MBA 2019 Profile Book

Candidates available for full-time opportunities as of January 2019 Program completion: December 2018 Class Profile

5 79% 47% 29 average years speak two or have international average age of work experience more languages work experience

Academic Experience Undergraduate Major 8% Social Sciences

% 30% Engineering 7 Science

28% Business 4% Humanities

10% Other 2% Law

9% Economics 2% Computer Science Table of Contents

General 20 Kaushik Kumar 38 Alicia Longmei Zhong 20 Lawrence Lin 38 Yang Zhou 4 Arash Abbassi 21 Arni Mapili 4 Leonel Bogea 21 Nkembuchi Melaugha 5 Jennifer Bower 22 Vibha Narotra Supply Chain | 5 22 Zaayer Nasib Jorge Budinich Operations 6 Jeffrey Chan 23 Hui Yan Ng 6 23 Nielsen Stone Chen 39 Diego Brockmann 7 24 Tanveer Rahman George Cherian 39 Jonathan Carcasole 7 24 Sivasailam Sivakumar Arianna Cruz 40 Salim Chehab 8 25 Ana Yun Patricio Cumming Rivero 40 Chitransh Juneja 8 Simon Drexler 41 Hilyen Lau 9 Lara El Hanouni 41 Nathan Linden 9 Sheldon Fernandes Finance 42 Varun Mahajan 10 Maureen Finn 42 Jaime Sosa 10 Stuart Karol 26 Cesar Alba Cruz 11 Alex Laidlaw 26 Sina Ardeshir Larijani 11 Camile Machado 27 Saman Beheshti 12 Tobiah Newton 27 Hien Chu Business Innovation | 12 Vivian Onwujiobi 28 Nick Dawson Entrepreneurship 13 Valeria Salandra 28 Ivan Domenzain 13 Matthew Sebastiani 29 Francisco Franco 43 Amer Abu-Khajil 14 Eric Tianwei Shen 29 Helen He 43 Michael Barker 14 Nikki Shen 30 Suranjana Hoque 44 Russell S. Bell 15 Ashlee Sun 30 Manny Jagpal 44 Artem Bocharov 15 Alex Thompson 31 Nishant Kalia 45 James Brady 16 Ryan Trott 31 Gayathri Kalyansundar 45 Kookai Chaimahawong 16 Jane Zejin Xu 32 Robert Keep 46 Patrick Fortune 17 Moon Zhang 32 Vikramaditya Khanna 46 Teri Grant 33 Rahul Kumar 47 Camille Hunt 33 Srushti Madre 47 Artyom Mamzhiev 34 Parvez Mehta 48 Daniel Migoya Marketing | Brand | 34 Jorge Moya 48 Mustafa Sabban Product Management 35 Sean O’Flynn 49 Christine Somerville 35 Tosin Onabiyi 49 Jason Sparrow 18 Ankita Agrawal 36 Khushnum Patel 50 Rainie Teng 18 Nanette Anzola 36 Michael Shen 50 Marc Wandler 19 Jaskaran Bedi 37 Olive Tang 51 Cynthia Yuanyuan Xie 19 Rahil Nicholas Fernandes 37 Chris You 51 Nilay Yuce

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 3 General Arash Abbassi www.linkedin.com/in/arashabbassi

Charismatic strategy consultant with a proven track record of creating positive impact. An empowering leader and a driver of change who constantly challenges the status quo and seeks to motivate team members. With a strong advisory background in strategic planning, operational transformation and project management in the retail, energy and higher education industries, Dynamic Strategic Leader who has developed a passion for strategic management and creating value for organizations.

• Developed a strategic enrollment plan for the University of British Columbia, articulated enrollment goals, and recommended solutions for achieving financial sustainability through data- driven analysis and extensive stakeholder engagement Key Accomplishments • Decreased the operating costs of a major global retailer by $1.5M per annum by leading business process transformation projects, collaborating with functional leads to implement changes, and securing buy-in from multiple stakeholders • Achieved a semi-annual P&L gain of $400,000 for a national energy company by improving supply chain practices, developing strategic vendor relationships, and negotiating purchasing contracts

Work Experience Consultant, Strategy and Decision Support, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Procurement Lead, Superior Plus LP, Delta, Canada Inventory Analyst, Best Buy, Burnaby, Canada

Education Bachelor of Business Administration, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Canadian Securities Institute (CSI), Vancouver, Canada

Leonel Bogea www.linkedin.com/in/leonelbogea

Versatile analytical thinker with expertise in crafting and executing action plans to launch businesses, integrate newly merged organizations and improve operational performance. 17 years of experience in corporate strategy development and implementation. Accomplished project manager in highly demanding environments within industries as diverse as capital markets, mining Seasoned Corporate and telecommunications. Situational leadership and strong influential skills to build meaningful Planner relationships with international, multi-disciplinary and multi-generational stakeholders.

• Orchestrated cross-border teams in rolling out a portfolio of 300+ projects to integrate the operations of 11 Latin American business units for a global leader in the insured benefits industry Key Accomplishments • Liaised with senior management to plan and implement turnaround strategy for a private bank unit with $20 billion in assets under management; achieved profitability in first year through redesign of the commercial model and renegotiation of costs allocated by the parent organization • Led the review of Private Bank’s operating model and development of a unified back-office unit serving three continents. Defined mitigation plans for 200+ identified risks and captured steady- state annual savings of US$ 3.2M

Work Experience Strategy and M&A Intern, Finning International, Vancouver, Canada Business Manager, Marsh & McLennan Companies, São Paulo, Brazil Strategy Specialist – Wealth Management Operations, Itaú Unibanco, São Paulo, Brazil

Education Bachelor of Business Administration, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Canadian Securities Institute (CSI), Vancouver, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 4 General Jennifer Bower www.linkedin.com/in/jensmbower

Social impact enthusiast with ten years of working in community engagement and service projects. Continuously leveraging skills learned in corporate, not-for-profit and start-up areas with each initiative. Experience managing teams, developing strategic partnerships and coordinating marketing campaigns. Created and monitored budget plans, department utilization reports and Champion for Social & client correspondence. Ability to add value to every team as an effective communicator, dedicated Systems Change motivator and innovative problem-solver.

• Established company culture and branding for a scientific start-up through industry research and facilitating team sessions Key Accomplishments • Founded an educational not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving underprivileged communities through baking • Raised over $25,000 for humanitarian causes through donor partnerships and crowdsourcing in under two years

Work Experience MBA Intern, Marketing Strategy & Business Development, Microbiome Insights Inc., Vancouver, Canada Senior Consultant, Celerity Consulting Group, Los Angeles, United States Litigation Practice Coordinator, Dechert LLP, Los Angeles, United States

Education Bachelor of Arts (Hispanic Language and Literature), Boston University, Boston, United States

Jorge Budinich www.linkedin.com/in/jorgebudinich

Industrial engineer with focus on efficiency, sustainability and care for personal relations. Six years’ experience in areas such as strategy, logistics, production planning, operations and lean processes. Proven high performance in various positions held, through strong interpersonal, problem-solving and teamwork skills, resulting in rapid career advancement inside the same company. Efficient Problem Solver • Supervised implementation and budget for SQM’s yearly investment plan (US$200M) • Led project to renew SQM’s 10+ year-old corporate image by coordinating efforts with all relevant stakeholders, resulting in strong support from senior leadership from multiple business units Key Accomplishments • Rebuilt the relationship between logistics and operations, after taking over the position from the previous planning engineer in my first role at SQM. Transformed the culture of the departments into one that was more collaborative, with a clear common goal.

Work Experience Strategy and Investments Director, SQM, Santiago, Chile Procurement Logistics Director, SQM, Santiago, Chile Production Planning Engineer, SQM, Santiago, Chile

Education Bachelor of Engineering Science (Industrial and Mining Engineering), Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 5 General Jeffrey Chan www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreycbchan

Bring a strategic approach and expertise in relationship management, analytics and project management through previous roles in internal consulting, portfolio management and a tech start-up. Adept at building strong team dynamics and structured problem solving, while leveraging a multi- disciplinary background to overcome challenges. Strategic Thinker & Team Enabler • Reduced financial aid deficit by $2.75M by utilizing a financial model that leveraged new policies and by conducting sensitivity analysis to optimize financial benefits while minimizing adverse student impact Key Accomplishments • Developed an expansion strategy and implementation plan for European markets through researching market trends, regional legislation, and retail pharmacy structures while liaising with industry experts • Increased managed assets by $10M through constructing portfolio proposals and asset reallocations for prospects in a $200M portfolio of equities, derivatives, mutual funds, and fixed income assets

Work Experience Consultant - Strategy & Decision Support, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Associate, RBC Dominion Securities, Vancouver, Canada Financial Advisor, CIBC, Vancouver, Canada

Education Bachelor of Arts – Economics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Stone Chen

Professional with background in real estate development and management, commercial high-rise building, coastal structure project management, and marine shipping environmental and energy saving technology, with a focus on product and business development.

Firefighter • First Class Charted Constructor • Development and project management for various construction projects • Business development for technology company in marine green shipping and new energy Key Accomplishments transportation

Work Experience Development Manager, Sailinde Martine Technology, China Development Manager, China Merchant Securities, China

Education Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering), Imperial College London, UK

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 6 General

George Cherian www.linkedin.com/in/gecherianmbaubc

Sales leader with 10+ years of experience successfully achieving sales targets, customer retention and delivering engineering solutions across a wide range of industries in Qatar and India. Extensive experience in managing multiple accounts, relationship management and post-sales support. Strong communication and presentation skills to large and small audiences.

Creative & Resourceful • Consulted start-ups at Entrepreneurship@UBC in customer validation, buyer identification and market sizing People Person • Earned “Petrotec Star of Year Award - 2013” for overall sales performance (including achieving sales target and after sales service) Key Accomplishments • Secured GE-Bently Nevada $1.6 M project server upgrade project and also managed the execution from start till completion

Work Experience Business Development Specialist and Start-up consultant (Intern), Entrepreneurship@UBC, Vancouver, Canada Senior Sales Engineer, Petroleum Technology Company W.L.L (PETROTEC), Doha, Qatar Sales Engineer, ABB Ltd., Faridabad, India

Education Bachelor of Technology, JMIT – Kurukshetra University, Yamunanagar, India

Arianna Cruz www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cruz

Business transformation dynamo, with experience as a Change Management Coordinator in the healthcare industry, and as an Engineering Consultant in United Nations Agencies. Developed strategic public-private partnerships, implemented process improvements and transformed organizational frameworks, to make teams and businesses more efficient, innovative, profitable and sustainable, while addressing society’s pressing needs. Creative problem-solver, collaborative and empathic leader and skilled communicator.

Business Transformation • Developed a novel, patient-centered, and data analytics driven organizational and operational framework for three units of the Division of General Surgery at Vancouver General Hospital Innovator by engaging with diverse stakeholders, determining shared values, vision and mission, and aligning these to develop new, comprehensive and integrated clinical processes, and to redefine performance measurement, payment models, and work place culture in a complex surgical system Key Accomplishments • Created and implemented a municipal management model in 32 (40% of the) local governments in Costa Rica, by systematizing and transforming the different organizational structures and processes and establishing mechanisms to efficiently incorporate the children’s needs and expectations • Optimized the National Pension Allocation Program that resulted in a lead time reduction of more than 9 months in one of the regions, by conducting process flow, productivity and cost analysis and collaborating with the beneficiaries to determine root causes for the bottlenecks. The 9 months reduction had a powerful and valuable meaning, since many of the beneficiaries of the pension rely on it for survival

Work Experience Business Transformation and Change Management Coordinator, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, Canada Engineering Consultant, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), San Jose, United States Engineering Consultant, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), San Jose, United States

Education Master of Arts in Environment, Development and Peace, Specialization in Sustainable Food Systems, The United Nations mandated University for Peace, San Jose, Costa Rica Executive and Leadership Coaching Certificate, Professional Certified Coach ICF Credential, INCAE Business School, Managua, Nicaragua Licentiate in Industrial Engineering (Honours). Five-year program “recognized as substantially equivalent” by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board CEAB. Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 7 General Patricio Cumming Rivero www.linkedin.com/in/patriciocumming

International business lawyer with 8+ years of experience in transactional and public policy settings. Active in cross-border M&A, strategic negotiations and legal consulting for tech companies. Gained solid public speaking experience through diplomatic activities.

Crack Negotiator • Achieved antitrust approval for US$43B global takeover of Syngenta AG by China National Chemical Corporation through strategic negotiation with regulators, resulting in reduced scope of divestitures Key Accomplishments • Advocated pro-innovation policy opinion regarding Transportation Network Companies (Uber case), translating into favorable regulation for ridesharing apps • Directed filing strategy for US$900m acquisition by Macquarie Capital of Abengoa Norte III project by coordinating multidisciplinary team in regulatory approval strategy

Work Experience Senior Associate, Gonzalez Calvillo, SC, Mexico City, Mexico. Director of Legal and International Affairs, Federal Competition Commission, Mexico City, Mexico. Legal Advisor, Embassy of Mexico, Washington DC, USA.

Education Master of Laws, International Legal Studies, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington DC, USA Bachelor Degree in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico

Simon Drexler www.linkedin.com/in/simon-drexler

Training and professional development specialist with a track record of turning department objectives into concrete project plans that reduce operational costs. A generalist who is comfortable with leading cross-functional professionals as well as building financial models. Known for empowering people and improving systems that make operations more efficient and make work more fun! Process Improvement Extraordinaire • Single-handedly launched a pilot training and development program for 60 Quebec graduate students as the first French-language training offered by the organization within 3 months of starting a new role. Necessitated consulting with various business units to assess the business requirements, on-boarding and training new facilitators, developing a registration system and translating workshop materials Key Accomplishments • Managed 3 junior program specialists by supervising their early work and creating training plans and materials for their roles, allowing the program to grow by 25% • Developed department-wide standard practices for delivering custom workshops, by negotiating with external partners and ensuring efficient use of internal resources, creating new revenues of approximately $200K per year

Work Experience Senior Program Specialist, Professional Skills Development, Mitacs, Toronto, Canada Program Coordinator, Institute Without Boundaries, George Brown College, Toronto, Canada

Education Bachelor of Science, Psychology (Honours), University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 8 General Lara El Hanouni www.linkedin.com/in/laraelhanouni

Value driven entrepreneur and sales guru with hospitality experience in 4 different countries. Founded and led own vacation rental business to success during times of economic instability. Excel at developing creative solutions during critical times, leading teams under pressure, exceeding stakeholder expectations and achieving high sales revenues. Dedicated to relationship building and Real Estate Enthusiast creating personalized customer experiences.

• Led Al Hanouni Apartments to achieve the highest ranked accommodation in Beirut on Booking.com and other websites via brand awareness and branding strategies Key Accomplishments • Initiated and set up an automatic glitch-analysis report model for the Four Seasons Hotel to identify and reduce major glitches by department, occupancy rate, and other variables • Achieved one of the highest sales revenues among the Four Seasons Hotel’s sales team through building and maintaining client relationships

Work Experience Real Estate Functional Analyst, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada Owner & Manager, Al Hanouni Apartments, Beirut, Lebanon Manager in Training (Operations + Sales & Marketing), Four Seasons Hotel, Doha, Qatar

Education Bachelor of Business Administration - Hospitality Management & Finance, (Honours), Les Roches International School of Hospitality Management, Bluche, Switzerland

Sheldon Fernandes www.linkedin.com/in/fernandessheldon

Versatile analytical professional who is passionate about making a positive impact for people and the planet. Team player, capable of collaborating with and connecting diverse perspectives to build strategic and sustainable solutions to real problems, leveraging experience with consultancies, investors, non-profits, industry and government. Result-driven leader focused on development that Business Meets Values is logical, rooted in the right values and meant to last. Athlete, musician, and naturalist at heart. • Initiated investment research and analysis into green bonds, financially-relevant sustainability disclosure, and the supply chain of the emerging global electric vehicle market, presenting results and investment recommendations to Canso executives Key Accomplishments • Recognized consistently by clients and senior leadership at ICF for excellence in client service and quality of work, demonstrated through completion of over 20 greenhouse gas verification projects with budgets of up to $50K across the US, Ontario, Alberta, and BC including several as the lead verifier, where responsibilities included training junior staff • Designed energy efficiency, conservation finance, professional and personal development programs by leveraging best practices from existing programs; helped launch the first provincial energy efficiency program in Alberta

Work Experience Investment Research Analyst (Intern), Canso Investment Counsel, Richmond Hill, Canada Associate – Energy, Environment, and Sustainability, ICF, Toronto, Canada Climate Change Risk Consultant, Global Ocean Health, Toronto, Canada

Education Bachelor of Applied Science (Systems Design Engineering, (Honours), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 9 General Maureen Finn www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-finn

Experienced marine biologist with a passion for developing new, exciting and interdisciplinary ways to sustainably manage our collective marine resources. In-depth knowledge of governmental, regulatory, scientific and business interests surrounding international and domestic fisheries management issues. Committed to building a better future by finding unique and innovative ways to manage for profit, Be a Voice, Not an Echo people and the planet.

• Conducted performance evaluation of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Wild Salmon Policy Implementation Plan to improve collaborative government processes Key Accomplishments • Designed and consulted on numerous sustainable aquaculture projects; attracting over 100K in annual funding • Designed, conducted and published primary scientific research in the journal Marine Ecology on the impacts of climate change to marine ecosystems and fisheries

Work Experience Senior Fisheries Research Consultant, E. J. Finn and Associates Ltd., Vancouver, Canada General Manager, Living Elements Research Ltd., Vancouver, Canada Fisheries Research Technician, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Vancouver, Canada

Education Master of Science (Marine Biology), James Cook University, Townsville, Australia Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Rescue Scuba Diver, Scuba Schools International, Brisbane, Australia

Stuart Karol www.linkedin.com/in/stuartkarol

Energetic leader with a passion for innovation and technology. I have six years of marketing experience in strategy and digital media for a national brewery and a national restaurant chain. Following this, I dove into a supercharged MBA experience filled with leadership and teamwork, where I rank 1st out of 96 students, captained the BC & Canada MBA Games teams, co-founded Energetic Strategy & the MBA Beer Club, and organized several extracurricular events. During my summer internship, Marketing Consultant I consulted for numerous high tech and social impact ventures identifying and analyzing growth opportunities, including a cognitive training application, an education technology platform, and a sports technology venture.

Key Accomplishments • Increased sales conversion rate for IntelliGym platform by 30% by optimizing social media advertising campaigns with enhanced graphics and improved captions, while using data analytics to reduce cost-per-click and increase click-through-rate • Increased Big Rock Brewery’s Facebook & Instagram audiences by 115% YOY generating over 22M impressions and 350K engagements executing organic and paid social media strategy, while managing a $50,000 budget • Captained UBC MBA Games team to 1st place finish at 2017 BC MBA Games and 3rd place finish at 2018 Canada MBA Games using leadership, motivation, communication, and organization. Earned the right to host 2018 BC MBA Games at UBC in October and currently leading organizing committee of 10 to plan and execute event

Work Experience Marketing Manager, Applied Cognitive Engineering, Vancouver, Canada Business Development Specialist, HATCH Incubator, Vancouver, Canada National Social Media Specialist, Big Rock Brewery, Vancouver, Canada

Education Bachelor of Business Administration, Mount Royal University, Calgary, Canada Bachelor of Applied Business & Entrepreneurship, Mount Royal University, Calgary

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 10 General Alex Laidlaw www.linkedin.com/in/alex-laidlaw

Social sector leader, seeking to disrupt underachieving systems to maximize impact. Expertise in large-scale fundraising, having supported two capital campaigns with goals of $100 million+. Mission- driven reformer, proactive in discovering space for growth and improvement, and prepared to manage organizational change. Focused on facilitating meaningful collaboration, as we can only tackle our Social Impact Architect greatest challenges by working more effectively together.

• Developed and implemented a prospect management program which facilitated more intentional and strategic relationship management across campaign stakeholders Key Accomplishments • Directed a proactive prospect research strategy which resulted in the identification of a pool of more than 3,000 new prospective major gift donors • Created a comprehensive metrics and reporting framework which integrated overall campaign objectives with individual portfolio goals, strengthening accountability

Work Experience Community Leader Intern, Vancity Credit Union, Vancouver, Canada Manager of Campaign Services, RESOLVE Campaign, Calgary, Canada Administrative Assistant, Calgary Stampede Foundation, Calgary, Canada

Education Bachelor of Arts, Global Development and Economics, Queens University, Kingston, Canada

Camile Machado www.linkedin.com/in/camile-machado

Passionate about new challenges and big causes. Proven background in corporate sustainability, marketing research and project management. Professional experience includes development and application of sustainability strategies, and complex projects and global team coordination. Five years’ leading corporate sustainability of a $2B dollar company and contributed toward strategic Big Challenge Enthusiast projects. International experience includes project development in China, Japan, Canada and the United States.

• Worked as a marketing consultant for a large software company. Also worked with the new business team to conduct primary and secondary research and identify market opportunities within three distinct segments Key Accomplishments • Joined the project management office of a turn-around initiative at Whirlpool S.A. in partnership with McKinsey & Co. Conducted top-down analyses and acted as project leader of the cultural change work stream • Selected as a trainee candidate among 10,000 applicants at Whirlpool S.A. During the one- year program, implemented a zero landfill waste target, waste management global policy and participated on the new sustainability strategy definition

Work Experience Service Model Research Intern, Taymor Industries, Vancouver, Canada Marketing Consultant, Softplan S.A., Florianópolis, Brazil Change Management Specialist, Whirlpool S.A. Embraco Unit, Joinville, Brazil Corporate Sustainability Senior Specialist, Whirlpool S.A. Embraco Unit, Joinville, Brazil

Education Bachelor of Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil Bachelor of Business Administration, Santa Catarina State University, Florianópolis, Brazil

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 11 General

Tobiah Newton www.linkedin.com/in/tobiahnewton

Driven professional engineer with six years of experience in major projects including corporate development and supply chain management. Excel in dynamic and innovative work environments. Versatile leader with a multi-disciplinary skill set that is both technical and big picture oriented. Focused on looking for ways to continuously improve and challenge the status quo. Accomplished in project management, chemical engineering, financial modelling, leadership, analytics, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Versatile Leader • Executed $35M in remediation projects at over 100 Imperial sites. Structured portfolio to reduce mobilization, downtime and subcontractor costs resulting in $8M saved. Led team to approval of the Closure and Reclamation Plan for the Norman Wells field. Negotiated end land use, contracting commitments and technical requirements in challenging regulatory environment. Resulted in $600M reduction to company’s ARO Key Accomplishments • Partnered with the Inuvialuit Land Administration and Canadian government to remediate Bar-C, an abandoned northern oil exploration base and DEW line site. Oversaw fieldwork planning and execution. Constructed a 2 km ice road spur off the Mackenzie River to facilitate winter access. Led team of 40 and budget of $25M to reclamation certificate; largest upstream remediation project in Imperial’s history • Provided strategic and analytical support to global management at Methanex. Developed financial models for new plant development. Assisted with gas contract negotiations in Trinidad and in partnership evaluations for new G3 plant. Created global minor capital (<$50M) standard to optimize project execution on financial and risk criteria

Work Experience Corporate Development & Global Supply Chain Intern, Methanex, Vancouver, Canada Project Manager, Environmental Services, Imperial, Calgary, Canada Engineering Research Associate, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada

Education Bachelor of Applied Science (Chemical Engineering), Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), APEGA, Alberta, Canada Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute

Vivian Onwujiobi www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-onwujiobi

Passionate about creating technology-based products and experiences in agile software development. Possess a natural analytical way of thinking and the ability to relate difficult concepts to non-technical users. Proficient in Application Development, Business Intelligence Methods & Technologies, People Management, Data Management Architectures, Customer Service, Business Strategy, and Project Management. Evaluated complex business processes, uncover areas for improvement, develop and implement innovative solutions. Innovation Champion • Designed web and mobile-based applications that eliminated over 400 manual business processes and optimized innovation and data analytics Key Accomplishments • Generated powerful business insights using big data analysis tools used to generate $1.9million in new revenue streams • Led business process reviews, developed optimized strategies and effectively communicated plans and outcomes to cross-functional team members, management and customers that resulted in a successful change management process

Work Experience Internet and Core Computing Certification Instructor, Database Administrator Software Quality Assurance and Tester, Users Acceptance Test Officer, Application Go-Live Officer Team Lead Application Support, Zanibal Nigeria Limited, Nigeria, Project Manager. Team Member-Software Developer, Fidelity Bank PLC, Lagos, Nigeria Team Lead, Mobile Development Team, Wema Bank, Nigeria

Education Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 12 General Valeria Salandra www.linkedin.com/in/valeriasalandra

Social sector leader, seeking to disrupt underachieving systems to maximize impact. Expertise in large-scale fundraising, having supported two capital campaigns with goals of $100 million+. Mission- driven reformer, proactive in discovering space for growth and improvement, and prepared to manage organizational change. Focused on facilitating meaningful collaboration, as we can only tackle our Expert in Strategic greatest challenges by working more effectively together. Audiovisual Communication • Managed the audiovisual production department of the biggest film distribution company in Central America, leading a team of 23 professionals and supervising the execution of all stages of production Key Accomplishments • Executive Producer and Producer to three successful shows that aired in the Central American region • Redesigned and implemented effective procedures within the production department and built a division for the company’s new ventures

Work Experience Director of Production/Executive Producer, IMG Latin America; San Salvador, El Salvador Assistant Coordinator, Department of Film and Television, Caesars Entertainment; Las Vegas, NV, USA Operations Coordinator, Cheyenne Marketing; Las Vegas, NV, USA

Education Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film - University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA Associate Degree, Advertising - Escuela de Comunicación Mónica Herrera, El Salvador

Matthew Sebastiani www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-sebastiani

Skilled economic policy advisor ready to find solutions in your organization, both internally and externally, to meet your business goals. Legislative experience in financial, infrastructure, and international issues having analyzed many government budgets, free trade agreements, and infrastructure projects. Passionate community leader skilled at utilizing policy and effective Skilled & Trusted Policy communication skills in the public sector, private sector, and a variety of volunteer causes. Consultant • Provided trusted advice for policy direction and debate in the Senate by analyzing a variety of legislation including federal budgets, infrastructure projects, free trade agreements, and natural resource projects, with a focus on financial projections and feasibility of implementation Key Accomplishments • Revised all strategic communication items at Novelogics including pitch deck, business plan, one-pager, and company website to target several meetings with pharmaceutical companies and VC firms • Successfully trained 50 staff members to company standards through an insurance broker management software system transition; staff learned the new system, and were motivated by my enthusiasm to adopt the new software

Work Experience Business Development and Marketing Strategy Intern, Novelogics Biotechnology Inc., Vancouver, Canada Economic and Issues Advisor, Senate of Canada-Deputy Leader’s Office, Ottawa, Canada Insurance Broker (Independent Business Unit), Reliance Insurance Agencies, Burnaby, Canada

Education Bachelor of Arts – Economics (Honours), Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 13 General Eric Tianwei Shen www.linkedin.com/in/ericshentw

Experienced project management and process improvement professional with expertise in commercial operations, customer service, customer experience management, business, and data analytics. Certified Project Manager, Scrum Master with solid knowledge in shipping, logistics and biotechnology industries. Passionate about localization, online education, and gaming. Process Improvement Enthusiast • Worked as a business analyst at WorkSafeBC during summer 2018 and drafted customer experience improvement strategy for the Worker and Employee Service business unit based on insights gained from analyzing customer survey data Key Accomplishments • Managed customer experience survey for Thermo Fisher Scientific and improved company-wide Net Promoter Score from 70 to over 80 by initiating and implementing over 40 projects • Improved dashboard reporting frequency from weekly to daily by managing the system migration project which moved offline reports to a cloud-based data analytical tool (Microsoft Power BI). Provided data analytics and insights for all functional teams within the commercial operations organization to promote continuous improvement

Work Experience Business Analyst Intern, WorkSafeBC, Vancouver, Canada Customer Experience and Data Analytics Manager, Commercial Operations, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Shanghai, China Senior Associate Business Excellence Specialist, Commercial Operations, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Shanghai, China

Education Bachelor of Arts (English), China Foreign Affairs University, Beijing, China

Nikki Shen www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiweiyishen

Higher education enthusiast who has a strong passion for making higher education a better place for students, faculty, and external stakeholders. Former financial services professional who is highly skilled in business development, sales, client service, team collaboration, referrals, and risk management. Proficient in influencing others and building long-lasting relationships by establishing Higher Education common ground, as well as ideating and implementing creative and innovative solutions. Enthusiast • Won RBC’s Regional Top Performer Award while working in the highest performing region nationally, recognizing abilities to build long-term relationships to embrace innovation and technology, as well as to navigate complex policy and procedures Key Accomplishments • Executed marketing plan for a large-scale arts and culture initiative by creating a pricing and business development strategy which resulted in an attendance of over 3000 ; prospected and built a roster of highly distinguished sponsors and generated over $250,000 in total business revenue, a 100% increase • Designed and implemented a student engagement strategy that resulted in an increase of 120% in career workshop registration; organized an employer focus group by creating engaging and innovative outreach strategies, exceeding registration goal by 50%

Work Experience Graduate Career Development Intern, Centre for Student Involvement & Careers, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Account Manager, Royal Bank of Canada, Richmond, BC Teaching Assistant, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Course Coordinator, Student-Directed Seminar, Sauder School of Business, Vancouver, BC

Education Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Finance, Sauder School of Business, Vancouver, BC Wealth Management Essentials, Canadian Securities Institute

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 14 General Ashlee Sun www.linkedin.com/in/ashleesun

Five years of professional experience in the hospitality industry. Expertise in strategic planning, operation improvement, and procedure design. Two years’ consultancy experience in conducting competitive analysis, leading strategy execution, and providing advisory to 16 hotels. Excellent at building business relationships, conducting financial modelling and evaluation with Excel, and data Process Improvement visualization with Tableau. Enthusiast • Persuaded executive team to review marketing strategy through detailed data analysis, revealing a hidden $2 million revenue opportunity in the Group Sales market segment Key Accomplishments • Captured an additional $250,000 in revenue annually through creating an optimization price quoting tool for the regional sales team • Recovered a $400,000 revenue decrease by analyzing historical data, discovering new market segment, and creating effective marketing campaign

Work Experience Project Manager, Four Seasons, Whistler, Canada Revenue Strategist, Sandman Hotels Group, Vancouver, Canada Wholesale Market Specialist, Vancouver and Lake Louise, Canada

Education CFA Level II Candidate Bachelor of Business Administration (Graduated with Distinction), British Columbia Institute of Technology Hotel Revenue Management Certificate, eCornell, Cornell University, USA

Alex Thompson www.linkedin.com/in/alex-thompson-p-eng

Believe that good companies are successful because they make good decisions. Over the past six years, worked as a trusted advisor to industrial-sector clients and helped them make important infrastructure decisions. As well, have helped companies make better decisions by developing training and mentorship opportunities for internal teams. Let me help your business make better decisions. Trusted Advisor • Saved clients over $1,000,000 in capital project costs by analyzing detailed project cost breakdowns and proposing design improvements to reduce costs Key Accomplishments • Improved project team communication by voluntarily relocating to Saguenay, QC for five months and by working with the client and other team members almost exclusively in French for the project duration • Enhanced peer engagement and knowledge by developing over 15 multi-disciplinary training sessions and by facilitating a professional book club targeted at young professionals

Work Experience Investment Advisor, Kinetic Capital Real Estate Group, Vancouver, Canada Civil Engineer, Advisian (WorleyParsons Group), Burnaby, Canada Civil Engineer, WorleyParsons, Burnaby, Canada

Education Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil Engineering), Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 15 General Ryan Trott www.linkedin.com/in/trottryan

Data driven leader with over three years of digital marketing management experience and a passion for consulting, analytics, and strategy. Proposed and led technological solutions including CRM implementation, transition to digital marketing, and online analytics. Excited for the opportunity to challenge the status quo and uncover the best tech to solve the toughest business problems – Analytical Strategy no matter the industry. Architect • Proposed, created, and led a new position focused on digital marketing negotiating directly with partners and agencies for advertising, promotional acquisitions, and executing luxury product launch events throughout all of Alberta while maintaining extremely high luxury branding standards Key Accomplishments • Articulated and designed high ROI digital marketing strategies utilizing social media, search engine marketing (PPC), display advertising, and direct email campaigns, resulting in over a 10% year over year growth in sales across all brands while substantially reducing marketing spend overall • Assisted in establishing Vancouver’s chapter of Summit Leaders not-for-profit organization which educates and motivates budding student entrepreneurs across major Canadian cities. Directly mentoring the Provincial and National winning team for the 2018 season and through pitching their concept to the Vancouver School board

Work Experience Internal Consultant Intern, Cullen Diesel Power, Surrey, Canada Founder, T.R. Marketing, Calgary, Canada Brand & Digital Marketing Manager, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Maserati Alberta, Calgary, Canada

Education Bachelor of Business Administration (General Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor), Mount Royal University, Calgary, Canada Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology), Mount Royal University, Calgary, Canada

Jane Zejin Xu www.linkedin.com/in/jane-zejin-xu

Operational expert with strong communication and leadership skills especially when collaborating with teams, motivating people, managing, and delegating. Excellent at problem solving using different perspectives thanks to legal background. Quick learner and innovator who embraces technology and is constantly exploring new frontiers. Well-Rounded Operational Champion • Developed and implemented personnel rotation system to resolve conflicts in operation team • Saved 10% of project cost by reducing transportation frequency and outsourcing workloads Key Accomplishments • Improved processes and working efficiency by contributing numerous creative solutions

Work Experience Assistant Legal Manager, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), Panjin, China Operational Coordinator, Engineer, CNPC, Panjin, China

Education Bachelor of Arts (English), Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, China Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering), Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, China

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 16 General Moon Zhang www.linkedin.com/in/moonyzhang

Management consultant with strong finance and analytics acumen, a creative approach towards problem-solving, and an exceptional ability to leverage both qualitative and quantitative insights to support decision making. 6 years of experience working with both public and private sector clients with proven ability to build effective relationships. A conscious leader who firmly believes Creative Change in empowering others and making an impact together. Strategist & Catalyst • Co-authored a 60-page white paper benchmarking British Columbia’s broadband connectivity, leveraging primary and secondary research to drive government investment in digital infrastructure in rural communities Key Accomplishments • Delivered 30-year traffic forecast for $4.2 billion LaGuardia Airport Central Terminal Building Redevelopment Project through liaising between senior management and external consultants • Increased incremental revenues by 25% and enabled data-driven decision making by reshaping WestJet’s promo code process through enhancing data reporting and integrating predictive analytics

Work Experience Consultant, Management Consulting – Operations, KPMG, Vancouver, Canada Analyst - Pricing, WestJet Airlines, Calgary, Canada Analyst, Vantage Airport Group, Vancouver, Canada

Education Master of Advanced Management, School of Management, Yale University, New Haven, USA (Exp. Completion: May 2019) Bachelor of Commerce, Finance (Honours), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III (Passed exam, charter pending)

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 17 Marketing | Brand | Product Management Ankita Agrawal www.linkedin.com/in/ankita-agrawal90

Highly motivated marketer and communications strategist with over 6 years of work experience across brand management, crisis communication, campaign planning, media outreach, business development, and stakeholder engagement. Results-driven manager with exceptional interpersonal, analytical, negotiation, project management and leadership skills who believes in the importance of Dynamic Marketer & team work. Quick learner with an eye for detail, constantly looking to take on responsibilities outside Communication Wizard of the job description to improve efficiency.

• Increased Optimal Efficiency’s website visits by 150% and demo requests by 100 % in 30 days with a budget of $800 Key Accomplishments • Strategized & executed the launch of new business ventures, products and properties for Fortune 500 companies including Hindustan Unilever Limited, McDonald’s, Thomas Cook, Myntra, and Grover Zampa wines • Directed & lead the launch of McCafe in India

Work Experience Marketing Strategy Intern, Optimal Efficiency Senior Account Executive, MSL India, Mumbai, India Account Manager at Torque Communications, Mumbai, India

Education Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Marketing), Thakur Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai, India Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing), MIT, Pune, India

Nanette Anzola www.linkedin.com/in/nanettea

Marketing professional with over 6 years of experience in brand strategy, consumer research and advertising. Passionate about building brands and using data and insights to develop business strategies in the food and alcoholic beverage industry. A strategic thinker and energetic leader with the ability to connect with people and integrate divergent views. Brand & Team Builder • ​Led the development of a Brand Book which provided brand strategy, assets, and guidelines for Ron Santa Teresa’s Masterbrand and sub-brands for all global marketing executions. The brand book was a cornerstone document in a 10-year joint venture agreement with Bacardi and expected to increase the company’s international sales by +200% in three years Key Accomplishments • ​Established a marketing and consumer research process that improved advertising effectiveness for three nationwide marketing campaigns across all major media outlets and resulted in a 5% increase in brand preference for Ron Santa Teresa’s flagship brand • ​Initiated a collaboration project between various departments with the objective of creating more focused and efficient marketing strategies. This project helped increase market share and lower advertising and promotion expenses

Work Experience Enterprise Business Intelligence Intern, BCLC, Vancouver, Canada Market Research and Brand Strategy Manager (formerly Market Research Junior Manager), Ron Santa Teresa, Caracas, Venezuela Strategic Planner, Publicis, Caracas, Venezuela

Education Master’s in Marketing, IESA, Caracas, Venezuela Marketing Strategy Certificate, Cornell University, United States ​Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Mass Communications), Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 18 Marketing | Brand | Product Management Jaskaran Bedi www.linkedin.com/in/jaskaranbedi

Seasoned marketing professional with strong leadership, entrepreneurial and project management skills. Passionate about emerging technologies (AI, Blockchain, Cognitive Science) and its adaption in business use cases. A firm believer that change is the only constant and technology is its remedy. A holistic marketer with four years’ experience and flair for creative and innovative disruptions. A Business Innovator & strategic thinker, excellent communicator and versatile leader with a proven record managing high- Technology Evangelist functional agile teams.

• Spearheaded the digitalization implementation process for a service platform (Gov’t program evaluations and assessments). Engaged 70+ key stakeholders over the span of two months by creating robust workflow matrix and logic models that led to $25K in additional revenue Key Accomplishments • Enhanced productivity by mediating with cross-functional teams; increased customer engagement by 34% and improved sales performance by 23% by training and mentoring a team of four sales professionals • Managed alliances and partnerships for an innovative golf technology start-up and increased product distribution across four cities by 16% by building strong channel partners

Work Experience Marketing Specialist, Goss Gilroy Inc, Vancouver, Canada Committee Member, Young Leaders Group: Urban Land Institute, Vancouver, Canada Sr. Manager- Marketing, Goldfish Information Technologies Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, India

Education Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Finance), University of Delhi, New Delhi, India

Rahil Nicholas Fernandes www.linkedin.com/in/rahilfernandes

Customer-centric leader with a passion for innovation. Over 4 years’ experience in building and deploying profitable ventures with a focus on market research and client success. Proficient in selecting and tracking metrics critical to the success of a project. Passionate about leveraging data to make informed decisions to help solve a company’s Kobayashi Maru. Strategic Thinker & Problem Solver • Liaised with internal and external stakeholders at LSBC to develop a member engagement platform to track membership and establish trends in member data Key Accomplishments • ​Conceptualized, designed and deployed the investment sales vertical in JLL that helped contribute to over 10% of the Mumbai City revenue • ​A two time Client Service Champion at JLL, delivering the highest level of service to clients and assisting in minimizing operational expenses. A one-time Transaction Superstar for structuring an innovative deal to help a client acquire a marquee asset in Mumbai

Work Experience Business Development Associate, LifeSciences BC, Vancouver, Canada Manager, Investment Sales – JLL, Mumbai, India

Education Post Graduate Diploma of Management, Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai, India Bachelor of Engineering (Information Technology), University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 19 Marketing | Brand | Product Management Kaushik Kumar www.linkedin.com/in/kaushikkumar1408

Passionate digital marketing professional with expertise in social media and content marketing, Google Analytics, AdWords, SEO, video production and the latest digital marketing tools. Four years of product development experience in high tech firms across India and the Middle East. Experience growing startups and creating marketing strategies for Indian political parties and the movie industry. Digital Marketing Specialist Proven ability to create innovative solutions that enhance value to stakeholders. & Creative Strategist • Introduced a VR upsell strategy at Four Seasons Resort, Whistler to drive guest engagement and boost website traffic Key Accomplishments • Managed promotional campaigns and marketing strategies for a regional language movie that grossed more than $30 million in ticket revenue • Commercialized three LG 4G handsets in Reliance’s Mumbai network by supervising a team of 40 and coordinating OS-Android software development and verification on LG smartphones, resulting in sales of more than 10,000 LG handsets

Work Experience Digital Marketing Intern, Four Seasons Resort and Residences, Whistler Software Engineer, Diyar United Company, Kuwait City, Kuwait Sales Engineer, Nouri Industrial Establishment, Kuwait City, Kuwait

Education Bachelor of Technology (Electrical & Electronics Engineering), National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India

Lawrence Lin www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencelin33

Marketing professional with a passion for connecting products and services with customers. Experienced in product marketing, inventory management, and business development. Excel at developing and executing go-to-market strategies backed by strong analysis which led to strong business results. Creative Strategist • Analyzed sales trends, built relationships with key clients, and optimized inventory levels at strategic locations that led to 50% increase in sales Key Accomplishments • Developed standard operating procedures that improved internal processes and reduced inventory and operating expenses • Managed a product launch that involved marketing, sales teams, and channels of distribution (trade shows, warehouses, online stores), resulting in pre-orders that exceeded initial shipment

Work Experience Marketing and Business Development Assistant, Toronto Research Chemicals, Toronto, Canada Chemical Project Specialist, Bio Basic Inc., Markham, Canada

Education Master of Science (Biochemistry), McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry), McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 20 Marketing | Brand | Product Management Arni Mapili www.linkedin.com/in/arnimapili

Experienced in market research and in executing successful marketing campaigns with untapped audiences. Possess a track record of assessing growth potential among diverse demographics, developing and implementing entry strategies, and advertising campaigns globally in the media, hospitality, tourism, non-profit and engineering industries. Looking to apply skills and experience Hyper Curious Idea to the medtech, digital health or green energy sectors. Bring a strong sense of imagination and an Generator & Explorer enthusiasm for helping teams explore the unknown and experiment with unprecedented ideas.

• Examined and validated new market segments for an industry association seeking to strengthen ties with public-sector entities in Canada and abroad Key Accomplishments • Helped set new quarterly sales revenue records on an emerging product line for three consecutive quarters (including one month at 205% of monthly revenue goal) by pursuing new client bases in over 20 countries outside of North America • Validated new viable market segments for a site license product line, uncovering enough demand to warrant the expansion of the sales team

Work Experience Business Development Associate, LifeSciences BC, Vancouver, Canada Institutional Sales Coordinator, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Washington, DC, United States Sales Coordinator, NCC Media, San Francisco, United States

Education Bachelor of Arts (Foreign Affairs), University of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States

Nkembuchi Melaugha www.linkedin.com/in/nkemelaugha

Impact-driven leader with over five years’ experience of promoting sustainable growth of businesses and projects. Highly motivated to create winning strategies that produce high yield returns on investment. Established reputation of delivering projects on time and within budget while consistently surpassing performance goals. Passionate communicator and ardent network builder who believes in Operations Prodigy the unrivalled power of a great team.

• Created strategy for Intengine’s transition from current platform to building the world’s biggest database and marketplace for sustainable goods and services Key Accomplishments • Introduced more brands and clients to the online marketplace platform, bringing about 50% paid advert placements to the site • Increased the revenue growth of the bank by 30% through enhanced pricing strategies and proposing the implementation of a bank-wide debt recovery strategy

Work Experience Business Strategy Intern, Intengine, Vancouver, Canada Accountant/Head of Administration, GTI Microfinance Bank, Lagos, Nigeria Consultant, SME Support Group, Lagos, Nigeria

Education Bachelor of Science, (Accounting), University of Lagos, Nigeria Associate Member, Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria Inbound Sales Certification, Hubspot Academy, Massachusetts, USA

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 21 Marketing | Brand | Product Management Vibha Narotra www.linkedin.com/in/vibha-narotra

Technology consultant with 9+ years of working in partnerships with clients, advising them on how to use technology to meet their business objectives. Demonstrate skills in strategy and process consultation for healthcare, B2B and B2C clients in retail, financial institutions and for technology giants. Technical leadership in delivering complex and agile programs through gap analysis and Technology Enthusiast product development while working with teams globally. • Summer internship required the assessment of the current state of analytics and performance management portfolio and made recommendations for short and long-term technology and process improvements as the Business Process Consultant with BC Cancer Foundation Key Accomplishments • Built out technology strategies for IBM Global Delivery Center in Shanghai to procure client worth USD$2.3 million • Managed multiple teams to design solutions and strategize process improvement for a client to improve business processes by 70%

Work Experience Business Process Consultant Intern, BC Cancer Foundation, Vancouver, Canada Application Development Lead, Accenture, Gurgaon, India Application Developer, IBM Schengen and Co., Shanghai, China Senior Associate, Sapient Consulting, Gurgaon, India

Education Bachelor of Engineering (Information Technology), Delhi Technical University (formerly Delhi College of Engineering), Delhi, India

Zaayer Nasib www.linkedin.com/in/zaayer

Skilled product management enthusiast with 5 years’ experience in new product development, business strategy and marketing in digital banking and fintech. Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a passion for designing products and services with a customer centric approach. A creative leader and project manager skilled at generating innovative solutions to solve business challenges Product Enthusiast & while working proficiently with cross-functional teams. Creative Problem Solver • Launched Pakistan’s first mobile payment service, Easypay, by developing an in-house NFC technology platform for untapped market segments, enabling 130 million mobile phone users to “Tap & Pay” at thousands of retail locations across the country Key Accomplishments • Developed industry-first partnerships with payment acquirers and third-party payment processors to expand acceptance of NFC payments in major cities, exceeding business targets for customer adoption by 100% • Designed and developed multiple innovative business solutions at MCB Bank and Telenor Pakistan to overcome business challenges; this included a breakthrough customer activation tool for mobile payments which virtually eliminated fixed costs in customer onboarding and reduced onboarding time by 5 times

Work Experience Business Analyst Intern, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, Canada Assistant Manager – Digital Retail Payments, Telenor Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan Product Manager – Branchless Banking Development, MCB Bank Ltd., Lahore, Pakistan

Education Bachelor of Business Administration (Dean’s Honor List), Lahore School of Economics, Lahore, Pakistan

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 22 Marketing | Brand | Product Management Hui Yan Ng www.linkedin.com/in/nghuiyan

B2B strategy professional from Singapore with 6 years of extensive sales and marketing experience in the real estate and information technology industries. Proven proficiency in strategic customer relationship development, analytical problem solving, new client acquisition and marketing strategy. Possess extensive network of corporate real estate decision makers from foreign and Fortune 500 B2B Sales & Marketing companies across various industries. Strategist • Successfully acquired and managed numerous new and assigned key accounts, which include the world’s biggest public companies with market capitalization up to USD $423,031 million Key Accomplishments • Excellent in formulation and implementation of marketing initiatives to drive sales which translate into profitable business results • Received Top Revenue Producer awards since 2011 and secured sales of up to $7 million per deal

Work Experience Assistant Manager, Leasing and Marketing, ESR-REIT, Singapore Senior Executive, Marketing, Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd, Singapore Marketing Manager, Sales, Huttons Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore

Education Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Nielsen www.linkedin.com/in/fnunielsen

Technology and sustainability enthusiast with 3 years of experience in technology and natural resources industry. Strategic problem solver who is results-driven and highly experienced in leading a multi-cultural team and interacting with different stakeholders. Highly adaptable professional who has worn many hats – marketer, researcher, writer, product and business strategist. Empathetic leader Agile & Adaptive Strategist who aims to make the world a better place through technology.

• Led and launched marketing campaign for eTreat Acne app resulting in the acquisition of 1,000 users within 1 month of release Key Accomplishments • Collaborated with Google’s engineering team and successfully launched Google Voice Actions for the Indonesian market • Identified gaps in bug identification and adopted new processes and methods which resulted in reducing the turnaround time by 50% and achieved 10% improvement in product testing success rate

Work Experience Marketing and Business Development Intern, eTreatMD, Vancouver, Canada Corporate Communications Executive, BlackGold Natural Resources Limited, Singapore Speech Data Analyst, Google via AppleOne, Mountain View, United States

Education Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, United States

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 23 Marketing | Brand | Product Management Tanveer Rahman www.linkedin.com/in/tanveer-rahman

Branding and Marketing enthusiast with extensive marketing experience in retail, pharmaceutical, apparel and logistics industry. Led teams in highly competitive and evolving environments. Skilled professional in target market analysis, channel strategy planning, innovative campaign design, business development, managing large teams and stakeholder negotiations. Committed to using Marketing Wizard marketing to create a better society. • Established retail promotion department in a leading consumer package food company. Increased sales revenue by 35% (organic growth was 18%) within one year, by increasing product visibility (Eg: more POS displays and hangers), attractive incentive programs for retailers, improving retailer relationships, innovative planogram and extensive competitor analyses Key Accomplishments • Decreased damaged and expired product replacement rate from 2.5% to 1.0% annually (saving $720M), by establishing strict FIFO (first in-first out) both at distribution points and at shops, and by introducing new display method for sensitive products • At GlaxoSmithKline, over-achieved target by 10% (target- $ 0.97 MM CAD, 5.5 % of national target) through increased product promotion, identifying sales opportunities, establishing accountability among team members, regular follow-up meetings, and incorporating 22 untapped markets

Work Experience Planning and Allocation Analyst Intern, Lululemon Athletica, Vancouver, Canada Executive, Trade Merchandising, Square Food and Beverage Ltd, Dhaka, Bangladesh Area Manager, GlaxoSmithKline Bangladesh Ltd, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Education Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sivasailam Sivakumar www.linkedin.com/in/siva-sailam

Big data and analytics consultant with four years of experience in facilitating various Fortune 500 companies to make better decisions through data. Worked with leaders from diverse companies to define their business problems and effectively use data and analytics to create design solutions. Managed client relationships and led multi-disciplinary teams to build and implement analytics and Bridge Between Business, machine learning algorithms. Math & Technology • Led and launched marketing campaign for eTreat Acne app resulting in the acquisition of 1,000 users within 1 month of release Key Accomplishments • Built forecasting models for key metrics such as sales, average order value and conversion rate at Best Buy with an accuracy rate of 98% • Led a team of three decision scientists at Mu Sigma to identify client pain points. Created customized analytical tools to build a customer retention tool for a large healthcare insurance provider that revived 11% potential attrition cases as compared to almost no revival previously

Work Experience Digital Analytics Intern, Best Buy, Vancouver, Canada Regional Lead – Sales, Mu Sigma, Chicago, US Senior Decision Scientist – Analytics, Mu Sigma, Bangalore, India Decision Scientist – Analytics, Mu Sigma, Bangalore, India

Education Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, SRM University, Chennai, India

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 24 Marketing | Brand | Product Management Ana Yun www.linkedin.com/in/anayun

Marketing leader driven by passion and results to help life science companies establish meaningful brands that inspire and enable better health. Intrapreneur, strategic thinker and story teller who connects in-depth knowledge of consumer insights and company capabilities to maximize brand potential. Team player with extensive cross-functional experience and solid project management Brand Aficionado & skills known to ensure all initiatives are on time, budget and brand. Intrapreneur • Spearheaded the commercialization plan of Gut Health Monitoring Tool by conducting the strategic analysis of partners, competitors and the market opportunity. Led the insights research with patients and physicians to understand their journeys and to align the value proposition Key Accomplishments • Re-branded and re-launched over 100 products and received the industry accolade of being one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Products in Canada in 2012. Managed Dan-D Foods’ marketing team to develop and execute on a new marketing strategy realigning organizational focus and goals to the value proposition that resulted in the increased brand awareness and stronger interdepartmental collaboration • Achieved 5-time sales increase of the Luvo products by planning and executing in-store marketing promotion. Created strategic partnerships with Luvo’s key retail partners and developed in-store marketing programs that increased the presence, awareness and trials of the Luvo brand

Work Experience Manager, Personal Health Platform, Microbiome Insights, Vancouver Canada Brand Manager, Luvo Canada Inc., Vancouver, Canada Senior Marketing Project Manager, Dan-D Foods Ltd., Vancouver, Canada

Education Bachelor of Economics (Marketing), Plekhanov University of Economics, Moscow, Russia

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 25 Finance Cesar Alba Cruz www.linkedin.com/in/cesar-alba-cruz

Finance professional with ten years of experience in consulting and manufacturing companies. Business advisor with broad expertise in financial analysis, financial modelling, budgeting control, processes improvement and strategic financial planning.

Financial Guru • Created and implemented the global process and financial model to evaluate and calculate the price of services • Developed financial models to improve control and analysis to enable better decision-making by the leadership team Key Accomplishments • Collaborated on establishing the budgetary control system for a company within the Group, located in the U.S.

Work Experience Finance Manager, Two Tall Totems, Vancouver, Canada Pricing Coordinator, AN_Global, Mexico City, Mexico Financial Specialist, Accenture, Mexico City, Mexico

Education Master in Finance, EGADE, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Mexico Bachelor of Accounting, Finance, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico

Sina Ardeshir Larijani www.linkedin.com/in/sinaardeshir

Astute professional with a CPA background and strategic mindset of an MBA who specializes in implementing efficient solutions for financial problems. Established and resulted-driven leader with strong expertise in the real estate development industry, financial performance and analysis, and corporate strategy. Experienced in executing projects on time and on budget through careful Problem Solving Wizard planning, high attention to detail, and effective management of teams. with Numbers • Streamlined monthly $10M capital draw preparation process through an implemented method to minimize errors and improve efficiency Key Accomplishments • Acquired specialized multi-disciplinary experience by professionally communicating and collaborating with development managers, consultants, general contractors, lenders, executives and board of directors • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated throughout a successful career in accounting, finance and real-estate development industry and managing the accounting of over 40 institutional projects

Work Experience MBA Summer Intern, Commercial Banking, RBC, Vancouver, Canada Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Shape Living Corp., Vancouver, Canada Project Accountant, Accounting & Project Management, UBC Properties Trust, Vancouver, Canada Junior Accountant, Millennium Development Corporation, Vancouver, Canada

Education Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance), Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 26 Finance Saman Beheshti www.linkedin.com/in/samanbeheshti

Meticulous real estate analyst passionate about real estate and has the motivation and ambition to join a growing organization and play an instrumental role in shaping urban environments. Experienced in sourcing and identifying acquisition opportunities based on DCF and Proforma modelling including financing, sensitivity and scenario analysis. Dynamic Real Estate Analyst • Oversaw the land development of the 40-acre industrial park in Whitecourt, AB including the construction of the underground utilities and the cut and fill balance of the site Key Accomplishments • Participated in the financing of real estate projects by sourcing and closing equity investors and assisting in securing Construction Loans, Permanent Loans and Mezzanine Debt for all real estate projects • Personally developed and managed over $10,000,000 in real estate projects and assets in 2015-2017

Work Experience Mortgage Underwriter & Investor Relation Intern, Nation Capital, Vancouver, Canada Acquisition Analyst, Sorena Investments, Vancouver Canada Project Manager/Estimator, Lake Excavating, Fort St. John & Whitecourt, Canada

Education Bachelor of Science (Wood Product Processing), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada CSC Certification, Canadian Securities Institute (CSI), Vancouver, Canada Mortgage Broker License, BC Financial Institutions Commission (FICOM), Vancouver, Canada

Hien Chu www.linkedin.com/in/hien-chu

Finance expert with 12 years of experience in professional and banking industries at a senior executive level. Led the entire planning and budgeting processes including strategic planning and analyses to facilitate senior leadership’s decision making. In-depth knowledge of accounting, financial modelling, forecasting and analytical reviews. Collaborated closely with all key executives to understand their Business Planning Expert needs and provide solutions to grow their businesses. • Prepared CLT Deck (City Leader Team) to summarize and analyze the performance of every department in City of Vancouver to be presented to City Manager, Council and other General Managers. Supported preparation of 2019 operating and capital budget Key Accomplishments • Led the entire process of financial planning, budgeting and management report analysis for Citibank Vietnam; Recognized for strong analytical skills, high responsibility and promoted to Vice President FP&A Head • As finance leader of retail banking reposition project, reviewed customer segment’s profitability, cost savings and proposed new simplified fee scheme for Vietnamese retail customers, doubling revenue from $2.4M in 2015 to $5M in 2016

Work Experience FP&A Intern, City of Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada Vice President, FP&A HEAD, CITIBANK, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Manager, Management Reporting, HSBC, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Senior Auditor, PwC, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Education Bachelor of Economics (Finance and Credit), Banking University of Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Certified Public Accountant, CPA BC, Canada ACCA, Association of Chartered Certified Accountant - United Kingdom

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 27 Finance Nick Dawson www.linkedin.com/in/nickfdawson

Worked for a large independent Asset Management fund in Toronto selling and positioning investment solutions to financial advisors. Extensive knowledge on the financial markets, mutual funds and various investment solutions. Managed relationships with 550 financial advisors and brokers in Toronto. Fixing Tomorrow’s Problems Today • Increased assets by $115 million year over year through managing and advising roughly 550 IIROC and MFDA-licensed financial advisors on asset and product positioning Key Accomplishments • Increased gross sales by 9% in the historically most challenging territory of IIROC advisors • Recognized a need in the neighbourhood for handyman services and odd jobs given the elderly demographic and created a business that satisfied a local need

Work Experience Mortgage Underwriter & Investor Relation Intern, Nation Capital, Vancouver, Canada Acquisition Analyst, Sorena Investments, Vancouver Canada Project Manager/Estimator, Lake Excavating, Fort St. John & Whitecourt, Canada

Education Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Western University, London, Canada

Ivan Domenzain www.linkedin.com/in/ivandomenzain

Financial professional with 5 years of experience and sound knowledge in financial analysis, treasury, cash management, and accounting processes. Experienced in the use and management of large amounts of data to make business decisions. Proven analytical, communicational and inter-disciplinary team working skills. Oriented to look for improvements in processes which can be Process Enhancement translated into tangible gains for the business. Enthusiast • Negotiated major contracts with new suppliers to reduce current costs of material and equipment that lead to savings of 1M USD a year Key Accomplishments • Modified cash management practices that led to savings of USD .5M by analyzing the current processes and implementing changes in the overall inflow and outflow of funds in several Latin American countries • Suggested and implemented changes in global cash reporting processes that saved 200 working hours per year

Work Experience Financial Planning & Analysis Intern, Lululemon, Vancouver, Canada Accounting Manager, Sunholdings Inc, Dallas, United States Cash Manager and Treasury Analyst, Hewlett-Packard, Guadalajara, Mexico Financial Analyst, IBM, Guadalajara, Mexico

Education Bachelor of Financial Management (Honours), Tecnologico de Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 28 Finance Francisco Franco www.linkedin.com/in/francisco-j-franco

Relationship manager with proven success leading teams to exceed sales budget with outstanding customer service. Strategic leader with strong expertise in commercial banking, coaching, sales and financial analysis. Well-known for building strong relationships with clients, team members and co-workers in order to improve collaboration and engagement across the organization. Relationship Building & Financial Analysis Expert • Exceeded sales budget by 1,000% by creating strategic alliances with pension funds • Increased client portfolio size by 50% in two years by establishing strong relationships with CEO’s and VP’s of large corporations to receive referrals of prospective businesses opportunities Key Accomplishments • Closed complex deals by offering creative credit structure

Work Experience FP&A Analyst, Finning International, Vancouver, Canada Private Banking Branch Manager, Banco de Bogota, Bogota, Colombia Branch Manager, Banco de Bogota, Bogota, Colombia

Education Bachelor of Applied Science (Industrial Engineering), Universidad de los Andes, Bogota DC, Colombia

Helen He www.linkedin.com/in/helenheyq

Self-motivated investment enthusiast who excels at growing multi-million portfolios with business and investment acumen. Dedicated to clients’ interests by efficiently addressing issues with excellent communication and innovative problem-solving skills. Always ready to embrace challenges and turn them into opportunities to grow. Comfortable under stress and able to handle multiple tight deadlines Investment Enthusiast with a solid international background with strong ties in both Canada and China. with Strategic Thinking • Contributed to yearly double asset growth through collaboratively and efficiently managing hundreds of millions of assets with portfolio managers Key Accomplishments • Customized wealth management plans for domestic and international high net worth clients with various objectives • Awarded quarterly employee awards twice in a row and promoted three times in three years, recognizing excellent compliance results and motivation for continuous improvement

Work Experience Senior Associate, RBC Dominion Securities, Vancouver, Canada Associate, RBC Dominion Securities, Vancouver, Canada Branch Operation Administrator/Receptionist, RBC Dominion Securities, Vancouver, Canada

Education Bachelor of Arts (Economics), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 29 Finance Suranjana Hoque www.linkedin.com/in/suranjana-hoque

Proven manager with five years of banking experience demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills through job placements in departments across retail operations. Maintained high levels of client satisfaction while maximizing profitable business aided by negotiation, project management and leadership skills. Experienced in building new relationships and growing existing Pragmatic Innovator, ones. Respects the entrepreneurial spirit in a person and always interested in finding better ways Making Ideas Real to make businesses grow.

• Assured 100% client satisfaction by eliminating bottlenecks and through enhanced internal communication mediating with cross-functional teams after taking over automation project Key Accomplishments • Drove down client complaints to zero by quickly analyzing and simplifying reporting standards and establishing clear communications with clients • Implemented roll out of new management information system throughout a department with 65 users which resulted in shorter turnaround time and significant cost reduction

Work Experience MBA Summer Intern - Commercial Banking, RBC, Vancouver, Canada Manager, Standard Chartered Bank, Dhaka Bangladesh

Education Bachelor of Business Administration, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Manny Jagpal www.linkedin.com/in/mannyjagpal

Charted professional accountant with experience managing an accounting department. Through on-the-job experience, have become an accomplished project manager by championing projects that have helped organizations reduce costs and become more efficient. Developed the ability to uniquely view business opportunities through financial and operational analysis experience. Financial Artist • Developed financial models to determine potential acquisition’s enterprise value (EV), and projected the firm’s ROI and payback period on such investment opportunities Key Accomplishments • Developed business intelligence dashboards through Microsoft Power BI, improving management’s ability to develop data-driven strategies quickly • Implemented a new ERP software at the corporate head office and all the subsidiary companies to increase efficiency on monthly consolidation of financial reporting, segregations of duties and improved audit trail

Work Experience Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst, Vancouver Imaging, Vancouver, Canada Senior Accountant, Everything Wine – Jim Pattison Group, Vancouver, Canada Accountant, Cogeco Peer 1, Vancouver, Canada

Education Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Bachelor of Technology, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 30 Finance Nishant Kalia www.linkedin.com/in/nishantkalia1

Professional with the problem-solving skills of an engineer matched with the holistic approach of an MBA to provide unparalleled results in investment strategies, business analysis, client management and strategy execution. Three years of quantitative analysis experience with short-term and long-term strategies in commodity futures market. Ingenious Analyst • Managed an investment portfolio of US$3 million through qualitative research and quantitative analysis, which led to a return of 16% Key Accomplishments • Developed category strategy by analyzing more than 200 vendors accounting for CA$1 billion of spend with TELUS • Trained and supervised a team of four Junior Brokers in all aspects of futures trading, investment strategies and forging client relationships

Work Experience Business Analyst, TELUS, Vancouver, Canada Commodity Research Manager, BRK Commodity Traders, Ludhiana, India Analyst - Commodities Market, Futures First Info Services Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, India

Education Bachelor of Engineering, PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh, India

Gayathri Kalyansundar www.linkedin.com/in/gayathri-kalyansundar

Finance leader with a passion for building high performance teams through the use of astute risk mitigation methodologies and coaching and mentoring future leaders. Known for management skills as evidenced by manager excellence scores within the top 10% while at Goldman Sachs. An excellent communicator with the ability to bring teams from diverse regions together to achieve strategic and Analytical Thinker & ambitious goals. Expert at analyzing market performance and identifying industry/global trends and Process Improver reacting to such trends with an objective to identify and mitigate risk and improve processes.

Key Accomplishments • Created a high performing mortgage backed asset servicing team post the 2008 global financial crisis through motivating and coaching the team, reducing exceptions by 95%, implementing process improvements and working with clients to establish service level agreements and a streamlined communication process • Provided subject matter expertise, identified solutions and implemented such solutions for the largest project undertaken by Goldman Sachs to integrate more than 200,000 client accounts into the main broker dealer resulting in capital savings of $2 billion • Accelerated promotion to Vice President after joining Goldman Sachs within 5.3 years by demonstrating a combination of technical skills, people management abilities, client service excellence and business process improvements

Work Experience Market Risk Intern, Investment Strategy and Risk, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, Victoria, Canada Vice President, Goldman Sachs & Co, Salt Lake City, United States of America Associate, Goldman Sachs Execution & Clearing, Salt Lake City, United States of America

Education Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), Bangalore University, Bengaluru, India Post Graduate Diploma (Business Administration), St Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, India

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 31 Finance Robert Keep www.linkedin.com/in/robertkeep

Professional mining engineer with 6 years of on-site experience in the mining industry. Experience ranging from project management and budgeting to production forecasting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using financial modelling and cost benefit analysis. Supportive team player exhibited by mentoring junior employees. Calm under pressure allowing for long-term solutions Long Term Strategist to be considered even in stressful situations.

• Compiled exhaustive report on supply and demand potential of Lithium production industry Key Accomplishments • Co-led interdepartmental $1M Seabee ventilation expansion project that delivered a 30% increase in air flow to the mine • Restructured tracking of fan inventory which allowed for proper deployment of available resources

Work Experience Analyst, Fiore Management & Advisory Corp., Vancouver, Canada Mine Planner, Seabee Gold Operation, Silver Standard, Saskatchewan, Canada Engineer-in-Training, Duck Pond Operations, Teck Resources, Newfoundland, Canada Research Intern, Mining Analyst Group, Industrial Alliances Securities, Montreal, Canada

Education Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering), McGill University, Montreal, Canada Professional Engineer, APEGS, Saskatchewan, Canada

Vikramaditya Khanna www.linkedin.com/in/vikramadityakhanna

Corporate finance professional passionate about creating analytical models to forecast and support growth of early stage cannabis and technology companies. Former investment advisor and sales dynamo with expertise in mutual fund investments and relationship management. First-hand experience of managing distribution channels, individual and corporate investors. Analytical, Intuitive Financial Modeling & Forecasting • Created valuation, analytical financial models forecasting revenue growth and expansion across Canada for one of WCS Holdings’ portfolio companies Key Accomplishments • Formed a strategy which raised CA$ 14.6 million in Assets Under Management (AUM) in a short span of 2 months in a fixed term equity mutual fund; Received a National Star award for excellence in service and relationship management, creating a positive work environment and recognizing the opportunity in the industry in order to achieve significant AUM and market share growth • Increased company market share to 25.5% from 15% by providing exceptional services, relationship management, knowledge building sessions and promotional tie-ups with designated channel partners

Work Experience Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Valuation and Business Development Intern, West Coast Sunset Holdings Corporation, Vancouver, Canada Wealth Management Consulting, Freelance, New Delhi, India Relationship Manager, Banking and Distribution Segment, Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd., New Delhi, India

Education Bachelor of Business Administration, Amity University, Noida, India National Institute of Securities Market Series V-A Certifications – Mutual Fund Distributors Certificate Examination

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 32 Finance Rahul Kumar www.linkedin.com/in/rahulkumar06

Charismatic finance and energy professional with over 5 years of experience specializing in liquidity management within North America’s largest energy infrastructure firm. Intuitive and inclusive team member who excels at building strong and authentic relationships. Performs well under pressure and thrives in new and challenging environments. Passionate about volunteering and building sustainable Status Quo Disruptor communities by providing mentorship to the next generation.

• Performed industry analysis, credit updates and other related analyses in two deal teams (Diversified and Mining) at CIBC to support client development and transaction execution in structuring of new credit transactions Key Accomplishments • Managed Canada’s largest corporate commercial paper program with total authorized limits of C$6 billion and annual activity of C$30+ billion • Actively managed and facilitated Enbridge’s internal and external borrowings; 24 different facilities for a combined nominal value of $25 billion

Work Experience Corporate Banking Associate, CIBC Capital Markets, Toronto, Canada Treasury Advisor, Enbridge Inc., Calgary, Canada Sr. Treasury Analyst, Enbridge Inc., Calgary, Canada

Education Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Srushti Madre www.linkedin.com/in/srushtimadre

Technical expertise in financial modelling, financial statement analysis and interacting with clients from varied industries in global settings. Strong interest in economics, financial markets and investment strategy formulation with an eye for sharp observation, perception and expression. A self-motivated and inquisitive professional with a desire to be an impactful leader. Sincere & Clear For Finance • Reduced financial risk by preemptively appraising opportunities and quantifying conclusions into cost/benefit analysis; developed a multivariate linear regression model for estimating the risk over return valuation using financial health, competitiveness, and key cost drivers Key Accomplishments • Retained critical accounts worth $3 million by designing valuable automation recommendations to primary financial services institutions • Selected as the youngest member from a team of 40 for an on-site opportunity through consecutive positive appraisal cycles; spearheaded critical data migration and explored strategic relationships that exceeded clients’ expectations

Work Experience Co-Founder, Investment Fund, Sauder School of Business, UBC, Canada Analyst, Infosys Ltd, Sydney, Australia Systems Engineer, Infosys Ltd, Bangalore, India Autumn Candidate 2018, GNAM Investment Competition, UBC, Canada

Education Chartered Financial Analyst Level 1 Candidate, Dec. 2018, CFA Institute, Vancouver, Canada Chartered Financial Modelling Level 1 Candidate, Financial Modelling Institute, Vancouver, Canada Machine Learning (Coursera platform), Stanford University, USA Bachelor of Engineering (Information Technology), Mumbai, India

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 33 Finance Parvez Mehta www.linkedin.com/in/parvez-mehta

A highly motivated and accomplished professional with over 4 years of experience in multiple facets of the investment management industry. Possess a wide range of abilities including investment advisory, proficient relationship management, and in-depth performance attribution of funds including modelling across major asset classes. As a financial advisor, responsible for handling over Investment Enthusiast CAD $200 million of Assets Under Management. Charismatic leader with ability to identify and leverage individual skills to create high performance teams.

• Created enhanced reporting framework enabling clients to understand the exposure to certain investment types resulting in client service excellence Key Accomplishments • Acquired 50+ corporate clients and 100+ high net worth individuals within 4 years due to comprehensive knowledge of markets, and innate ability to understand client needs and address them accordingly • Accelerated promotion within 4 years to Assistant Vice President due to being an exemplar of client service, strong technical background, subject matter expertise and leadership skills

Work Experience Investment Strategy & Risk Intern, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), Victoria, Canada Assistant Vice President, Mata Wealth Advisors Private Limited, Mumbai, India Senior Relationship Manager, Mata Securities India Private Limited, Mumbai, India

Education Chartered Financial Analyst Level II Candidate, June 2019, CFA Institute, USA Certified Financial Planner CM, Financial Planning Standards Board India Post Graduate Program in Securities Markets, National Institute of Securities Markets, Navi Mumbai, India Bachelor of Commerce (Business Administration), University of Pune, Pune, India

Jorge Moya www. linkedin.com/in/jorgemoyaubc

Industrial engineer with focus on financial analysis, efficiency, and people’s development. Five years of finance experience with senior leadership exposure and expertise in strategic planning and financial modelling. Proven performance creating new solutions that transformed the dynamic and the reliability of the analysis processes. Excellent at fostering key business relationships with other Teaching Others to Lead departments, leading others to reach their full potential. Themselves • Created Lululemon’s first store-level sales forecast and for all the metrics that drive sales for every store in North America Key Accomplishments • Forecast income statement, cash flow, sales and revenue, and controlled a CA$ 93 million annual budget for one of the subsidiaries of the biggest real estate company in Chile • Lead multidisciplinary teams (2 to 5 professionals) for the achievement of different goals

Work Experience Financial Planning Analyst, Lululemon, Vancouver, Canada Financial Planning Chief, Socovesa, Santiago, Chile Financial Analyst, Metlife, Santiago, Chile

Education Bachelor of Engineering Science (Industrial and Mechanical Engineering), Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 34 Finance Sean O’Flynn www.linkedin.com/in/seantoflynn

Proven customer relationship leader with six years of sales, procurement and product management experience at a management level. Utilized negotiation and customer management skills to successfully negotiate large project contracts. Leveraged communication and leadership skills to accomplish goals as both a member and as a leader within teams. Combined quantitative skills and Creative Problem Solver qualitative judgment to predict and understand market demand in the volatile Alberta oil field industry & Team Player to maintain industry-leading, cost-effective inventory. Lead the introduction and management of new products into the industry. Continue to lead and operate entrepreneurial endeavors.

• Created, introduced and maintained the entire product development cycle for the market share leader in wireline lubricant for Alberta ($1,000,000+ annual revenue) Key Accomplishments • Negotiated and managed project orders valued over $5 million from time of quote and negotiation through purchase order placement to site delivery and completion • Managed over $7 million in inventory over three separate stocking manufacturers and over 1000 inventory SKUs based on firsthand long and short-term demand projections

Work Experience Business Owner, Precision Stamping, Edmonton, Canada Sales and Purchasing Representative, Prism Flow Products, Edmonton, Canada

Education Bachelor of Commerce (Dean’s List), MacEwan University, Edmonton, Canada

Tosin Onabiyi www.linkedin.com/in/tosinonabiyi

Excel at the intersection where data meets informative decision making. Five years’ experience in using data to help make strategic decisions in the energy, and shipping industries and in the start-up world. Range of focus from geological data interpretation to economic market research and the ability to deliver results to various stakeholders, such as, peers, external clients and internal executives. Firm Focused Performer believer in the value derived from data and research to guide better business decisions.

• Managed a gas storage asset, valued at $2 billion by completing subsurface risk assessment using 3D seismic data to identify subsurface zones of weakness and using this knowledge to influence required stakeholders on better decision making Key Accomplishments • Analyzed and synthesized change in shipping crude flow and fuel oil data and presented recommendations to management on impact of changes in crude and fuel oil flow to the various lines of business, highlighting areas of opportunities and risks • Led marketing campaign which generated eight leads in the sales funnel by initiating awareness generation through marketing strategy execution and targeted market analysis within North America. Collected data to learn from and optimize strategy

Work Experience Market Analyst-Strategic Development, Teekay Shipping, Vancouver, Canada Business Development Lead, Metricsflow, St. John’s, Canada Geophysical Analyst, Chevron Canada, Calgary, Canada

Education Master of Science in Geophysics, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Canada Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geophysics, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 35 Finance Khushnum Patel www.linkedin.com/in/khushnum-patel

Self-motivated and results-driven professional with four years’ experience in capital markets and business development within the real estate sector. Enhanced strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills while working with a start-up incubator, providing expertise on valuation, lead generation, business development and business optimization. Empathetic team player who values Business Development collaborative growth and continuous learning. & Relationship-Focused Finance Professional • Provided optimization recommendations for growth strategies in the tech/impact start-up space by creating lead generation plans for ventures in the mining and utilities sector to accelerate sales; designed and enhanced supply chain operations for an ethical online sales platform by effectively reducing the fulfillment cost per order by 76% Key Accomplishments • Carried out real estate transactions worth more than USD 400 million which included investment sales, portfolio divestments and fund raising by creating financial models and marketing collateral • Developed innovative client pitches which were then used nationwide, leading to a significant increase in firm revenue

Work Experience Start-up and Business Development Intern, Entrepreneurship@UBC, Vancouver, Canada Assistant Manager, Capital Markets, Jones Lang LaSalle International Property Consultants, Mumbai, India

Education Master of Commerce, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India Bachelor of Management Studies (Honors), University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

Michael Shen www.linkedin.com/in/myilunshen

Risk Analyst & Market Versatile professional with a variety of industry experience in operations, change management, marketing and entrepreneurship. Solid knowledge in finance, strategies and business analytics. Well Data Interpreter versed in interpreting both qualitative and quantitative information and formulating well informed narratives that guide decision making. Key Accomplishments • First place in clean energy case competition, sponsored by Methanex in Oct 2017 Work Experience • Passed CFA level 1 in June 2018

Analyst Summer Intern, M&A, Finning Canada, Vancouver, Canada Off-cycle intern, Advisory, Deloitte, Chongqing, China Education Coordinator, Operations, Uber, Wuhan, China

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I (Passed exam, charter pending) Bachelor of Commerce, University of Alberta, Edmonton, China

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 36 Finance Olive Tang www.linkedin.com/in/olive-tang-mba

Self-motivated finance/consulting professional with a broad scope of experience in different industries, such as banking, HR consulting and real estate. Passionate about analyzing and gaining insights from massive data. Proficient in problem-solving, strategic thinking and communication to clients and stakeholders. Financial Professional & Number Lover • Utilized multiple data sources to develop a forecast model for the planning team, which were applied to over 100 franchises, reducing planning time by 20% Key Accomplishments • Created a new business line by developing over 20 new company clients, coordinating with the operational department in designing customized products and generating net revenue growth of 6 million dollars • Collaborated with International Business Department to establish standard operational process and performance evaluation guidelines for the US team, and improved reporting efficiency by 30%

Work Experience Merchandise Planner, Lululemon, Vancouver, Canada Executive Assistant, Landsea Group, Nanjing, China Consultant, Aon, Shanghai, China

Education Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada Canadian Securities Course, CSI, Toronto, Canada

Chris You www.linkedin.com/in/chrissyyou

Ship financier specializing in structured financing. Proven talent for aligning business strategy and objectives with established operational, client relationship and analytical skills to achieve maximum impact with limited resource expenditures. Goal and team-oriented leader with expertise spanning complex problem solving including project feasibility and management. Exceptional project manager The Glue That Holds with keen interpersonal, communication, and organization skills. Teams • Prepared RFP to invite potential investors and successfully finalized numerous financing structures including a $380M USD purchase of two liquefied natural gas ships with major banks Key Accomplishments • Initiated and completed Korea’s first 20-year, Korean won-denominated fixed interest rate financing deal, successfully hedging an interest rate in anticipation of a rate hike, resulting in estimated average annual saving of over $0.65M USD in interest expenses • Proposed a financing scheme for a joint venture with Japan’s Marubeni; awarded international bidding for a long-term transportation contract from Total Gas & Power as the first Korean shipping company to win international bidding in the process

Work Experience MBA Intern, Korea Ship Finance, Seoul, Korea Manager, Ship Financing, SK Shipping, Seoul, Korea Associate, Accounting, SK Shipping, Seoul, Korea

Education Diploma in Accounting, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 37 Finance Alicia Longmei Zhong www.linkedin.com/in/alicialongmeizhong

Results-oriented financial service professional with over 4 years of experience auditing multinational, state and privately owned companies. Diversified industry exposure ranging from automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy, heavy machinery manufacturing to commercial real estate. Solid knowledge of internal control risk assessment, financial process improvement and financial modeling. Financial Modelling Maven, Process Improver • Accurately translated business needs into financial process flows and system requirements in the vendor solution configuration of UBC’s multi-year Integrated Renewal Program via structured business requirement documentation and active engagement in stakeholder interviews and vendor workshops Key Accomplishments • Led a team of 9 as the group auditor of one of the world’s largest construction machinery companies and assisted the company to successfully complete two acquisition deals thanks to comprehensive understanding of financial accounting standards and regulations • Led a financial integration project in a £120m multinational post-acquisition deal in Newcastle, UK, and exceeded client’s expectation by improving group financial reporting efficiency by 20% without investing additional human resources after acquisition

Work Experience Business Analyst (Intern), Integrated Renewal Program, VP Finance and Operations, UBC Assistant Director of Finance, Starlatitude Capital, Fosun Property, Shanghai, China Assistant Manager, KPMG LLP, Shanghai China

Education Bachelor of Management (Accounting), Hunan University, Changsha, China Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA, CGA), CPA Canada Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA) Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Yang Zhou www.linkedin.com/in/yangzhou88266

Versatile business strategist, investment professional, lawyer and CPA with 12 years of professional experience and extensive social connections in international capital markets and legal industry. Expertise in PE and VC funds, equity investment, corporate finance, M&A, international commerce and direct investment, risk management and compliance. Proven business leader with strong Business, Financial problem-solving and interpersonal skills; Excels at unlocking hidden business values and managing & Legal Expert transactions under complex environment.

• Co-founded an entrepreneurial platform to help Chinese marine technology companies expand in Canadian and US markets Key Accomplishments • Co-led the placement of a specialized PE fund and its equity investment (CAD 150 million) in a clean coal technology company • Co-led the acquisition transaction (CAD 30 million) of a medical software startup; Provided comprehensive investment banking, legal, and tax planning services to the client, generating a 500% ROI

Work Experience Director, Private Equity & Investment Banking, Yuantai Jinkong Investment Management, Beijing, China General Counsel, Compliance & Risk Control, DKI Capital, Beijing, China Attorney-at-Law/Senior Associate, V&T Law Firm, Beijing, China

Education Juris Master, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering), Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China Lawyer Designation, All China Lawyers Association (ACLA), China CPA designation, The Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA), China

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 38 Supply Chain | Operations Diego Brockmann www.linkedin.com/in/diegobrockmann

Industrial Engineer with expertise in operations and logistics, applying analytical and statistical methods to solve complex supply chain problems. Proven leadership and managerial skills which have guided my success in managing teams to constantly exceed financial and performance objectives. Profound knowledge in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and financial modelling. Efficiency Through Creativity • Led the development of the new Supplier Relationship Management framework within BC Hydro’s supply chain, and managed the initial stages of the project Key Accomplishments • Achieved the highest grossing and most profitable year for the post-sales department in San Angel Motors’ 50-year history • Designed a supply and inventory management system which was later used nationwide as an example of how inventories should be managed in dealerships

Work Experience Supply Chain Management Intern, Operations & Enterprise Supply Chain, BC Hydro, Vancouver, Canada Manager, Post-Sales and Service, Volkswagen San Angel Motor Group, Mexico City, Mexico Customer Service Executive and Account Manager, VH Global Logistics, Mexico City, Mexico

Education Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Engineering), Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico

Jonathan Carcasole www.linkedin.com/in/jonathancarcasole

Technology and engineering enthusiast with over 3 years’ experience in the transportation and manufacturing industry. Managed many large-scale projects with multidisciplinary teams while developing sophisticated products for major clients. In-depth knowledge of supply chain, procurement, engineering and operations. Process Optimizer • Maximized sales opportunities and market share on highly profitable components by conducting extensive market research Key Accomplishments • Managed multi-million-dollar projects from design and engineering phase through full launch, creating sophisticated and high-quality products for large scale OEM customers • Conducted cost reduction initiatives, resulting in $0.5M in cost savings split between the customer and the company. Reduced labour time and costs per annum by optimizing internal product launch processes

Work Experience Market Analyst Intern, Cullen Diesel Power Ltd., TD1 Air Starter, Surrey, BC Project Coordinator, Espar Products, Mississauga, ON Program Management Co-op Student, Stackpole International, Mississauga, ON Manufacturing Engineering Co-op Student, Faurecia Automotive Seating, Mississauga, ON

Education Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering), McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada Certified Associate in Project Management

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 39 Supply Chain | Operations Salim Chehab www.linkedin.com/in/salim-chehab

Process optimization and supply chain enthusiast with three years of mechanical design experience and five years of project management experience, with an eye for detail and a knack for resolving issues. Worked among and managed several teams to successfully deliver several projects with a combined worth of over $1 billion. Problem Deconstructor • Developed and optimized processes and pathways for a new medical unit at the Richmond Hospital dedicated to reducing elderly patients’ length of stay by 40% Key Accomplishments • Managed a team of 10 people, with a portfolio of 200 personnel, to complete mechanical and piping works on a gas plant feeding a power station that electrifies more than 600,000 homes • Expedited delivery of 400 pieces of various firefighting equipment and 2500 valves worth more than $30 million

Work Experience Business Analyst Intern, Vancouver Coastal Health, Richmond, Canada Piping and Mechanical Lead, Shell Iraq Petroleum Development, Basra, Iraq Project Engineer, Petrofac International, Thame, UK

Education Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon

Chitransh Juneja www.linkedin.com/in/chitransh-juneja-24011990

5 years of strategic management and process improvement experience in automotive and transmission line sector. Expertise in executing and spearheading projects involving resource planning and site administration. Skillful in supervising overall operations and ensuring accomplishment of business targets within stipulated time and cost parameters. Excels at handling key accounts and Data-Driven Decision increasing sales through effective relationship management, analytical and negotiation skills. Maker • Boosted business development by introducing a new product line, revamping technological systems and creating a last mile logistics plan; generated a cascading effect which lowered costs and led to faster delivery, providing a one-stop solution to customers Key Accomplishments • Introduced and implemented CRM for client monitoring, analyzed material movement and optimized business processes; mitigated forecasted losses by 50%, cut costs by USD 100,000; improved resource utilization by 30% • Supported the company during the financial crisis; led a team of 4 cross-functional stakeholders to raise capital funding of USD 1.5 million via a major progress presentation to the client; contributed to smooth and punctual completion of the project

Work Experience Supply Chain Project Lead (Intern), Factor’s Group of Companies, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Business Development Manager, D.C Automobiles, New Delhi, India Project Manager, Hythro Power Corporation Limited, Gurugram, India Design Engineer, Tecpro Systems Limited, Gurugram, India

Education Bachelor of Technology (Electrical & Electronics), Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, India

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 40 Supply Chain | Operations Hilyen Lau www.linkedin.com/in/hilyenlau

Self-motivated professional aspiring to converge social impact and analytical problem solving from proven experience in healthcare and financial services. Strong team player who has demonstrated resilient adaptability and maturity while working with senior management of large organizations. Able to perform well in a high-pressure environment with pressing deadlines. Fascinated with Big Data and Impact-Conscious thoroughly intrigued by the role it plays in decision making. Problem Solver • Provided data analysis and extensive workflow mapping for MRI Central Intake, a project intended to create a centralized system for the intake of outpatient MRI referrals across the Lower Mainland Key Accomplishments • Supported CI Financial’s expansion into the ETF (Exchange Traded Funds) business segment by redesigning internal fund reporting systems to account for new types of financial products • Managed automation initiatives that significantly reduced CI Financial’s internal financial reporting cycles by 3 business days, improving the certainty of meeting OSC regulatory deadlines

Work Experience Business Analyst, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, Canada Fund Reporting Analyst, CI Financial, Toronto, Canada Mutual Fund Processing Associate, CI Financial, Toronto, Canada

Education Bachelor of Business Administration (Management), University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Nathan Linden www.linkedin.com/in/nathanlinden

Well-rounded business leader with a passion for people and positive change, with 6 years of full-time management experience leading teams to achieve service, cost control and sales revenue goals. Adept at improvement of company strategic decision making through financial modeling, research, and excellent analytic skills. Experienced marketing and brand management leader. Analytical Environmental Sustainability Advocate • Led a comprehensive consulting report project for a multinational conglomerate on regional and local natural gas supply, leading to improved organizational strategic direction and the development of a major business partnership. Commended for being a self-starter taking ownership of the project Key Accomplishments • Collaborated with CEO, VP and CFO to compile a report for BC Hydro on emissions profile comparisons contributing to sale worth of $500,000 per year • Completed research study analyzing economic impact of Horizon Rig oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico from an environmental perspective; Received recognition from faculty for fact-based, thorough and informative exploration of a complex topic from a unique perspective

Work Experience Intern (Business Analyst), Cryopeak LNG solutions, Richmond, BC, Canada Daily Operations Station Manager, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver, Canada Tri-Brand Manager, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National car rental, and Alamo car rental, Vancouver, Canada

Education Bachelor of Arts (with high distinction), Interdisciplinary Studies Social Sciences Concentration, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 41 Supply Chain | Operations Varun Mahajan www.linkedin.com/in/varunmahajanmba

Procurement Specialist with 12 years of experience in the steel, cement and power industries. Expertise in supplier relationship management, costing, negotiations, contracting and project management. Managed a portfolio exceeding USD $1 billion in China, USD $200 million in India, and led teams of up to 6 engineers. Proven leadership abilities in setting up international offices, Win-Win Negotiator procurement processes and building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders benefiting organizations.

• Led a team of engineers and established processes for all stages of procurement, reducing PR to PO cycle time. Identified new suppliers and achieved 20% savings ($5M) on custom fabricated items through supplier development initiatives Key Accomplishments • Reduced project cost by 20% and delivery time by 2 months through market research, data analysis and indigenization of turbine and generator auxiliaries • Successfully executed multiple contracts as project manager, promoted to Deputy Manager in 2013 and awarded Outstanding Performer for 2011 at Lanco. Awarded Vital Contributor for 2 consecutive years (2008 & 2009) and promoted to Assistant Manager in the year 2009 at Larsen & Toubro and Mitsubishi JV

Work Experience Business Analyst, Procurement, Telus, Vancouver, Canada Procurement Manager, Lanco Enterprise Pte. Ltd, Beijing, China Assistant Manager, Materials, L&T MHI Turbine Generators Pvt. Ltd., Hazira, India

Education Diploma in Enterprise Resource Planning (Material Management), WEBCOM Technologies, New Delhi, India Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering), Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow, India

Jaime Sosa www.linkedin.com/in/jaimesosaduarte

Self-motivated industrial engineer with expertise in process improvement and project management in the finance, consumer goods, and healthcare industries. Highly skilled in leading and working with multidisciplinary teams. Result-driven and highly adaptable professional who developed efficient solutions for all the stakeholders while providing excellent customer experience. Awarded Innovative & Adaptable “Hero of the Company” after successfully reengineering the commercial banking risk approval and Intrapreneur disbursement platform.

• Launched the commercial banking risk approval and disbursement platform, which allowed Commercial Banking Relationship Managers to request all necessary approvals in one place and reduce disbursements time from 1 week to 2 days Key Accomplishments • Implemented lean processes methodology for call center and customer service workflow, achieving a 90% improvement to the service level promised to the customer • Founded own sporting goods importation and distribution company at the age of 19, achieving a return on investment in two quarters

Work Experience Supply Chain Project Lead, Factors Group of Companies, Vancouver, Canada Process Improvement Senior Analyst, Citibank, Guatemala City, Guatemala ​Owner and Co-Founder, Distribuidora de Artículos Deportivos, Guatemala City, Guatemala

Education Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala Diploma - International Marketing and Market Intelligence, Agexport, Guatemala, Guatemala

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 42 Business Innovation | Entrepreneurship Amer Abu-Khajil www.linkedin.com/in/amerabukhajil

Project Manager with over five years of experience consulting on a range of engineering, investment, and research projects. Happiest juggling multiple tasks - brainstorming on a whiteboard, analyzing complex data, preparing financial models, and fostering client relationships. An approachable team player with an audacious curiosity who strives to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-moving team. Perpetually Curious: Learn, Execute, Repeat • Developed a robust business plan and financial operations model for a large-scale real estate investment: Soundview Technology Center. Synthesized information and data into strategic, actionable insights with minimal supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary, entrepreneurial team Key Accomplishments • Managed multiple projects from structural design through construction to final commissioning at the Vancouver International Airport • Facilitated 200+ hours of leadership seminars to groups of undergraduate, graduate, and visiting international students. Session topics include Teamwork, Conflict Management, Succession Planning, and Global Intelligence

Work Experience Investment Advisor, Kinetic Capital, Vancouver, Canada Structural Designer, Bush, Bohlman & Partners, Vancouver, Canada Graduate Student Research (Risk & Reliability of Structures), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

Education Master of Applied Science (Civil Engineering), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada Bachelor of Applied Science (Civil Engineering), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

Michael Barker www.linkedin.com/in/michael-barker

Team player with strong problem solving and communication skills looking to bring my experience to a medium or small-sized company. Developed analytical ability that complements an intrapreneurial drive. Extensive experience working in customer service, sales, and management teams. Socially inclined with advanced networking skills honed though years of community involvement and client Strategic Thinker Who acquisition roles. Hard worker with a history of balancing personal and professional initiatives. Can Execute • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team providing strategic, actionable advice for e@UBC’s start-up companies. Supported these firms in improving operations, formalizing sales processes, achieving product-market fit, and becoming investor ready Key Accomplishments • Developed a robust skillset to meet the rapidly changing needs of the new business I founded. This includes best practices for: search engine optimization, digital advertising, client onboarding, financial modeling, basic coding and more • Helped triple sales at Point Grey Beer and Wine by researching products that matched customers’ needs and by stocking a variety of relevant, high-margin items that differentiated the store from the competition

Work Experience Business Advisor, e@UBC, Vancouver, Canada Founder, Yeti Wellness, Vancouver, Canada Purchaser, Point Grey Beer and Wine, Vancouver, Canada

Education Bachelor of Arts (History), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Diploma in Accounting, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 43 Business Innovation | Entrepreneurship Russell S. Bell www.russellsbell.com

Curious earthling with eight years of entrepreneurial experience working in the film industry. Led teams in fast-paced, high-stress environments both domestically and internationally, while working for some of the largest companies in the world. A natural people person and communicator, who excels in building relationships. Proficient in the multiple facets of the small business world and a consummate problem solver.

Key Accomplishments • Heavily involved in the early stages and growth of the non-profit Driftseed (Driftseed.org), an organization devoted to creating positive change for women and girls throughout the world through culture • Key creative contributor on Legendary Digital Media’s most viewed YouTube video: Nerdist’s “That Spidey Life” with over 10 million views • Multi-time grant winner from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts for work in film

Work Experience Cinematographer, Self-Employed, Los Angeles, USA

Education Master of Fine Arts – Cinematography, American Film Institute, Los Angeles, USA Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) – Majoring in Film Production, York University, Toronto, Canada

Artem Bocharov www.linkedin.com/in/artem-bocharov

Experienced business developer with a passion for efficiency and innovation. Founder of two technology startups aimed at enhancing tradition with technology. Honed leadership, analytical and entrepreneurial abilities as successful client relationship manager and investment advisor at a major international bank. Generated further value by re-designing processes, analyzing performance and Excellence Is A Habit controlling risks for a variety of the bank’s operating initiatives. • Currently building a technology business that aims to deliver over $500K in annual efficiencies to medium and large wineries in BC Key Accomplishments • Led design and implementation of a bank product offering forecast to generate $1.5M in first year revenues • Solely responsible for $360M of private client assets, generated 20% revenue growth over two years though outstanding service and sound investment advice

Work Experience Founder, BarrelWise Technologies, Vancouver, Canada Private Banker, Barclays, London, UK Founder, CityStrider, London, UK

Education Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Bachelor of Arts, International Business, Finance and Economics (First Class Honours), University of Manchester, UK

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 44 Business Innovation | Entrepreneurship James Brady www.linkedin.com/in/james-brady-mba-cpa

Experienced professional with over 10 years of start-up experience and a successful track record of developing business units, is looking for his next business challenge. James is an adept problem- solver who is highly comfortable in chaotic business settings with short deadlines. With extensive background in finance, accounting and environmental science, and success in various entrepreneurial Collaborative Problem and intrapreneurial positions along with his approachable leadership style and can-do personality, Solver Specializing James would add considerable value to any team and business. in Start-Ups • Instrumental in building the accounting and finance departments for two companies from sub 200 employees to 2,000 Key Accomplishments • Led an interdisciplinary team of financial operations, treasury, pricing and accounting that developed the largest ($350m) residential solar business development in US history • Developed, operationalized and led a cross-functional sustainability initiative inside a 2,000-employee company. Developed numerous highly complex financial structures such as initial coin offerings, tax equity, crowdfunding and created the solar industry’s first commercial loan product

Work Experience Director of Accounting & Finance, Kin Label, San Francisco, United States Managing Director, REITsolar, San Francisco, United States Director, Commercial Accounting & Finance, Sungevity, Oakland, United States Senior Consultant, Deloitte, San Diego, United States

Education CPA, California, United States Master of Environmental Science, University of California, Santa Barbara, United States Bachelor of Arts(Economics), University of California, Santa Barbara, United States

Kookai Chaimahawong www.linkedin.com/in/kookaic

United Nations’ sustainability consultant turned investment analyst for start-ups with unparalleled profits and social impact. Recognized as a nationally acclaimed social innovator with a history of launching a successful social business with expertise in forging lucrative relationships with strategic partners. Experienced in impact evaluation and assessment with creative strategy to use Partnership Builder & sustainability to capture untapped opportunities for growth for companies worldwide. Social Innovator • Created impact investment strategy and evaluated impact of Pangaea’s portfolio companies that led to the publication of the first impact report done by a venture capital in advanced materials Key Accomplishments • Led four cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams to initiate #isupportSDGs campaign, the biggest United Nations’ campaign to promote SDGs in Southeast Asia through a public-private partnership, reaching over 25 million people in three months • Launched a start-up social enterprise with two founders and won seven awards globally, including a share of USD $1M from the Chivas Venture Competition in the Silicon Valley and ranked Top 10 for Thai Startups by Bangkok Post

Work Experience Investment Analyst, Pangaea Ventures, Vancouver, Canada Partnerships Consultant, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Bangkok, Thailand Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development, socialgiver.com, Bangkok, Thailand

Education Bachelor of Arts – Marketing Communications, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 45 Business Innovation | Entrepreneurship Patrick Fortune www.linkedin.com/in/patrickfortune

A lifelong learner, holding a B.Sc. and B.Ed., who strives for systemic social improvement by bringing science concepts into the realm of business. Previously worked with dozens of governmental, industry and not-for-profit entities, building strong relationships for the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce. Driven Leader, Net Impact Seeker • Developed forecasting models, change management tools and a strategic communications plan for the TELUS TEC4Home Heart Failure Initiative Key Accomplishments • Planned the 2017 National Conference as project lead, for over 700 delegates with a $2 million budget • Coordinated relaunch of the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce Queensland State Chapter after 5-year hiatus

Work Experience Senior Business Analyst, TELUS Health (MBA Summer Internship) National Brand Standards Coordinator, Hungry Jack’s PTY Ltd., Sydney, Australia Operations Manager, Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce, Sydney, Australia

Education Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada Bachelor of Science, Honors Specialization in Biology, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada

Teri Grant www.linkedin.com/in/terigrant1

Live to challenge the ways we solve problems within organizations. Why? Because every knot can be untangled. Place a high value on taking a creative, innovative, and long-term approach to facing challenges and improving programs. Proud to be a certified FourSight facilitator - a brilliant tool to make the most of the creative problem solving process. Process Solver • Led strategy execution of a complex, nuanced program resulting in a seamless transition from the outgoing program coordinator to the incoming, newly-hired program coordinator Key Accomplishments • Redesigned backend systems and processes that underlie event coordination, resulting in sustainable event development, well-documented practices, and increased capacity of project contributors • Managed strategic relationships with working group table of 10 with faculty representatives, resulting in an increased capacity to engage in effective dialogue and successfully execute a large, complex event

Work Experience Arts Internship Program Coordinator, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada First Year Experience Coordinator, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Learning Initiatives Coordinator, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Education Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Global Studies), Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 46 Business Innovation | Entrepreneurship Camille Hunt www.linkedin.com/in/camille-hunt

Results-driven, passionate problem solver who adds value to private and public companies through consultative business advice tailored to fit specific problems. Collaborative team player who goes the extra mile to ensure work is done to high standards. Previously, a client-facing healthcare clinician who adapted communication styles tailored to audiences gained through extensive travel and Innovative & Adaptable international work experience in New Zealand, Australia and Canada. Team Player • Optimized a seed stage startup’s supply chain and reduced order fulfillment costs from $17 to $4 per order, including order procurement of equipment Key Accomplishments • Co-founder of Cleo, a femtech startup; successfully pitched and won “Reboot Startup” weekend, and Innovation: Onboard, and placed in the top 45 ventures of New Ventures BC, 2018 • Excellent client management: nominated for North Shore BC healthcare awards, “Best in Clinical Practice” after working in Canada for just two months

Work Experience Startup Consultant- Entrepreneurship@UBC, Vancouver, Canada Clinical Examiner, Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators, Vancouver, Canada Burns & Critical Care Physiotherapist, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, Canada

Education Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Artyom Mamzhiev www.linkedin.com/in/artem-mamzhiev

Former business consultant and successful entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience, who is keen to join a dedicated team to build a fast-growing scalable business together. Bring a background in a highly-demanding management consulting environment at both IBM and KPMG, focusing on operations, product management and IT. Able to lead change and deliver quality results. Driving Changes to Make Life Better • Fully immersed in the entrepreneurial and start-up environment in British Columbia as evidenced by successful participation in different BC competitions (New Venture BC, Innovation OnBoard, Reboot Startup Weekend) and most recently graduated from a venture accelerator with e@UBC on a start-up project Key Accomplishments • Founder of an online marketplace (like LinkedIn for the beauty industry) that became profitable after one year of operation • Executed multiple large complex multi-stakeholder projects with teams of up to 60 employees and total project value up to $10M

Work Experience Business Analyst Internship, Mitacs, Vancouver, Canada Senior Managing Consultant, IBM Global Business Services, Moscow Co-Founder, Online Marketplace for the beauty industry, Moscow Senior Consultant, KPMG Advisory, Moscow

Education Master of Computer Science (Hons.), Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia Certified Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute, USA Consulting Capability Certification, Expert Level, IBM, Moscow

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 47 Business Innovation | Entrepreneurship Daniel Migoya www.linkedin.com/in/danmigoya

Experienced business developer with expertise in shared economies, smart mobility and sustainability. Bring a wide scope of experience including, raising capital for company growth, strong negotiation and financial modelling skills, able to develop strong business relationships with proven public speaking skills. Team player who is always willing to exceed expectations and find ways to Making Startups Profitable create value.

• Gathered $10M in funding for the company’s growth Key Accomplishments • Developed key business relationships essential for company success • Helped plan current and future expansion by conducting financial modelling

Work Experience Business Developer, LOOPShare, Vancouver, Canada Business Developer, Econduce, Mexico City, Mexico Territory Account Manager, Avaya, Mexico City, Mexico Investment Advisor, NSC Ascesores, Mexico City, Mexico

Education Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico

Mustafa Sabban www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-sabban

Innovative and entrepreneurial former engineer with expertise in market analysis, project management, real estate investment, and philanthropy. Wide scope of experience ranging from developing project plans, supervising operations, developing initiatives to change traditional work methods, as well as identifying business opportunities with tremendous profitable outcomes. Business Innovator Outstanding communications, teamwork and leadership skills. Eager to work in an environment where every day is a new challenge in the field of entrepreneurship.

• Developed a plan that reduced the non-productive time percentage from 14% to 7% in 9 months and cut the operational costs, yielding savings of $2,300,000 Key Accomplishments • Developed a business plan for Docmadi to expand its business profile to include other therapeutic areas (prostate and bladder cancer); then, prepared pitch deck to help the startup raise funds from venture capitals in Paris • Purchased two lands located in promising locations close to future projects; worked closely with a real estate development company to come up with the best designs for the projects, calculated return on investment, and then financed the development of two low-rise commercial buildings that yield an annual income of around $150,000

Work Experience Business Developer, Docmadi, Paris, France Senior Drilling Engineer, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Junior Drilling Engineer, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Education Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 48 Business Innovation | Entrepreneurship Christine Somerville www.linkedin.com/in/christine-somerville-p-eng

Analytical and personable engineer with multifaceted project experience spanning early stage development through execution in corporate and start-up environments. Proven skills of adaptability, resourcefulness and creative problem-solving to deliver results within dynamic industries. Values the importance of creative disruption to generate business transformation. Enthusiastic collaborator Innovative Change capable of leading cross-disciplinary teams towards common goals and a passionate mentor to Catalyst women entering careers in STEM.

Key Accomplishments • Co-founder of femtech start-up that placed first in two UBC competitions (Reboot Start-up Weekend and Innovation OnBoard) and placed in the top 45 ventures of BCIC – New Ventures Competition • Lead project engineer entrusted with establishing scope and supplier acquisition strategy for $700M gas compression expansion program with aggressive schedule • Lead compression subject matter expert on business optimization initiatives targeting innovation of supply chain processes and engineering design philosophies resulting in multi-million-dollar savings across Capex and Opex budgets

Work Experience Business Development Consultant, entrepreneurship@UBC, Vancouver, Canada Project Engineer, TransCanada Corporation, Calgary, Canada Site Project Engineer, Bird Construction, Fort McMurray, Canada

Education Bachelor of Applied Science, Civil Engineering, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada Registered Professional Engineer with the Alberta Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), Alberta, Canada

Jason Sparrow www.linkedin.com/in/jason-sparrow

Entrepreneur at heart with over three years of experience in Business Development and Marketing roles. Adept at strategic and analytical problem solving, relationship building, and general management.

Problem Solver & • Co-founded BarrelWise Technologies Ltd., a UBC startup designing revolutionary products for the Innovative Collaborator winemaking industry • Facilitated the launch of a specialty coffee equipment line at DSL. Developed and implemented strategy for sales, logistics, and field service across the four western provinces of Canada Key Accomplishments • Lead the re-branding of DSL for the company’s 100th anniversary, including a refreshment of all brand collateral, the company’s logo, website, and digital marketing strategy

Work Experience Co-Founder, BarrelWise Technologies Ltd., Vancouver, Canada Business Development Manager, DSL Ltd., Vancouver, Canada Marketing Manager, DSL Ltd., Edmonton, Canada

Education Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics (Honours), University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 49 Business Innovation | Entrepreneurship Rainie Teng www.linkedin.com/in/rainieteng

Open-minded, enthusiastic, and hard-working individual who has acted as a bridge to connect the East and West for the past 5 years in areas such as investment banking, wealth management and cross-border e-commerce. Experienced in developing marketing, experiential campaigns and roadshows tailored for Asian B2C markets in Canada, and developing international business Creative Business opportunities. Proven skills in strategic business development, solution-oriented communications, Development Strategist client management and leading teams to tackle challenging and inspiring projects.

Key Accomplishments • Generated over 1,500 corporate accounts via e-commerce platform within six months by designing and implementing business development strategies through effective multi-channel communications • Established a high level of client services by managing client communications and identified investment opportunities to gather additional C$1.5M assets through multiple sales channels • Won Champion Award at Startup Weekend Hangzhou 2017 by pitching an idea of “smart community” (a mobile application that aims to solve social problems and improve community living) and led team to brainstorm, conduct market research, create innovative strategies, and demo prototypes within 54 hours

Work Experience Commercial Service Advisory Intern, Royal Bank of Canada, Vancouver, Canada General Manager, Business Development, Zhejiang Jumore E-commerce Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, China Investment Service Associate, Scotia McLeod, Vancouver, Canada

Education Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance & International Business), Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada Asia and International Relations (Harvard HPAIR), Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Canadian Securities Courses, Canadian Securities Institute

Marc Wandler www.linkedin.com/in/marc-wandler-145136a4

Team player, both professionally and personally, who drives positive change wherever he goes. Never one to shy away from a challenge, and has the ability to both operate in the background or work in the spotlight. Skilled at balancing multiple priorities, delegation, and goal setting in fast- paced work environments. With a passion for numbers and logistics, balanced carefully with great Curiosity-Driven Culture interpersonal skills, a great addition to any business that is looking to grow. Creator • Founded and incorporated SUSGRAINABLE HEALTH FOODS INC. during the summer of 2018. Just two months in, the locally upcycled products have caused an increase of 17% in baked good sales at the trial bakery and are currently the top selling items Key Accomplishments • Completed a cost-effective software management system upgrade for Goh Ballet during MBA internship. Followed up extensive market research by leading the implementation of the new system seven months ahead of schedule • Successfully helped navigate a major system switchover for WestJet in their busiest airport as the Irregular Operations Coordinator. Recognized as one of two individuals for their leadership efforts in both implementation and training

Work Experience Summer Intern Consultant, Goh Ballet Academy, Vancouver, Canada Frontline Operations Team Member/Supervisor, WestJet, Calgary, Canada Kinesiologist, Living Well, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada

Education Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, (Honours) Western University, London, Canada Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP), Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Calgary, Canada

To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 50 Business Innovation | Entrepreneurship Cynthia Yuanyuan Xie www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiayxie

Entrepreneurial experience has allowed me to be an innovative leader who is committed to building strong teams. As an engineer, bring an organized and realistic approach to developing plans, as well as the ability to analyze data, build research methods, and improve structures.

Fashionista & Innovation • Entrepreneur who created a fashion brand - LOOP!Design, innovative design by implementing Enthusiast sustainable, culture-based and quality-focused concept for niche market • Won 2nd Place in the 2010 Cool vs. Cruel Contest, The Art Institute. (Winning garment was showcased at an exhibition tour and featured in Vancouver 24hr & semi-finalist for national Télio Design Competition, Montreal, Canada) Key Accomplishments • Partnered with General Motors Canada to conduct research resolving “The Faraday Cage” challenge in powder coating process

Work Experience Founder and Fashion Designer, LOOP!Design Ltd. Vancouver, Canada Independent Beauty Advisor and Freelance Makeup Artist, Holt Renfrew, Vancouver, Canada

Education Diploma of Fashion Design & Merchandising, The Art institute of Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada Master of Environmental Engineering, The University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada Bachelor of Engineering, Bioengineering (Biotechnology), Hefei University of Technology, China

Nilay Yuce www.linkedin.com/in/nilayyuce

Creative leader with strong expertise in communication, motivating and integrating people with multidisciplinary backgrounds and various cultures in harmony. 13 years’ project management experience within small- to medium-sized businesses on strategic planning in IT industry. Proven detail-oriented problem solver with analytical, negotiation and business development skills. Excellent Being Comfortable with at developing ideas, identifying problems and creating alternatives. Strong in handling multiple, the Uncomfortable challenging and racing priorities simultaneously.

• Granted Turkey’s Most Successful Woman Entrepreneur of 2011 by Ministry of Industry due to €600,000 software exports to Europe and Americas Key Accomplishments • Became the first start-up to receive a R&D government grant on a game development project in Turkey, thanks to attention gained through authorities and training audience • Reached Sony Computer Entertainment’s high barriers of entry standards as a start-up and became the first formal content developer in Turkey

Work Experience Project Assistant (Intern), Globalme Localization Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada Partner at-large, Kodobur Software and Education Technologies, Ankara, Turkey Project Manager, Advoca Consultancy, Istanbul, Turkey Founding Partner & CEO, Lamagama Software Technologies, Ankara, Turkey

Education Master of Arts in Economics and Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey Computer Animation Degree, Animation Mentor, San Francisco, CA, USA Project Management Professional Designation (PMP), Project Management Institute

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