Alexander Barovier

Alexander Barovier has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Alexander started their career as a Research Assistant at McMaster University in 2018, where they focused on developing a working simulation for a nanowire thermoelectric device. Alexander then worked as a Tutor at McMaster Engineering Society from 2017 to 2019.

In 2019, Alexander worked as a Reactor Physics Co-op at Ontario Power Generation and as an Orbital Simulation Specialist at McMaster NEUDOSE, where they ran simulations and managed the orbital analysis subteam.

In 2020, they took on roles as a Regulatory Engineering Co-op at Kepler Communications Inc., a Teaching Assistant at McMaster University and the Faculty of Engineering - McMaster University, and a Course Developer at McMaster University.

In 2021, they continued their teaching assistantship and also worked as a Regulatory Specialist at Kepler Communications Inc.

Throughout their work experience, Alexander has demonstrated strong technical skills, including software development, regulatory compliance, orbital analysis, and simulation. Alexander has also showcased their ability to effectively communicate and present their work to different audiences, including presenting design progress to the Canadian Space Agency and conducting talks and poster presentations.

Alexander Barovier attended McMaster University from 2016 to 2021, where they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Engineering Physics. In addition to their formal education, they also obtained several certifications in various subjects. In March 2020, they received STK Level 1 Certification from AGI (Analytical Graphics, Inc.). From January to April 2021, they completed courses on Kinematics and Kinetics, focusing on spacecraft motion, at the University of Colorado Boulder. In August 2021, they completed a course on Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion at the same university. In October 2021, they completed courses on Spacecraft Dynamics and Control, as well as a Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone project focused on a Mars Mission, also at the University of Colorado Boulder. In December 2021, they completed a course on C for Everyone: Programming Fundamentals at the University of California, Santa Cruz. In April 2022, they completed a course on C for Everyone: Structured Programming at the same institution. Finally, in June 2022, they completed a course on Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction at Codio.