Thomas Knout

Mechanical Engineering Student

About

Hi, I'm Thomas Knout, a Mechanical Engineering student interested in the automotive, tech, and aerospace industry. I enjoy building practical solutions to everyday problems and taking on creative challenges that help me learn and grow.

Highlighted Projects

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FieldMesh - Rapid-Deploy Mesh Communications Hub

FieldMesh is a compact, self-contained mesh communications and sensing system that operates fully offline. It combines low-power long-range radios with a local web dashboard so nearby devices can view, relay, and visualize data without external infrastructure.

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Lian-Li O11 Vision Compact Grommet Cover & RTX 5090 Custom Cooler

This project focused on enhancing the aesthetics of my PC, particularly focused on covering up some features I did not want to see. The redesigned grommet cover and GPU shroud were reverse engineered based on the original part, before I redesigned them to remove the logo-heavy styling and better match the overall vibe of the build.

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Experience

BMW Group Canada
Quality & Technical Engineering Intern

Testing

  • Vehicle test-fitments & software validations
  • Special-tool inventories; equipment calibration

Data & Metrics

  • Compiled periodic service-trend KPIs
  • Analyzed retailer feedback for process improvements

Service Publications

  • Reviewed and updated technical bulletins
  • Prepared reports for engineering, legal & police
Diversified Power Inc.
Special Project Lead

Tech Strategy & CDAP

  • Led CDAP adoption; modernized workflows
  • Roadmapped technology with business goals

ERP Modernization

  • Fit-gap analysis -> Odoo selection
  • Implementation: data migration, testing, training

Service Publications

  • Launched rental software; digitized inventory
  • Created internal documentation for processes

Contact

Interested in collaborating or have questions? I'm always happy to chat.

Email Thomas