About Us

BSc, Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University

Personal Philosophy:
I love the business of finding opportunities, solving problems with Applied Science and working closely with customers to come up with solutions that truly fit their needs. I love the creativity in engineering and business. I feel great pride when my team builds a beautiful piece of machinery that works exceptionally well and delights our customers.

Likes best about Pure Ingenuity:
What I like about Pure Ingenuity is the constant pursuit of trying to achieve my personal philosophy.

B.A., Economics from Queen’s University

Highlights of previous work experience:
Has been a partner in Pure Ingenuity for 20 years

Likes best about Pure Ingenuity:
Something that I have found most rewarding about being involved in Pure Ingenuity is being part of a team that creates and builds things that are real and tangible. It gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment

B.A.Sc., Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University

Highlights of previous work experience:
Electromechanical systems design and implementation
Engineering Team Lead in design and manufacture of specialized equipment for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries
Worked with customers and end-users throughout North America, Europe, and Asia to design machine automation systems to be integrated into larger processes for pharma and biotech production

Personal Philosophy:
My personal philosophy is to constantly innovate and improve.

Likes best about Pure Ingenuity:
The variety of new and interesting projects.

Education: B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University

Highlights of previous work experience:
In her previous position she designed a variety of mechanical building systems for commercial and industrial applications including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection.

Likes best about Pure Ingenuity:
That there is such a wide variety to the scopes of the projects we work on
The creativeness required when designing custom solutions to some of the problems customers approach us with
Seeing what we design being built right here in our shop

Education: M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Highlights of previous work experience:
In his previous position he designed highly customized test rigs in the field of fluid power applications and research. This equipped him with the tools and experience to take a project idea and guide it safely through the planning, manufacturing and commissioning stages.

Personal philosophy:
Take pride in what you do.

Likes best about Pure Ingenuity:
I like best about Pure Ingenuity the close-knit team and the diversity of projects. Everyone is dedicated to achieving the best possible result in their work and thereby deliver an exceptional product and custom solution to the customer.

Education: B.A.Sc., Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University

Highlights of previous work experience:
Sales Engineer: Worked closely with customers to solve complex manufacturing quality control needs across a wide variety of industries. Specialized in optics and lensing combined with machine vision automated inspection.

Personal philosophy:
Always strive to be better than yesterday.

Likes best about Pure Ingenuity:
The work we do here is both diverse and impactful which creates a constantly challenging, innovative and fulfilling environment.

Business Admin
St. Lawrence College

Highlights of previous work experience:
8 yrs Financial Services Industry
13 yrs Financial Services (Management) in Pharmaceutical Industry

Personal Philosophy:
While my role is primarily focused in the Finance area, the process does allow me in some way to be involved in the projects our Engineers and Fabrication shop work on.  As each project is custom to meet our Client’s needs, seeing a project go from the creative process to completion is no small task and our team at Pure Ingenuity make it look seamless every time.   Whether it’s a grand work of art, machinery for the Pharma, Cosmetics or Food industry or for everyday needs of life it’s done with pride. It’s an adventure every day!

B.A.Sc., Mechanical Engineering from University of Waterloo

Highlights of previous work experience:
13 years of experience in design and manufacture of specialized equipment for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Focus on Quality Control, material traceability.

Personal Philosophy:
Joy, Mindfulness

Likes best about Pure Ingenuity:
The opportunity to work with and learn from a great team of resourceful people.