Contact Information:

Email: nhortness (at) gmail.com

About Me

I am a student at the University of Toronto currently in my third year of Mechanical Engineering. I am enrolled in the energy and solid mechanics streams and am working towards a minor in sustainable energy.

I returned to school after working for a number of years in the private financial industry.  I chose mechanical engineering because I have always been fascinated by how things work, and I wanted to obtain a degree that would provide me with the necessary tools to take my interests to a whole new level of understanding.

I am a strong believer in the hands on approach because you will never fully comprehend a subject, product or system until you get your hands a little dirty. I am also a highly motivated, hard working individual who takes pride in doing the best job possible and possess a strong code of ethics and professional integrity. 

My hobbies & interests include:
     - Hiking and camping
     - Woodworking and home improvement 
     - Board, card and video games
     - DIY electronics projects
     - Science & technology
     - Environmentalism and sustainable energy
     - Hockey, sailing and cycling

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