demonstrated bag along with a presentation created on PowerPoint
illustrating bag design strengths

RELEVANT COURSES
• Thermodynamics • Electricity, Magnetism & Optics for ENG
• Mechanics of Materials 1 • ENG Project Management and Economics
• Engineering Graphics and Cad Modelling • Engineering Design Principals
• Dynamics • Applied Multivariate & Vector Calculus

WORK EXPERIENCE
No Frills Clerk 2021-Present
• Listened to customer requests and delivered satisfactory solutions accordingly
• Utilized leadership skills to help train new employees and guide inexperienced co-workers
• Incredibly reliable and took initiative to solve problems such as learning how to complete a new
task in order to reduce delays for customers
• Entrusted to take on many responsibilities such as: answering cashier calls, price checks, guiding
customers, stocking, resolving customer-cashier disputes, etc.
Apple CO-OP Student 2019-2020
Meadowvale Secondary School, Mississauga, ON
• Finished all projects on time, strengthened XCode and Workplace knowledge
• Effectively worked in teams for long-term projects and used communication skills to coordinate
tasks, meetings and presentations
• Designed various complex programs like an inventory system and a children’s game in XCode

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Lassonde Motor Sports Club Oct 2022-Present
• Milling and Lathe training
• Gained valuable information on brakes, suspension and other mechanical concepts
Lassonde Robotics Club Oct 2021-Present
• Recreated designs on SolidWorks from Fusion 360 of the Rover Chassis
• Worked on attaching rover arm on rover using various hand tools, power and bench drill press
• Our Team was 4th internationally for the University Rover Challenge for 2022
Nasa Space App Challenge June 2020-Aug 2020
• Created a 2-D space-related game on unity with peers to compete in the challenge
• Demonstrated leadership skills by creating tasks for every member and managed teammates to
ensure project was finished on time