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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

•Mentored and provided guidance to first-term students, helping them navigate university life and academic resources.•Fostered a sense of community and inclusivity among peers, promoting student engagement and personal development.•Served as a resource for information on university policies, procedures, and student services.•Supported new students in participating in campus activities and achieving academic success

Rajpura, Punjab, India

•Conducted performance testing of air conditioners in Psychrometric labs according to IS-1391, IS 8148, and ISO 5151: 2017 standards.•Executed 500 energy functional and safety tests, including cooling capacity, de-rating, maximum operating conditions, freeze-up, sweat, air blockage, high voltage, and insulation resistance tests. Employed Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to contribute to a 12% reduction in product failures post-launch, saving total amount of ($ 50K) annually in warranty claims.•Managed lab maintenance, generated mock-up/prototype testing reports, and coordinated performance testing and system balancing with customer representatives and project leaders. Applied Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies to enhance lab throughput by 18% over three years by optimizing scheduling and resource allocation.•Oversaw lab consumables, spares, and equipment and planned weekly and monthly tests, including manpower training and shift planning. Leveraged Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management to reduce testing downtime by 25%, leading to an estimated ($ 25K) increase in yearly operational savings.•Conducted periodic correlation and calibration, provided training to lab associates per ISO 17025: 2017, and ensured proper installation of air conditioners during performance testing. Utilized Six Sigma methodologies to decrease non-compliance incidents by 30% over 18 months, contributing to a 5% increase in customer satisfaction scores.•Compiled and reported test results, ensuring accuracy and proper comparison while maintaining hands-on experience in air conditioner testing in Psychrometric labs.•Actively participated in the ISO 17025 accreditation process for the 5HP,10HP Psychrometric Lab. Used Continuous Improvement (CI) and 5S principles to optimize lab processes, this involved optimizing processes to reduce defects by 15%, organizing the lab environment for efficiency, and implementing corrective actions for continuous improvement.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering