Janelle Somerville
About Janelle Somerville
Janelle Somerville is a Project Manager at Brock Solutions, where she has worked since 2021, managing multi-million dollar control system and software projects. She has held various leadership roles in the Society of Women Engineers Toronto and has a background in electrical engineering, with experience in both teaching and engineering roles.
Work at Brock Solutions
Janelle Somerville has been employed at Brock Solutions since 2021, serving as a Project Manager. In this role, she manages multi-million dollar control system and software projects for various manufacturing customers, including chemical processing plants, water treatment plants, and automotive manufacturers. Prior to her current position, she worked at Brock Solutions as a Control System Engineer from 2018 to 2021, where she designed and automated baggage handling systems at airports across North America.
Education and Expertise
Janelle Somerville holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Electrical Engineering with a Biomedical Option from The University of British Columbia, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. She also participated in an exchange program at The University of Glasgow in 2017. Her educational background includes Advanced Placement studies at Strathcona Composite High School from 2010 to 2013.
Background
Janelle Somerville has a diverse professional background that includes roles in engineering, project management, and event coordination. She served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of British Columbia in 2018 and has held multiple positions within the Society of Women Engineers Toronto, including Vice President since 2022, Event Coordinator from 2020 to 2021, and Programs Director from 2021 to 2022. Her early career included positions at MEC™ and Starbucks.
Achievements
Janelle Somerville has contributed to significant projects throughout her career. She worked alongside the NGO Tsomanotik to design a control system for mushroom greenhouses, which increased profits for farmers in the Chiapas region of Mexico. As a Full Stack Developer Intern at EXICON Ltd., she designed a new database and upgraded an entire web application, showcasing her technical skills and project involvement.
Interests and Activities
In addition to her professional pursuits, Janelle Somerville has a passion for sports and outdoor activities. She served as a Swim Team Captain and has danced competitively for twelve years. She enjoys skiing and backpacking during trips to the mountains, reflecting her active lifestyle and commitment to physical fitness.