Brandon Hoynick
Brandon Hoynick
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Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Bio

Science and technology are my passions. I hope to increase my knowledge in practically all fields of engineering; I have numerous years of experience around industrial plant operations, lab operations, and the research/development aspect of science; but, currently I am focused on learning computer/electrical engineering and technology, as I find that the most interesting field. (Check out my LinkedIn profile for a more in-depth professional biography.)

Portals
Categories
Market research Marketing strategy Information technology

Skills

3d modeling 1 Animations 1 Augmented reality 1 Computer science 1 Content creation 1 Demonstration skills 1 Digital content 1 Game engine 1 Marketing 1 Newsletters 1 Object-oriented programming (oop) 1 Social media 1 Software as a service (saas) 1 Unity engine 1 User experience (ux) 1 Writing 1

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Recent projects

SEEDA
SEEDA
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Mobile App - Web App - Digital Content Creation

Positions available: Six students, individually or in teamsWe would like students to help us with creating digital solutions and content aligned with our vision, mission, and sector. We will ensure the student has a clear understanding of what these elements are for our organization. We offer:- Software as a Service for worksitesTo accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will:Design interactive prototypes using UI/UX techniques.Build a fully-functioning application or update the one we have.Write blog articles, email newsletters/sequences, and other content pieces on assigned topicsAssist with a social media video launch to promote our organizationUltimately, you will be working on content creation for our organization, including video, social media, and other collateral that we can use as go-to marketing tools.If you like the sound of our culture and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.A student or team with excellent writing, design, and video skills would be the ideal candidate for this project.

Matches 2
Category Visual arts + 1
Closed
MacEwan University: Department of Computer Science
MacEwan University: Department of Computer Science
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

LevelUp: Augmented Reality Demonstrations in Computer Science classes

Positions available: 1Summary:Learning theoretical concepts in classes can be difficult and are often supplemented by applied examples and demonstrations. In an online environment this can be difficult for kinesthetic learners where physically manipulating objects is not easily accomplished. Augmented Reality (AR) offers a solution to this by allowing a student to manipulate a 3D object on a screen through gestures. The goal of this project is to design, develop, and implement Augmented Reality models for difficult concepts found in the computing science curriculum.The project will start by developing a concept inventory of challenging topics in computer science courses for which AR models can be developed. Open source modeling software will then be used to develop the 3D models. Next, Unity game engine will be used to develop the animations and gestures for manipulating the model. Testing will then be done on smart phones and AR glasses.Qualifications:The applicant is expected to have some experience working with, modeling, a game engine, and a OOP programming language at the start of the project.Timeline:July 01-August 31, 2021Funds:Level Up Stipend - $1400 (20hrs/week * 4weeks )

Matches 2
Category Education + 1
Closed

Work experience

Research Technologist
Syncrude
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
July 1 - February 1

Oil Sands Research; Plant operations for small pilot plants that performed research based testing (mostly around oil upgrading); Operations of utility boilers; 3D Modeling (SolidWorks) and 3D Printing; SAP requisitioning/ordering; Chemical safety team Rep. (chemical cataloguing and SDS reviewing).

Power Plant Operator
ATCO Power
Forestburg, Alberta, Canada
January 1 - June 1

Plants operations for Coal Power Generation (including areas of Coal Storage/Preparation; Raw Water Treatment; and 3 variously aged and technologically different Coal-to-Steam-to-Power plants).

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Transfer (Qualifying Year) program
MacEwan University
September 1 - May 1
other, Certificate, Power Engineering - 3rd Class
ABSA
January 1 - January 1
other, Diploma, Chemical Engineering Technology
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
September 1 - May 1

Personal projects

3D Modelling - knowledge expansion
January 1 - April 1

While initiated through my university engineering training, I gained the opportunity to learn Autodesk Fusion 360 (student version).