Gabriel G.
About Gabriel G.
Gabriel G. is a Mechanical Design Engineer at Hatch in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, where he has worked since 2018. He has a diverse background in engineering, with experience in electrical engineering, product development, and quality assurance across various companies in Brazil and Canada.
Work at Hatch
Gabriel G. has been employed at Hatch as a Mechanical Design Engineer since 2018. In this role, he leads projects from concept to fabrication for custom electro-mechanical and power supply equipment, specifically designed for smelter furnaces. His responsibilities include collaborating with client leadership and construction management to meet project goals. Gabriel utilizes various engineering applications such as Solid Edge, AutoCAD, MathCad, ANSYS, and Fathom for engineering analysis and design. He also provides site technical assistance on smelter furnace rebuilds and repairs, emphasizing quality assurance and troubleshooting.
Education and Expertise
Gabriel G. holds multiple degrees in engineering. He studied at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, where he earned degrees in Electrical and Industrial Engineering from 2007 to 2012. He furthered his education at Sheridan College, obtaining a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Design and Drafting from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he completed an MBA in Product Management and Engineering at Universidade de São Paulo from 2013 to 2015. This diverse educational background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
Background
Before joining Hatch, Gabriel G. gained valuable experience in various engineering roles. He worked as an Electrical Engineering Intern at Fundação CERTI from 2010 to 2012 in Brazil. He then served as a Product Engineer and Product Engineering Intern at Whirlpool Latin America between 2012 and 2013. Gabriel also held positions as a Quality Assurance Supervisor at Oppa and as a Product Development Specialist at Cecrisa Revestimentos Cerâmicos S.A. from 2013 to 2016. His early involvement with AIESEC as a Member and Team Leader from 2007 to 2009 further developed his leadership skills.
Professional Experience
Gabriel G. has accumulated extensive professional experience in engineering roles across different companies and sectors. He worked at Whirlpool Latin America as a Product Engineering Intern in 2012, followed by a role as a Product Engineer until 2013. He then transitioned to Oppa as a Quality Assurance Supervisor from 2013 to 2015, and later served as a Product Development Specialist at Cecrisa Revestimentos Cerâmicos S.A. from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he worked as a Career Centre Peer Mentor at Sheridan College from 2017 to 2018, enhancing his mentoring and guidance skills.