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Perth, Wa, Au

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Led the development of a Mixed-Integer Programming (MIP) scheduling model to optimise groundwater abstraction for Water Corporation’s infrastructure in Perth, utilising Python and Gurobi.• Validated the model with historical data, reaching 99% yield accuracy, and set for deployment by December 2024.• Nominated and selected as a finalist for the 2024-2025 Western Australia Student Water Prize in recognition of the project's innovation and potential to improve water resource management.

Paro, Bhutan

• Developed and implemented maintenance plans and schedules for a fleet of 3 A319 CEOs, 1 A320 NEO, and an ATR42-600, using a semi-equalized maintenance check system to deliver high aircraft availability while maintaining a very high safety standard and dispatch reliability of over 99.5% despite operational constraints and logistical challenges of Paro Airport.• Led projects aimed at improving aircraft performance, reducing maintenance burden, and enhancing safety. Collaborated with the software vendor to optimize job card standardization resulting in minimized ambiguity, improved accuracy, and overall quality of records.• Analyzed reliability reports to identify areas for improvement, leading to continuous enhancements in the maintenance program and increased operational efficiency.• Consistently achieved Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) over the past 8 years, resulting in significant cost savings of up to 9% on O&A charges through meticulous monitoring of outsourced maintenance checks.• Oversaw the parking and storage program during the challenging Covid pandemic period, ensuring the preservation of the fleet and readiness for operations.• Ensured compliance of records with company standards, coordinating Certificates of Airworthiness (CoA) and Continuous Maintenance Review (CMR) audits, reviewing Minimum Equipment List (MEL) revisions, and managing the tool calibration program.• Mentored and trained engineers and officers for succession planning. Provided guidance and support to team members to enhance their professional growth and development.

Paro, Bhutan

• Conducted line maintenance checks, including pre-flight inspections, daily checks, and transit checks, in compliance with regulatory standards.• Performed base maintenance up to C Check, including avionic system Service Bulletin (SB) modifications.• Led aircraft recovery operations and systems troubleshooting as part of MCC.• Type Rated and Company Approved on A320-251N, A319-115 CFM56, and ATR42-600.

• Managed the Civil Aviation Authority approval process.• Managed the development of the safety risk assessment mandated by the Civil Aviation Authority, development of the SOP for inflight use, and training of the crew and the equipment handlers. • Member of the IFE customization team and the content selection team.

• Assisted CAMO Manager in the technical evaluation of documents for the definition of the Aircraft Specification• Reviewed RSPL to set up minimum stock levels of consumables, purchase of new tools and thesetup of the Main Base Kit.• Technical Rep for the Physical Inspection of the A/C and the review of the Delivery Documents at the delivery site.

We successfully delivered the sale of a 17-Year-old A/C to ATR (Buyer) on time and under budget. Initially, I helped the CAMO Manager in reviewing the Return Conditions and developing the Delivery Check Package. During the latter stages of the Project, I managed the following:• Development of the Delivery Document Folder• Liaised with the ATR Tech Rep on issues related to the Delivery Documents and the A/C Status• Technical Rep for the Delivery Check and the A/C Handover.

• Assisted CAMO Manager in the technical evaluation of documents for the definition of the Aircraft Specification• Reviewed RSPL to set up minimum stock levels of consumables, purchase of new tools and the setup of the Main Base Kit.• Technical Rep for the Physical Inspection of the A/C and the review of the Delivery Documents at the delivery site

Paro, Bhutan

Technical Evaluation and selection of the ERP Software (ADSoftware) for the Engineering & Maintenance Division during the initial phase and data migration to the new software.• Installation and setup of the terminals for the new software• Setting up the Administration Rights of the users as per Company Procedures in coordination with the CAMO Manager, Stores and Purchase Manager, Part 145 Manger and the QA• Lead the training of the PART 145 Staff• Assisted CAMO Manager in developing the SOP for the software use

Master Of Science - Ms, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Electrical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering Training Programme ( Level 3 )