Zach Girard

About Me

Hi, I'm Zach, an Indigenous Mechatronics Engineer with a love for creating elegant and efficient solutions. My expertise spans full-stack development, and I strive to stay at the forefront of technological innovation. Get to know more about my journey and experience below!

Work Experience

My professional journey showcasing roles across various companies and technologies. Click on any position to learn more about the role and related projects.

2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
City of Oshawa

Youth Program Instructor

City of Oshawa

Oct 2019 - Present

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City of Oshawa

Facility Supervisor

City of Oshawa

Sep 2020 - Jun 2024

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City of Oshawa

Head Learn to Skate Instructor

City of Oshawa

Sep 2022 - Present

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Ontario Tech University

Indigenous Program Instructor

Ontario Tech University

Sep 2023 - Apr 2024

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Ontario Tech University

Senior Indigenous STEM Instructor

Ontario Tech University

Sep 2024 - Sep 2025

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Ontario Tech Racing

Drivetrain + Braking Team Member

Ontario Tech Racing

Nov 2024 - Jun 2025

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Ontario Tech Racing

Braking Team Lead

Ontario Tech Racing

Jun 2025 - Present

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Ontario Power Generation

Cybersecurity Engineering Co-op Student

Ontario Power Generation

Sep 2025 - Present

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Certifications

Professional certifications and continuous learning achievements.

AIGPE™ Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE™)

Nov 2025

Credential ID: 23906408333456

Six SigmaProduct ManagementLean Process ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous Improvement

Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification

The Council for Six Sigma Certification

Nov 2025

Credential ID: MsZ0F9gWGT

Six SigmaProduct ManagementLean Process ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous Improvement

Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate

Dassault Systèmes

Jun 2025

Credential ID: C-8AJ3P2MZVD

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)SOLIDWORKS

Electrical Systems: Reading Drawings and Schematics

LinkedIn

May 2025

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)Wiring Diagrams

Project Management Foundations

LinkedIn

May 2025

Project Management

Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

LinkedIn

Apr 2025

Product Design

MATLAB Onramp

MathWorks

Jan 2025

MATLAB

Management, Risk, and Compliance

Immersive

Oct 2025

Cyber Security RiskGovernance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)

Engineering Portfolio

Explore my latest projects