Experience — Connor Johanson

I’ve had the opportunity to work with some great people through high school and my co-ops at the University of Waterloo! I’ve gotten to do jobs emphasizing hardware, electrical, software, data analysis, and project management. These opportunities have helped me hone my critical thinking skills, collaborative ability, hands-on technical skills, and leadership. Click the titles to read more!

Antenna Positioner Design and Integration UWaterloo EmRG Lab / May 2024 – Aug 2024

Independently spearheaded the full development of a motorized 3-axis antenna positioning system.
System is now actively used in the lab for high-frequency antenna characterization and experimental workflows.
Hardware, Electrical, Software (Matlab), Project Management.
Associated Project: EmRG Dual Axis Antenna Positioner.

Manufacturing Product and Test System Engineering Designer Ford Motor Co / Sept 2023 – Dec 2023

Devised a validation procedure to analyze electronic control unit (ECU) manufacturing test stations.
Significantly reduced time to ensure optimal performance.
Collaborated with other engineers to troubleshoot functional hardware, RF signal, and software issues.
Hardware, Electrical, Software, Project Management.

Web Development and Research Support UWaterloo VIP Lab / Jan 2023 – Apr 2023

Developed a completely automated research lab website (vip.uwaterloo.ca) with user account functionality.
Website is actively used with little upkeep required.
Assisted research with data acquisition and analysis of satellite synthetic aperture radar imagery.
Software (CSS, HTML, PHP, JS), Data Analysis, Project Management.
Associated Project: Waterloo VIP Lab Website.

Software Developer in Test TELUS Health / Sept 2021 – Dec 2021

Implemented over 100 test scripts using Python and Robot.
Debugged numerous existing test scripts.
Quickly learned new technologies required to become efficient and productive.
Software (Docker, Python, Robot).

Badminton Coach Edison Badminton Centre / Oct 2016 – Dec 2021

Designed and implemented lesson plans that were fun, easy to follow, and effective at improving the skills of the athletes.
Collaborated with other coaches to manage classes with more than 20 students.
Acted responsibly and professionally with athletes and parents.
Displayed leadership to the students.