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Greetings fellow human, I am Kyle

Kyle Rassweiler

Controls Technician at Canopy Growth Corp

Engineering Specialist with experience in: software development, networking, programmable logic controllers, robotics, electronics, and machining. I am currently in a React/Node/Electron deep dive, but also have experience with Python and various sql/nosql databases.

Responsive Web Design
Leadership
Project Management

Featured Projects

Krello
Krello
Developer August 2019 - Present

A simple kanban web app made using Nextjs, React, tRPC, NextAuth, Prisma, and Typescript. The app is hosted on Vercel and Planetscale.

hobby node react nextjs trpc nextauth prisma mysql
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React Pagination
React Pagination
Developer July 2022 - Present

A Hatchways assesment for React front-end work. The project required the addition of a pagination system for a sample blog site.

academic node react js frontend
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Random Quote Machine
Random Quote Machine
Developer July 2022 - Present

A FreeCodeCamp project that generates random tweetable quotes using React.

academic node react js frontend quotemachine fcc
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Markdown Preview
Markdown Preview
Developer July 2022 - Present

A FreeCodeCamp project that will preview markdown input into a seperate editor window.

academic node react js frontend markdown fcc
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Kawasaki AS Parser
Owner September 2019 - Present

A Kawasaki robot backup parser written in TypeScript for browser or Node. The library also includes TypeScript interfaces for use in new projects.

professional javascript node library
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Genetic Algorithm - C++
Genetic Algorithm - C++
Developer December 2015 - August 2019

A small program that attempts to evolve towards a determined fitness goal. A higher fitness increases the chance to reproduce, and every reproduction has a chance for mutation.

hobby c++ algorithms c++17
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Recent Posts

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Arch Linux Awesomewm Install Guide

This guide is for installing arch linux (UEFI) with xorg, Awesomewm, SDDM, Paru, BTRFS, Snapshots, Qemu, KVM, and Gaming.

November 12, 2023 Read
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Arch Linux Hyprland Install Guide

This guide is for installing arch linux (UEFI) with Wayland, Hyprland, SDDM, Paru, BTRFS, Snapshots, Qemu, KVM, and Gaming.

October 31, 2023 Read
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Kawasaki As Parser

A Kawasaki robot backup parser written in TypeScript for browser or Node. The library also includes TypeScript interfaces for use in new projects.

February 10, 2023 Read
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Network Upgrade

My attempt to replace subscriptions and automate manual media tasks. Services to be replaced: Spotify, Netflix, Amazon Books, Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar, Trello, Google Contacts, Zoom.

January 10, 2023 Read
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Arch Linux i3wm Install Guide

This guide is for installing arch linux (UEFI) with Xorg, i3wm, Lightdm, Paru, BTRFS, Snapper, Snap-pac-grub, Snapshots, Qemu, KVM, and Gaming.

January 10, 2023 Read
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Godot First Person Controller (Rigidbody)

A simple rigidbody based first person controller.

August 25, 2022 Read

Skills

Allen Bradley
Allen Bradley

Studio 5000, RS500, and Connected Components PLCs.

Arch Linux
Arch Linux

Main desktop and gaming OS. Capable of writing bash/shell scripts, general software development.

Assembly
Assembly

Know basic assembly programming. Used for embeded development in college and certain industrial systems.

AutoCAD
AutoCAD

Know basic designing and navigation, more skilled with FreeCAD.

Blender
Blender

Know advanced animation, riging, modelling, materials, and compositing.

C
C

Know basic C programming. Used for embeded development in college.

C++
C++

Know moderate C++ programming. Used for problem solving and project tests.

CSS
CSS

Know moderate C++ programming.

Debian
Debian

Testing server OS.

Docker
Docker

Write most of the programs as dockerized container. Experienced with multi-stage, multi-arch build process.

FreeBSD
FreeBSD

Main file server OS.

Git
Git

Experienced with git-based development. Mostly, use Github. Also, have experience in working with GitLab.

Godot
Godot

Know basic Godot project creation, scripting, and exporting. Familiar with web based games.

HTML
HTML

Know moderate HTML programming.

Hugo
Hugo

Used for various personal sites.

Javascript
Javascript

Know moderate Javascript programming.

Lua
Lua

Know basic Lua programming. Used for scripting language of custom C++/opengl game engine.

Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi

GX Works plcs and GT Works HMIs

MongoDB
MongoDB

Know moderate MongoDB/Mongoose programming.

Node
Node

Know moderate Node and Electron programming.

OpenBSD
OpenBSD

Main hardened server OS.

PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL

Know moderate SQL (Postgre, MariaDB, MySQL) programming.

Python
Python

Know moderate python programming. Used for original Django portfolio.

React
React

Know basic React/Redux programming.

Windows
Windows

Work OS, can use if required through a VM.

Accomplishments

Responsive Web Development Certificate
Free Code Camp June 2022 - Present

This course helps to understand the key concepts of responsive HTML and CSS.

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JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures
Free Code Camp July 2022 - Present

This course helps to understand the key concepts of Javascript and programming algorithms.

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Front End Development Libraries
Free Code Camp February 2023 - Present

This course helps to understand the key concepts of Javascript and programming algorithms.

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Experiences

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Automation & Controls Technician
Canopy Growth

2023 - Present, Smithfalls

Cannabis production facility.

Responsibilities:
  • PLC Programming.
  • Vision (Cognex).
  • Electrical Schematics & Diagrams.
  • HMI Design.
  • Low Voltage Electrical.
  • CI/CD.
  • Project Management.
  • Commissioning.
  • Building Automation Systems.
  • SCADA development.
Engineering Specialist
TEMA (Toyota NA)

2017 - 2023, North America

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (TEMA) is headquartered in Erlanger, Kentucky with major operations in Arizona, California and Michigan, is responsible for our engineering design and development, R&D and manufacturing activities in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. TEMA is also responsible for manufacturing plants across North America, with locations in Alabama4, Indiana, Kentucky4, Texas and many more.

Responsibilities:
  • PLC Programming.
  • Robotic/ Computer Vision (Robeye, Omron, Keyence).
  • 3D Factory Design.
  • Robot Programming.
  • HMI Design
  • Low Voltage Electrical.
  • CI/CD.
  • Project Management.
  • Commissioning.
  • Tools Programming (VBA, PowerBI, Electron).
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Robotics Technician
FIO

2014 - 2017, Stratford, ON

FIO is a subsidiary company for Futaba Industrial, which is located in Aichi Japan, and is a Tier One supplier to Toyota.

Responsibilities:
  • PLC Programming.
  • 3D Factory Design.
  • Robot Programming.
  • Low Voltage Electrical.
  • Networking.
  • SCADA trial development using Node.
Operational Technician
Abbott Point of Care

2012 - 2014, Ottawa, ON

Medical blood testing equipment production.

Responsibilities:
  • Inspections.
  • Equipment maintenance.
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Sneed
Greenfield Acres

2005 - 2012, Ayr, ON

Multidiscipline farm.

Responsibilities:
  • Welding
  • Labour
  • Fabrication
  • Driving equipment

Education

Algonquin College
2010-2012
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician
Extracurricular Activities
  • Kickboxing
  • Kali
  • Krav Maga
  • BJJ
Algonquin College
2007-2010
Advanced Diploma Computer Animation
Extracurricular Activities
  • Kickboxing
  • Kali
  • Krav Maga
  • BJJ
Algonquin College
2006-2007
General Arts and Science Certificate
Southwood Secondary
2004-2006
Secondary School Certificate