James Coleman

David Chesney

Theme Park Engineering, Photography and Creative Designs

About Me

Since 1995, I have taken my passion for engineering and amusement parks and turned it into a career. Born and raised in Thornhill, Ontario, I grew up spending every summer at the nearby amusement park, Canada's Wonderland. As a child, I would explore the concepts of engineering by playing with toys such as Lego and K'nex that would allow me the freedom to create structures and machines without the use of an instruction manual. From a young age, this desire to design and create has led me to dive into projects, both personal and professional, that have pushed the limits of what a young engineer can achieve. Whether it is developing and releasing a video game on the App Store to designing and constructing a fully autonomous roller coaster in my backyard, I continue to challenge the status quo of what is possible as a student. After graduating from engineering at Queen's University with the Biomechanics Option, I have worked in numerous mechanical engineering positions within the amusement industry. I have also received my P.Eng designation through Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia and I look forward to continue pursuing a career developing the next generation of amusement rides to immerse guests.
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Personal Projects

For me, I am happiest when I am building something new.  As a result, I spend most of my free time creating problems for the sole purpose of developing and building a solution. Amongst others, my biggest personal project to date is a roller coaster that I built in my parent's backyard during my high school years.
Backyard Roller Coaster
RFID Beer Fridge
Room Light Controller
Hammock
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Professional Experience

I truly believe that a complete education comes not only from the classes one takes but from the application of the knowledge learned in school. As a result, I have taken every opportunity possible to gain work experience at a multitude of companies working on a wide range of products within the amusement industry.
Dynamic Attraction
Roush Entertainment Services
WhiteWater West Industries
Infrastructure Ontario
Canada's Wonderland

Metal Door Ltd
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  • Room Light Controller
  • Hammock
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