Chemical Engineering Graduate of the University of Waterloo

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