Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Masters of Applied Science (materials engineering) from Carleton University and a Professional Engineering Licence of Ontario; aerospace engineer who is currently involved in the planning operations of the international space program in Houston, Texas; prior to his current job, he was employed by Orenda Aerospace Corporation from 1995 to 2001, where he worked as a project manager for the development of life extension solutions for spacecraft and aircraft mechanisms; selected for the team "Canadian Arrow" to win the "X PRIZE".