Nick Gifford

Nick Gifford, MESc, PEng is an Engineer focused on efficient, customer focused designs; process optimization; and customer focused results.

Nick Gifford is a Mechanical Engineer, building on a quality assurance background and leadership of the Fluid Power Design Team in his present role as a Project Engineer. Nick's main focus is to optimize business processes at General Dynamics to provide the upmost value for the customer while maintaining satisfaction and employee engagement. As a Real Estate investor, Nick Gifford is currently exploring options for partnering with other like minded investors in Ontario.

President at London Ultimate Club

November 2008 - April 2012

LUC is a not-for-profit corporation focused on making the game of ultimate frisbee more accessible in London, Ontario. We provide leagues for all skill levels, training clinics and tournaments to increase awareness and accessibility of the sport.

Lead System Engineer at General Dynamics Land Systems

May 2009 - January 2011

Manufacturing Quality Engineer at General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada

October 2005 - May 2009

Masters Graduate Student at Siemens VDO

2003 - 2006

Supervisor, Engineering, Design and Technology at General Dynamics Land Systems

May 2009

Initiated concurrent product development methods Developed a hardware component release planning process to meet Production and Supply Chain Management requirements Designed comprehensive metric suites to manage key business objectives

The University of Western Ontario

2003 – 2006

MESc

Concentration: Fluid Dynamics of Rotating Machinery

The University of Western Ontario

1999 – 2003

BESc

Concentration: Mechanical Engineering

Business: Management Best Practices, Process Optimization, Efficient Design, Cost Reduction, Systems Engineering, Project Management, Requirements Development and Management, Risk Management Personal: Enjoying as much time as possible with my wife, daughter, and extended family. Mountain biking, hiking, racing, anything automotive.