Sheldon Haird
About Sheldon Haird
Sheldon Haird is a Mechanical Engineer at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited, with a background in biomedical engineering and extensive experience in 3D modeling and design.
Company
Sheldon Haird is currently employed as a Mechanical Engineer at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited. He has been with the company since 2019, contributing to various engineering projects. The Canadian Bank Note Company is known for producing secure documents and related services.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Sheldon Haird worked in several positions in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He served as a Research Assistant at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute from 2018 to 2019, where he gained experience working in the 3D Printing Lab. From 2016 to 2018, he was a Line Cook at Aulde Dubliner, and prior to that, held a three-month position as a Line Cook at The Keg Steakhouse + Bar in 2016. Additionally, he worked as a Supervisor at HMS Host Family Restaurant in Napanee, Ontario, from 2011 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Sheldon Haird holds a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He also completed his high school education at Ernestown Secondary School from 2010 to 2014. His expertise includes 3D Modelling using Solidworks and FEA with Ansys, Computer Aided Design, and Autodesk. He is proficient in 3D Printing, Mesh Editing, Image Segmentation, MATLAB, and Microsoft Office.
Project Leadership
Sheldon Haird has led significant engineering projects, including the design of an exoskeleton that reduced the moment produced at the user’s joints by five percent. He also led a team of six in designing and validating a total ankle arthroplasty, which successfully limited peak stresses on the patient’s joint.
Research and Development
During his tenure at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Sheldon Haird gained extensive experience in a collaborative and dynamic research environment, specifically within the 3D Printing Lab. His work there involved the practical application of engineering principles in medical research, producing recognized outcomes.