CV: Graduate Studies Student - Space Flight Laboratory, UTIAS

Personal Accomplishments

∙        Strong analytical approach to solving problems: high distinction in Aerospace Engineering Bachelor degree.

∙        Outstanding organizational, leadership and team-building skills: IEEE executive 2004-2006.

∙        Demonstrated fluency in English, Hebrew and Russian.

Computer Proficiency

Programming languages:         ∙        Solid understanding and experience in C++.

∙        Extensive programming experience in IDL.

∙        Work experience with Tcl and Tcl/Tk.

∙        Networking experience with TCP/IP protocol.

Software / hardware:             ∙        Knowledge of MATLAB and SIMULINK.

∙        Simulation experience with STK.

∙        Design experience using IntelliCAD, AutoCAD and Pro-ENGINEER.

∙        Extensive use of Cygwin Tools.

∙        Familiarity with PSpice, ViewDraw, Xilinx ECS and ModelSim.

∙        Laboratory experience using function generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, AM/DSB/SSB generator, AMDSB receiver, frequency counter.

Operating Systems:                ∙        MS Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS, UNIX.

Education

University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies  – Space Flight Laboratory

 Toronto, Ontario, Canada                                                                                         Sept 06 – Present

∙        Masters of Applied Science candidate in Aerospace Engineering

∙        Expected graduation date:      Sept 2008

Carleton University – Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada                                                                                            Sept 02 – April 06

∙        Bachelor of Engineering Aerospace Electronics and Systems

∙        Graduated with high distinction in April 2006

Major Projects

LUNETTE                                                                                                                   Sept 06 – Present

Nanospacecraft concept study, University of Toronto Institute of Aerospace Studies Space Flight Laboratory

∙        Lunette is a gravity-mapping payload that includes a subsatellite and an analyzer package as a primary payload on the Student Space Exploration and Technology Initiative - European Student Moon Orbiter (SSETI ESMO) mission.

∙        Responsible for spacecraft communications design and payload design of the range-rate measurements between the subsatellite and the electronics package left behind on the parent spacecraft.

Canadian Advanced Nanospace eXperiment – CanX                                                      Sept 06 – Present

Part of an M.A.Sc thesis project, University of Toronto Institute of Aerospace Studies Space Flight Laboratory

∙        CanX is an advanced nanosatellite development program responsible for CanX-2, CanX-3 (BRITE), CanX-4/-5 (formation flying), CanX-6 and AISSAT-1 (AIS detection).

∙        Developed and automated operations software at UTIAS mission control center using Visual C++.

∙        Performed system level ground testing and on-orbit operation of spacecraft.

Employment

∙        NRC Institute for Aerospace Research – Airborne Meteorological Radar Data Analyst                    May 05 – Aug 06

-         Worked in collaboration with an Airborne Research Program that focuses on airborne remote sensing system development and atmospheric studies in the Alliance Icing Research Study (AIRSII) project.

-         Personal contribution to the project involved the analysis of collected atmospheric and cloud radar data by developing an airborne radar analysis software using IDL.

∙        ENQ Semiconductor Corp – Digital Laboratory Assistant                                                                     May 04 – Aug 04

-          Designed a GUI-based software to access the memory of an IC using TCL/Tk programming language and participated in the construction of a detailed validation plan.

-          Established a laboratory for validation and verification of products by providing various test arrangement and equipment for a clean-room work environment.

∙        University of Toronto Institute of Aerospace Studies – Teaching Assistant                                  Sept 07  – Dec 07

-         Acquired valuable teaching and leadership experience as a teaching assistant of a Space Systems Design 4^th year undergraduate course.

-         Assisted students throughout the design of a lunar circumnavigation rover project via workshops and report feedback.

Publications

∙        M. Short, C. Short, A. Philip, J. Grzymisch, E. Peterson, R. Zee, H. Spencer, J. Arkani-Hamed, "Lunette: Satellite-to-Satellite Gravity Mapping of the Moon", CASI ASTRO 2008 Conference, April 2008.

∙        M. Short, C. Short, A. Philip, J. Grzymisch, R. Zee, H. Spencer, J. Arkani-Hamed, "Lunette: Satellite-to-Satellite Gravity Mapping of the Moon", 9th International Conference on Exploration and Utilization of the Moon, Sorrento, Italy, October 2007.

∙        P. Klimas, C. Merrett, B. Darvell, C. Gagnon, B. Lynch, C. Short, M. Short, N. Wellington, J. Wright, and Dr. T. Kaya, "AEGIS – Down to Earth Satellite Design", 13th Canadian Astronautics Conference, Montreal, Canada, April 2006

Volunteer Work and Personal Development

∙        Tutor at the Toronto City Mission, Sept 2007 - Present

-          Provided educational support for primary school children in a one-on-one setting.

-          Mentored underprivileged children to achieve independence and academic success.

∙        Executive of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Carleton University Student Branch.

-          Secretary 2005-2006: served as a communication link between different subgroups in the organization.

-          Office Director 2004-2005: managed over 100 volunteers, maintained the functionality of the IEEE office.

∙         Extensive arts and music education – pursued piano education for 10 years in the Jerusalem University's Conservatory of Music, Israel.

∙         Participated in various community events such as the 2008 WWF CN Tower climb, 2005 OAC Corporate Relay and 5 km run as well as the 2002 MDS Nordion fundraising 10 km run.

Awards and Distinctions

∙        Graduated with high distinction in Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University.

∙        Dean’s Honour list Carleton University – recognition of remarkable academic achievements (2003, 2004).

∙        Carleton University President’s entrance scholarship valued at $10,000 – recognition of academic excellence and engineering.

∙        Carleton University “Aiming for the Top Tuition” scholarship – recognition of academic distinction.

∙        School Champion in the 2002 Descartes National Mathematics Contest; ranked in the top 25% nationwide.

∙        Musical education awards:

-          IODE/NACOA Frances Fyfe Memorial Scholarship, Senior Piano Level, 2002.

-          First place winner in the Kiwanis Music Festival, 2000.