Katherine Yao
About Katherine Yao
Katherine Yao is an Electrical Engineer with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from The University of British Columbia. She has diverse experience in electrical engineering, including roles in design and drafting, and currently works at Brock Solutions in Kitchener, Ontario.
Work at Brock Solutions
Katherine Yao has been employed at Brock Solutions as an Electrical Engineer, EIT since 2018. In this role, she focuses on electrical engineering projects, contributing her expertise in design and development. Her work includes involvement in automated electrical control systems, particularly for airport and airline baggage handling systems. This position allows her to apply her technical skills and knowledge gained from her previous experiences in the field.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Yao earned her Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from The University of British Columbia, where she studied from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, she has studied Electrical Engineering at Tsinghua University. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in electrical engineering principles, energy systems, and commerce, enhancing her capabilities in the engineering sector.
Background
Katherine Yao has been active in the field of electrical engineering in Canada since at least 2015. She has gained diverse experience through various roles, including co-op positions and site engineering. Her career began with a sales associate role at Hudson's Bay Company in New York City before transitioning to engineering positions in Canada. This varied background contributes to her well-rounded perspective in engineering.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Brock Solutions, Katherine Yao held several positions that enriched her engineering experience. She worked as an Electrical Engineering Co-op Student at Stantec in 2015 for 11 months and at BC Hydro in 2017 for 3 months. Additionally, she was a Site Engineering Student at Westwood Electric in 2016 for 3 months. These roles allowed her to gain practical experience in both design and drafting aspects of electrical engineering projects.