Stefanie Bruinsma
FounderFounder & CEO at AutoCate Website
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
FoundedAutoCate Website
About
Stefanie Bruinsma is the founder of AutoCate, an automotive education, repair, and training platform. She began her career in automotive service as a licensed technician and holds a Mechanical Engineering degree and an MBET from the University of Waterloo, with prior work in research commercialization, industry partnerships, and deep-tech strategy and business development. As AutoCate transitions from founder-operated to operator-led under a licensed shop lead, she is seeking senior roles in technical-commercial strategy, service-business ecosystems, customer education, and partnerships.
Founder & CEO at AutoCate Website
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Emily PykeChief of Trades & Co-founder
Experience
- AutoCateFoundercurrent2020 — presentCanada
- Palitronica Inc.Director Corporate Strategy & Business Development2022 — 2023
- University of WaterlooManager, Industry Engagement2018 — 2022Waterloo, ON
- University of WaterlooPowertrain Researcher2015 — 2018Waterloo ON
- Crunch FitnessGroup Fitness Instructor2011 — 2016
- University of WaterlooUndergraduate Research Assistant2012
- University of WaterlooCaterer & Bartender2002 — 2012
- Pinchin Ltd.AutocAD & Assistant Field Technician2009 — 2010Mississauga ON
- BMW/Mini Grand RiverAutomotive Technician2006 — 2007Waterloo, ON
- Master MechanicAutomotive Technician (Apprentice)2004 — 2006Kitchener, ON
- Wendell Motor SalesLube & Oil Technician2003 — 2004
Skills & more
Event ManagementHospitality ServiceFood and Beverage OperationsCorporate Partnership DevelopmentPartner Relationship ManagementManufacturingRoboticsEvent PlanningProduct DevelopmentProgram DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence (AI)Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
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Operations ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyCybersecurityMarket AnalysisExecutive CorrespondenceVehicle TestingResearch and Development (R&D)Supplier ManagementLaboratory Information Management System (LIMS)Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeAutoCAD- MBET — University of Waterloo
- Automotive Service Technicians And Mechanics — Skilled Trades Ontario / Métiers spécialisés Ontario
- Mechanical Engineer — University of Waterloo
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Stefanie Bruinsma?
- Stefanie Bruinsma is the founder of AutoCate, an automotive education, repair, and training platform. She began her career in automotive service as a licensed technician and holds a Mechanical Engineering degree and an MBET from the University of Waterloo, with prior work in research commercialization, industry partnerships, and deep-tech strategy and business development. As AutoCate transitions from founder-operated to operator-led under a licensed shop lead, she is seeking senior roles in technical-commercial strategy, service-business ecosystems, customer education, and partnerships.
- Where does Stefanie Bruinsma work?
- Stefanie Bruinsma is Founder & CEO of AutoCate Website.
- What companies did Stefanie Bruinsma found?
- Stefanie Bruinsma founded AutoCate Website.
- Where did Stefanie Bruinsma go to school?
- Stefanie Bruinsma studied at University of Waterloo (Master's of Business Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET)); University of Waterloo (Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Mechanical Engineering); Conestoga College (Automotive Service Technician).
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