Oleksander Kolacz

Background

About Oleksander Kolacz

Summary - Over 10 years of product development/design experience, including consumer and automotive goods - Expertise in thermal management, implement creative solutions for both natural and forced convection - Skilled in EMC/EMI management utilizing mechanical features and components - Develop products with a hands on approach, known to “roll up my sleeves” at manufacturing sites - Managed and lead mechanical team as part of cross-functional projects - Accountable development from Concept to Production, through collaboration and teamwork - Excellent communication communication skills and substantial experience with cross functional teams - Highly adaptable team lead and player as well as a self motivated individual who thrives under pressure - Utilized the Agile Methodology daily stand-up ceremony technique to maintain timing, collaboration, directional objectives, and address hindrances Skills - Skilled with CAD and CAE programs. This includes Siemens NX, Solidworks, ProE, SolidEdge, AutoCad, etc- Expertise in defining and maintaining product configuration management through BoMs and Parts Lists - Solid understanding of technical and assembly drawings, as well as GD & T - In depth knowledge in completing and maintaining a DFMEA and supporting PPaP efforts - Proficient in JIRA, MS Project, Agile (PLM by Oracle), Windchill (PDM), Teamcenter (PDM), Stages - Lighting Optic development ability, utilizing of OPTIS ray tracing software - Fish Bone Diagram, 5 WHY’s, 8D, and Kaizen - Hands on mentality with a “roll up my sleeves” approach - Expertise in prototype development, using technologies, such as: FDM, PolyJet, SLS, SLA, MBF, SLM and CNC - Expertise in DFA and DFM, including: Plastic Injection Molding and HP Aluminum Die Casting - Language Skills in Ukrainian, Polish, French and English - Well versed with Microsoft Office, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Powerpoint Achievements and Other Experience - Practicing Professional Engineer, since 2024 - Radical Cup Canada 2018 Championship, Crew - 2015 IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Canada Team Champions, Crew - 2016 IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Canada Driver Championship, Crew - 2016 IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Canada Team Champions, Crew - 1st in class at 2009 Honda Indy Vintage GT, Crew Activities - Enjoy working on and building race cars - Playing sports - Gardening - Camping, canoeing, hiking, and biking - Playing guitar, drums, and recording music