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• Verify and calculate environmental benefits stated in funding proposals from Canadian municipalities for energy and GHG reduction• Conduct literature review and perform calculation to assess energy and GHG reduction potentials on newer technologies/processes for council recommendation for signature projects• Provide assistance to GMF Verification Operational Manual and relevant methodology documents update for energy and GHG measurement and verification• Help create application guidance documents, data collection tools, and training material to improve quality of services throughout funding application journey• Support the development of measurement framework to capture and analyze the impacts of plans, feasibility studies, and pilot projects• Provide recommendations for the design of environmental performance indicators and conduct quality check/assurance on collected environmental performance data after project completion• Identify weaker spots in verification workflows; conduct pilot testing and full-scale implementation regarding new workflows/tools for continuous improvement

• Implemented digital-twin water analytic platforms by designing and setting up new Key Performance Indicators delivering hidden insights and dashboards displaying important sensor data trends• Reviewed P&IDs and PFDs of industrial & city scale desalination and wastewater plants and provided process summary to engineering team for project planning and scoping for modeling and prediction• Used Python and SQL to clean and understand raw sensor data files to be ingested into the cloud database, identify data discrepancy and fine tune design parameters for Key Performance Indicators• Wrote Python scripts and Jupyter Notebook scripts to minimize manual setup requirement for software configuration and human errors associated with manual configuration• Worked closely with software and engineering teams for software debugging and process/equipment evaluation; provided recommendations to increase implementation speed and platform usability• Good exposure to functional programming for improving code-reusability and modularity • Followed agile software development sprint approach for project management and execution• Experienced with continuous learning on the job by adapting standard software tools including VS Code, Jupyter Lab, Docker and Bitbucket• Provided training and ongoing support to 3 new team members; developed step-by-step guidance documents to increase knowledge sharing efficiency and new members on-boarding speed

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Conducted lab and pilot testing for water and wastewater quality assessment in drinking water, greenhouse, food processing, livestock, healthcare and swimming pool applications • Developed proposals involving process design, P&IDs/PFDs review, system/pump sizing, mass balance calculations, equipment selection and cost estimate• Worked with clients to develop new processes/solutions to address water quality issues or improve KPIs through bench and pilot scale testing• Performed site visits to acquire new data through testing and information through interviews for water quality assessment, trouble-shooting and process upgrade/optimization • Hands-on exposure in plumbing, electrical wiring, equipment inspection and trouble-shooting• Provided literature review, data analysis and interpretation addressing inquiries from clients and regulators regarding lab and field testing • Proficient in articulating ideas and interpreting data through over 20 sales visits and technical meetings for proposal and report presentations to technical and non-technical audience• Good networking skills with exposure in partnership building, new business development and establishing new contacts at conference/trade show; successfully closed 9 sales out of 15 contacts• Conducted literature review, data collection/analysis, and technical discussion for a research paper published in Journal AWWA

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Advanced in-house lab testing/trouble-shooting capabilities to facilitate products/applicationsdevelopment and engineering system/process optimization • Operated and maintained water testing equipment including Hach Dr900, IDEXX and Lumin Ultra• Prepared and documented SOP on water testing, field sampling and equipment maintenance• Coordinated with Research Partners to advance company's technical know-how and expertise in answering emerging challenges in water treatment, including Boil Water Advisories • Provided hands-on training and instruction to internal staff and clients for field testing and sampling• Drafted case studies and sell sheets based on operational data and research findings to facilitate new product/market development• Supported and advanced Regulatory Affairs including permits, standards development/compliance, communications/reporting• Wrote summaries reviewing new technologies from potential partners and competitors

Renfrew, Ontario

• Conducted testing and data analysis to evaluate factors influencing pilot-scale and full-scale fixed-film bioreactors’ nutrient removal rates at 2 municipal wastewater processing facilities • Reviewed incoming RFIs and ensured adequate information was available for quote• Worked with vendors, sales team and engineers for equipment selection and cost estimate• Conducted process design and engineering calculations to develop technical solutions for industrial and municipal clients; used innovative approach to identify cost-saving opportunities• Provided data analysis, knowledge support and trouble-shooting assistance to the sales team • Conducted market research and designed new research projects for new business opportunities• Designed and operated lab-scale bioreactor treating synthetic wastewater with high ammonia • Attended conferences and trade shows to present company products; established new clients • Wrote reports summarized testing findings for bioreactor monitoring and R&D project development• Traveled to job sites on a weekly basis for sampling and on site sample testing

Kingston, Ontario

• Finance management including supply procurement and monthly reconciliation of lab purchases • Designed and operated bench-scale membrane bioreactor• Conducted CSLM imaging and chemical analysis on wastewater and MBBR carrier media • Prepared biohazard permit application including risk assessment for human-pathogenic bacteria and identification of risk mitigation practices for lab safety conducts according to E&HS Policy • Prepared literature review, data analysis and interpretation on biofiltration for water treatment

Kingston, Ontario

• Conducted literature reviews on conventional and advanced water and wastewater treatment • Performed chemical and microbial analyses on water and wastewater samples• Developed two effective analytical methods to evaluate biofiltration performance• Conducted trouble-shooting and instrument calibration to increase testing accuracy

Kingston, Ontario

University Of Waterloo

Masc, Chemical Engineering

Bsc, Environmental Science/Ecology

Environmental Engineering