Callan Yan
About Callan Yan
Callan Yan is a Project Engineer at ABC Technologies in Brampton, Ontario, with a background in automotive technology and data analytics. He has experience in leadership roles and has developed machine learning models for securities analysis.
Work at ABC Technologies
Callan Yan has been employed at ABC Technologies as a Project Engineer since 2017. In this role, he is involved in various engineering projects, focusing on design and validation processes. He participates in DFMEA, PFEAM, and DVPR evaluation processes for part validation, ensuring client involvement throughout the project lifecycle. His experience in managing teams and projects contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering department.
Previous Experience at General Motors
Callan Yan worked at General Motors as a Production Group Leader in two separate instances. His first tenure lasted for seven months in 2014, followed by a three-month position in 2015, both based in Oshawa, Ontario. During his time at GM, he managed a team of up to 41 employees in a fast-paced production facility, gaining valuable experience in team leadership and production management.
Education and Expertise
Callan Yan holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Automotive and Vehicle Technology from McMaster University, which he completed from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering Design (M.EngD) from the same institution in 2016. Additionally, he completed a Data Analytics Bootcamp at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies from 2018 to 2019, enhancing his skills in data analysis and machine learning.
Technical Projects and Contributions
During his academic career, Callan Yan designed a low-speed electric vehicle as part of his Bachelor of Technology program at McMaster University. This project emphasized manufacturability and future project development. He also developed a machine learning model using a decision tree for securities analysis, which evaluated input factor significance and predicted future closing prices, showcasing his technical proficiency in data-driven projects.
Experience at Mississauga Honda
Callan Yan worked as a Junior Technician at Mississauga Honda from 2010 to 2011. In this role, he gained hands-on experience in automotive technology and service, contributing to his foundational knowledge in the automotive industry. This early experience helped shape his career path in engineering and technology.