Tariq (Derek) T.

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CEO | CDAP Digital Advisor®️ | Project Management Specialist | PMI-SP®️ @ Designo Graphy
Tariq (Derek) T.'s Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Canada
About Tariq (Derek) T.

As an Approved CDAP Advisor with ISED (Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada), I specialize in guiding SMEs to bolster cybersecurity, enhance digital competencies, and establish strong online presences. With 19 years of diverse experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk analysis, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my role. As CEO of Designo Graphy, I lead our pursuit of operational excellence and financial stability, driven by strategic planning, meticulous budget oversight, and thoughtful policy formulation. My passion lies in mentoring my team, fostering their development, and cultivating strategic partnerships that fuel our continuous growth.

Tariq (Derek) T.'s Current Company Details
Designo Graphy

Designo Graphy

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CEO | CDAP Digital Advisor®️ | Project Management Specialist | PMI-SP®️
Tariq (Derek) T. Work Experience Details
  • Designo Graphy
    Chief Executive Officer
    Designo Graphy Feb 2021 - Present
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    As the CEO at Designo Graphy, I direct and oversee the organization’s operational and financial performance. My responsibilities include planning and approving organizational objectives, workplace policies, fiscal budgets, and operational plans. I also mentor staff members to encourage team development and form strategic partnerships with other companies to ensure continued growth.
  • Innovation, Science And Economic Development Canada
    Cdap Advisor (Canada Digital Adoption Program)
    Innovation, Science And Economic Development Canada Jan 2021 - Present
    Canada
    The business landscape in Canada has undergone a transformation, requiring small and medium-sized enterprises to embrace new digital tools in order to remain competitive and achieve growth. In response to this need, the Government of Canada introduced the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) as part of Budget 2021, allocating $4 billion for this initiative. The CDAP aims to assist businesses in establishing an online presence, enhancing their e-commerce capabilities, and digitalizing their… Show more The business landscape in Canada has undergone a transformation, requiring small and medium-sized enterprises to embrace new digital tools in order to remain competitive and achieve growth. In response to this need, the Government of Canada introduced the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) as part of Budget 2021, allocating $4 billion for this initiative. The CDAP aims to assist businesses in establishing an online presence, enhancing their e-commerce capabilities, and digitalizing their operations.Through the CDAP, businesses can access financial support and receive guidance to facilitate their digital transformation. Additionally, this program offers training opportunities and employment prospects for young Canadians.As an Approved CDAP Advisor, my role involves collaborating with SMEs to enhance their cybersecurity measures, mitigate the impact of cyber incidents, bolster their competitive edge, attract new clientele, instill confidence in their customers and investors regarding information security, and augment their understanding of cybersecurity practices. Show less
  • Emarkh
    Chief Executive Officer
    Emarkh Sep 2020 - Mar 2022
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.
    Project Controls Engineer
    Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. Jun 2019 - Apr 2020
    Kemano, British Columbia, Canada
    US$337 Million – Completion of T2 Tunnel, Kemano, B.C. CA; Kemano Powerhouse, which receives water from the Nechako Reservoir via a single tunnel which is over 60 years old. Completion of a second tunnel will ensure the long‐term reliability of the power supply from the Kemano Powerhouse to powers Rio Tinto's BC Works smelter in Kitimat.Responsibilities:Control and monitor schedule, analyze deviations/variances, and develop contingency plans.Participate in the forensic… Show more US$337 Million – Completion of T2 Tunnel, Kemano, B.C. CA; Kemano Powerhouse, which receives water from the Nechako Reservoir via a single tunnel which is over 60 years old. Completion of a second tunnel will ensure the long‐term reliability of the power supply from the Kemano Powerhouse to powers Rio Tinto's BC Works smelter in Kitimat.Responsibilities:Control and monitor schedule, analyze deviations/variances, and develop contingency plans.Participate in the forensic analysis of project records/data for claim purposes.Coordinate with stakeholders to collect progress and information for reporting.Analyze data into comprehensive facts and figures in terms of dashboard/presentation and relay the outcome to the project team for information and further action.Produce manpower/man‐hour/commodity histograms/s-curves and forecasting manpower EAC based on the productivity factor.Integrate subcontractor schedules in the Project Master schedule, identifying delays/deviations and highlighting the issues to the Management with recommended solutions.Manage project subcontractors and evaluate their performance and productivity against planned targets and follow up for lookahead schedules.Participate in the client progress meeting; capture MOM’s and providing proactive solutions to concerns raised by clients. Show less
  • Group Dcm
    Lead Turnaround Planner
    Group Dcm May 2016 - Aug 2016
    Fort Mackay, Ab, Canada
    CNRL Sulphur Plant Turnaround, Fort Mackay, AB, CA; Maintenance and ABSA inspections of vessels, drums, flare, furnace, service of exchangers, piping, valves, PSVs, flare tip replacement, compressors, scaffolding, etc. 113 work orders in total. Almost everything other than E&I.Achievements:Flare 78-FL-1 and knock out drum (ABSA inspection) were not shut down for the whole period of turnaround, had a very limited window to finish. We completed it timely with proper… Show more CNRL Sulphur Plant Turnaround, Fort Mackay, AB, CA; Maintenance and ABSA inspections of vessels, drums, flare, furnace, service of exchangers, piping, valves, PSVs, flare tip replacement, compressors, scaffolding, etc. 113 work orders in total. Almost everything other than E&I.Achievements:Flare 78-FL-1 and knock out drum (ABSA inspection) were not shut down for the whole period of turnaround, had a very limited window to finish. We completed it timely with proper planning.Material (bagged & tagged), spool and tools were staged near job locations ahead of the turnaroundRental equipment and tools were mobilized this timely, neither had we ended up paying more rental cost nor it caused any delay.All fieldwork packages and reinstatement packages were ready ahead of the turnaround.Established a delay log and changelog for claim purposes. Show less
  • Williams
    Lead Project Controls
    Williams Dec 2013 - Nov 2015
    Calgary, Canada Area
    US$365 Million – Horizon LEP, Fort McKay, AB, CA; Construction of new liquid extraction plant.Responsibilities: Head office based lead role, reporting directly to project controls head, project manager, and indirectly to the director of projects. Responsible for the estimation and cost control of module fabrication as well as planning, reporting, risk management of both site construction and module fabrication with the help of project controls team at site, from the very beginning… Show more US$365 Million – Horizon LEP, Fort McKay, AB, CA; Construction of new liquid extraction plant.Responsibilities: Head office based lead role, reporting directly to project controls head, project manager, and indirectly to the director of projects. Responsible for the estimation and cost control of module fabrication as well as planning, reporting, risk management of both site construction and module fabrication with the help of project controls team at site, from the very beginning of the project through commissioning. Show less
  • Williams Energy
    Turnaround Planner
    Williams Energy Jul 2013 - Nov 2013
    Fort Mcmurray
    LEP (liquid extraction plant) turnaround, Fort McMurray, AB, CA; Total of 298 Tie-ins, replacement of 67 trays inside HEFC column, replacement of turbo expander, flare tip, rewiring of DCS cabinets and SAT of whole plant including new units of Dehydration and Regeneration, installation and alignment of new pumps, and service of heat exchanger.Responsibilities: Check readiness before turnaround started. Monitor daily progress through the turnaround.
  • Descon
    Nde Coordinator
    Descon Aug 2012 - Jan 2013
    United Arab Emirates
    US$3.5 Billion – Shah Gas Development (SGD) project, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E (PMC; SAIPEM, Owner; Al Hosan Gas).Responsibilities: A site-based role for the planning and coordination of non-destructive examinations of welds.
  • Descon
    Area/Section Planner
    Descon Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
    United Arab Emirates
    US$4.7 Billion – Integrated Gas Development IGD-5, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E (PMC; JGC Tecnimont JV, Owner; GASCO & ADNOC).Responsibilities: A site-based planning and reporting role. Support master planner/scheduler in the collection of daily and weekly progress information. Support area construction manager for day by day planning of work.
  • Descon
    Material Planner/Coordinator
    Descon Dec 2009 - Jul 2011
    United Arab Emirates
    US$4.7 Billion – Integrated Gas Development IGD-5, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E (PMC; JGC Tecnimont JV, Owner; GASCO & ADNOC).Responsibilities:Material approvals from the Client as per project specifications. Coordinate timely fabrication and deliveries as per the latest schedule. Deal with day by day material issues and urgencies.
  • Descon
    Pre-Commissioning Planner (Fedc)
    Descon Jul 2009 - Nov 2009
    United Arab Emirates
    Urea Debottlenecking Project, Abu Dhabi, UAE (PMC; Worley Parsons, Owner; FERTIL).Responsibilities: Get approval from the client for pre-commissioning Method Statements, Procedures, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), priorities and plan, etc. Coordinate for the pre-commissioning progress and documentations. Coordinate with Mechanical, E & I and QA/QC for the preparation of Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Final Dossiers.
  • Descon
    Document Controller (Fedc)
    Descon Sep 2008 - Mar 2009
    United Arab Emirates
    Urea Debottlenecking Project, Abu Dhabi, UAE (PMC; Worley Parsons, Owner; FERTIL).
  • Descon
    Assistant Planner Piping
    Descon Aug 2006 - Jul 2007
    Qatar
    US$3.5 Billion – Dolphin Gas Plant, R.L.I.C. Qatar (PMC; JGC, Owner; Dolphin Energy Ltd).

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Tariq (Derek) T. attended Allama Iqbal Open University.

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