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Geneva, Switzerland

As a manager in the Conformity Assessment and Consumer Matters unit (CACM) at ISO, I contribute to developing and implementing international standards that protect consumers and businesses by promoting the integrity of the Conformity Assessment.As part of the Secretariat, I support the work of ISO Policy Committees, CASCO (Conformity Assessment) and COPOLCO (Consumer Policy), which focus on establishing global frameworks for product quality, safety, and consumer rights, respectively. Our work ensures that all voices, including consumers, are represented in the development of standards that address critical issues like sustainability, artificial intelligence, and privacy.By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, I help create a world where products and services meet the highest standards, empowering consumers to make informed choices and driving sustainable business practices.#standardsdevelopment #conformityassessment #consumerprotection #ISOCASCO #ISOCOPOLCO #globalgovernance #consumersafety #sustainability #AI #privacy

Ottawa, Canada Area

Spearheaded Canada's strategic engagement in IEC and ISO standardization, maximizing the country's impact on global standards development.-Managed CASCO and the ISO/IEC JTC1 portfolios in Canada and, managed national delegations.-Played a pivotal role in the successful development and submission of Canada's proposal for the "Artificial Intelligence — Management system" standard (ISO/IEC 42001), the first standard suitable for use in the Conformity Assessment of AI.-Led complex standardization initiatives across diverse domains including cybersecurity, AI, IoT, and audio/video encoding.-Facilitated strategic partnerships between industry, government, and academia to align standardization efforts with national priorities.-Ensured Canadian interests were effectively represented in the policy and governance of ISO and IEC.-Delivered actionable insights and recommendations to inform Canadian standardization policy and decision-making.-Empowered Canadian innovation through strategic standardization roadmap development and implementation.#standardsdevelopment #conformityassessment #IEC #ISO #Canada #globalstandards #cybersecurity #AI #IoT #innovation #policy #strategy #stakeholderengagement #ISO42001 #artificialintelligence

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Championed the alignment of Canadian and international standards by fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders and organizations with ISO and IEC Committees.-Led and managed technical committees, including serving as Secretary for Canadian Wire and Cable committees, delivering exceptional results through effective prioritization, budget management, and time optimization.-Lead hundreds of standards development meetings at both national and international levels, successfully building consensus among stakeholders on complex safety standards.-Built consensus among stakeholders with varying perspectives to drive standards development forward.-Directly contributed to the creation and publication of critical electrical safety standards.-Represented Canada at prestigious international forums (CANENA, NEMA, IEEE/ICC), effectively communicating strategic and technical insights.#standardsdevelopment #standardsalignment #projectmanagement #stakeholdermanagement #consensusbuilding #electrialsafety #internationalcollaboration #canada #CANENA #NEMA #IEEE #ICC #wireandcable #committeeleadershipChampioned the alignment of Canadian and international standards by fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders and organizations.

Downsview, Ontario, Canada

Optimized supply chain operations through strategic policy implementation and supplier management.-Policy Analysis and Supply Chain Procedures:Translated organizational policies into practical supply chain procedures, ensuring seamless implementation.-Supply Risk Management:Strategically assessed and mitigated supply risks by vetting new suppliers for compliance with industry standards.-Contract Negotiations:Successfully negotiated several large contracts, each valued at over $100 million.-Quality Audits:Conducted rigorous internal and second-party audits, adhering to ISO9001, ISO17025, AS9100, NADCAP AC7006, and AC7126 standards.#supplychainmanagement #riskmanagement #policyimplementation #supplierqualification #contractnegotiation #auditing #ISO9001 #ISO17025 #AS9100 #NADCAP #aeronautics

Mississauga, On, Canada

Spearheaded strategic partnerships and supply chain initiatives to enhance logistic efficiency and business growth.-Strategic Partner Assessment and Agreements:Evaluated potential partners (Cisco, Nokia, Ericsson, and Huawei) from a supply chain perspective.-Drafted partnership agreements for bilateral negotiations.Stakeholder Management and Consensus Building:-Successfully managed various stakeholders and navigated group dynamics to achieve consensus on supply chain and program delivery matters.-Quality Audits and Supplier Coordination:Coordinated second- and third-party audits on ISO9001 and ISO17025 standards with key suppliers.-Infrastructure Improvement:Spearheaded critical IT infrastructure upgrades, including integrating the inventory tracking system with SAP and implementing Microsoft SharePoint and Skype Enterprise.#supplychainmanagement #strategicpartnerships #negotiation #stakeholdermanagement #ITinfrastructure #projectmanagement #ISO9001 #ISO17025 #telecommunications

Toronto, Canada Area

Led and optimized the production of critical aircraft landing gear sub-assemblies and components for leading aerospace manufacturers.-Managed Goodrich Landing Gear Program:Oversaw the Goodrich Landing Gear Program, focusing on aircraft sub-assembly and components for Boeing 737, Boeing 777, Gulfstream, and Airbus A380 landing gears.- Assure Supplier compliance with Aerospace Quality Standards Ensured supplier compliance through SUpplier evaluation and rigorous second and third-party quality audits#productionmanagement #aerospace #aviation #landinggear #supplychain #operationsmanagement #Boeing #Airbus #Gulfstream

Engineering Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Engineering management

Cscp Certificate, Supply Chain

Activities and Societies: APICS member Best in Class supply chain management education