Tyler Vander Glas has experience in manufacturing, process design and continuous improvement. He has a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, with a GPA of 3.7/4. His experience includes internships at National Research Council of Canada, Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc., PnuVax SL Inc., and Anton Manufacturing. He is proficient in various engineering tools and has Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

1. Tyler Vander Glas
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Applied Science
Professional Summary
• Manufacturing experience: large scale automotive, large scale GMP facilities including
pharmaceuticals and vaccines
• Process design, optimization and continuous improvement experience resulting in 25%
reduction in production costs
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt)
• Excellent communication and project management skills developed through leading projects
and working as part of a project team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, VBA
Work Experience
National Research Council of Canada Ottawa, ON
Mechanical Metrology Student
• Worked on projects towards the redefinition of the kilogram
• Designed (CAD drafting, prototyping, fabrication) high purity gas delivery system and
implemented in lab
• Used Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) to analyze
samples
• Built high purity humidity control system for storage of mass artifacts using PID control
Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc. Kingston, ON Jan – Apr 2016
Industrial Research Assistant
• Supervised co-op student assigning tasks and providing mentorship where needed
• Project lead on commissioning titanium autoclave system for new gold recovery process
• Involved in all aspects of commissioning autoclave including programming of interlock system,
building of the unit and a full safety review
• Worker member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), which included monthly
inspections, assessing hazards and performing investigations when incidents occurred
PnuVax SL Inc. Montreal, QC Sep – Dec 2014
Down Stream Processing Intern
• Executed the optimization of polysaccharide purification from cell lysate to be used for large-
scale vaccine production, resulting in a 25% reduction in production costs
• Project lead on developing identification process for different serotypes using Fourier Transform
Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Principle Component Analysis (PCA)
• Followed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Phone: (519) 441-1994
Email: tyleravg@gmail.com
Sep – Dec 2016
Apr – Aug 2015
Jan – Apr 2014

2. Anton Manufacturing Vaughan, ON Apr – Aug 2013
Student Test Technician
• Saved approximately $20,000 in capital costs by recommissioning old linear life cycle tester
• Worked under a KAIZEN manufacturing philosophy of continuous improvement and elimination
of waste
• Solely responsible for coordinating monthly testing of automotive components and reported
non-conformance issues to ensure parts quality and safety
Vander Glas Farms Clinton, ON 2009-2010
Production Line Operator
• Operations included the daily gathering and proper refrigeration of eggs, cleaning of facility,
record keeping, maintenance of equipment (robotic packer), maintaining HACCP standards
• Responsible for daily gathering of approximately 18,500 eggs
Volunteer Experience
Rotary Club of Ottawa Oct – Nov 2016
• Helped sort through clothes for donation to community
• Partnered with local church to donate items to community
University of Waterloo Nanorobotics Group Sep 2012 – May 2013
• Worked as part of the business team making pitches to potential sponsors
• Worked as part of the marketing team managing social media accounts
Youth Unlimited (Washington D.C.) Aug 2012
• Gave out water bottles and food to the homeless
• Served at a soup kitchen
• Worked with children at an orphanage
Education
University of Waterloo Waterloo, ON Sep 2012 – Jun 2017
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering
• Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4
Capstone Design Project Waterloo, ON May 2016 – Apr 2017
• Project lead on developing 3D printed perfusion cell culture plate for suspension cell cultures
• Managed a team of four ensuring all deliverables were met and completed on time
Certifications and Achievements
• Lean Six Sigma and DFSS Certification (Green Belt)
• Open Water Diver Certification
• Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro (one of the seven summits) in December, 2016