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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

● Leader and participant of multiple cross-functional teams with the goal to drive continuous improvement in quality, throughput, working ratio and safety at a Hot-Dip Galvanized Coated operation that processes 500,000 tons of steel annually.● Coordinated and reported on the energy consumption of multiple different galvanizing lines as the Business Unit Energy Leader to achieve BU planned targets of 1.65GJ/tonnes. Led technical investigations to problem solve consumption related issues and create positively focused business plan targets to help AMD achieve its 2030 & 2050 carbon goals. ● Managed equipment integration of new machine guarding to reduce risks to Health & Safety and bring the company up to standards dictated by the Ministry of Labour. Initiated another H&S project regarding machine guarding to be installed H2, 2024.● Commissioned new AMD branded AluSi product mix through process reliability, defect troubleshooting and data analysis to reduce quality losses from reliability concerns by 7% resulting in savings of $500,000.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

● Applied Root Cause Analysis strategies to investigate and provide solutions to quality issues of internal and external customers; performed timely containment of defective material to protect internal and external customer needs to achieve a company claims target of less than 0.14%.● Improved quality reject rates and product yield by 50% through the commissioning of new quality initiatives with upper management such as Auto Rewind Processing Removal, coil sidewall condition, and coiling temperature performance● Develop and execute new equipment commissioning for a steel coil marking robot, including activity scheduling, personnel coordination, troubleshooting and coordinating supplier feedback. All with the goal of reducing coil transfer quality impacts by 10%.● Mentored and trained junior employees in the fields of: Quality Systems Management tactics utilized throughout the plant; Health and Safety training for Quality Field inspections; and technical investigation skills regarding quality and reliability Root Cause Analysis.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

● Prepared metallurgical samples via grinding and polishing for a team of five technicians and engineers to assist with defect analysis of many different types of defects● Presented data analysis of Hot Rolled samples to leadership to allow for decision making on the installation of ultra-fast cooling techniques; facilitated discussion with peers to increase the knowledge base of the research department ● Developed technical investigation reports detailing metallurgical defect analysis of steel product to provide support for manufacturing, product development and customer relations

Hamilton, Ontario

Worked with the instructor to deliver course content on the importance of sustainable development to encourage positive learning within students from multiple disciplines. Facilitated discussion through multiple platforms including field trips and personal reflection.

Hamilton, Ontario

Working to assist the current project managers for ongoing and future projects. This includes subcontractor relations, employee relations, engineering and management related issues and tasks.

Mcmaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

Taught and facilitated groups of 15-30 students in engineering and science related activitiesand projects with the goal to foster a passion for science in youth