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Toronto, On, Ca

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Oversees development of BReady Talent Program. Bready is an AI powered talent platform. Key Responsibilities:Program Delivery & Operations: Manage the talent platform, learning management system (LMS), site visits, and talent events. Ensure all elements of the program are running smoothly and meeting both employer and talent needs.Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with boards of trade, employers, community partners, and funding bodies to drive program participation, ensure effective program delivery, and align with key stakeholders' goals.Metrics & Financial Reporting: Oversee the collection of program data and financial reports to meet the reporting requirements of government and private sector funding bodies. Support budgeting, expense management, and quarterly reporting.Notable Achievements:Oversaw relaunch of platform to incorporate AI search functionality and was a main driver in designing the user journey. Grew user count by over 400%. Successfully executed multiple talent events and site visits, enhancing employer engagement and creating job opportunities for program participants.Strengthened partnerships with boards of trade in Brampton and Mississauga, boosting program sign-ups and fostering collaboration on joint initiatives.Played a key role in managing financial reporting and compliance, ensuring all grant and funding requirements were met.Oversaw creative direction of marketing campaigns to produce several promotional videos.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

good natured Products is a leader is eco-friendly materials.Key Responsibilities:Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with manufacturing, QA, and technical teams to improve production lines, reduce waste, and increase capacity, unifying sites across Canada and the US.Custom Product Development: Manage product development from design and prototyping to production and quality control.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and adjust product strategy based on emerging trends.Product & Process Innovation: Lead sourcing and development of new products, materials, and process improvements, focusing on automation for efficiency.Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance: Oversee quality initiatives across production lines to ensure consistent quality and enhance operational efficiency.Technical Leadership & Support: Provide technical expertise to ensure smooth integration of new technologies and processes.Stakeholder Communication: Present project progress and technical findings to stakeholders and provide technical support to consumers.Research & Trend Monitoring: Monitor market trends and research new materials and processes to improve product performance and sustainability.Notable Achievements:Launched the first microwavable compostable take out container line. Launched several stock and custom product lines.Unified several key facilities to the same project management workflow. Created automated pricing and logistics model for all new incoming products. Collaborated with key external research partners to explore potential fiber based materials.

Key Responsibilities:Product Development: Manage the full product development lifecycle, including idea generation, proof of concept, production, and marketing.Continuous Improvement: Lead data-driven initiatives for process optimization and performance improvement.Project Management: Oversee large-scale industrial projects, ensuring timely delivery and efficient execution.Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all products and processes meet regulatory requirements and maintain high-quality standards.Budget & Forecasting: Manage production budgets and provide accurate forecasting to support operational efficiency.Energy Strategy: Lead energy management efforts, including reducing peak demand and overall consumption.Grant Funding: Identify and secure grant funding opportunities to support innovation and expansion.Change Management: Oversee change management processes during company acquisitions to ensure smooth integration of operations.Notable Achievements:Commissioned a secondary manufacturing site, increasing overall production capacity.Successfully doubled production capacity at the main site, driving operational efficiency.Launched a fire-retardant material now widely used in electric vehicles (EVs).Managed the commissioning and retrofitting of multimillion-dollar production lines to improve capacity and efficiency.Led the transition from DC motors to AC motors across multiple production lines, significantly reducing energy usage.Implemented automated KPI tracking systems to improve performance monitoring and decision-making.Identified and addressed manufacturing and quality trends, leading to continuous improvements in production processes.

Ontario, Canada

Identified viability of specific natural fiber composites for use in the automotive industry. Compiled market and literature research to determine areas for improvement.

Kitchener, Canada Area

EyeCheck Solutions was a Waterloo based start-up focused on producing accessible eye testing equipment.At EyeCheck I:Developed product design with a focus on user interaction in collaboration with technical team. Produced renders for potential investors. Designed vector icons for website.

Waterloo, Ontario

ExVivo Labs is a Y-combinator backed startup that is building the next generation medical diagnostic tools. The focus is on non-invasive technologies to make various testing procedures safe, simple and certain. As a diagnostic lead, I: Focused on research and development of new diagnostic tools. Led a team to improve sensitivity by over four orders of magnitude. Developed the product design in collaboration with the mechanical lead.

North Vancouver, British Columbia

Canexus Chemicals LP (now Chem Trade) is one of North America's leading hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide and chlorine gas manufacturers.As a laboratory technician I:Performed various quantitative tests on final consumer product and ensured it met Canexus Chemicals standard regulations.Developed individual projects on 1) laboratory and environmental safety, 2) precision and accuracy testing, and 3) document management.

Master'S Degree, Chemical Engineering

During my Master's, I harnessed properties of composite material reinforced with natural fibers for use in the automotive industry. I.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biomedical Sciences With Chemistry Minor