Who is Behind Oneka Technologies?

Jean-Luc is a mechanical engineer with over 5 years of experience in design, product development, and field testing. He has played a crucial role in the sea trials of several buoys developed by Oneka, gaining solid hands-on expertise. Jean-Luc specializes in hydraulic pump design, structural validation, and production processes.

A graduate of the  École Centrale de Nantes in engineering, Elliot possesses a deep expertise in numerical modeling and ocean engineering. His strong educational background enables him to create models and simulations of wave-related systems, skills that he applies on a daily basis in his role at Oneka. His unwavering passion for sailing and the outdoors drives him to constantly push the boundaries, exploring new perspectives to enhance marine technologies.

Graduated in Mechanical Engineering in 2014, Gilbert has extensive expertise in equipment operations and management. With an excellent ability to energize teams, he is a structured engineer with excellent planning skills. His experience in the various stages of our product development makes him an important asset in the development of the technology, from design to production launch.

With over 10 years of experience and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Joel is a highly skilled engineer who excels in solving extremely complex problems. With a forward-thinking vision, Joel makes a significant contribution to the advancement of Oneka’s technologies through his work in management, design, and involvement in all stages of the development of our buoys and their subsystems.

After earning an engineering degree from ISEN-Toulon in France and a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Université de Sherbrooke, Arnaud specialized in microelectronics, embedded software, telecommunications, and cloud infrastructure. He is now working on the design of computer systems for our buoys, while finishing a Ph.D. in electrical engineering. 

George graduated in Mechanical Engineering in New Zealand in 2015. After that, he enriched his career by participating in various projects, where he developed his skills in design, assembly and technical drawing. Thanks to this in-depth experience, he now oversees the teams working on the assembly of Oneka’s buoys.

Graduate from École Centrale de Nantes, Serena is known for her acute sense of analysis. She brings her expertise to the development of various components and the design of the structure for the Glacier-class buoy. With her experience in analytical calculations, she greatly contributes to the success of her team and Oneka through her forward-thinking mindset and attention to detail.

Samuel holds a technical degree and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. His career path has taken him through various facets of engineering, from design to project management, in companies in the biotech and automotive fields. At Oneka, he will use his rigor and analytical mind to develop the manufacturing side of the business.

In addition to his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Yannick has several years of experience in R&D, during which he participated in the development of a variety of products. At Oneka, he designs various components for our buoys and carries out energy optimization calculations for their hydraulic systems.

Sana holds a Ph.D. in Separative Chemistry, Materials, and Processes, with over 10 years of experience in water treatment and desalination. Her extensive expertise in membrane materials and processes gives her a deep understanding of both technical issue management and prevention, as well as optimizing the energy efficiency of our systems.

Daniel O’Brien, with dual degrees in engineering from Dalhousie University and geography from Concordia University (focus on human-nature interactions and oceanography), brings a unique blend of expertise to our team. His prior experience in the ocean technology sector, combined with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, drives his effective approach to strategic partnership building and grant management. His pragmatic approach ensures that our projects remain grounded and impactful.

Adrien graduated in engineering from the Ecole Centrale de Nantes and started his career in the automotive industry in France. The desire to change his environment pushed him to cross the Atlantic to enter a field looking toward the future. Passionate about embedded systems, he is responsible for the sensor instrumentation of our buoys.

Vincent holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and has many years of experience as a designer, including in urban agriculture. Being passionate about sustainable development, he has a great interest in future technologies that will allow our society to become carbon neutral.

Jean began his career in the paper industry, where he gained expertise in chemical processes and production supervision. He later transitioned to the clean energy sector before becoming a vital member of Oneka Technologies. As the Operations Coordinator in Sherbrooke, Jean plays a central role in overseeing activities and being involved in testing at our global sites.

Graduated from École Centrale de Nantes in France, Victor possesses extensive expertise in the field of design, covering a wide range of skills ranging from coding to hydraulics. At Oneka, Victor applies his know-how by designing various subsystems for our buoys, while ensuring their efficiency optimization.

Asaad completed a master degree in Hydrodynamics for Ocean Engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. At Oneka, Asaad creates marine modelling simulations to optimize our buoys. His multidisciplinary skills helps him pursue his passion to solve engineering problems to make the world sustainable and greener.

A graduate of the Université de Sherbrooke with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Alex has a keen interest in technology and problem solving. His numerous trips around the world have allowed him to contemplate the magnificent landscapes that nature offers, which is where his desire to have an impact on its preservation was born. Oneka’s mission is aligned with his values, so he joined the electronics team and is in charge of designing and keeping Oneka’s buoy software solutions on the cutting edge.

Will is a mechanical design engineer from PEI who has joined the Oneka team to contribute to the development of innovative and emergent green technologies. Having graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, he has gained experience in a variety of industries throughout the Maritimes. Will is responsible for the ongoing development of Oneka’s testing and design initiatives in Eastern Canada.

Hugo graduated from the Université de Sherbrooke with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. His experience in mechanical conception for the industrial sector has enabled him to design, build and operate various test benches within the innovation team. His interest in clean technologies and sustainable engineering led him to join the Oneka Technologies team.

Tristan, an electrical engineering graduate from Cégep de Sherbrooke, has 2 years’ experience as an agricultural mechanic. His combined passion for mechanics and electronics has cultivated an analytical mind and problem-solving skills. As an electrical engineering technician, Tristan plays an essential role in Oneka’s key projects. For him, sharing his skills with a company that shares his values, notably the development of clean energy, is of paramount importance.

Jean-Louis has a degree in mechanical engineering and 5 years’ experience in the design of mechanically welded components. He is passionate about the environment and seeks to live in balance with nature. It was with great enthusiasm that he joined the Oneka team to make a concrete impact on the current climate crisis.

Nathan graduated from the Université de Sherbrooke with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. His interests in hydraulics, manufacturing and the environment motivated him to join the Oneka team as a mechanical designer, first as an intern and then as a graduate.

Cenen holds a vocational diploma in machining techniques, as well as two specializations in CNC programming and die-forging. He has over ten years’ experience in the manufacture of recreational vehicles, machining parts, and iechanicalnjection mold tooling. A lover of the environment, he finds himself in the ideal place to put all his skills to work for Oneka, with the aim of helping to save our planet.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration specializing in International Management, Audrey joins the Purchasing team to support supply chain management. Her efficiency and organizational skills are among the strengths that will enable her to contribute to Oneka’s mission. Being part of a team having an impact on today’s world and our future environment makes her very proud!

With over 20 years’ experience as a welder-assembler, Benoît has also acquired solid expertise in project management, both in the plant and on various international worksites. With multiple training courses and certifications, he is adept at working methodically with the strictest safety standards. Motivated and committed, he is ready to make a significant contribution to the success of Oneka’s innovative project.

Cassidy holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Carleton University. His academic experience includes extensive research on the simulation and modelling of marine cables and ropes. He has a passion for working on challenging, innovative projects and is motivated by Oneka’s ambitious goals, exciting technology and focus on sustainability.

Suraj is an engineer with over 5 years of experience in developing market-leading products for the agricultural, marine and nuclear industries. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras and a Master’s degree from the University of British Columbia, specializing in Computational Multiphysics. He is passionate about innovation and the environment and is excited about the combined opportunity to work on both at Oneka.

Originally from a fishing village in Nova Scotia, Emily is passionate about ocean science and environmental protection. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Dalhousie University in the COOP program, where she gained hands-on experience in mechanical design, data processing, and product testing and validation. Having developed an interest in mechanical troubleshooting, she joins the Oneka team in the summer of 2024 with positive energy and a great willingness to learn.

Mathieu holds a vocational diploma in aerospace structural assembly from the École des Métiers de l’Aérospatiale de Montréal. Over the past 10 years, his diversified career path has led him to work in a number of sectors, including aeronautics, vehicle electrification and outdoor equipment. Today, Mathieu uses his expertise and enthusiasm to advance initiatives that have a positive impact on the environment.

Ricky is a seasoned project management professional with over 10 years of experience in construction and environmental consulting. His experience, combined with his bachelor’s degree in geography and passion for sustainability have led him to Oneka where he executes on the startup of new sites internationally.

Williams is an industrial mechanic by trade with 13 years of experience in desalination plants, assembly, and commissioning. Living in Chile, a country greatly affected by water scarcity, he is particularly motivated by Oneka’s mission, both personally and professionally.

With over 5 years’ experience in construction and inventory management, Anibal has developed technical and operational skills in the use and maintenance of equipment and tools. Anibal is always committed to preserving the environment and has a strong motivation for teamwork to contribute to the development of new eco-sustainable alternatives.

With a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a passion for water sustainability, Katie came to Quebec from the US to contribute to Oneka’s impact. After two years with the innovation design team, she was inspired to dive into a field service role where she is responsible for the installation, startup, and commissioning of Oneka’s buoys across the globe.

Alvaro is a commercial diver and recreational diving instructor with 10 years of experience in the field. with a great passion for the sea, enthusiastic in his work and caring for the environment

Michael is a marine technician with a strong connection to the water, as he dives and fishes in his spare time. With a passion for clean energy and a background in manual labor such as mechanics and carpentry, Michael is more than motivated to contribute to Oneka’s mission.

With a background in business administration and mechanics, David enhances the Oneka team with his experience in assembling, manufacturing and maintaining reverse osmosis equipment. Enthusiastic about being part of the Oneka team, David enjoys the company’s values and strives to respect the environment on a daily basis.

Fernando studied maritime civil engineering and has knowledge of oceanography and the design of maritime works, as well as experience in maritime operations. He seeks to reconcile engineering at sea and respect for the environment through sustainable solutions.