Stefanie Bruinsma
FounderFounder & CEO at AutoCate Website
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
FoundedAutoCate Website
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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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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
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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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