Chiheashan Sithsabasan

Prepared soil and model samples to support geotechnical centrifuge testing for caisson analysis, as well as separate physical ice-interaction testing Designed sensor mounts, mechanical components, and experimental layouts in Onshape to withstand centrifuge loads Calibrated and configured high-precision LVDTs and pressure transducers, integrating them with data acquisition systems

Geotechnical Engineering Student at C-CORE (2026-05 – 2026-08)

• Prepared soil and model samples to support geotechnical centrifuge testing for caisson analysis, as well as separate physical ice-interaction testing
• Designed sensor mounts, mechanical components, and experimental layouts in Onshape to withstand centrifuge loads
• Calibrated and configured high-precision LVDTs and pressure transducers, integrating them with data acquisition systems
• Organized and formatted raw sensor outputs in Excel to assist the engineering team with daily data validation

Co-op Engineering Student at Memorial University of Newfoundland (2025-09 – 2025-12)

• Developed and configured a long-range wireless point-to-point communication system, including AP-station setup, antenna tuning, network diagnostics, and secure remote access
• Used Segments.ai to label and classify various ice types, producing accurate and high-quality datasets to support machine-learning model development and environmental analysis
• Worked closely with engineers to refine classification criteria and standardize labeling workflows, improving dataset consistency and strengthening the reliability of ice-type analysis
• Supported machine-learning work by creating and organizing labeled ice images used to train and test computer-vision models

Resource Student at Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board (2024-05 – 2024-08)

• Monitored daily production, flare rates, and well performance using Excel to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and improve operational oversight
• Automated the extraction of daily production reports using Excel VBA, improving efficiency and accuracy in data analysis
• Provided weekly production updates on the offshore fields to the government and internal teams
• Compiled and created a dashboard using Excel to monitor yearly production rates

Vessel Performance Co-op Student at Algoma Central Corporation (2023-09 – 2023-12)

• Monitored 30 vessels' daily fuel consumption in real-time updates and connected with the ship superintendents and suppliers for any troubleshooting
• Built a Python-based data visualization tool using Excel and SQL to improve analysis and optimize fuel consumption, time, and distance traveled
• Presented detailed performance insights on fuel usage patterns and recommendations for further fuel savings to senior management
• Safely visited two vessels in the docks to assist with inspections

Cast Member at Cineplex Entertainment (2022 – Present)

• Managed point-of-sale transactions, assisted guests during peak hours, and monitored stock inventory

Bachelor of Engineering Co-op Program in Mechanical – Memorial University of Newfoundland (2022 – 2026)