About Me

University of Waterloo Engineering Student | 3D Designer | Entrepreneur

Ty Chen

My Engineering Journey

I am an undergraduate engineering student at the University of Waterloo with a strong foundation in mechanical design, manufacturing, and technical problem-solving. My professional experience includes mechanical design at Waddell Engineering Ltd., where I focused on fabrication and assembly drafting, validation testing at Bend All Automotive ULC, and most recently, documentation and 3D modelling in Blender at CRWALL.


Prototyping & Entrepreneurship

I believe in bringing concepts off the screen and into the physical world. I operate a 3D printing service utilizing high-speed Bambu Lab printers and filament. Managing this setup gives me a practical, hands-on understanding of manufacturing tolerances, real-world material applications, and rapid prototyping capabilities.

Alongside my engineering work, I manage an online retail business within the Trading Card Game space. I source and distribute custom UV-resistant acrylic display cases for sealed products. Managing this business has sharpened my skills in overseas supplier logistics, bulk inventory management, and client communication.


Beyond the Screen

When I step away from CAD environments and code editors, I stay highly active. I am a Second-Degree Black Belt in Meibukan Goju-Ryu Karate, with over a decade of training. I am also an avid indoor rock climber—bouldering at the V5 level—and enjoy participating in local events such as the Brawl in the Fall climbing competition.

As a creative outlet, I produce music using FL Studio, which allows me to blend creative composition with the highly technical aspects of audio engineering and energy mapping.