Hello, my name is

Duke Gand

Electrical Engineer

About me

I am an Electrical Engineer who loves all things hardware & software with an immense passion for clean power systems.

A leader, innovator, and change-maker of tomorrow's world.

With Legos acting as my gateway into the world of engineering, I soon became entraced by robots through my time in my elementary school robotics team. This in turn led to a love for all things electrical. As I matured, I discovered that my true passion lies within a perfect blend of both hardware and software. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I fully understood how my curiosity into learning how things worked by building, designing, and fixing them would be perfectly matched with a career in engineering.

Now, as a new grad of Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, the passion and spark that was ignited in my youth has grown exponentially. Through coursework, student societies & design teams, and personal projects I have developed my grit and engineering knowledge in ways I would have never imagined.

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What defines the Duke?

To some; a true optimist – one who sees unique potential at every opportunity.
To others; a caring and loving brother who will always be there.
To you? Read onwards and discover more about the Duke.

Adventure

I love a good adventure. Hiking, biking, and skiing are my absolute favourite ways to get around places. It's one of my life goals to climb a mountain in every continent. Only 7 more to go!

Connections

I strongly believe in making new friends anywhere I am. Even if they are people who will be in my life for only a moment, I will still appreciate the time we share together and try my best to grow from it.

Learning

I do my best to learn at least one new thing every single day. Whether that be from meeting someone new, reading an exciting book, or self-reflecting about my day I always strive to be more knowledgeable than the person who I was yesterday.

Skills

C++
Microcontrollers (ESP32 / Ardunio), Algorithms, Object Oriented 84%
Python
Human Machine Interfaces (Raspberry Pi), Data Visualization, Automation 83%
Linux
Bash Scripts, Docker, Hypervisor, Virtual Machine, VPN 95%
Data Processing & Analytics
Collection, Cleaning, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Visualization 90%
Protection & Control
Fault Analysis, Relays, SCADA, Load Shedding, Islanding, Reliablilty 87%
Interpersonal Skills
Public Speaking, Teamwork Skills, Communicaiton, Collaboration, Empathy 99%
Critical Thinking
Creativity, Problem Solving, Organization 92%

My Experience

June 2025 - Present

Ontario Power Generation (OPG)

AI Nuclear Systems Engineer

Authoring AI pilot project proposal targeting outage prediction through ML anomaly detection. Developed ETL pipeline (SQL/Excel) to aggregate data and perform regression on team KPIs. Researching RAG solutions to streamline engineering document searching and parsing

Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

Ontario Power Generation (OPG)

Work Optimization Analyst

Automated data extraction via Python/SQL to prep weekly report and save 200+ hrs/yr of work and fine-tuned PowerBI Dashboard tracking flagged work to aid managers in optimizing work allocation

Jan 2024 - April 2024

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

Automation & Data Engineering

Developed department-wide VBA tools to guide decision making and resource allocation. Delivered technical presentations on the Grid From an Engineer's Perspective and Analyzing Demand Factor and Market Price.

Jan 2023 - April 2023

BC Hydro

Field Data Engineering

Supported Field Maintenance Engineers and Stations Electricians in the planning, deployment, and maintenance of generation, transmission, and distribution assets.

May 2022 - August 2022

Hifi Engineering Inc.

Fullstack Software Developer

Re-engineered internal system dashboard to provide 24/7 system operations and systems engineering team access to real-time data analytics of nation-wide deployments.

Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

Electrovaya

Software Test Engineering

Working directly alongside senior firmware engineers to verify Smart Li-ion forklift battery microcontroller firmware code met internationally recognized security, safety, and scalability expectations.

Projects