Engineer Project Manager

Mike Apostol

Hamilton, Ontario L*R *R* 289-***-**** ****.*******@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in complete life-cycle product design in an independent and

lead engineering role in constrained timelines. Skilled in project management with diverse, multi-

disciplined teams, providing technical advice and working in office and industrial settings. Currently owns

an incorporated business for consultant engineering.

SKILLS

Design Engineer concept to fabrication Project Engineering full project life cycle

Proficient in CAD and drafting Managing and prioritizing multiple projects

GD&T and engineering drawing standards Creating process efficiency

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

SIEMENS POWER GENERATION, Hamilton, Ontario

Project Engineer, 2011 Present

Provided project engineering support to help transition the manufacturing facility from the location in

Hamilton, Ontario to Charlotte, North Carolina. Managed several machine upgrade projects directly,

creating and reviewing technical specification while collaborating with technical and non-technical teams

and vendors to complete the work.

Created weekly reports for upper management to track over twenty projects

Developed novel tools to efficiently display large quantities of information

Streamlined inventory processes resulting in a 30% time savings

Actively worked with other groups to help improve their process efficiencies and create

streamlined practices

GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS - CANADA, London, Ontario

Engineering Specialist, 2008-2009

Designed extensively in Unigraphics NX4 both independently and in cross-functional teams to provide

rapid turn-around times for high quality products.

Lead design engineer on large scale US Stryker and New Zealand LAV mine blast troop seat retrofit

projects. Collaborated intimately with cross functional team and third-party vendors from design

inception to in-field delivery, resulting in a successful retrofit of both fleets.

Mike Apostol

Hamilton, Ontario L8R 2R6 289-***-**** ****.*******@*****.***

Sole design engineer for numerous quality and time critical projects such as prototype show vehicle

components, novel safety and survivability solutions for vehicles currently fielded overseas and the

Canadian Bison Re-Role project.

Supporting design engineer for numerous other projects.

Provided ongoing engineering support to Production on a wide range of issues and served as the

Project Manager s favoured point of contact for quick, creative analysis and execution of solutions.

Recipient of three Spontaneous Recognition Awards.

USPORT DESIGNS, London, Ontario

Entrepreneur, 2005-2006

Solely researched, designed, obtained manufacturers and marketed an innovative and novel iPod Shuffle

accessory which addresses the problem of excess earphone wires that causes annoyances and interference

during physical activity.

Had product featured on many high-profile, tech websites as well as two tech magazines, one in the

UK and another in Austria.

Gained first-hand experience on how to deal with manufacturers and address many of the unique

problems that are encountered with a product launch.

EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

BASc, Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Option

University of Toronto, 2007

Engineer in Training (EIT) Designation

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation to be attained in 2012

Exploring World Cultures, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia and Southeast Asia, 2010

Eleven months of exploration around the world to learn about the diversity of our world and its cultures

Volunteering, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, 2010

Volunteering to help out with activities for the children, swimming, roller skating, learning English, etc, at

the Green Bamboo Shelter Orphanage as well as the Smile Group Centre for HIV Affected Families.

INTERESTS

Rock Climbing, hiking, biking and piano

Small hobby projects using Arduino prototyping board

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