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Calgary, Alberta

Developed the concept and led the end-to-end development of an artificial intelligence (AI) driven oil well pump controller. Oversaw all product development and technology operations, including establishing product design, strategic plan and expansion goals. Continue to lead the ongoing enhancement of the device to meet the ever-changing, industry-regulated requirements and standards. Manage a team of 4, consisting of circuit board engineer, iOS application engineer, marketing designer and web host engineer. Introduced technology into the platform, including Bluetooth mesh networking, AI for oil well optimization, database for localized Tensor flow machine learning, over the air-fail safe firmware update technology and decentralized system structure. Integrated AI and machine learning technologies with iOS application and third-party systems to support device. Defined and implemented standards for meeting iOS application requirements, as well as online purchase system. Inventory control function and angular.JS web host design. Secured 2 large oil companies in Calgary quickly after market launch; drove a 60% savings for clients on installation costs, as well as 20% reduction of hardware costs due to auxiliary equipment integrated into the controller. Delivered an overall operational cost impact of 11% savings per installation.

Calgary, Alberta

(Contracted with Obsidian Energy) to provide strategic leadership of daily operations for this Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and automation programming company, offering services for key client within the oil and gas industry, Obsidian Energy. Direct all business and engineering/technology operations, including client relations, product management, compliance management and risk analysis/mitigation. Partner with client representatives to provide strategic solutions for managing the second largest SCADA systems in North America, handling all related tasks, including quality assurance (QA), system standards and integration. Recognized and lead the development of concepts for creation of an electrical safety device for reduction of arc flash risk within industrial motor control centers.Work closely with on-site IT team to develop plans for installing and maintaining datacenter equipment and security requirements to meet SCADA standards. Oversee the regular assessment of systems and equipment, recommending enhancements and changes as needed to ensure alignment with established standards and requirements. Coordinate and manage resources through the facilitation of SCADA and automation field maintenance to ensure the proper operation of all systems and equipment. Perform all technology management functions, including leading the installation and configuration of virtualized Microsoft server environments, as well as maintaining SQL databases and developing code using .NET, SQL and Structured Text. Developed and implemented disaster and emergency recovery plans to support the efficient resolution of system failures and malfunctions, mitigating risk of downtime within mission critical environment. Designed the product concept and built a team of 4 engineers to develop a new motor control center arc flash mitigation device. Secured patent in US (US 2016/021114-21) and patent pending in Canada (CA 2.899.354).

Calgary, Alberta

Provided PLC and SCADA programming support for automation programming software projects. Focused on designing human to machine interface for controlling a gas plant and programming elements of the PLC.

Bachelors Of Technology, Engineering And Applied Science Of Technology

Activities and Societies: Assessment & Implementation of Technology, Project Management for Technologists, Intro to Technology, Quality.

Associate'S Degree, Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Industrial Electrical Design, Technical Project Management, Power System Analysis, Calculus, Electrical.