Rees Machtemes

Rees Machtemes has extensive work experience in various industries and roles. In 2002, they worked as a Test Engineering Intern at General Dynamics. This was followed by a role as a Technical Support Analyst at The Brick from 2000 to 2004. In 2003, they served as an Engineering Management Intern at TELUS. From 2005 to 2006, Rees worked at IS Results Inc as a Substation Automation and Controls Engineer. They then joined Best Buy as a Computer Sales Associate in 2006. In 2007, Rees became an Automation Technician at Cargill, where they worked until 2011. From 2011 to 2015, they worked as an Electrical E.I.T. and later as an Electrical Engineer at ATCO Electric. In 2020, Rees joined Waterfall Security Solutions as a Marketing Tech Specialist, and in 2022, they were promoted to the position of Director of Industrial Security. Additionally, from 2005 to 2017, Rees was a Karate Instructor at Black Belt of Karate & Black Belt Academy, teaching traditional karate classes for all ages.

Rees Machtemes obtained a B.Sc. Eng. degree in Electrical Engineering Co-op from the University of Alberta, where they studied from 1999 to 2005. Rees has additional certifications including CompTIA A+ obtained in January 2020 and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) certification obtained in November 2013 from The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). Rees also holds an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate: Advanced, although the specific institution and date of obtaining this certification are not provided. Additionally, they are a Calgary Protospace Vetted Member but there is no information regarding the institution or date of obtaining this membership.