Experience
Google  October 2014 - Present
Google  November 2013 - September 2014
The University of British Columbia  May 2012 - August 2013
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   January 2012 - April 2012

Skills
Java, Matlab, Python, C++, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, MySQL, Verilog, Natural Language..., Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Learning, Visual Studio, Software Engineering, Programming, Data Mining, Algorithms, LaTeX, Computer Science, Eclipse, Image Processing, C, Pattern Recognition, Linux, Statistics, R, Object Oriented Design, Algorithm Design, Text Mining, Distributed Systems, Data Structures, Signal Processing, OpenGL, Simulations, Parallel Computing, Computer Vision, VHDL, CUDA, Perl, Optimization, Information Retrieval, OpenCV, Mathematica, Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Parallel Programming, Simulink, OpenMP

Education
The University of British Columbia   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Computer Science

University of Tehran   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

Experience
Sole Proprietorship  March 2011 - Present
Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures (AITF)   October 2003 - March 2011
Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures (AITF)   October 1999 - October 2003
Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures  October 1997 - October 1999
Consultant Sole Proprietorship   May 1993 - October 1997
University of Alberta Department of Agricultural Engineering   September 1993 - April 1994

Skills
Project Planning, Technology Management, Engineering Design, New Business Development, Quality Management, Project Management, Plant Design, Business Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Inventor, Technical Writing, Proposal Writing, Farm Equipment, Public Speaking, Public Lectures, farm management, Product R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Testing, Materials

Education
University of Alberta   1988 — 1993
Master of Science (M.Sc.)

University of Alberta   1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Experience
Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures  September 2014 - Present
UCLA  2011 - September 2014
UCLA  January 2013 - March 2013
Digital Material Solutions Inc   2010 - 2013
Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt   2003 - 2006
Alexandria Petroleum Maintenance Company (PetroMaint)   2004 - 2005
Mantrac Egypt   April 2003 - September 2003
University of Bremen  May 2002 - September 2002

Skills
Materials Science, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Computational Mechanics, Plasticity, Nuclear Engineering, Experimentation, Corrosion, Matlab, Mathematica, Simulations, Fortran, COMSOL, Finite Element Analysis, Programming, LaTeX, C, Fatigue Analysis, Engineering, Statistics, Research

Education
School of Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles   2006 — 2011
PhD, Mechanical Engineering

University of California, Los Angeles   2006 — 2007
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

Alexandria University   2003 — 2006
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures  July 2014 - Present
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   December 2010 - June 2014
Alberta Research Council  April 2007 - November 2010
Alberta Environment  2002 - 2004

Skills
R&D, Environmental Awareness, Carbon Management, Energy, Energy Management, Climate Change, Carbon, Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Development, Sustainability, Cleantech, Renewable Energy, Program Management, Environmental..., Environmental Policy, Project Management

Education
Queen's University   1989 — 1990
MPA, federal-provincial relations

Experience
NAIT  April 2015 - Present
Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures  November 2014 - Present
Alberta Innovates Technology Futures  November 2013 - Present
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   April 2009 - November 2013
Alberta Ingenuity Fund   December 2006 - April 2009
Alberta Ingenuity Fund   April 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Performance Management, Business Process, Business Analysis, Business Management, Performance Metrics, Management, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Start-ups, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Data Analysis, Budgets, Change Management, Process Improvement, Research, Government, Team Leadership, Commercialization, Management Consulting, Leadership, Analysis, Project Planning, Product Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Lifesciences, Biotechnology

Education
University of Alberta   2004 — 2006
MBA, Accounting and Finance

University of Alberta   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), French Language & Psychology

Experience
University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine   March 2012 - Present
KidSport Calgary   December 2010 - June 2012
Calgary West Central Primary Care Network  August 2011 - March 2012
Night Of Champions   October 2010 - November 2010
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   January 2010 - April 2010
X92.9 FM - Harvard Broadcasting   October 2007 - March 2010
The Gauntlet   2009 - 2010
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts  June 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Social Media, Newsletters, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Facebook, Event Planning, Event Management, Press Releases

Education
Mount Royal University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Applied Communications, Public Relations

Experience
Sobeys  January 2013 - Present
University of Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine   December 2011 - December 2012
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   January 2010 - August 2011
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   May 2010 - June 2011
Alberta Ingenuity Fund   January 2007 - December 2009
Alberta Prion Research Institute   August 2005 - January 2007
Alberta Public Affairs Bureau  October 1999 - July 2005

Skills
Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Management, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Social Media, Communications Planning, Internal Communications, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Media Relations, Editing, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Research, Public Affairs, Speech Writing, Event Management, Community Development, Government, Analysis, Proposal Writing, Business Strategy, Budgets, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Social..., Change Management, Nonprofits, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Management, Project Planning, Newsletters

Education
Royal Roads University   2008 — 2010
MBA

Royal Roads University   2006 — 2007
Public Relations Management Graduate Certificate

Grant Macewan College   1997 — 1998
Public Relations

University of Alberta   1989 — 1994
Commerce

Experience
Conley Laboratory, Oregon State University   September 2008 - June 2015
Versa Power Systems  May 2007 - December 2007
University of Bremen  January 2006 - August 2006
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Materials Science, Thin Films, Scanning Electron..., X-ray Diffraction..., Vacuum Chambers, Electron Microscopy, Ellipsometry, Surface, Characterization, Atomic Layer Deposition, Nanomaterials, AFM, Design of Experiments, PVD, Materials, Physics, Experimentation, Surface Chemistry

Education
Oregon State University   2011 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science

Oregon State University   2008 — 2011
Master's degree, Materials Science

University of Alberta   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Materials Engineering Co-op

Experience
Tekmira Pharmaceutical Corporation  November 2014 - Present
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   December 2012 - November 2014
Cardiome Pharma Corp  2004 - 2012
Inflazyme Pharmaceuticals  1996 - 2004

Skills
Lifesciences, CRO, Drug Discovery, Clinical Development, ADME, Sop, Regulatory Submissions, Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs, GLP, Drug Development, Pharmacology, In Vivo, FDA, CTMS, SOP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Technology Transfer, Life Sciences

Education
The University of British Columbia   1994 — 1996
Master of Science (MSc), Department of Agriculture

The University of British Columbia   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Microbiology and Immunology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology   2014 — 2014
Project Management Certification

Experience
Fracturing Horizontal Well Completions Inc.   December 2009 - Present
Fracturing Horizontal Well Completions Inc   November 2009 - Present
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   2009 - 2012
Mastel Associates Ltd.   November 2009 - November 2009
Century Frac Services   2006 - 2009
Century Oilfield Services Inc.   2006 - 2009
CNRL  September 2007 - December 2007
BJ Services  January 2000 - January 2006
CENTRAL DISTRICT LAB SERVICES   January 1999 - January 2000
Fracmaster   January 1996 - January 1999

Skills
Stimulation, Fracture, Horizontal Wells, Fluids, Oilfield, Petroleum, Gas, Onshore, Oil/Gas, Cement, Energy, Engineering, Natural Gas, Completion, Completions, Reservoir Management, Tubing, Pipelines, Energy Industry, Logging, Upstream, Unconventional, Acidizing, Well Testing, Formation Evaluation, Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Safety Management..., Oil & Gas Industry, Field Operations, Oil & Gas, Geology, Field Development

Education
University of Alberta   1989 — 1996
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering Majoring in Computer Process Control

University of Alberta   1989 — 1996
B. Sc; International Baccalaureate Diplomas, Chemical Engineering; of Computer Process Control; Mathematics, Chemistry and Computer Processing

Experience
University of Calgary  September 2009 - Present
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   January 2010 - October 2015
Calgary Council for Advanced Technology   2007 - January 2011
Alberta Informatics Circle of Research Excellence   September 2006 - December 2009
Advanced Education and Technology (Gov of Alberta)   2003 - 2006
Vencom Business Solutions   2004 - 2004
Innovation Systems Research Network   January 2000 - January 2002
University of Calgary  January 1999 - January 2000

Skills
Open Innovation, Government, Qualitative Research, Funding, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Motorcycle, Social Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Economic Research, Knowledge-based Systems, Conference Design, Start-ups, Data Analysis, Project Management, Leadership, R&D, Strategy, Analysis, Business Strategy, Research, Management, Program Management, Commercialization, SharePoint, Strategic Communications, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Report Writing, Management Consulting, Project Planning, Proposal Writing, Venture Capital, Sustainability, Statistics, Nonprofits, Policy, Organizational..., Budgets, Innovation Management, Policy Analysis

Education
The University of Calgary   2010 — 2014
PhD, Innovation

University of Calgary   1999 — 2004
MBA, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Bishop's University   1992 — 1996
BArts, Psychology

LCS   1992 — 1996

Experience
Journal of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering   February 2014 - Present
American University of Beirut  January 2014 - Present
H & H International   November 2010 - Present
Massechusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)   December 2011 - December 2013
Harvard Medical School  December 2011 - December 2013
Champion Technologies  February 2011 - November 2011
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   July 2010 - November 2010
Graduate Student Association (GSA) - University of Alberta   2008 - 2010
Osaka University  June 2008 - August 2008
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials   February 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Characterization, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Polymers, Microfluidics, R&D, Matlab, Spectroscopy, Nanomaterials, Chemistry, AFM, Design of Experiments, Rheology, Surface Chemistry, Biomaterials, Microscopy, FTIR, Tissue Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Science, Polymer Chemistry, Scanning Electron..., Drug Delivery, Experimentation, Cell Culture, Cell, Stem Cells, MEMS, Bioengineering, Thin Films, Microfabrication, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Nanoparticles, Fluorescence Microscopy, Confocal Microscopy, Materials, Optical Microscopy, Nanofabrication, Mathematical Modeling, Fluorescence, Biosensors, COMSOL, Electron Microscopy, Polymer Characterization, Electrochemistry, TEM, UV/Vis, Mass Spectrometry, Physics

Education
University of Alberta   2005 — 2010
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Kongju National University   2003 — 2005
M Sc, Mechanical Engineering

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology   1997 — 2003
B Sc, Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures  July 2008 - Present
Global Television  1994 - 2008
RDTV   1991 - 1994
CKBI/CIPA-TV   1989 - 1991

Skills
Media Relations, Problem Solving, comm, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Producing, Television, Film, Storytelling, Editing, Internal Communications, New Media, Marketing Strategy, Government, Short Stories, Video, Writing, Video Production, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Comm, Research, Marketing Communications, Speech Writing, Public Relations

Education
Grant MacEwan University   2011 — 2011
Leadership

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology   1988 — 1990

Experience
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   April 2010 - Present
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   April 2010 - April 2012
Alberta Research Council  January 1998 - April 2010
Lakehead University  November 1991 - December 1997

Skills
Spectroscopy, Product Development, Program Management, R&D, Colloids, Pulp, Oil Sands, Instrumentation, Process Improvement, Bleaching, Biopolymers, Paper Industry, Industrial Water..., Chemistry, Characterization, Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Data Analysis, Process Simulation, Sensors, Commercialization, Chemical Engineering, Science, Coatings

Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1990 — 1991

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1979 — 1987
Ph.D., Wood Chemistry

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1978 — 1982
BS, Forest Products

Experience
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company   September 2014 - Present
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   July 2003 - July 2014

Education
The University of Calgary   2001 — 2002
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Electrical Engineering

Beijing Jiaotong University   1992 — 1995
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

Beijing Jiaotong University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   August 2010 - Present
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   1998 - September 2011

Skills
VMware, Project Management, Team Leadership, Program Management, IT Service Management, ITIL, Security, Data Analysis, Change Management, SharePoint

Education
University of Alberta
Bacholor of Science

Experience
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   January 2012 - Present
Ceapro  November 2009 - December 2011
QSV Biologics  July 2007 - April 2009
Olds College School of Innovation   February 2005 - July 2007

Skills
GMP, Sop, Microbiology, Fermentation, Purification, Biochemistry, Manufacturing, PCR, Technology Transfer, Downstream Processing, Biopharmaceuticals, Validation, Biotechnology, GLP, Aseptic Technique

Education
University of Calgary   1997 — 2002
Bachelors, Scinece

Experience
Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures  September 2015 - Present
Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute   May 2015 - August 2015
Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute   September 2014 - December 2014
Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute   April 2014 - August 2014
Nakhon Nayok Witthayakom School   November 2013 - March 2014
Phana Monkey Project   October 2013 - November 2013
Ontario Streams   June 2013 - August 2013
Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA)   April 2013 - May 2013
Trout Unlimited Canada  October 2012 - April 2013
Toronto Botanical Garden  2011 - 2011

Skills
Electrofishing, First Aid, Adult CPR, Leveling, Total Station, Compass, AutoCAD, Benthic, ArcMap, MapInfo, Ecological Land..., Rapid Geomorphic..., Pebble Count, Flora & Fauna, HEC-HMS, GIS, Water Quality, Soil Classification, Wildlife Management, Site Design, Stream Restoration, Proposal Writing, Technical Reports, Volunteer Training, Non-profit Volunteer, Bird Banding, Environmental Education, Canoeing, Pleasure Craft Operator..., Urban Forestry, Fundraising, Laboratory Skills, Teaching English as a..., Non-profits, Environmental Awareness, Ecological Restoration, Nonprofits, Site Plans, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Policy, Wetlands, Field Work, Report Writing, Environmental Issues, Environmental Science, Community Engagement, Data Collection, Environmental Consulting, Ecology, ArcGIS

Education
Niagara College   2012 — 2013
Ecosystem Restoration, Post-Grad Certificate

York University   2004 — 2008
Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Environmental Management: Policy, Resources and Conservation

Ryerson University   2009 — 2010
Post-Grad Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

York University   2004 — 2008
Community Arts Practice Certificate

Sol Schools International - www.solschools.com/   2012 — 2012
TESL Diploma, Teaching English as a Second Language

Experience
Pattern Discovery Technologies Inc   November 2009 - July 2015
Non-Profit Organization  January 1990 - June 2015
NeuroArm Surgical Ltd   September 2008 - January 2009
Alberta Innovates Technology Futures  August 1999 - August 2008
General Dynamics  August 1993 - June 1999
Nortel  1992 - 1993
Mobil Oil  1988 - 1992

Skills
Project Management, Business Analysis, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Testing, Team Leadership, Business Development, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Embedded Software, Data Mining, Long-term Customer..., Integration, C#, java, ERP, c++, Visual Studio, .NET, ASP.NET, JSP development, Written, Strategic Communications, Professional Ethics, CRM, C, Analysis, Leadership

Education
University of Calgary   1987 — 1992
B. Sc., Computer Science

University of Calgary   1982 — 1987
B. Sc., Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures  May 2015 - Present
Hole's Greenhouse   March 2015 - April 2015
Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/NUN   November 2014 - February 2015
Memorial University of Newfoundland  January 2012 - October 2014
Canadian Wildlife Service  June 2014 - August 2014
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador  January 2014 - March 2014
Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Ecology, Field Work, Environmental Science, Research, Water Quality, Wildlife, Sustainability, Plant Identification, Environmental Issues, Conservation Issues, Teamwork, Environmental Policy, Report Writing, Public Speaking, ArcGIS, Sampling, Teaching, Aquatic Ecology, Ecological Restoration, Endangered Species, Fish, Hydrology, Natural Resource..., Spatial Analysis, Water, Water Resources, Biodiversity, Environmental Monitoring, GIS, Science, Scientific Writing, GPS, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Education, Biology, Community Outreach, Data Collection

Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland   2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Restoration, vegetation and conservation ecology

Niagara College   2010 — 2011
Graduate Certificate, Ecosystem Restoration

Brock University   2006 — 2010
B. Sc., Biological Sciences

Experience
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   June 2012 - Present
University of Alberta  January 2008 - May 2012
University of Alberta  January 2008 - May 2011
University of Calgary  September 2005 - August 2007
University of Calgary  November 2005 - April 2007
Tehran oil refinery   June 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Chemical Engineering, Matlab, Aspen HYSYS, Process Simulation, Mathematical Modeling, Characterization, Simulations, Thermodynamics, Modeling, Heat Transfer, Data Analysis, COMSOL, Experimentation, Aspen Plus, Scanning Electron..., Electrochemistry, Fuel Cells, Mass Spectrometry, Engineering, Research

Education
University of Alberta   2008 — 2012
Ph.D, Chemical Engineering

The University of Calgary   2005 — 2007
M.Sc, Chemical Engineering

Sharif University of Technology   2001 — 2005
B. Sc, Chemical Engineering

Experience
Aggreko Canada, Inc.   August 2012 - Present
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   August 2011 - June 2012
Weir Canada Inc.  October 2001 - July 2011
Manpower Alberta   1980 - 2000

Skills
Human Resources, Environmental Management, Safety Management, Auditing, Staff Development, Risk Assessment, Change Management, Engineering, Environmental Awareness, Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Team Leadership, Energy, Emergency Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Program Management, Project Coordination, HSE Management Systems, HSEQ, Radiation Safety, Occupational Health, Safety Management..., corporate safety, Root Cause Analysis, Environmental..., Policy, Training, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, Safety Training, Iso 9000, Hazard Analysis, Accident Investigation, Behavior Based Safety, ISO 14001, EHS, Workplace Safety, Hazard Recognition, Incident Investigation, Inspection, Management, Supervisory Skills, Continuous Improvement

Education
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology   2000 — 2004
Business Diploma, Business Management

University of Alberta   2000 — 2004
OHS & HR Certification, Safety and Human Resources

Austin O'Brian   1976 — 1978

Experience
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   January 2010 - Present
Alberta Research Council  May 2002 - January 2010
National Research Council  May 2000 - August 2000
National Research Council  September 1999 - December 1999
Environment Canada  September 1998 - December 1998
CoorsTek  May 1997 - August 1997

Skills
Research, Science, Fluid Dynamics, Numerical Analysis, Analysis, Materials, Experimentation, Physics, Computer Science, CFD, Statistics, Simulation, Engineering, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Mathematics, Testing, Matlab, Programming, Fortran, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematica, Scientific Computing, C++, Numerical Simulation, Modeling, Applied Mathematics, R&D, Fluid Mechanics, C, Monte Carlo Simulation, Computational Modeling, Non-linear, Partial Differential..., Signal Processing, R, Heat Transfer, Image Processing, Finite Element Analysis, Computational Physics, Parallel Computing, Software Engineering, Thermodynamics, Numerical Modeling, Dynamical Systems, High Performance..., Linear Algebra, ANSYS

Education
University of Alberta   1996 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Experience
CPA Western School of Business   May 2011 - July 2015
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   January 2010 - March 2011
Alberta Ingenuity Fund   2004 - 2010
Business Career College   1998 - 2004

Skills
Project Management, Change Management, Team Leadership, Program Management, Government, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Project Coordination, Data Analysis, ITIL, Research, Virtualization, SharePoint, Security, Process Improvement, SQL, C#, IIS, Networking, Active Directory, Budgets, Cloud Computing, Office 365, Powershell, Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, Business Modeling, Customer Engagement, Leadership, Management, IT Service Management, Strategy, IT Strategy, Business Process, Information Technology

Education
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology   2004 — 2005
Computer Systems Technology, Information Systems, Development

Grande Prairie Regional College   1990 — 1993

Experience
CITRUS CAPITAL PARTNERS LTD.   January 2013 - Present
ALVOPETRO ENERGY LTD.   November 2013 - Present
ALBERTA INNOVATES - TECHNOLOGY FUTURES   January 2010 - Present
LIGHTSTREAM RESOURCES LTD. (formerly PETROBAKKEN ENERGY LTD.)   September 2009 - Present
SUNDOG EYEWEAR   2003 - Present
TOUCHSTONE EXPLORATION INC. (PETROBANK ENERGY AND RESOURCES LTD.)   2000 - Present
CRITICAL MASS  1997 - Present

Skills
Corporate Governance, Energy, Petroleum, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Joint Ventures, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Management, Governance, Leadership, Venture Capital, Strategy, Negotiation, Project Management, Corporate Law, Policy, Executive Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, CRM, Human Resources, Natural Gas, Energy Industry, Business Planning, Finance, Due Diligence, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Analysis

Education
University of Calgary   2006 — 2006
ICD.D

Queen's University   1980 — 1983
LLB, Law

University of Calgary   1976 — 1980
BCOMM, Accounting

Experience
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   July 2013 - Present
ATCO Electric  July 2012 - July 2013
ATCO Gas  March 2008 - July 2012
Dell Canada Inc.  January 2006 - March 2008
Manpower  2003 - 2006

Skills
HRIS, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Performance Management, Technical Recruiting, Labor Relations, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Recruiting, Onboarding

Education
University of Alberta   1998 — 2003
BCom, Human Resource Management

Experience
Texas A&M University  2013 - May 2015
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   2012 - 2013
Kuwait Oil Company  2010 - 2011
Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures  2004 - 2010
University of Alberta  September 2003 - December 2003
University of Alberta  February 2003 - July 2003
University of Alberta  1997 - 2002

Skills
Reservoir Simulation, Experimental Design, Petroleum fluid..., Research Project..., Coking Kinetics, Enhanced Oil Recovery..., EOR, Petroleum, Fluids, Heavy Oil, Project Management, Simulations, Fortran, Characterization, Gas, Aspen HYSYS, Experimentation, Numerical Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Matlab

Education
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
BSc, Chemical Engineering

University of Alberta
PhD, Chemical Engineering

Experience
Micralyne  May 2013 - Present
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   January 2010 - August 2012
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology  July 2008 - December 2009
Government of Alberta, Advanced Education and Technology   June 2003 - June 2008
Alberta Research Council  August 1999 - December 2002

Skills
Excellent..., Proven leadership in..., Proven leadership in..., Ability to influence..., Business Development, Nanotechnology, Business Strategy, Strategy, Research, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Government, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Data Analysis, Thin Films

Education
University of Alberta
Certificate, Management Development

University of Alberta
Certificate, Superviory Development

University of Alberta   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geography - Geomorphology and Resource Studies

Experience
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   August 2008 - Present

Skills
Biotechnology, R&D, Agricultural Research, Molecular Cloning, Lifesciences, Agriculture, qPCR, Crop, Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, Chemistry, Science, Mass Spectrometry, Plant Breeding, Intellectual Property, Fermentation, Laboratory, DNA, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Experimental Design, Product Development, Genetics, Data Analysis, Research, Leadership, Sustainability

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D., Plant Pathology/Phytopathology

Experience
Enbridge Pipelines  2015 - 2015
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   2011 - 2015
Suncor Energy  2008 - 2011
Manufacturing Companies, Canada/Asia   1991 - 2008

Skills
Six Sigma, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Analysis, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Process Safety..., Strategic Initiatives, Team Building, Auditing, Strategic Planning, Risk Analysis, Production Part..., ISO 9000/QS 9000/..., Process Hazard Analysis..., Kaizen, 5S, HAZOP Study, RCA (Apollo/5W/Kepner..., 8D Problem Solving, Design of Experiments, Measurement System..., DMAIC, PFMEA, DFMEA, LOPA

Education
Athabasca University   2008 — 2011
Executive MBA

Anna University
BS, Engineering

Experience
KBR, Inc.   December 2014 - Present
KBR, Inc.   January 2013 - December 2014
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   January 2011 - January 2013
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   September 2008 - January 2011
HRIA   2007 - 2007

Skills
Leadership, Human Resources, Change Management, Coaching, Research, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Networking, Analysis, Public Speaking, Internal Communications, Team Leadership, Employee Relations, Business Strategy, Team Building, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Talent Management, Budgets, Business Planning, New Hire Orientations, Management, Deferred Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Customer Service, Employee Training, Performance Management, Risk Management, Organizational..., Training, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Social Media, Hiring, Management Consulting, Workforce Planning, Government, Policy, Succession Planning, HRIS, Leadership Development, Business Development, Onboarding, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Data Analysis, Event Management, HR Policies

Education
Concordia University College of Alberta   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Management, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Leadership, Non-Proft, Marketing

Jasper Place High School   2001 — 2004
High School Diploma

Experience
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   May 1988 - Present

Skills
Commercialization, Biochemistry, Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Biotechnology, Process Simulation, Chemistry, R&D, Analysis, Patents, Lifesciences

Education
University of Alberta   1979 — 1983
MSc, Plant Physiology

The University of Winnipeg   1974 — 1979
BSc, Biology

Experience
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   October 2007 - Present
The Human Metabolome Project   February 2007 - March 2008
University of Alberta  2003 - 2007
NAEJA Pharmaceutical Inc.  2001 - 2002
Toxco Waste Management Ltd.   2000 - 2001

Skills
Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Intellectual Property, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Patents, Patent Drafting, Patent Prosecution, Product Development, Copyright Law, Lifesciences, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, R

Education
University of Alberta   2003 — 2007
M.Sc., Organic Chemistry

University of Victoria   1998 — 2003
B.Sc. with Distinction, Chemistry

University of London
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), (part-time)

Experience
NAIT  December 2014 - May 2015
Alberta Innovates Technology Futures  December 2013 - June 2014
AIberta Innovates Technology Futures   August 2013 - November 2013
Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana  September 2000 - September 2012
University of Alberta  September 2008 - August 2010
Instituto Politécnico Nacional  November 1997 - October 2000
Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana  January 1989 - November 1997
Texas A&M University  September 1996 - February 1997

Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Research, University Teaching, Lecturing, Science, Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Student Affairs, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Signal Processing, Matlab, Electronics, Antennas, Simulations, Engineering

Education
Instituto Politécnico Nacional   2000 — 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana   1982 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology / NAIT
Process Measurement Certificate

Experience
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   June 1977 - Present
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   1977 - Present

Skills
Science, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Lifesciences, R&D

Education
SAIT Polytechnic   1975 — 1977
CET, Chemistry

The University of Calgary

Experience
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   April 2006 - Present

Education
University of Alberta   1996 — 2002
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Engineering

Tianjin University   1993 — 1996
Master's Degree, Chemical Engineering

Experience
Suncor Energy  August 2014 - Present
Suncor Energy  April 2012 - July 2014
Suncor Energy  May 2008 - August 2008
Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures  May 2007 - August 2007
Suncor Energy  May 2006 - August 2006
Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures  May 2005 - August 2005
Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures  May 2004 - August 2004
Loblaw Companies Limited  May 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Water, Distillation, Energy, Petrochemical, Project Engineering, Aspen HYSYS, Petroleum, Process Control, Aspen Plus, Quality Control, Oil & Gas, Process Engineering, Engineering

Education
University of Alberta   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc)

University of Alberta   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology / NAIT   2003 — 2005
Technical Diploma

Experience
Petromanas Energy Inc.   January 2010 - Present
FT Services  January 2010 - April 2013
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   January 2010 - April 2013
Encana Corporation  April 2002 - November 2009
PanCanadian Energy  May 1995 - March 2002

Skills
Energy, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Petroleum, Oil/Gas, Gas, Strategy, Upstream, Mergers, Energy Industry, Start-ups, Natural Gas, Oil & Gas Industry, Renewable Energy, Policy, Change Management, Public Speaking, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Project Management, Risk Management, Management, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Leadership, Pipelines

Education
The University of Western Ontario   1974 — 1975
Master of Arts (M.A.), Economics

University of Alberta   1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours, Economics

Experience
CASTI (Codes and Standards Training Institute)   May 2015 - Present
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   November 2011 - May 2015
Master Flo Valve Inc.  February 2007 - January 2012
University of Alberta  September 2001 - April 2003
Nova Chemicals Research and Technology Centre   May 2000 - January 2002

Skills
Materials Science, Materials, Engineering, Corrosion, Failure Analysis, Pipelines, Project Management, Testing, Steel, Quality Control, Welding Metallurgy

Education
University of Alberta   2001 — 2006
MSc, Materials Engineering

University of Alberta   1997 — 2001
BSc, Materials Engineering

Experience
Syncrude Canada Ltd.  December 2013 - Present
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures   August 2009 - Present
University of Western Ontario  September 2007 - August 2009
BHP Billiton  May 2006 - December 2006
Teck Cominco Metals Ltd.   January 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Project Management, Corrosion, Pipeline Integrity, Materials Science, Mineral Processing, Protective Coatings, Powder Coating, Chemical Engineering, Coatings, Metallurgy, Pipelines, Commissioning, Material Selection, Process Engineering, Engineering, Characterization, Materials

Education
The University of Western Ontario   2007 — 2009
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Chemical Engineering

University of Alberta   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Materials Engineering