Joachim Agou, P.Eng.

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Leader (P.Eng.) | Systems Integration โ€ข Project & Operations Management

Licensed Mechanical & Aerospace Engineer (P.Eng.) with over 12 years of experience in aerospace, energy, industrial, and technology sectors.

Skilled in systems integration, verification & validation (V&V), gas turbine testing, data acquisition, and robotic systems for space applications.

Proven ability to manage full project lifecycles โ€” from requirements and design through testing, commissioning, and deployment. Experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating with clients and vendors worldwide.

Entrepreneurial and adaptable, with additional experience in business operations, consulting, and media production.

Recognized for practical problem solving, cross-functional leadership, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Bilingual (French/English) with a collaborative, results-oriented approach.


๐Ÿ’ผ EXPERIENCE

Accounting & Operations Administrator

Sarah Mae Ives Social Media Inc. (Digital Marketing Firm)
๐Ÿ“ Vancouver, BC, Canada | ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ September 2024 โ€“ Present

Founder & Consultant โ€” Independent Ventures

Entrepreneurship
๐Ÿ“ Victoria, BC, Canada | ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 2023 โ€“ Present (concurrent with other roles)

Project Manager โ€” Restaurant Operations (Pre-Launch)

๐Ÿ“ Victoria, BC, Canada | ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ March 2024 โ€“ September 2024

This venture strengthened my project management, vendor negotiation, and regulatory compliance skillsโ€”fully transferable to both technical and business environments.

Career Break โ€” Personal and Family Development

๐Ÿ“ Ottawa, ON to Victoria, BC, Canada | ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ February 2023 โ€“ July 2023

Senior Systems/Project Engineer โ€” Robotics & Space Operations

MDA
๐Ÿ“ Brampton, ON, Canada | ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ February 2022 โ€“ February 2023

Gas Turbine Applications Engineer โ€” Systems Integrator

MDS Gas Turbine Engine Solutions
๐Ÿ“ Ottawa, ON, Canada | ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ December 2013 โ€“ February 2022

Combustion & Pollutant Emissions Engineer โ€” Aerothermal

Siemens Canada (formerly Rolls-Royce Canada) โ€” Research and Technology
๐Ÿ“ Montreal, QC, Canada | ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ January 2013 โ€“ December 2013

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant โ€” with Dr. Alain De Champlain

Combustion Engineering Research Laboratory at Laval University
๐Ÿ“ Quebec City, QC, Canada | ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ January 2011 โ€“ May 2013

Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering โ€” with Dr. Razvan Rusovici

Florida Institute of Technology
๐Ÿ“ Melbourne, FL, USA | ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ January 2010 โ€“ June 2010

Formula SAE Series โ€” with Stephanie Hopper and Dr. Youngsik Choi

Florida Tech Motorsports (FIT)
๐Ÿ“ Melbourne, FL & Michigan International Speedway, MI, USA | ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ November 2008 โ€“ May 2009

Service Technician (Intern)

Prestige Dentaire
๐Ÿ“ Nice, France | ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ June โ€“ July 2006

Military Experience (Volunteer) โ€” Sar-El Program

Tsahal, Israeli Army Training Program
๐Ÿ“ Hatzerim Air Force Base, Israel | ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July โ€“ August 2005


๐Ÿง  SKILLS & ABILITIES

๐Ÿ”ง Industry Expertise:

๐Ÿš€ Technical Domains:

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Tools & Engineering Software:

๐Ÿ’ป Programming, Data & Analytics:

๐Ÿงฐ Productivity & IT Tools:

๐Ÿค Soft Skills & Collaboration:

๐ŸŒ Languages:


๐ŸŽ“ EDUCATION

Laval University

Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering with Experimental Thesis (ABD)
๐Ÿ“ Quebec City, QC, Canada โ€” ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ December 2013


Carleton University

Summer Program, Mechanical Engineering
๐Ÿ“ Ottawa, ON, Canada โ€” ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Summer 2012


Florida Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Transfer Student)
๐Ÿ“ Melbourne, FL, USA โ€” ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ May 2010


SKEMA Business School (formerly Euro-American Institute of Technology)

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Transfer Program)
๐Ÿ“ Sophia Antipolis, France โ€” ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ January 2007

๐Ÿ” Florida Institute of Technology and SKEMA Business School were part of a dual-degree program, and thus share a common graduation project.


Lycรฉe Gรฉnรฉral et Technologique Les Eucalyptus

Baccalaurรฉat โ€” Science Stream (S), Specialization: Physics & Chemistry; Option: Engineering Sciences
๐Ÿ“ Nice, France โ€” ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ June 2004


๐Ÿ“š PUBLICATIONS & CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS


๐Ÿ› ๏ธ CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS

๐Ÿ”ง Engineering & Technical Safety:

๐Ÿฆบ Construction & Site Access Training:

โ›‘๏ธ First Aid & Emergency Response:

๐Ÿ›ƒ Security & Compliance:

๐ŸŒŽ Border Security & Identification:


๐Ÿ† AWARDS

Best Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project


๐Ÿ‘ฅ PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS


๐ŸŽฏ INTERESTS

Sports & Fitness

Soccer, Karate (purple belt), Wakeboarding, Windsurfing (intermediate โ€“ purple sail level), Skiing, Cycling

Creative & Cultural

Cinema, Music (DJ), Photography, Graphic Design, Traveling

Technology & Innovation

High-Tech Trends, Engineering Innovation, Aerospace, AI & Robotics


Online version available on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joachimagou/

Updated ~March 2025

๐Ÿ“‡ REFERENCES

Full list of professional and academic references available upon request. Select references can be provided to prospective employers or collaborators

Jean-Luc Dicaire
Manager of Applications
MDS Aero Support Corporation, Suite 200, 1220 Old Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3V3, Canada
Phone: +1 (613) 744-5794 x2210
Phone: +1 (438) 483-8082
E-mail: Jean-Luc.Dicaire@mdsaero.com

Qing Li
Chief Technical Support Engineer โ€“ Asia
MDS Aero Support Corporation, Suite 200, 1220 Old Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3V3, Canada
Phone: +1 (613) 744-5794 x2284
E-mail: Qing.Li@mdsaero.com

Robert Schroeder
Chief Software Engineer
MDS Aero Support Corporation, Suite 200, 1220 Old Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3V3, Canada
Phone: +1 (613) 744-5794 x2477
E-mail: Robert.Schroeder@mdsaero.com

William Corbett
Technical Director
MDS Aero Support Corporation, Suite 200, 1220 Old Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3V3, Canada
Phone: +1 (613) 299-2968
E-mail: William.Corbett@mdsaero.com

Patrick Mullington
Systems Engineer
MDS Aero Support Corporation, Suite 200, 1220 Old Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3V3, Canada
Phone: +1 (613) 744-5794 x2493
E-mail: Patrick.Mullington@mdsaero.com

Denis Stang
Test Systems Site Integrator
MDS Aero Support Corporation, Suite 200, 1220 Old Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3V3, Canada
Phone: +1 (613) 744-5794 x2014
E-mail: Denis.Stang@mdsaero.com

Aleksander Wisniewski
Gas Turbine Applications Engineer
MDS Aero Support Corporation, Suite 200, 1220 Old Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3V3, Canada
Phone: +1 (514) 707-0724
E-mail: Aleksander.Wisniewski@mdsaero.com

Dionne Barwise
Director of Measurement Engineering
MDS Aero Support Corporation, Suite 200, 1220 Old Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3V3, Canada
Phone: +1 (613) 744-5794 x2230
E-mail: Dionne.Barwise@mdsaero.com

Michael Ambacher
Flight Simulator Test Specialist
CAE Inc., 8585 Chem. de la Cรดte-de-Liesse, Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1G6
Phone: +1 (514) 627-9005

Mina Youssef
Test Engineer
Nova Bus - Volvo, 1000 Bd Industriel, Saint-Eustache, QC J7R 5A5, Canada
Phone: +1 (514) 967-4100

Dr. Alain de Champlain
Director & Professor, Head of Combustion Research Laboratory.
Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Laval University, 1065 Avenue de la Mรฉdecine, Quebec City, Quebec, G1V 0A6, Canada
Phone: +1 (438) 656-2131 x2198
E-mail: alain.dechamplain@gmc.ulaval.ca

Bernard Paquet
Research Engineer, Supervisor of Combustion Research Laboratory.
Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Laval University, 1065 Avenue de la Mรฉdecine, Quebec City, Quebec, G1V 0A6, Canada
Phone: +1 (438) 656-2131 x6809
E-mail: bernard.paquet@gmc.ulaval.ca

Dr. Robert Gordon
Combustion Specialist, Team Leader of Research & Technology division.
Rolls-Royce Canada, 9500 Cรดte de Liesse, Montreal, Quebec, H8T 1A2, Canada
Phone: +1 (514) 636-0964 x7316
E-mail: robert.gordon2@rolls-royce.com

Dr. Yan Grasselli
Academic Head of Bachelor programs and Head of the Environmental and Marine Sciences Bachelor department.
SKEMA Business School, 60 rue Dostoรฏevski, 06902 Sophia Antipolis, France
Phone: +33 (0) 4 93 95 44 03
E-mail: yan.grasselli@skema.edu