Bryce Palichuk

235 Lake Lucerne Way SE · Calgary, AB T2J 3J5 · (403) 863-6913 · brycepalichuk@gmail.com

Mechanical Engineer, E.I.T.

Work Experience

Co-Founder

3DPrintable Inc., Calgary, AB

- 3D Printing services company focusing on CAD design, prototyping, and small production batching.

- 3D printing processes include FDM using thermoplastics such as PLA, ABS, PETG, ASA, etc. and SLA using photosensitive liquid resins

Nov. 2021 - Present

Research Assistant - Photonics Measurement Lab

Department of Mechanical Engineering - University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

- Research included development of a pulsatile flowmeter for use in an ex-vivo heart perfusion (EVHP) device used during heart transplantation surgery

Oct - Dec 2019

Engineering Intern - Project Manager

Spence Corrosion Services Ltd., Nisku, AB

- Prepared estimates, quotes, work schedules, project checklists and ITP's for various oil and gas clients throughout Canada. Services included sandblasting, rubber lining, fiberglass repair, protective coatings, secondary containment's and spray foam applications.

May-Aug, 2017 & 2018 (Summers)

Volunteering Experience

e-NABLE

Enabling the future: 3D Printed Prosthetic Limbs for free
Project Description: e-NABLE is an global volunteer orgainzation that provides free mechanical 3D printed prosthetics designs and volunteers print the parts for recipients around the world. I volunteered to print the Unlimbited Arm v2.1 on my 3D printer for a 7 year old boy (Anakin) living in the United Kingdom (shown below). To learn more about e-NABLE, click this link.

Education

University of Alberta

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
All required courses completed
Sept 2015 - May 2019

University of Alberta

Masters of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Courses Completed: Fluid Dynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Design of Experiments, Photonics Measurement Systems in Fluid Mechanics
Jan. 2020 - Apr. 2021 (Voluntarily Withdrew)

Skills

Software and Technology Experience
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook
  • React.js
  • Node.js
  • Three.js
  • Git/Github
  • Solidworks (CAD, CFD, FEA)
  • OnShape (CAD)
  • Ansys CFX

Programming Languages
  • Javascript
  • HTML
  • MATLAB

Interests

I enjoy most of my time being outdoors. In the winter, I am an avid skier and hockey goaltender. During the warmer months here in Calgary, I enjoy mountain biking, hiking, and golfing.

Awards & Certifications

  • IO3DP Certified 2020
  • CSWA Certified 2020
  • CSTS Certified 2018
  • Jason Lang Scholarship 2018
  • Derek Wandzura Memorial Scholarship 2016
  • Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation Scholarship 2016
  • Alexander Rutherford Scholarship (Grades 10-12) 2013-2015