Razim Refai, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Kamloops, Bc, Ca

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

▪ ‘Research Lead’ for value-driven Wildfire Operations Research Program with emphasis on delivering tangible impacts for wildfire agencies▪ Liaised with agency representatives to develop strategic plans for future of research program▪ Successfully delivered suite of aviation-related projects that directly influenced government policy▪ Created and delivered Aviation Research Seminar Workshop – a results-oriented knowledge-transfer session for domestic and international wildfire… Show more ▪ ‘Research Lead’ for value-driven Wildfire Operations Research Program with emphasis on delivering tangible impacts for wildfire agencies▪ Liaised with agency representatives to develop strategic plans for future of research program▪ Successfully delivered suite of aviation-related projects that directly influenced government policy▪ Created and delivered Aviation Research Seminar Workshop – a results-oriented knowledge-transfer session for domestic and international wildfire agencies▪ Experience in government contract procurement with successful RFP/RFB submissions▪ Created project proposals and budgets for government grant applications with emphasis on application of innovative technology to address wildfire operations questions▪ Member of Inclusive Workplace Taskforce (IWT) that delivers recommendations to corporate Leadership Team on improving organizational diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging (DEIB) Show less

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

▪ Led research team in the successful delivery of ‘Technology and Innovation in Wildfire Applications’ research program in a 10-month time period▪ Executed and delivered on 20+ research projects spanning themes of aviation and wildfire chemicals, equipment evaluation, community resilience and fuels▪ Successfully advocated for embracing innovative technology in wildfire research (thermography, drone, image processing)▪ Developed process improvements related to field data collection… Show more ▪ Led research team in the successful delivery of ‘Technology and Innovation in Wildfire Applications’ research program in a 10-month time period▪ Executed and delivered on 20+ research projects spanning themes of aviation and wildfire chemicals, equipment evaluation, community resilience and fuels▪ Successfully advocated for embracing innovative technology in wildfire research (thermography, drone, image processing)▪ Developed process improvements related to field data collection, design of experiments, and health and safety▪ Attracted several revenue-generating contract project opportunities across themes of equipment evaluation and product testing▪ Created funding proposals (project plans, budgets, deliverables) for additional government grants to facilitate advancement in wildfire detection technology Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

▪ Accountable for design of heat exchangers for wastewater treatment systems,technical content curation for system commissioning, lead generation, and business development▪ Designed shell and tube heat exchangers for new treatment system prototype ▪ Developed technical specification sheets for 3 new generation products▪ Setup marketing systems for B2B lead generation▪ Created new design infrastructure to improve speed of on-site commissioning

Edmonton, Canada Area

Wildfire Operations Research DivisionMitacs Accelerate Program▪ Responsible for design, fabrication, and testing of custom thermal measurement instrumentation to evaluate fire suppression chemicals▪ Tested wildfire chemicals using prototyped device, found 50% performance improvement▪ Reduced cost of testing to $7500 with new test methods, 80% decrease▪ Managed site setup and installation of 12 next-generation heat flux sensors (ICFME, Fort Providence)▪… Show more Wildfire Operations Research DivisionMitacs Accelerate Program▪ Responsible for design, fabrication, and testing of custom thermal measurement instrumentation to evaluate fire suppression chemicals▪ Tested wildfire chemicals using prototyped device, found 50% performance improvement▪ Reduced cost of testing to $7500 with new test methods, 80% decrease▪ Managed site setup and installation of 12 next-generation heat flux sensors (ICFME, Fort Providence)▪ Provided technical engineering support to clients on community protection projects (FireSmart Canada) Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

I am a part of the Advanced Heat Transfer and Surface Technologies Laboratory, where I design, fabricate, and test thermal measurement systems for industrial applications. I also design and optimize empirical systems to understand fire behavior and hazard analysis.In addition, I put together technical industrial reports and presentations, work on contract jobs involving Materials Engineering and failure analysis.Companies collaborated with:- FPInnovations (Design and field… Show more I am a part of the Advanced Heat Transfer and Surface Technologies Laboratory, where I design, fabricate, and test thermal measurement systems for industrial applications. I also design and optimize empirical systems to understand fire behavior and hazard analysis.In addition, I put together technical industrial reports and presentations, work on contract jobs involving Materials Engineering and failure analysis.Companies collaborated with:- FPInnovations (Design and field engineer (EIT)/technical support).- Cenovus Energy (Micro and Macro Structure Analysis and data validation).Work with FPInnovations: - Design Engineer (EIT): Energy modelling and design of heat transfer systems for wildfire applications.- Mathematical product validation and experimental testing of products.- Field Engineer (EIT): On-site technical support (Fort Providence, NWT). Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

Evaluation of Thermal Shock Resistance of Coatings (collaboration with Cenovus Energy)- Research Engineer (EIT): Thermal shock cycles on Low Carbon & Steel substrates.- Comparative macrostructure analysis of coatings from Regent, Lunas Power & TAMU.- Technical report submitted inclusive of future work dialogue.Contracted by Dr. Andre McDonald

Edmonton, Canada Area

Characterization & Analysis of Hastelloy Coatings (collaboration with Cenovus Energy)- Equipment and material selection process for Oil & Gas equipment.- Microstructure Analysis: Experimental evaluation, Root cause analysis and risk improvement. - SEM Analysis, Adhesion Tests, & XRD Analysis: Technical analysis and validation of dataContracted by Dr. Andre McDonald

Bangalore, India

I began Outside of the Boot with three school friends in an effort to produce quality technical football (soccer) content. Our niche is with Tactical Analysis of football matches and evaluation and promotion of young, emerging football player (under 21) with our Talent Radar feature. - 9.5 million international views.- Manage 300 writers from over 20 countries.- Advertisement, client management and business communication. - Experience in administration of public relations.

Edmonton

Mitacs Globalink InternResponsible for the design, testing, and documentation of custom-built thermal heat flux sensorReduced error in sensors by 22% by implementing alternate measurement strategiesDecreased cost of heat flux measurements by 400% with new sensor technology

Theni, India

As an intern, I was responsible for carrying of the servicing and assembly of outdoor power tools. I also underwent practical hands-on training on usage of brush cutters and chainsaws. Other tasks include evaluation of inventory control of stock.- Service and assembly of outdoor power tools.- Evaluation of inventory control of stock.- Experience with practical working of brush cutters, chainsaws.

Chennai Area, India

As a summer intern, I was trained on manufacturing processes for the production of cams and followers for water pumps. I was tasked with CNC machine command coding for the aforementioned manufacturing processes. In addition, I tracked the working of the supply chain management processes in the company, internally and externally. - Knowledge of quality control in manufacturing processes.- Exposure to lean manufacturing methods.- Under study of supply chain management practices.

Master'S Of Applied Science

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.)