John K.

Experience

• Founder & Product Designer ProtoKrate · Self-employed Jun 2021 – Present 4 yrs 7 mos Toronto, ON, Canada Designed and developed original and custom products from concept to final delivery, including functional prototypes and client-specific solutions.
  
  Created high-quality 3D models and photorealistic product renderings for marketing, manufacturing, and client presentations.
  
  Collaborated with clients to transform ideas into functional, manufacturable designs while ensuring aesthetic appeal and usability.
  
  Produced and edited promotional videos using DaVinci Resolve to enhance brand visibility and showcase products.
• Junior Product Design Engineer Pliteq Inc. · Full-time Sep 2023 – May 2025 1 yrs 8 mos Toronto, ON, Canada Produced detailed material takeoffs for 200+ projects ($50k–$700k) in AutoCAD, improving accuracy by cross-referencing acoustical reports and technical specifications. Streamlined workflows, cutting turnaround times by 50%.
  
  Directed the development of a dual-layer fitness product through extensive trials to optimize material usage and machine settings. Analyzed material combinations and advanced bonding techniques to enhance durability and performance, culminating in the successful launch of 6 new product lines.
  
  Designed and optimized ADA-compliant ramp molds in SolidWorks, enhancing modularity and in-house manufacturing processes while achieving 100% scrap material repurposing.
  
  Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with LISA to improve floating floor systems, reducing material usage while maintaining structural integrity under dynamic and static loads.
• Junior Mechanical Engineer AXON Engineering Inc. · Full-time Sep 2021 – Jul 2023 1 yrs 10 mos Toronto, ON, Canada Designed HVAC and plumbing systems for residential and commercial projects using AutoCAD, integrating ASHRAE and local building code requirements to ensure system efficiency and regulatory compliance.
  
  Conducted energy analysis with HAP to size HVAC systems appropriately, reducing energy consumption by up to 12% in select projects through optimized heating and cooling load distribution.
  
  Evaluated and selected cost-effective, code-compliant equipment and materials for high-impact designs by optimizing material procurement and system layout.
  
  Performed site assessments to verify field conditions and validate equipment specifications, identifying discrepancies early in the design phase and preventing costly rework, ultimately reducing project delays.