Jonathan Lesage

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About Jonathan Lesage

Industrial Automation and Control Engineering MSc Graduate focussed on digital twins, artificial intelligence, and creating innovative original solutions for distributed control systems. Primary author and presenter of multiple technical conference papers surrounding analysing problems and proposing solutions for digital twins and distributed control systems. Lead structural specialist, working in a flexible, entrepreneurial, and multidisciplinary team designing balloon based aerial launch platforms for spacecraft. Led the development of innovative solutions to meet customer needs in a highly competitive market. Authored an application to the Canadian Space Agency regarding development of leading-edge composite components which secured a grant of Overall leader of the McGill Rocket Team that won the 2018 Spaceport America Cup rocket engineering competition. Analysed and resolved organizational and technical challenges encountered by the team, and led its evolution from a non-competitive group in 2016 to the top place among 120 international university teams in 2018. Strong project management and communication skills demonstrated in coordinating four sub-teams consisting of 150 students. As Aerostructures Sub-Team lead, directly led the research, development, and execution of innovative manufacturing processes for two composite rocket airframes. The step-change improvement in manufacturing reliability and time-lines, and overall structural quality was a result of strong technical prowess and persistence. Key strengths and skills demonstrated in leadership roles include looking for the right information in analysing problems, objective decision making, and taking the initiative to develop innovative solutions. Strong communication capabilities, ability to establish positive relationships with others, and the drive and resilience to get things done resulted in high performing teams. Certified in DeltaV Implementation 1. Proficient in the use of IEC61499 Function Block Programming, Object Oriented Programming, IEC61131-3 PLC Programming, C/C++, Python, MATLAB, and VBA. Highly competent in the application of AI technologies, including GPT-3. APEGA Member In Training registration pending.