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Coordinated complex teams towards achieving multiple objectives, contributing to several record years of revenue growth and cost reductions. Optimized use of capital and liquidity by applying consulting techniques to profitability analysis. Developed solutions which showed a significant improvement of return on capital for the business.Established and managed the strategy and operations for a new commercial paper conduit providing more than $8bn of low-cost liquidity.Developed new funding sources, drove communications with internal management, and legal structuring with external investors.Negotiated with clients, structured legal documents, and minimized bank risk.Lead agent for over $4bn in syndicated securitized loans backed by aircraft leases for leading global lessors. Created an aircraft valuation analysis for evaluating the credit quality of borrowers under market stress scenarios, ultimately driving structuring and negotiation decisions.

Drove strategic change, utilizing robust research and analytical modeling skills across a broad range of topics and business types within the global aviation industry.Directed an international team of analysts and subject matter experts to produce actionable solutions for clients in a proficient, cost-effective manner.Led the financial forecasting and a strategic planning effort involving debt financing options as well as merger and acquisition opportunities. Treasury and cash management team member for an international airline in the Middle East to maximize liquidity as a strategy to avoid bankruptcy.Developed a re-negotiation strategy for a struggling parts supplier to a major aircraft manufacturer.Led multiple work streams for clients across the airline and aerospace industry in the development of operational cost reduction initiatives, the projections of their impact, and key performance indicators.

Coordinated engineering, marketing, and production teams across North America to bring new graphics processors from the research and development stage to productionPlayed a crucial role in training new employees after an internal reorganization

B.E.Sc., Integrated Engineering

Activities and Societies: SAE AeroDesign, WCM

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