UBC MBA CLASS OF 2022 PROFILE BOOK
Candidates available for summer internships June – August 2021 and for full-time opportunities as of May 2022 Class Profile
6 79 % 52 % 30 average years of speak two or have international average age work experience more languages work experience
Academic Experience Undergraduate Major
31 % Engineering 7 % Economics 17 % Business 5 % Humanities 17 % Science 15 % Social Science 4 % Computer Science 4 % Law
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4 Batool Abo Elymen 21 Shivam Goyal 39 Khalif Savji 4 Samuel Adeoye 22 Connor Guile 39 Chaitanya Saxena 5 Uche Agbo 22 Ashima Gupta 40 Sami Sekhon 5 Praduman Aggarwal 23 Alejandra Guzman 40 Kshitij Sharma 6 Aria Alimohammadi 23 Ahmed Hashem 41 Jenny Shirota Silva 6 Eddie Angus 24 Megan Hodder 41 Armaan Deep Singh 7 Nabeel Anjum 24 Angus Hudson 42 Dalmanjot Singh 7 William Arambula 25 Mahesh Ippala 42 Rajat Preet Singh 8 Navi Bains 25 Aayush Jain 43 Abhijeet Singh 8 Javier Belausteguigoitia Ibarrola 26 Michael Januszkiewicz 43 Naveen Singh 9 Renato Bernilla 26 Nita Joseph 44 Sean Siri 9 Paul Birkelo 27 Matthew Ke 44 Digvijay (DJ) Sodha 10 Angela Bouzanis 27 Daniel Kennedy 45 Abhi Soni 10 Andrea Chacon Matiella 28 Nicole King 45 Alicia Stirling 11 Kai Chan 28 Atang Koboti 46 Mary Elizabeth Sullivan 11 Esther Chan 29 Caroline Krzyszkowski 46 Gabriel Tamez 12 Cindy Chen 29 Aya Ladki 47 Kai Tang 12 Louisa Qinlu Chen 30 Michelle Lin 47 Lulu Teran 13 Shruti Chhibber 30 Aurora (Weiyi) Liu 48 Noemie Thomas 13 Denise Chin Cruz 31 Laura E Lopez Rubio 48 Taylor Todd 14 Abby Chornous 31 Hayden Mackenzie 49 David Torres 14 Ana Contreras 32 Sumesh Malicka 49 Marcos Valdes 15 Pedro Cortina 32 Liam McLean 50 Pedro Vargas 15 Shauna Dehens 33 Mercedes Migoya Gómez 50 Anuja Wadekar 16 Rohan Mathew Dourey 33 Abhiroop Mitra 51 Shearer Wang 16 Remy Eden 34 Nicki Murdoch 51 David Wanninger 17 Adrianne Erdman 34 Abigail Amoakoa Okyere 52 Alexander Warner 17 Dana Fallis 35 Amani Olia 52 Rhoda Wei 18 Andrew Field 35 Ramsha Patel 53 Stephanie A. Wong 18 Regina Figueroa Aguayo 36 Aditya Pothukuchi 53 Alexandra (Alex) Woudzia 19 Vardaan Gautam 36 Soham Punjabi 54 Yilin Yang 19 Vivek Gautam 37 Roy Qu 54 Elizabeth Zeunert 20 Ronan Geoghegan 37 Kyle Randall 55 Gordon Zhang 20 Gonzalo Gomez Romero 38 Ankith Saleem 21 Fernando Gonzalez Navarro 38 Sagnik Sarkar
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 3 Batool Abo Elymen
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Technology innovation enthusiast with experience in corporate innovation, venture building and corporate social responsibility. Aspires to channel her skills to AI and impact startups through market research, industry analysis, MVP management and customer experience. Proven experience in technology startup recruitment, venture analysis and partnership management. A thoughtful leader with an ability to develop deep connections to rally her team under the same vision and a “getting things done” personality that can navigate times of uncertainty.
Key Accomplishments • Lead the MVP development at Frmto (an inter- cities’ bus ride-booking platform); Built the brand and customer outreach campaigns, bringing value to more than 100 commuters and engaging with more than 2000 people in the span of two months. • Conducted startup analysis for corporate innovation programs in the maritime-tech, health-tech, retail-tech, and smart cities sectors through researching the industry, the tech ecosystem and analyzing startup applications. • Supported the production of Seedstars startup competition in Cairo, Casablanca, Tunis, and Manama through sourcing leads of speakers and jury from its entrepreneurial ecosystem, evaluating startup applicants and managing the event logistics, leading to securing over 100 startups applicants per city and over 20 ecosystem partners.
Work Experience Startup Analyst, Rainmaking Innovation, Cairo, Egypt Startup Co-founder, Frmto, Cairo, Egypt Communication Associate, Seedstars, MENA
Education • Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geology and Natural Gas, Suez University, Suez, Egypt
Samuel Adeoye
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General Manager with five years of experience across three industries – tech entrepreneurship, civil engineering design, and management consulting. Currently leading a non-profit that is creating accessibility to MBA education for talented low-income Africans. Adept at solving problems through influencing others; gifted at bringing together diverse people to work together productively. Fast learner with an inventive mind that generates possibilities and solutions, one project at a time. Proficient in People Management, Customer-Centric Design, Communication, Strategy, and Project Management.
Key Accomplishments • Established $1M in net benefits for the CEO of a $15M ARR real estate business by analyzing operations’ data, conducting focused interviews, and convincing clients to outsource its cost-centre’s non-core processes. • Assembled five-person team to formulate and implement strategy for LANE, a non-profit increasing Africa’s representation in global MBA education. Outcome resulted in 30x growth from 22 members; an MBA admission mentoring program with 16 mentors and 30 low-income participants across five African countries; while partnering with 12 MBA admission directors from 11 top-100 global MBA programs. • Doubled revenue at firm’s 12-person high profit-margin division by persuading manager, via relationship-building and process testing, to streamline legacy system to focus on shifting customer experience.
Work Experience Founder, City of LANE, Abuja, Nigeria Consultant, The Bluepen Company, Abuja, Nigeria Cross-functional Design Engineer, Ove Arup, Lagos, Nigeria
Education • Bachelor of Civil Engineering (First Class Honours), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 4 Uche Agbo
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Finance professional with ten years of experience in the financial services industry, managing portfolios with assets in the millions. Worked across the banking spectrum from treasury, asset and liability management, foreign exchange, fixed income trading, sales and advisory. Focused and result-oriented. Bring a proven track record of establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships. Competent in leading and building teams to meet targets, and proficient in Microsoft Office, Reuters, and Bloomberg trading platforms.
Key Accomplishments • Improved business profitability by ~50% by increasing portfolio trading limit size and re-allocating portfolio volumes across assets classes. • Spearheaded a team to enhance the structured products desk, entering into ISDA agreements with more local and international counterparties, and improving overall income by ~25%. • Built a strong productive team by training and mentoring members, while ensuring constructive, positive feedback was provided amongst members.
Work Experience Fixed Income Trader, Fidelity Bank, Lagos, Nigeria Assets and Liabilities Manager, Fidelity Bank, Lagos, Nigeria
Education • Bachelor of Science, Accountancy, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria
Praduman Aggarwal
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Progressive management experience leading international expansion while managing P&L. Proven ability to get results in an innovative culture. Specialize in building new markets with a focus on exceptional product and service delivery. Creative and versatile, who can lead marketing and sales teams to ensure revenue targets are met and/or surpassed.
Key Accomplishments • Conceived, strategized and built the first international center in Singapore and delivered profitability within 2.5 years. • Entrepreneurial journey included having to conduct market research, compliance, construction, and website design, while also hiring a team and building B2B partnerships. • Stabilized the Nepal center after the 2015 earthquake through re-establishing the operations, mentoring the team and building out marketing activities which resulted in a return to profitability in 2 months having trained a new team to continue.
Work Experience Director, Business Development, Jamboree Education Pte. Ltd. Singapore General Manager, International Expansion, Jamboree Education Pte. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal Operations Manager, Jamboree Education, Mumbai, India
Education • Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering), Maharishi Dayanand University, Haryana, India
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 5 Aria Alimohammadi
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Highly motivated leader who enjoys working in a dynamic team environment, bringing a strategic partnership approach to overcome business challenges. Entrepreneurial minded with nine years of experience in international business and relationship management with a proven track record of creating positive impact through efficient financial and risk analysis. Able to maximize the realization of potential opportunities and empower innovation to do things differently. Personal interest in sustainable development leveraging past experiences in UN human rights initiatives.
Key Accomplishments • Structured and secured $14M in lending products and mortgages by credit restructuring and financial statement analysis and generated $600K in mutual fund sales revenue through client outreach and financial planning review. • Recipient of “Brilliant at the Basics Re: Defined”, excellence recognized for providing progressive client experience and exceeding targets by 110% in overall achievement and improving NPS by 20%. • Co-founded international company delivering end to end projects, technologies, and know-how in the field of sustainable polymeric product production, acquiring over 10% market share in the first year of operation.
Work Experience Senior Banker, BMO Bank of Montreal, Toronto, Canada Account Manager, Board Member, Zarrin Pars Co., Tehran, Iran Account Manager, Krauss Maffei GmbH, Tehran, Iran
Education • Bachelor of Business Administration, Industrial Research Higher Education Institute, Qazvin, Iran
Eddie Angus
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Result-oriented professional with five years of international experience in investment banking and extensive connections in global capital markets. Strong technical skills in financial modelling and financial statement analysis, with a passion for discovering new ways to solve business problems. Natural team player with experience leading and learning. Proven ability to engage with senior management teams, lead deal processes, and originate and execute transactions. Consistent performer with a reputation for producing meticulous, accurate work under demanding deadlines.
Key Accomplishments • Originated and executed bond issuance for corporate, financial institution, and sovereign clients across emerging markets in Europe and Africa, including Saudi Aramco’s $12B debut bond issuance. • Led all workstreams for a series of bond issuances by PPF Telecom Group, a leading CEE telecommunications group, including their debut issuance; conducted due diligence and covenant analysis, prepared investor presentation materials, and accompanied the PPF management team on multiple deal- and non-deal roadshows to meet investors. • Performed valuation and industry analysis to support sell-side and buy-side transactions in the telecoms, media, and technology sectors, including the £600M sale of Clarion Events, a PE-owned UK exhibition business to Blackstone and the €145M sale of Deltatre, an Italian digital sports media company to Bruin Sports Capital.
Work Experience Investment Banking Associate, HSBC, London, UK Investment Banking Analyst, HSBC, London, UK Investment Banking Summer Analyst, HSBC, London, UK
Education • Master of Science (Finance), Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy • Bachelor of Arts (Economics & International Relations), Brown University, Providence, USA
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 6 Nabeel Anjum
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Program Manager and Educator with five years of experience in 21st-Century Skills Training and College Readiness. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams in tackling instructional design and strategy challenges. An excellent communicator and strategic analyst who integrates multi-disciplinary expertise and insights to identify and create additional value in every project. Lifelong learner with a passion for bringing out people’s best selves.
Key Accomplishments • Led the overhaul and growth of a national education program, driving 500% growth in six months alongside a shift in curriculum design and delivery that led to 70+ additional low-income youth being accepted to university in the first year. • Built a “Debate Program” where students went on to host their own Tedx events, panel discussions, and Model UN competitions within a year. Bootstrapped the program with zero funding into a self- sustaining student-run structure. • Redesigned the Curriculum and Pedagogy at Eudai, leading to increased 1:1 instruction time, an easier online transition, and increased student success and client retention without any increases in costs.
Work Experience Head of Academic Programs, Eudai Education, Hong Kong SAR SeniorTutor, All-Round Education, Hong Kong SAR Alumni Development Manager, The Citizens Foundation (TCF), Karachi, Pakistan
Education • Master of Education, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR • Investment Securities Specialist Certificate, Hong Kong Securities & Investments Institute, Hong Kong SAR • Bachelor of Science (Honours) Accounting and Finance, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
William Arambula
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Passionate entrepreneur looking to acquire a successful small business in the environmental services industry in Vancouver. Proven track record acquiring, and growing, small businesses in the United Sates in air pollution control and water treatment industries. Experienced finance professional with almost a decade in investment banking (M&A, leveraged finance) and hedge fund (long/short).
Key Accomplishments • Conducted due diligence and submitted non-binding offers for over USD $5 million in Total Enterprise Value to businesses in the environmental services industry; closed deals for over USD $3 million in Total Enterprise Value. • Managed industry agnostic funds with over USD $1 billion in credit, and USD $150 million in long/ short equities and distressed. • Raised over USD $20 billion in capital, debt and equity for corporations in the Americas; Advised over USD $10 billion of mergers and acquisitions, and restructurings in the Americas and Europe.
Work Experience Managing Partner, Kogi Capital, New York, United States Managing Director, Diversified Equipment of the Carolinas, Greensboro, United States Vice President, The Blu Fund, New York, United States Associate, J.P. Morgan Investment Bank, New York, United States
Education • Bachelor of Science (Industrial Engineering), Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 7 Navi Bains
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Bring ten years of building a successful business through detailed planning, strong communication, and determination. Used an analytical approach and time management skills to drive business, leading to consistent growth year over year, customer retention and satisfaction. Proficient building financial models using Excel, conducting financial statement analysis, and valuation. Thrive working independently or in a team environment. Passionate about investing and financial analysis.
Key Accomplishments • Created over 200% monthly revenue increase within three months by optimizing a successful sales strategy. • Improved process efficiency and cut costs by over 5% by producing detailed project planning which included hourly timelines. • Minimized hiring and training expenses by achieving 85% employee retention rate.
Work Experience Founder, Top Tier Painters, Victoria, Canada
Education • CFA Level 3 Passed, CFA Institute • Bachelor of Economics, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
Javier Belausteguigoitia Ibarrola
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Supply chain professional with more than five years of experience in operations, software development, and task automatization. Proven results in leading teams, increasing on-time deliveries, decreasing inventory costs, and upgrading from paper-based systems to cloud-based operations by creating and implementing an ERP system that automatized forecasting, acquisition, inventory management, and production planning. Committed interest in returning to the biotech sector, to apply expertise in operations while working with cutting-edge science that solves big questions and benefits society.
Key Accomplishments • Upgraded from paper-based systems to cloud-based operations achieved by developing and implementing software and training 30 employees from various divisions over a six-month period. • Increased on-time deliveries by 83% and decreased the inventory cost by 30% by creating and implementing an ERP system that automatized forecasting, acquisition, inventory management, and production planning. • Directed the integration of KPIs and policies to eliminate loopholes and ensure alignment with the organization’s goals.
Work Experience Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Bouton Orchids, Mexico City, Mexico Chief Operating Officer, Nervion Paints & Coatings, Mexico City, Mexico Research Intern, UIA’s Biotechnology Lab, Mexico City, Mexico
Education • MicroMaster in Supply Chain Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, online, edX • Data Analysis Diploma, Delft University of Technology, online, edX • Bachelor of Applied Science, (Chemical Engineering), Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 8 Renato Bernilla
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Creative marketer with background in product management, international commerce (food and beverages) and sales. Nine years of work experience in the consumer goods and oil and gas industries. Strong leader experienced with fostering teamworking among cross-functional teams and improving communications. Excel at applying exceptional analytical skills on forecasting supply and demand, branding, product development, understanding data and consumer research, and translating insight into action, and defining go-to-market strategies (B2B and B2C) that maximize profit. Valued contributor who performs confidently and effectively under pressure, and quickly grasps new concepts and technical skills.
Key Accomplishments • Co-founded REMAR Distribution, a wholesale food distributor in Southern California. Implemented a creative go-to-market sales strategy which led to a steady growth rate (27% on average in the past 5 years) and projected sales for 2021 close to $1M. • Led the creation and development of a gas station project in Ucayali, Peru. Started operations in 6 different locations within 18 months. Became a strategic partner for the local refinery being the most important retail client for its hydrocarbon derivates sales. • Led a cross-functional team to rebrand a Peruvian oil and gas company. Shaped and implemented a new brand, institutional guidelines and new sales and marketing strategies in order to achieve a more local and closer image of the company.
Work Experience Marketing Manager (Part-Owner), REMAR Distribution, Orange County, CA, United States Operations Manager, Toro Energy, Pucallpa, Peru Project Development Chief, Maple Gas Corporation Del Peru, Lima, Peru
Education • Bachelor of Management (Major in Business Management), PUCP, Lima, Peru • International Diploma in Commercial Management, ESAN (Peru) – ESIC (Spain), Lima, Peru
Paul Birkelo
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Hands-on builder of impact ventures, funds, and ecosystems, focused on solving global problems through local action. Six years’ experience researching, designing, and building incubators for social entrepreneurs, manufacturing products in clean energy, sustainable agriculture, sanitation, healthcare, and more, across four continents. Designed a unique impact-first capital structure to empower local ownership of economic development projects. Eager to use technology and innovation to tackle challenges like climate change and inequality through inclusive, people-focused, and place-based investments that build a prosperous and sustainable future for all.
Key Accomplishments • Designed blended finance model and fiscal sponsorship program for world-first organization dedicated to serving makerspaces and manufacturing in developing countries that managed $475K in grants over two years. • Secured $1.5M in grant funding for the first industrial scale makerspace in Africa by leading a viability assessment of a “makerspace” model for industrial development that spanned Africa, the US, Europe, and China. • Designed and built 2,500 sq. ft. makerspace/prototyping lab in Nairobi, Kenya, that ultimately grew to 20,000 sq. ft. serving more than 300 community members and over a dozen resident companies.
Work Experience Consultant — “Make the Data” Project, Nation of Makers, Seattle, WA, USA Founder, Gearbox International Foundation, Boston, USA/Nairobi, Kenya Head of Operations, Gearbox Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
Education • Master of Science (International Development), University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland • Bachelor of Arts (International Affairs), University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA • Professional Certificate (Real Estate Finance & Development), MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 9 Angela Bouzanis
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Economist with experience in reporting on economic and political developments with potential market impact. Motivated team leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to manage and complete projects within quick timelines and to high standards.
Key Accomplishments • Delivered over 1,000 macroeconomic reports to a diverse client base by managing the research team of 12. • Generated €40,000 in revenue through creating ten custom client reports on the American economic environment by gathering data, conducting research, collaborating with colleagues and presenting findings. • Reduced average publication delivery times by ~15% and cut staff overtime by ~50% by reorganizing workflow, improving communication and coordinating improvements in an Excel-based system.
Work Experience Lead Economist, FocusEconomics, Barcelona, Spain Economist, FocusEconomics, Barcelona, Spain
Education • Master of Economics and Finance, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics, Barcelona, Spain • Bachelor of Arts (Economics), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Andrea Chacon Matiella
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Professional engineer with three years of experience in real estate with the ability to combine finance, strategy, and construction concepts to lead the acquisition and development of complex projects. Passion for building teams and working relationships across function and geography. Co-Founded a jewellery business.
Key Accomplishments • Analyzed financial feasibility of residential, office, and mixed-use real estate for single and multiple- phased development projects by building financial projections and DCF valuation models to provide management team with performance of acquisition opportunities. • Led due diligence process of an acquisition opportunity and a development prospect for multifamily projects (CAD$113 MM) by coordinating consultants and internal teams to meet deal deadlines. • Liaised between departments across corporate office and six construction projects (250,000 SQM) by tracking and updating buildings’ monthly physical and financial progress to report to management team and identify a risk roadmap.
Work Experience Development Analyst, Gran Ciudad, Mexico City, Mexico Strategic Plannig Analyst, Abilia, Mexico City, Mexico Financial Planning, Abilia, Mexico City, Mexico
Education • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil Engineering), Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 10 Kai Chan
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A dedicated corporate strategy, marketing and communications professional with over seven years of global experience in corporate development, B2B and B2C marketing, and corporate communications. Proven track record across sectors including Healthcare, Energy and Aerospace in Asia and North America. A natural collaborator with substantial experience in formulating operationally effective strategies and actionable tactics. Bring a data-driven approach to problem-solving, with an innate entrepreneurial spirit and business savvy.
Key Accomplishments • Paved the way to achieve 2× 2018 revenue to CAD$1.8B by 2020, through developing growth strategies via integrated marketing and M&A initiatives globally. • Launched market expansion plans in Asia and North America in previous role as Corporate Strategist, leading to a 200% increase in number of corporate Joint Venture and M&A investments year-over- year. • Operationalized key campaigns and projects including a recently led team in formulating a nation- wide COVID-19 response plan for inbound travellers arriving in Singapore, where the plan was wholly adopted by the Singapore government.
Work Experience Corporate Strategist, Surbana Jurong/B+H Architects, Singapore/Toronto, Canada Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications, People’s Association, Singapore Regional Advisor, Lamborghini, Singapore/Beijing
Education • Bachelor of Business Management (Corporate Communications), Singapore Management University, Singapore • Bachelor of Social Science (Political Science), Singapore Management University, Singapore
Esther Chan
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Entrepreneurial product professional with over three years of experience in the beauty industry, working closely with the marketing and sales team to develop innovative skincare formulations that cater to the latest beauty trends and meet sustainability goals. Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to continuously meet tight product launch dates through effective time and supply chain management. A responsible leader with a can-do attitude who embraces team diversity and empowers others to push their own boundaries.
Key Accomplishments • Analyzed market trends in the beauty industry to provide clients with the latest industry news and valuable insights for their new product launches. • Developed and launched over five hand sanitizers within three months by strategically designing product formulations with effective ingredients that have the shortest delivery lead times to quickly increase the supply in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. • Oversaw and managed production team to maximize efficiency in the production line and to maintain strong quality control.
Work Experience Skincare Formulation Chemist, Ironwood Clay Company Inc., Richmond, Canada Sales Intern, Organika Health Products, Richmond, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Science (Food, Nutrition, and Health), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 11 Cindy Chen linkedin.com/in/cindy-chen-bc
Business analyst with strong finance and analytics acumen. A self-motivated team player with a creative approach towards problem-solving, and an exceptional ability to leverage both qualitative and quantitative insights to support decision making. Five years of experience working with both public and private sector clients and a proven ability to build effective relationships. Passionate community leader skilled at utilizing policy and effective communication skills in a variety of volunteer causes.
Key Accomplishments • Assured 100% client satisfaction by eliminating bottlenecks and through enhanced internal communication mediating with cross-functional teams. • Generated $800K in sales volume weekly by actively analyzing clients’ external assets and consolidating with RBC. • Simulated the effect of various harvest options by combing the usage of R programming and Excel macro to forecast future wood supply and profit, identified critical factors by performing three-factor ANOVA analysis effecting future wood supply.
Work Experience Banking Advisor, RBC, Richmond, BC, Canada Financial Service Representative, TD Canada Trust, Richmond, BC, Canada Data Analyst, Natural Resource Canada, Canadian Wood Fibre Centre, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Science (Statistics), Minor in Commerce, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Louisa Qinlu Chen linkedin.com/in/louisa1117
I am an entrepreneurial product management professional with over 5 years of experience in retail, healthcare, finance, and education start-ups. As a high achiever with a strong analytical background and problem-solving skills, I like to continuously improve products and services based on customer feedback and market competition. I value being actively involved in social enterprise projects and have a strong passion for solving impactful business problems and developing great brands. I am experienced with business expansion by building and maintaining relationships with partners and identifying opportunities for growth in other channels to increase revenue and profitability.
Key Accomplishments • Founded Bamboo League, an online tutoring, editing, and translation business with 40 employees; increased annual profits by 45% by pivoting to new service line and expanding marketing channels to include both blogging and video sharing platforms during Covid-19. • Improved sales and customer satisfaction at Best Buy by analyzing sales, invoices, traffic, and labour costs weekly for 200+ storefronts to optimize staff schedules; increased efficiency and accuracy of labour budgeting and sales forecasting by 5× by modeling workforce productivity using customized and automated scenarios in R and Excel. • Reduced 17% of delays in post-anesthesia care unit at Fraser Health by optimizing procedures, nurse scheduling and wards allocation; delivered Excel-based planning tool for client to optimize daily surgery and nurse schedules.
Work Experience Founder & CEO, Bamboo League Education Technology Company, Tianjin, China Workforce Strategy Analyst, Retail Operations, Best Buy, Vancouver, Canada Lead Operations Analyst, Fraser Health Authority, Vancouver, Canada
Education • Master of Advanced Management Candidate (Management Science), Yale University, New Haven, USA • Master of Management in Operations Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada • Honours Bachelor of Science(distinction), Economics and Finance, Victoria, Canada
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 12 Shruti Chhibber
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Experienced management consultant with expertise in Employee Experience & Organization Culture, Change Management, People Analytics, HR Effectiveness & Employer Branding. Delivered data driven insights to multi-cultural and multi-industry clients across Asia Pacific region. A compassionate and strong leader who believes in achieving maximum impact through teams and their engagement and development. Passionate about problem solving and showcasing exceptional resilience in crisis and change management. Accomplished in providing actionable insights through tech and analytics engines and want to expand that expertise beyond the realm of Human Capital.
Key Accomplishments • Took over as a practice lead of a ~USD$2M business in the midst of a team crisis and stabilized business and delivery by quickly asserting expertise and establishing trust with clients. • Led a transformation project to overhaul Aon’s flagship ‘’Best Employers’’ program, resulting in a 45% uplift in program profitability by streamlining sales and delivery processes. • Initiated the concept of incorporating client business and HR metrics as part of Employee Experience data analytics to establish clear business outcomes of highly engaged teams giving business and HR leaders the critical insights to help achieve their business strategy.
Work Experience Vice President, HR Consulting, HSBC Global Operations, Services and Technology Centers, New Delhi, India Practice Lead, Culture & Engagement, Kincentric, Singapore Regional Lead, Best Employers Asia, Aon, New Delhi, India
Education • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Mathematics, Jesus and Mary College - Delhi University, New Delhi, India
Denise Chin Cruz
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Innovation professional with two years of experience in the technology industry, looking to contribute to projects that have a social impact. An outstanding mix of analytical and interpersonal skills. Proven track record of successfully completing innovation and growth projects inside a Fortune 100 company. Experience in developing new products and services in an agile manner and strong process improvement skills. Driven problem solver, team player, critical thinker, and effective communicator in two languages (English and Spanish). An intrapreneur with a desire to give back to society.
Key Accomplishments • Launched and coordinated Honeywell’s first in-house startup in Latin America. Mentored 3 projects in strengthening their business plan to get funding from Honeywell’s Innovation Committee by helping to complete market research, building a prototype according to user experience and customer testing insights. • Revamped the strategic growth plan of Honeywell’s R&D center in Mexico by redesigning their hiring and training initiatives, resulting in the site’s headcount growing 30% and over 90 employees being upskilled. • Contributed to the transition to sell “Software as a Service”, and “Solutions as a Service” by designing and pitching potential bundles and pricing schemes with existing and new clients.
Work Experience Developing Engineer (Strategy & Innovation), Honeywell, Mexico City, Mexico Junior Consultant, ACCIÓ, Barcelona, Spain Guest Speaker & Judge, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City, Mexico
Education • Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, MIT, Cambridge, United States • International Master in Management, EADA Business School, Barcelona, Spain • Bachelor of Science (Industrial Engineering), Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City, Mexico
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 13 Abby Chornous
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Marketing professional with a background in public relations in the fashion and design industry, leading multiple accounts for a wide range of clients. Proven track record of executing unique campaigns that build brand awareness and foster brand love. An empathic team-builder with an unrelenting curiosity about the world and an appreciation for creativity and excellence. Advocate for integrating sustainability and social good into the fashion industry. Adaptable and ready to apply a diverse skill set to business challenges.
Key Accomplishments • Consistently secured in-depth brand features for clients in top Canadian publications, and reported annual earned media impressions of over 100M per client by developing and executing innovative PR strategies that included media outreach, events, partnerships, influencer campaigns, and creative services. • Increased Canadian press coverage for key client by 52% year-over-year, leading to expanded agency contract and increased territory. • Contributed to re-positioning of fashion brand as an award-winning sustainable brand, earning B Corp accreditation, industry distinctions, in-depth media features, and implementing new brand messaging internally and externally.
Work Experience Public relations Account Manager, ZOÏ Agency, Toronto, Canada Public relations Senior Account Executive, ZOÏ Agency, Toronto, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Ana Contreras
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Passionate strategic and analytical problem solver with a strong background and experience in clinical practice, clinical education, and research. Experienced leading and inspiring emerging healthcare provider groups delivering proactive competent patient care in highly dynamic hospital units. Outstanding communication skills and a proven ability to develop functional professional relationships with interdisciplinary team members. Extensive experience working on diverse research projects and looking to understand, discover, and find solutions to problems in the biomedical field.
Key Accomplishments • Achieved competent safe patient care in dynamic medical-surgical wards for up to 21 patients simultaneously by coaching and challenging students to develop concept maps for each patient and support actions using objective data, policies, academic resources and by encouraging strategies for worst expected outcomes at Vancouver General Hospital, (VGH). • Attained interdisciplinary team members’ trust and increased patient advocacy in nursing students by establishing timely problem prevention, detection, and resolution of emergent and non-emergent cases and by promoting evidenced-based practice, organization, and student confidence at VGH. • Designed a methodology and performed data collection and abstraction for the first study in real-time of the Adverse Events experienced by 3,000 spine patients admitted to VGH. My contribution and findings were incorporated in over 10 spinal cord research articles aimed to improve quality of care and cost reduction at hospitals in Canada.
Work Experience Clinical Nursing Instructor, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Registered Nurse, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, Canada Research Assistant, University British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Education • Master of Science, Parasitology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada • Bachelor of Science, Nursing (Distinction), British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, BC, Canada • Bachelor of Science, Basic Biomedical Research, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 14 Pedro Cortina
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Great believer that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts”. Finance professional with 13 years of experience in infrastructure projects working for the biggest construction and concession company in Mexico. Turned around a $1.3billion dollar urban highway that required capital every 3 months to meet debt service into a self-sustaining project that began an expansion of 12 additional kilometers to practically double its length. Effective communication with all stakeholders, including authorities, investors, banks, senior management, operational areas and internal and external suppliers.
Key Accomplishments • Quadrupled the project’s income in seven years by updating the users fee through the close negotiation and collaboration of the State Government while operating and maintaining the highway within budget. • Developed the feasibility of a 12km expansion of the project through the coordination of various departments of ICA as well as external suppliers, including project finance, the construction company, operations department, traffic consultants and engineering. • Implemented the PMI Methodology for 14 different infrastructure projects in different stages, construction, operation and maintenance.
Work Experience Project Manager, Naucalpan Ecatepec Highway, ICA, Mexico City, Mexico Project Control Manager, ICA, Mexico City, Mexico Business Development Coordinator, ICA, Mexico City, Mexico
Education • Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico • Project Management Professional Designation (PMP), Project Management Institute
Shauna Dehens
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Energetic professional with a passion for creating value for people and businesses through creative and strategic means. Former intensive care unit nurse with a versatile and multidisciplinary skill set who embraces complex challenges and new learning opportunities. Accomplished analytical thinker, quick learner with an eye for detail and ability to envision the big picture, and resilient team player within dynamic environments. Engaging communicator with excellent interpersonal skills who thrives on cultivating connections with clients and teams. Interests in consulting, business development, and product and brand management.
Key Accomplishments • Requested by parents to be a member of their child’s “Core Nursing Team” as a result of proficient clinical care and strong relationship development with the infant and family while in hospital. Utilized effective communication and listening skills, collaboration on the plan of care, and effective de- escalation of concerns within a trusting and professional relationship. • Doubled the number of days without a central-line associated infection by managing a project to introduce alcohol-infused line caps within the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. Led a team of five Nursing Practice Council members in implementation of this product into clinical practice, involving research, staff education, and evaluation. • Stabilized critically ill children using detailed assessment and skills, analytical skills, critical thought, problem solving, and clinical nursing judgement in consideration of the child’s presentation and overall condition. Acted proactively to mitigate risks of deterioration and prepared for worst-case scenarios every shift.
Work Experience Registered Nurse, Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Compressed Time Frame), Western University, London, Canada • Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honours Specialization in Medical Sciences), Western University, London, Canada
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 15 Rohan Mathew Dourey
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Versatile data analytics professional passionate about making a positive impact through strong data driven insights and challenging the status quo by solving the toughest business problems with technology. Ten years of experience in manufacturing, product development and consulting. Expertise in statistical modelling, data visualization, machine learning, python programming, Industry 4.0 such as IOT, smart factory, industrial-automation and robotics. A collaborative-leader with an intrapreneurial mindset in creating value for organizations. Quick learner and innovator, who embraces technology and is constantly exploring new frontiers.
Key Accomplishments • Saved 19 million USD for Accenture by developing a finance planning dashboard for global finance directors using Microsoft Power BI, leading to an “Innovator” award • Recognized as “Top 5 Mentors in Data Science” in India by Analytics India Magazine for contribution towards mentoring, peer engagement and for developing and facilitating multi-disciplinary training sessions for young analytics professionals. • Collaborated with senior management to develop analytics strategies and roadmaps for 30+ projects in multiple business domains and oversaw critical areas such as data management and cloud implementation (Microsoft Azure) while efficiently managing uncertainty and ambiguity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work Experience Data science consultant, Accenture Solutions Ltd., Bangalore, India Data science Mentor (Pro-bono), Analytics India Magazine, Bangalore, India Senior Engineer, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd., Bangalore, India
Education • Post-graduate certificate (Business Analytics and Business Intelligence), Great lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, India • Bachelor of Technology (Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering), Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
Remy Eden
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Innovation & Sustainability Strategist with 5+ years of expertise in global clean-technology and renewable energy industries with high proficiency in strategy, design-thinking, and lean process. Known for redefining the boundaries of innovation, ability to make sustainability profitable and exceptional presentation delivery. Proven high performance in various positions held, through strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills that resulted in rapid career progression.
Key Accomplishments • Managed a portfolio of projects worth > CAD$210M. • Pioneered UK’s first smart-grid project and brokered industry-first renewable electricity business models. • Consulted and led engagements for Coca-Cola, British Telecom, Rolls Royce, JET2, and Wates Group. • Awarded 1st Place KPMG Strategy Case Competition in the BC MBA Games (2019) and finalist for Scottish Renewables Innovator Award (2017) and Business Greens Young Sustainability Executive of the Year (2016).
Work Experience Sr. Field Engineer, Clearvision Technologies, Vancouver, BC, CA Process Development Engineer, 3M Canada, London, ON, CA
Education • Bachelor of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering), University of Western Ontario, London, Canada • Bachelor of Applied Science (Industrial Engineering), University of Leeds, Leeds, England
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 16 Adrianne Erdman
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Leading by example with optimism and integrity. Entrepreneur and finance professional with a successful track record in developing and executing strategic busines initiatives. An energetic communicator who is resilient and motivated to solve business problems and drive results. Strong analytical skills and experience formulating business improvements and recommendations from previous consulting engagements. Passionate about athletics and honoured to be representing Team Canada in the summer of 2021 at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final.
Key Accomplishments • Created, managed and implemented a continuing education company for medical professionals across Canada. Increased revenue in year two by over 60% through pivoting the business model to a blended online and hands-on curriculum, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. • Hired and managed 10+ contractors and educators nationally and led contract negotiations and created a discounted cash flow valuation for business restructuring. • Performed technical business analysis for dozens of companies. Collaborated with various dynamic teams to translate business problems and engagement requirements into result-oriented and action- driven solutions.
Work Experience Co-Founder & Business Director, ATC Aesthetics Training Canada Inc., Kelowna, Canada Staff Consultant, KPMG Risk Consulting, Winnipeg & Calgary, Canada MBA & Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, UBC Sauder School of Business, Vancouver, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Commerce – Finance (Honours), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Dana Fallis
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Enthusiastic team builder with 5 years of experience in the education industry as a teacher and manager for high school and undergraduate programs. Proven leader and driver of change with expertise in organizational efficiency, staff development, and program design. Excellent communicator with strong cross-cultural skills from experiences working and living in Canada, Vietnam, Japan, and India. Passionate about supporting sustainable and mission-driven organizations.
Key Accomplishments • Developed a strategic growth plan for Insight Global Education across all international programming that recommended solutions for achieving financial sustainability through break-even analysis and operations staff engagement • Created and managed a crisis communication plan at the start of COVID-19 while supporting the international operations team with repatriating students and postponing subsequent programs • Successfully hired and trained 250+ seasonal staff at Tamwood International to lead summer programs for young people with zero staff turn-over
Work Experience General Manager, Insight Global Education, Vancouver, Canada Program Coordinator, Tamwood International College, Vancouver, Canada High School Teacher, Canadian International School, HCMC, Vietnam
Education • Bachelor of Education, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada • Bachelor of Arts (Geography and Environmental Studies), Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 17 Andrew Field
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An engaged leader with a desire to be part of a progressive team committed to finding solutions to today’s challenges. An engineer with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in human behaviour that aspires to become an integral member of a mission-driven technology-centric organization. 12 years of operations and project management experience from 15+ assignments across North America and China. Highly adaptable and motivated to take on a wide range of responsibilities. Proven track record managing cross- functional teams in high-pressure and demanding environments. Strong passion for getting the best out of people with a commitment to leading by example.
Key Accomplishments • Managed the recovery of schedule to deliver 8400 tons of structural steel from China on time for installation in Vancouver by integrating and leading a diverse team consisting of engineers in Kansas, fabricators in China, detailers in India, subcontractor in Australia, and construction team in Vancouver. • Led a team of 12 construction engineers overseeing $170M of mechanical and structural scope by providing regular training, constantly refocusing the team on priority responsibilities, and creating an accountability structure comprised of 3 lead engineers aspiring to become full project engineers. • Saved the G3 Terminal Vancouver project an estimated $3M by performing numerous constructability and value engineering analyses during the early design stages.
Work Experience Project Engineer, Peter Kiewit Sons, North Vancouver, Canada Procurement Lead and Design Coordinator, Peter Kiewit Sons, Lenexa, United States Lead Estimator, Peter Kiewit Sons, Burnaby, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Regina Figueroa Aguayo
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Driven business and legal advisor for national and international companies, as well as non-profit organizations. Tax lawyer with 7+ years of experience in tax controversy and dispute resolution practice. Involved as legal advisor for companies in numerous complex audits carried out by the Mexican Tax Authorities and tax proceedings before Federal Courts and the Mexican Supreme Court. Active in negotiating several mutual agreement procedures with a diverse group of clients. Sharp strategist with strong problem-solving and communication skills; continuously looking for new challenges.
Key Accomplishments • Lead the tax controversy team and managed the alternative dispute resolution procedures group within the firm by modelling consistent negotiation process and procuring relationships between clients and tax authorities. • Appointed tax counsel for numerous top profile cases and priority clients while developing tailored legal strategies on national and international matters, and successfully reduced companies’ tax liability before Federal Courts and the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice. • Reduced 75% of the US$10M in company tax liability before the tax assessment for a legal entity in the sales sector by identifying issues and problems and implementing a negotiation process.
Work Experience Senior Lawyer, Turanzas, Bravo & Ambrosi, S.C., Mexico City, Mexico Lawyer, Basham, Ringe & Correa, S.C., Mexico City, Mexico Law School Professor, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City
Education • Bachelor of Law (Hons.), Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City, Mexico
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 18 Vardaan Gautam
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A holistic marketer with three years’ experience and a passion for connecting services with customers. Work experience ranges across brand management, product marketing, event campaign planning, business development, and stakeholder engagement. Excels at developing and executing go-to-market strategies backed by strong analysis which led to significant business growth. Results-driven individual with exceptional interpersonal, analytical, negotiation, project management and leadership skills who believes in the importance of teamwork.
Key Accomplishments • Lead 2 product launches by determining target market segment, pricing, revenue generation and go- to-market strategy with a budget of $30k, resulting insales revenue constituting ~70% of company’s total sales revenues in 8 months. • Expanded delivery services from 0 to 14 restaurants within 30 days. Achieved average of 67 ordersday along with a 350% increase in unique customers through extensive media and event tie-ups. • Developed market expansion strategies for 9 projects worth $630 Million. As the lead for South East Asia, developed 5 strategic business partnerships with defense organizations and manufactures by developing detailed product reports and system compliance requirements in accordance to local government regulations.
Work Experience Marketing Lead, Nicerr.org, Calgary, Canada Business Development Associate, Bharat Forge, Pune, India Product Engineer, Tata Autocomps, Pune, India
Education • Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering, Manipal University, Jaipur, India
Vivek Gautam
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Continuous improvement and cost optimization enthusiast with nine years of experience in operations and supply chain management in the manufacturing industry. Proven track record adding savings of up to CAD$60M by enhancing operational efficiency, bringing the organization a competitive edge. Expertise in managing large-scale projects and multidisciplinary teams from shop floor managers to top floor executives for developing and delivering end-to-end solutions. A self-starter with experience in using analytical and statistical methods to find opportunities for process improvement, lean manufacturing, and digital transformation.
Key Accomplishments • Reduced raw material cost by 5% and saved CAD$14.9M by data analysis, solution development, and implementation of material optimization model while working with a cross-functional team of 50+ operators. • Shortened process cycle time by 1% and saved CAD$3M through analyzing the logistics process and deploying an RFID-based product tracking system, which helped improve the logistics communication and efficiency. • Decreased product defect by 80% for the inferior quality of input material through process mapping and working with multidisciplinary teams from warehouse, logistics, and operations to develop zero cost end-to-end tracking system for material quality.
Work Experience Project Manager, 180 Degrees Consulting, Vancouver, Canada Continuous Improvement and Digital Transformation Lead, JSW Steel Ltd, Karnataka, India Operations Manager, JSW Steel Ltd, Karnataka, India
Education • Bachelor of Technology (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering), National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, India
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 19 Ronan Geoghegan
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Professional Geologist with 10 years of mineral exploration experience across Canada. Technical expertise in a wide range of mineral deposit types and commodities, including gold, silver, copper and diamonds. Proven track record of successfully executing complex exploration projects in remote, challenging environments. People-focused leader and team-player committed to leading by example and building a culture of collaboration and inclusivity. Resilient and creative problem-solver with unmatched attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Strong interest in finance and excited to be embarking on a career in Capital Markets, with a focus on mining.
Key Accomplishments • Designed, planned and executed complex multi-faceted $8M mine feasibility study in remote NW BC, managing concurrent metallurgical, resource, geotechnical, hydrogeological and environmental development programs. • Liaised with client management teams to establish trust and cultivate strong client relations, thereby ensuring successful project completion and client satisfaction. • Led a wide variety of mineral exploration projects, ranging from grassroots geological mapping and sampling to resource expansion at an open pit mine, delivering projects consistently on time and on budget.
Work Experience Project Geologist, Equity Exploration Consultants, Vancouver, Canada Project Lead, De Beers Canada Exploration, Toronto, Canada Exploration Geologist, CME Consultants, Vancouver, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Science (Geology), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada • Professional Geologist, EGBC, British Columbia, Canada
Gonzalo Gomez Romero
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Strategic decision maker with excellent communication and team management skills. Highly developed interpersonal skills with four years of experience leading a cross-functional 25-member team focused on nation-wide consumer programs, negotiating with 60 of the biggest CPG companies of Argentina. One year of experience as founder and CEO of Buonsenso, a logistics and supplier company, which earned $500,000 in revenue in the first six months of operation. Proven ability to solve problems and adapt to challenges while always being open to learning and applying new concepts.
Key Accomplishments • Improved efficiency by 90% through automating management reports via tailored SQL queries to integrate an ERP. Drafted a reference manual and trained the accounting department for future usage. • Saved a minimum of $10K per year by initiating and executing internal restructuring of departments to prepare for joint venture due diligence. • Secured $80K in sales through structuring avionics packages during the first month in the aviation industry, through a financially turbulent phase for the company.
Work Experience Founder and CEO, Buonsenso, Buenos Aires, Argentina Chief of Staff, Secretary of Commerce, Buenos Aires, Argentina President, National Accreditation Organization, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Education • Bachelor of Law, Universidad Catolica Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 20 Fernando Gonzalez Navarro
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Bilingual Project Management Professional, Engineer and technology enthusiast. Use interpersonal skills and four years of professional experience to develop processes, innovate technology, implement strategies, and improve business performance. Track record for managing projects and achieving significant cost reduction across different industries. Believe in sustainable development using a structured approach focused on problem solving and human resource development to achieve synergy and drive organizational success. Bring an open mindset to do things differently and lead innovation.
Key Accomplishments • Minimized losses from COVID-19 by developing and delivering a damage control business strategy for a Costa Rican real estate business in the tourism sector. • Reduced material costs by $1.5M worldwide after inventing a helium optimizing device that was implemented on three different continents for a US based global optics firm. • Collaborated with a multinational team of engineers to design a cell that used high precision robotic technology with optical differentiation capability for metal scrap management and recycling.
Work Experience General Manager, Arona S.A., San Jose, Costa Rica Process Engineer II, OFS Fitel LLC., Sturbridge, MA, USA
Education • Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering), Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA • Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering), Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA
Shivam Goyal
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Data analytics professional with over three years’ experience serving companies in the technology (e.g. fintech) and retail sectors in audit and advisory. Passionate about applying financial concepts, while leveraging data visualization and analytics, to drive strategy and change in businesses. Proven reputation managing daily communications and relationships with clients and leading cross-functional teams. Empathetic, determined, and collaborative in approach to tackle challenges.
Key Accomplishments • Led data analysis efforts including identifying trends in sales transactions, active client growth and inventory reserves for a retail-technology Initial Public Offering ($10B Market Cap). • Led accounting and reporting advisory efforts at an HR-technology companies to analyze a new revenue-recognition model and presented recommendations to management. • Challenged financial trends through data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI in order to drive engagement strategy and risk assessments.
Work Experience Senior Associate (Audit & Assurance), Deloitte, San Francisco, USA Undergraduate Student Consultant, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
Education • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA • Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 21 Connor Guile
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Dynamic and motivated professional with a demonstrated proficiency in research, interpretation of economic models, and financial reporting analysis. Proven track record of gathering exploratory research, discovering what matches the objective and delivering succinct analytical reports. Excel in dynamic work environments that put an emphasis on continuous improvement. Fostered through years of athletic leadership, possess seasoned communication and inter-disciplinary team work skills. Adept managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders, while interested in finding better ways to make a business grow.
Key Accomplishments • Utilized in-depth financial analysis to create a report ranking the financial stability of key suppliers for a Canadian Crown Corporation. Report included ratings on corporate governance, capital structure and economic risk in an attempt to minimize stakeholder risk and potentially save millions in unforeseen expenses. • Generated internal briefing reports for members of RBC’s C-suite, intended to enhance knowledge on social mobility, migration and educational trends across Canada. Complete with graphs, charts and appendices; these reports were designed to provide succinct anecdotes to be drawn upon during client meetings, internal memos and educational speeches. • Created new operational, management and internal financial control processes for a start-up contracting company following the management of a substantial home renovation. Conducted market research to optimize scheduling, created an internal supplier communication channel and built an in- time cost schedule, still being used by the company today.
Work Experience Project Manager, Finance Specialist, Luxx Construction Group, Vancouver, Canada Senior Business Associate, Invictus Accounting Group LLP, Vancouver, Canada Research Associate, Office of the CEO, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Toronto, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Arts (Economics), Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada • CFA Level III Candidate • Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Canadian Securities Institute (CSI), Vancouver, Canada
Ashima Gupta
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Business developer and manager with 5 years of experience and intending to further career in the field of strategic planning and project and service management. Proficient at recognizing opportunities, building strong team dynamics and creative problem-solving. An efficient executor, positive relationship builder, effective developer and an arranger who excel at optimizing resources to benefit the business. An intrapreneur longing to recognize opportunities and critically think through to develop unconventional approaches towards successful implementation.
Key Accomplishments • Expanded customer base by 40% over 18 months by leading a team of 30, at 3 locations by revamping and strategizing the business model on four fronts - present state, future state, risks involved and transitional analysis. • Led a team of 30 to develop and implement expansion strategy for Accurate Accounting Services Ltd., an accounting firm, through market trend research, remodeling business mode and marketing strategies, leading to customer base expansion by 40%. • Set up a comprehensive feedback loop through customized CRM platform for Accurate Accounting Services Ltd. , resulting in lowering response rate leading to 90% customer retention (highest ever) and increased employee satisfaction by 30%.
Work Experience Chief Executive Officer, Accurate Accounting Services Limited, Punjab, India Business Development Advisor, Fair Study and Settle Abroad, Punjab, India
Education • Master in Enterprise (Innovation & Business Building), Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom • Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science, Punjab Technical University, Punjab, India
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 22 Alejandra Guzman
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International supply chain and business professional with eight years of experience in logistics, international transportation, and foreign trade in different industrial sectors such as healthcare and consumer goods. Proven experience in KPI management and improvement, as well as standardizing procedures. Interested in expanding knowledge in operations, inventory management, supply and demand planning, and sourcing. Goal-oriented, adaptable, and possess a strong background in teamwork and collaboration.
Key Accomplishments • Implemented KPI’s that permit the measurement of local and international logistics’ times such as international transit and customs release among others; implemented KPI’s for business partners which improve KPI OTIF from 45% to 80%. • Saved USD $50,000 a year as a key member of a team that worked on a global tender for international transportation. • Established procedures according to the company’s strategy and new projects to ensure that logistics team could operate without affecting of the company’s value promise to clients.
Work Experience Site Material Logistics Professional, Siemens Healthineers, Bogota, Colombia Foreign Trade Analyst – Logistics, 3M, Bogota, Colombia Customer Service, Naves S.A.S, Bogota, Colombia
Education • Post-graduate degree (International Management), Universidad Pontificia Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia • Bachelor of Commerce (International Business), Politecnico Grancolombiano, Bogota, Colombia.
Ahmed Hashem
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Seasoned corporate banker with 17 years demonstrating expertise in the corporate banking and finance industry. Bring extensive international banking experience on a multi-jurisdictional and multi-cultural basis. Possess strong passion toward building relationships and determining the best investments opportunities while mitigating the associated risks, leveraging a deep knowledge of capital markets, financial advisory and credit risk management. Recognized as a top performer, strategic thinker and team leader.
Key Accomplishments • Led and managed a large portfolio of high value international corporate clients with exposure to a wide range of industries and implemented short and long-term strategic plans on a global level. • Structured and closed several complex deals ($100M+) tailored to clients’ needs including syndications, debt restructuring, M&A finance, and raising capital through DCM and ECM. • Provided solutions in collaboration with Private Banking i.e., marketable securities-based lending, structured products, swaps, succession plans, and real estate investments.
Work Experience Senior Financing Specialist, Royal Bank of Canada, Alberta, Canada Senior Manager Corporate Banking, HSBC Bank Middle East, Dubai, UAE Financial Controller, Gulf Food Industries, Dubai, UAE
Education • Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt • Diploma of Financial Analysis, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt • Accredited Moody’s Commercial Credit, Moody’s Analytics
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 23 Megan Hodder
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As an agile leader, I am passionate about taking on new challenges, developing teams and breaking down complex problems to deliver results. With 9+ years’ experience excelling in fast-paced operations environments, I intend to apply my logical approach and commitment to developing collaborative and productive work environments in a strategic role.
Key Accomplishments • Championed collaborative workplace culture by leading an employee engagement team and implementing improved communication systems and training. • Maintained preferred supplier status by quickly responding to changing customer expectations and reformulating primary product at no additional cost. • Led the installation and commissioning of a major heat recovery system, reducing equipment energy consumption by 20%.
Work Experience Production Manager, CertainTeed Gypsum, Vancouver, Canada Process Control and Quality Manager, CertainTeed Gypsum, Vancouver, Canada Operations Specialist, Catalyst Paper, Crofton, Canada
Education • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Engineers and Geoscientists BC • Bachelor of Applied Science (Chemical Engineering), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Angus Hudson
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Strategic and results-oriented problem solver with over three years of experience providing technical solutions in a consultative sales and marketing role. Demonstrate passion for synthesizing and communicating complex concepts through both written and oral presentations to empower decision making. An established leader who creates a supportive culture with a focus on achieving excellence and exceeding targets. Proven team player with a track record of developing trust-based relationships. A committed life-long learner who seeks out challenges and enjoys opportunities to expand horizons.
Key Accomplishments • Increased Western Canada’s customer base from zero to 25+ accounts within six months by strategically targeting key accounts and industries for innovative technical solutions. • Established and trained a sales team from a wide variety of backgrounds through one-on-one coaching and team training sessions. • Consulted with customers and prospects to develop and deliver tailored training solutions to maximize investment in engineering design software.
Work Experience Director of Technology for Western Canada, CAD Microsolutions Inc., Vancouver, Canada Pre-Sales Application Expert, Javelin Technologies, Vancouver, Canada Project Engineer, Evasc Medical Systems, Vancouver, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Business Minor), University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 24 Mahesh Ippala
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Technology professional with four years of work experience providing scalable and creative solutions to clients on process implementation and strategies to mitigate job failures. Strong ability to elucidate complex problems through written and verbal communications. Passionate about leveraging data to solve real word business problems. Proficient at Power BI, SQL, Hive with an interest in learning new technologies.
Key Accomplishments • Received a STAR award, recognizing leadership and outstanding process-oriented practices in getting work done, while working with clients. • Lead a team of BI developers towards delivering 11 dashboards in 5 weeks. • Developed and maintained a report showing, C-Suite, company financials, monthly performance and statewide profit margins.
Work Experience BI Developer, Maveric Systems Limited, Bengaluru, India Jr. Data Analyst, GAINSCO, Dallas, USA Associate Software Engineer, WellCare Health Plans, Tampa, USA
Education • Master of Science (ECE), University of Florida, USA • Bachelor of Engineering, RVCE, India
Aayush Jain
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Creative and a resilient entrepreneur with six years of combined experience in technology and business consulting services. Cross functional entrepreneur with experience in operations, strategy and customer relationships across hospitality and food service sectors. A lateral thinker with success in turning around organizations by targeting key issues ranging from operational inefficiencies to declining profitability. A life long learner who thrives under uncertainty. An affiliative leader who believes strongly in the notion “People comes first” which enables harmonious positive growth, collaborative goal setting and win-win negotiations.
Key Accomplishments • Founded Zanskar Inc., and generated revenue of $225,000 by focusing on providing business turnaround services across hospitality and food service sectors. • Ranked top 10% of hotels in the city on major OTAs by developing comprehensive service excellence, customer feedback and improving operations through retraining staff and creating on-boarding systems. • Relaunched Peddlers for Zanskar Inc. by reinventing the menu, redesigning customer service philosophy and creating 100,000+ impressions thereby increasing the lunch business by over 3 times. • Designed Key Performers Index, an internal initiative to measure performance and productivity of 10+indirect reports that decreased customer complaints by 65%.
Work Experience Founder, Zanskar Inc, Chandigarh, India Senior Associate, Dell International Services, Noida, India
Education • Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science, Chitkara University, India
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A charismatic healthcare professional who brings six years of experience working at the junction of technology and humanity, as a former critical care nurse. Demonstrate sound decision making and critical thinking skills in ambiguous situations and is well suited for a career in business strategy and operations. Outstanding communicator who can engage cross-functionally with leadership teams and clinicians to build trust and activate change. Passionate about applying a client centered and data driven approach to decision making that transcends industry lines, while positively impacting business’ bottom line.
Key Accomplishments • Specialized in the management of critically ill patients requiring advanced technology and life supportive therapeutics and utilized patient data and metrics to drive decision making and care. • Excel in leading a multidisciplinary critical care team in a fast-paced, high-stress and dynamic environment. Solved complex issues related to resource allocation, patient flow and staffing as part of daily operations of the unit. • Set strategic direction and guided the implementation of key initiatives while volunteering as an executive member of a non-profit professional association.
Work Experience Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nurse, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, Canada Critical Care Nurse, Island Health, Victoria, Canada Vice President, Canadian Association for Critical Care Nurses (CACCN), Vancouver Island Chapter
Education • Critical Care Nursing Graduate Certification, Durham College, Oshawa, Canada • Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc), Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Nita Joseph
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Product management professional with engineering background in the information and communication (ICT) industry and expertise in cutting edge technologies such as 5G and Internet of Things (IoT). Proud designer and patent holder of algorithms that enable cellphones to send and receive data efficiently. A technology enthusiast with a strong track record of delivering results and exceeding targets. Data-driven problem solver, strategic planner, productivity enabler, effective communicator with a strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, and a passion for technology to build products that solve tough real-world problems. 10 years of experience across 3 continents in various technical and leadership roles.
Key Accomplishments • Spearheaded industry certification of Sierra’s first 5G enabled IoT product in the automotive space by effectively managing the certification requirements, roadmap, delivery milestones, and the cross- functional efforts between dev team (China), certification team (Canada), and partners (AT&T, Tech Mahindra). • Improved resource utilization and forecasting accuracy by 35%, within Qualcomm’s 2000+ employee- strong VP organization, through data-driven analysis of existing business processes, design of user- focused solutions, migration of product workflows from regional silos to the centralized system, and democratizing key metrics. • Delivered 2G product improvements and time-sensitive issue resolutions for Qualcomm’s biggest clients (Apple, Samsung) by evaluating customer requirements, conducting detailed investigations, prioritizing deliverables, implementing efficient algorithms, and collaborating with team of global engineers (US, UK, Germany, India).
Work Experience Staff Firmware Engineer, Sierra Wireless, Richmond, Canada Program Manager, Qualcomm, San Diego, USA Firmware Engineer, Qualcomm, Farnborough, UK
Education • Master of Science (Engineering, Communication Systems), University of Lancaster, Lancaster, UK • Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics & Communication), Anna University, Coimbatore, India
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 26 Matthew Ke
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Intellectually curious engineer with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a proven ability to generate collaborative insights with teams and adapt to new challenges. Seven years of experience in various roles such as research and development, project engineering, business development, and sales in the oil and gas, mining, automotive, and biotechnology industries. Successfully managed large oil and gas projects for companies such as Trans Mountain and Enbridge, designed fuel cell components for Audi’s Q-line alternative fuel SUVs, and completed an M&A deal for a local startup.
Key Accomplishments • Involved in an M&A process to negotiate and facilitate two separate term sheet offers for a local startup. Performed DCF valuation and prepared financial documents as part of the due diligence process such as financial statements and pro formas. • Managed Enbridge’s largest pipeline project – the Line 3 Replacement – worth approximately $3M and spearheaded the expansion into the US for clients such as Crescent Point Energy and Marathon Oil Corp. • Increased profit margins over 25% by implementing cost saving initiatives developed through financial models.
Work Experience Business Development & Sales Associate, Complex Biotech Discovery Ventures, Vancouver, Canada Project Engineer & Business Development, Copper Tip Energy Services, Edmonton, Canada Technical Specialist, Trican Well Service Ltd, Calgary, Canada
Education • CFA Level 1 Candidate, CFA Institute • Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng), Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta • Bachelor of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering), University of British Columbia, Kelowna, Canada
Daniel Kennedy
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Business operations and strategy professional with 3 years of experience managing regional operations of a multinational IT software solutions company. With a strong project management background, enthusiastically led multi-disciplinary teams to deliver enterprise level collections management database solutions for the world’s largest libraries, archives, and museums. A hands-on servant-leader who can deliver results by effectively leading diverse teams and building long lasting relationship both internally and externally.
Key Accomplishments • Increased annual revenue by 23% in 2020 by quickly initiating the largest software implementation in Axiell Group history at the world’s largest library, The Library of Congress, utilizing industry contacts and temporary contractors while recruiting permanent staff. • Led cross-functional teams consisting of software developers and client-side subject matter experts to deliver collections management software solutions to dozens of the world’s largest cultural institutions including several museums within the Smithsonian Institution. • Led 3 concurrent software implementations valued at over $1M each, resulting in on-time and on-budget deliveries of a modernized vital statistics management system for several provinces, introducing abilities for citizens to order birth certificates online.
Work Experience Regional Manager – North America, Axiell ALM Canada Inc., Vancouver, Canada Project Manager, Axiell ALM Canada Inc., Vancouver, Canada Software Developer, KE Software Inc., Vancouver, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada • Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 27 Nicole King
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Marketing professional with five years of experience in executive search. Interested in what motivates people and skilled at understanding a company’s culture and brand and turning that into a story. Passionate about helping organizations enhance their brand awareness and affinity through meaningful partnerships. Athlete and outdoor enthusiast who is passionate about making positive change in society.
Key Accomplishments • Led more than 60 successful executive level search assignments across a variety of industries, including technology, energy and utilities, financial services, education, government, retail and not-for- profit. • Asked to personally lead the President and CEO search of an international development organization with a focus on eye health and water sanitation and was the lead associate on the President and Vice- Chancellor search for a prominent Canadian University. • Achieved a retention rate of more than 95% for executive search placements over almost five years.
Work Experience Senior Associate, Boyden global executive search, Calgary, Canada Dog Foster Parent, Endless Pawsibilities Rescue Foundation, Vancouver, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Arts (Cooperative Education Designation), University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Atang Koboti
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A finance professional with one year of experience in engineering consulting and three years’ experience in commercial sales; covering a broad range of disciplines. Self-motivated with excellent critical thinking and communication skills, with a proven ability to adapt to challenges and learn new concepts.
Key Accomplishments • Managed key accounts through providing proven skills in sales pipeline management, financial forecasting, valuations and financial modelling. • Demonstrate exemplary interpersonal, administrative, and customer service skills. • Managed more than three major engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery of quality work and effectively engaging all stakeholders at every stage of the project.
Work Experience Commercial Sales Intern, Vivo Energy, Gaborone, Botswana Mechanical Engineering Intern, Gaborone, Botswana Volunteer Tutor/Mentor, Freelance, Gaborone, Botswana
Education • Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 28 Caroline Krzyszkowski
linkedin.com/in/carolinekrz
Management consultant who is a passionate problem solver, strong communicator and an excellent decision maker. An energetic leader with the ability to build cohesive team dynamics and inspire dedication to create results. Ability to leverage scientific research experience to apply an analytical lens across disciplines. Proven skills in leadership, project management, budget development and effective communication in an interdisciplinary team setting.
Key Accomplishments • Lead a six-person design team through an industry partnership focused on cross-collaboration of chemistry, engineering and artificial intelligence. • Published author in scientific literature about solid-state electrochromic devices for applications in sustainable technologies for commercial buildings. • Achieved a 25% price reduction in a woman’s athletic line through advocacy about pink tax; attracted national media attention to address gender inequality in the pricing models of multi-national athletic apparel organizations.
Work Experience Summer Associate, Bain & Company, Toronto, Canada Researcher, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
Aya Ladki
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I’m a creative with a business mindset and a proven track record in business development, market strategy, R&D, stakeholder relations and digital media production. As a natural story teller, I am also constantly learning and am passionate about innovation and technology, which led to my expertise in the application of IoT, GIS, Computer Vision, 3D printing, and XR in the retail, architectural, and entertainment industries. Charismatic and resourceful, I work well in leadership as well as team roles, and always bring the energy to make things happen. I excel when working with forward-thinking, collaborative, and agile teams that adapt and embrace change by challenging conventional assumptions.
Key Accomplishments • Spearheaded New Media R&D for an architectural visualization company, LNG Studios and custom developed a Virtual Co-Creation tool for Lululemon’s marketing team to enable real-time and speedy layout change of retail stores.. • Fostered community for local TEDxRyersonU. Hosted the TEDxWomen’s event, held in tandem with TEDx communities around the world and live-streamed in real-time to celebrate women in leadership. • Raised $880K in 12 months through researching, writing and pitching proposals to various government grant funds, successfully advocating for innovative and experimental R&D initiatives.
Work Experience New Media Producer, LNG Studios, Vancouver, Canada (2020) Development Producer, Occupied VR, Toronto, Canada (2018) Digital Content Manager + Co-producer, TEDxRyersonU, Toronto, Canada (2017)
Education • Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries (Honours), Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada • User Experience Design, Brainstation, Vancouver, Canada
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 29 Michelle Lin
linkedin.com/in/michelle-lin-cpa
Self-motivated accounting professional with six years of experience in public practice with interest in corporate finance. Proven leadership, analytical, time management and communication skills. A team player and critical thinker who is passionate about financial analysis and solving challenging strategic problems who can create value.
Key Accomplishments • Improved efficiency of the team by effectively leading and coaching junior staff, and providing detailed feedback when preparing financial statements and various tax filings. • Reduced CRA tax assessments of over $100K when representing clients in tax audits and reviews through detail and thorough research and analysis of complex tax issues. • Managed a portfolio of over 40 client companies and demonstrated time management skills by prioritizing tasks to meet filing deadlines.
Work Experience Manager, Kerrisdale Professional Accounting Group Inc., Vancouver, Canada Account Officer, S.C. Chan & Company (C.G.A.), Richmond, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), UBC Sauder School of Business, Vancouver, Canada • Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA), CPABC, Canada
Aurora (Weiyi) Liu
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Finance professional with seven years of experience, now targeting asset management. Proven track record as an IR working closely with management for listed companies in tech, consumer products and real estate industries.Bring solid knowledge of how to predict and build financial models from arranging financial results for listed companies, and strong sense of identifying valuable companies with healthy financial performance and with business development potential. Expertise in equity research and selection of high-growth investment pool.
Key Accomplishments • Helped a company raise a CAD$20 M fund by leading a team to execute a detailed launch plan and approached investors and delivered in-depth presentations to help see the value and logic of making the investment. • Delivered hundreds of corporate briefings and attended investor meetings on the buy/sell side for a listed company and improved the transparency of the company disclosure by actively working with investors and providing well-organized presentation documents and financial guidance, resulting in a 60% growth in stock performance in one year. • As an investor relationship manager, took charge of the emergent communication with the investors on explaining and defending the company from the short selling report released by Muddy Water. Crafted the response and reacted quickly and provided solid proof and successfully protected the stakeholder’s interest.
Work Experience Investor Relationship Manager, Manwah Holdings Ltd., Hong Kong (HK.1999), China Tax Consultant, Ernst & Young, Guangzhou, China Company Secretary & Business Development Executive, Multilotto, St. Julian’s, Malta Fund Sales, Oriental Harbor Asset Management Company, Shenzhen, China
Education • Master of Science (Economics), The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China • Bachelor of Science (International Finance), Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China • Bachelor of Arts (International Business Management), Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 30 Laura E Lopez Rubio
linkedin.com/in/lauraelopezrubio
Passionate problem-solver with 5 years of experience in treasury, controlling, and financial planning for fast moving consumer goods multinationals and public sector companies. Avid team-player who believes that the results of any team should be greater than the sum of the individual contributions of its members. Looking forward to combining my Excel skills with my knowledge in budgeting, financial modelling, and variance analysis to support strategic decision making from a financial planning and analysis role. Fluent in Spanish, English, and French.
Key Accomplishments • As a Treasury Analyst at TransLink, enhanced the usability of treasury reports to support strategic decision making by optimizing the retrieval of raw data, and improving visualization of monthly, quarterly, and yearly results. • Won CARE (company’s core value) award in Dec 2018, while working as a financial controller for Beiersdorf, after becoming a trusted business partner and a liaison between the controlling team and the other areas of the company. • Optimized Henkel’s cash flow management by enabling the exchange of relevant information between stakeholders, allowing the completion of two acquisitions without compromising the company’s liquidity.
Work Experience Treasury Analyst, TransLink, New Westminster, Canada Financial & Supply chain Controller, Beiersdorf, Bogota, Colombia Professional in Financial Processes, Henkel, Bogota, Colombia
Education • Master in Management – Corporate Finance, Toulouse Business School, Toulouse, France • Bachelor of Business Administration, Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia • Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
Hayden Mackenzie
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A practical, adaptable, and internationally experienced leader known for honest, open communication with the ability to bring multi-disciplinary teams together to achieve results in a broad range of environments. Transitioned from a Professional Geologist and working in remote, logistically challenging environments to management, incorporating technical and team management skills. Passionate about new technology, processes and education that improves lives while protecting the environment.
Key Accomplishments • Managed large multi-disciplinary teams in remote locations in northern British Columbia with a focus on safety, results and improving shareholder value. • Restructured commercial landscaping division, reducing inefficiencies and improving profits by 40% within 12 months while improving client satisfaction and staff retention. • Improved client satisfaction and relationships by increasing transparency with more open and honest communication.
Work Experience Director, Mackenzie Geo, Auckland, New Zealand Commercial Manager, King Façade International, Auckland, New Zealand Commercial Project Manager, Natural Habitats, Auckland, New Zealand Geology Manager, Atrum, Vancouver, Canada
Education • Master of Legal Studies, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand • Master of Science (Engineering Geology), University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand • Bachelor of Science (Geological Sciences), University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 31 Sumesh Malicka
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Supply chain and operations leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and efficient processes. Demonstrated track record in automotive and construction equipment manufacturing industries with a focus on new process and cost-saving initiatives. A people-oriented leader who have coached, mentored, and led diverse and multicultural teams. Experience with planning technologies/ software such as mainframe and SAP. Expert in working with different stakeholders and cross-functional teams for achieving common goals through seamless communications and governance.
Key Accomplishments • Established a process for creating a rolling 12-month production plan for 15 Ford models manufactured internationally by analyzing sales forecast, historical sales, and new business opportunities. • Rewarded by Ford senior leadership for setting up a new process that enables stable forecast orders of electric engines resulting in production stability and reducing premium freights. • Developed a process for analyzing and removing parts with low demand for future production by integrating engineering and sales data.
Work Experience Deputy Manager, Ford Motor Company, Chennai, India Assistant Manager, Greaves Cotton Limited, Chennai, India
Education • Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering), NIT Calicut, Calicut, India
Liam McLean
linkedin.com/in/mcleanliam
I am a globally-minded sales and marketing professional that specialize in driving growth through effective sales strategies and strong business development execution. Self-motivated and results driven, I collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to bring creative solutions to market. An empathetic listener, I have demonstrated experience across industries in building strategic partnerships by creating value for customers to achieve business objectives.
Key Accomplishments • Led a dedicated functional group within ITN Logistics to tackle early COVID-19 pandemic related risks (severe transportation availability shortages, risk of seizure/theft, and extreme pricing). Successfully gained several new clients in the medical industry by facilitating the importation and delivery of millions of dollars’ worth of PPE and medical equipment needed by front line workers in the early stages of the crisis. • Re-established healthy client relationships with distressed and challenging accounts and reduced customer turnover within 9 months. Successfully transitioned into a new industry (international logistics), generating a 228% increase in total shipments in a year and a 400%+ gain in total profits year over year. • Spearheaded the design, creation, and implementation of a firm-wide solution proposal template, which became a standard tool used daily by the sales force, enabling the team to spend an additional 200+ selling hours in the field per week and improved the overall consistency of outgoing sales proposals.
Work Experience Business Development Manager, ITN Logistics Inc., Toronto, Canada Client Development Representative, Hub Technology Group – Xerox Canada Ltd., Toronto, Canada Marketing Coordinator, Hub Technology Group – Xerox Canada Ltd., Toronto, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS), Honors – Consumer Behaviour, Western University, London, Ontario. Canada
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 32 Mercedes Migoya Gómez
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Highly motivated communications and marketing professional. Passionate about entrepreneurship with 6+ years of experience in the media sector researching, editing, creating content, and managing growth. Strategic thinker with strong decision-making, storytelling and teamwork skills. Proven record improving brand awareness and acquiring clients. Always ready to step out of the comfort zone with interest in marketing, brand management, and sustainability.
Key Accomplishments • Developed growth and engagement strategies for Telokwento’s growth which increased newsletter readership by 6 times and Instagram followers from 8K to +100K in 2 years. • Conceptualized and executed brand awareness campaigns for clients in industries such as airlines, tech, and insurance which led to renewal of client contracts. • Founded an orchid e-commerce platform that proved profitable in the first 3 months by efficiently managing inventories, advertising strategies, and creating a brand image by providing a strong customer service.
Work Experience Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Bouton Orquídeas (Orchid eCommerce platform), Mexico COO, Telokwento, Mexico International Reporter, Televisa, Mexico
Education • Bachelor of International Relations, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico
Abhiroop Mitra
linkedin.com/in/abhiroopmitra
Marketing professional with nearly eight years of experience in the consumer goods industry serving brands such as Coca-Cola and Kai Group. Experienced in P&L management and skilled in brand management, trade marketing, go-to-market strategies. A strategic thinker, effective communicator and a team player with a proven track record of adding quantifiable impact on a company’s bottom line.
Key Accomplishments • Identified and launched a new product category (women’s razor) resulting in ×4 revenue growth and 9× outlet presence over a period of 9 months. Led a cross-functional team to define pricing, packaging and go-to-market strategy with a strong focus on organized trade and ecommerce. • Delivered business growth for Coca-Cola at McDonald’s which exceeded annual beverage volume targets by 8 percentage points by developing local and regional level promotions along with innovative store level incentive schemes. • Succesfully launched multiple brands in India by leveraging PR and other Above-the-Line marketing initiatives, resulting in coverage by more than 100 media outlets including print and television media.
Work Experience Product Manager (formerly Trade Marketing Manager), Kai Group India, Gurgaon, India Assistant Manager – Brand Activation, FAL Food & Beverages, New Delhi, India Strategy Consultant, Coca-Cola India, Gurgaon, India
Education • Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communication Engineering), Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, India
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 33 Nicki Murdoch
linkedin.com/in/nicki-murdoch
Disciplined, efficient, and detail-oriented operations professional with 7 years of customer service experience and over 3 years of experience in the healthcare field. Passionate about process improvement and finding solutions to complex business problems. Team player who brings a positive attitude and takes initiative in completing tasks. Excellent at organization and building working relationships. Adventurous and passionate about the outdoors. Aspiring to transfer experience in process improvement and creating operational efficiency to the retail industry.
Key Accomplishments • Created the first process and decision-making framework that provides guidelines on when and how to update provincial privileging dictionaries by consulting with various levels of management. • Successfully organized over 50 provincial health flu vaccination clinics over 2 months and ensured the timely vaccination of over 1,800 public health staff by developing a vaccination tracking and reporting process. • Coordinated a social media fundraising campaign with the Whistler Health Care Foundation that raised $1.5M to update the trauma rooms.
Work Experience Administrative Coordinator, BC Medical Quality Initiative, Vancouver, Canada Administrative Assistant, Provincial Health Services Authority, Vancouver, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Science (Biology), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Abigail Amoakoa Okyere
linkedin.com/in/abigailokyere
Finance and business strategy professional with four years of energy and commodity trading experience. Contributing expertise includes market research, business development, financial reporting, risk management and sustainability projects. Recognized for skills in attention to detail, outstanding oral and written communication, team collaboration and for delivering results. A problem solver with a desire to contribute creatively to finding value and strategically building brands for organizations.
Key Accomplishments • Coordinated an AI4good project that identified 77 challenges and developed 10 Artificial Intelligence (AI) prototype solutions for the health and well-being sector in Africa by organizing, and providing resources for ideation workshops and a hackathon, as well as leveraging networks to build a community of stakeholders and AI experts. • Generated 20% annual revenue growth and 80% cost savings by providing analytical support through forecasting, trend analysis, market research and insights to enhance trade optimization, as well as negotiating with oil majors based on demurrage and laytime analysis. • Improved sales growth by 28% and achieved increased risk diversity internally by spearheading the introduction and coordinating the launch of the first local organic high-performance lubricant oil for the Ghanaian automotive and industrial markets.
Work Experience Project Management Consultant, Superfluid Labs, Accra, Ghana Asst. Commercial Manager – Trading, Mangifera Energy Limited, Accra, Ghana Executive President, The GracedLife Leadership Centre, Accra, Ghana
Education • Bachelor of Science in Administration (Accounting), University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana • Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA), CIMA-UK
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 34 Amani Olia
linkedin.com/in/amani-olia
Sustainability professional with over five years of experience in sustainability reporting, improving sustainability practices and assessing opportunities for growth. An analytical thinker with a focus on strategic data-based decision making. Proven track record as an excellent problem solver and a highly adaptable team-player in situations with shifting priorities. Process optimizer with an interest in finding new ways to add value. Sustainable change catalyst with the ability to translate sustainability concepts and risks to varying audiences.
Key Accomplishments • Increased compliance with sustainability commitments and the GRI standards for Annual Sustainability Report by optimizing the compliance tracking process with increased tracking, guidance, and communication materials for both corporate subject matter experts and mine site personnel. • Oversaw the successful collection and verification of sustainability data, increasing the level of site- specific data, by managing data collection processes and resolving user issues for over a hundred users at sites in three different countries. • Strengthened the materiality analysis process through the collection and analysis of data from over 500 internal and external stakeholders to allow for more targeted reporting at the local, regional, and corporate levels.
Work Experience Human Environment Specialist, Hemmera, Burnaby, Canada Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator, Goldcorp, Vancouver, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Science (Environmental Sciences), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Ramsha Patel
linkedin.com/in/ramsha-patel
An agile project and financial management professional with a background in mathematical theory as well as its applications in financial and educational research. Excited to contribute to the fintech sector in corporate finance. Proven track record in decision making and restructuring to execution and evaluation frameworks. An excellent communicator and motivator who works smarter and innovates. A conscientious leader who firmly believes in diversity and inclusion and in empowering others while co- creating an impact. Passionate about gender parity, education, and building networks.
Key Accomplishments • Raised HK$500,000 and established the financial systems in four multinational projects of HK$1M covering South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. Built corporate governance framework through effective director training with evaluation process. • Built online research portal and raised funding of $50,000 for Shaheen Pakistan, an educational not- for-profit organization founded by an Assistant Dean of Harvard Kennedy School, dedicated to serving disadvantaged high school students to help prepare them for higher education in the United States. • Received multiple scholarships including, CFA “Women in Investment Management” Scholarship and “First Generation College Student” Scholarship for $30,000.
Work Experience Senior Consultant, Strategy Consulting Initiative (SCI), UBC Vancouver, Canada Finance Manager, Corporate & Governance, Eudai Education Ltd., Hong Kong Assistant Manager, Global Banking & Markets, HSBC (Head office), Central, Hong Kong
Education • Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Finance with a Minor in Applied Mathematics, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan • Certified Financial Analyst, Level 2 Passed, CFA Institute, USA
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 35 Aditya Pothukuchi
linkedin.com/in/aditya-pothukuchi
Versatile professional with five years of experience across functions in business development, project management and operations, within the manufacturing and automotive industry. Extensive knowledge in process optimization, with a focused problem-solving ability. Strong interpersonal skills and a proven team player who has worked with cross-functional teams across the globe. Rich experience working across domains and managing product life cycle from “womb to tomb”. Efficient, collaborative and empathic leader who values societal well-being and a clean environment!
Key Accomplishments • Collaborated with four cross-functional teams to implement two vertical integration projects, reducing product assembly time by 8% and providing annual cost savings of $140,000 each. • Spearheaded the global launch of a project management automation tool, reducing repetitive tasks by 5% for teams across 14 countries. • Implemented change management projects across various product portfolios, resulting in an annual savings of $180,000.
Work Experience Continuous Improvement Project Manager, Inteva Products, Bangalore, India Global PMO Lead, Inteva Products, Bangalore, India Graduate Engineering Trainee – Closure Systems, Inteva Products, Bangalore, India
Education • Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore, India • Professional Certification: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
Soham Punjabi
linkedin.com/in/punjabisoham
Seasoned critical thinker and a team player with seven+ years of experience in R&D, industrial delivery and non-profit leadership. Possess a proven track record of driving results in high stake projects with stringent timelines. Worked in diverse teams and environments across the globe, including Canada, UAE, US and India. A social impact enthusiast, passionate about driving change in the energy industry through policy initiatives, technology integration, and sustainable finance. A resilient leader who leads by example while staying open-minded to experiences, people and ideas.
Key Accomplishments • Crafted project strategy and a comprehensive budget plan for a three year C$960K Novel Polymer Flood project for Dragon Oil by analyzing project charter, creating WBS activities and collaborating with partners in U.S., U.A.E and Turkmenistan. • Published a decision-making framework by studying industry best practices to guide the oil industry and municipalities to use comprehensive water sourcing assessment promoting sustainable water management in water-stressed regions. • Collaborated with multiple non-profit organizations to create strategic partnerships and draft proposals for supporting the Energy Transition Internship Program.
Work Experience Energy Education Project Coordinator, Student Energy, Vancouver, Canada Research Associate – Industry Funded R&D Projects, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Well Testing Specialist, Schlumberger Ltd., Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Education • Master of Science (Petroleum Engineering), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA • Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Thapar University, Patiala, India
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 36 Roy Qu
linkedin.com/in/royxinhaoqu
Adept business development professional in multiple industries. Proven sales and marketing skills that generate profitability year over year. Bring five years of experience in the biotech and life science field, complemented with experience in the star-up space, as both an employee and business operator. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with high standards of leadership, professionalism and integrity. Self-motivated as evidenced by being an entrepreneur, who is also a strategic problem-solver.
Key Accomplishments • Generated a profit of US$500K by developing a business strategy and operationalizing the organization’s objectives within its mission as an entrepreneur in a global trade business. • Raised revenue by more than 300% by establishing and conducting new strategies to enhance business operations and expand customer base with the biotech start-up GenomeMe. • Established a stable global distribution network covering 30+ countries by maintaining solid relationships with clients and communities to sustain long-term business growth with GenomeMe.
Work Experience Founder & General Manager, Riona Solutions, Vancouver, Canada Business Development Manager, GenomeMe Canada, Richmond, Canada Executive/HR Assistant, Applied Biological Materials, Richmond, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Arts: Pacific & Asian Study, UVIC, Victoria, Canada
Kyle Randall
linkedin.com/in/kyle-m-randall
Impact-driven leader with a passion for initiating positive change and serving communities locally and abroad. A strategic and enthusiastic engineering consultant with experience in managing fast paced and large-scale construction projects, operations supply chain, and sales management. Bring innate emotional intelligence and dynamic relationship development skills to lead teams and individuals, foster client networks and promote positive experiences. Persistent innovator and champion for change management while promoting optimization, sustainability, and creativity.
Key Accomplishments • Executed and managed $20M in restoration projects at over 100 construction sites throughout BC for clients in commercial, public, and private real estate sectors. Provided exemplary consulting services through analytical solutions, asset management planning, and effective communication to consistently hit target deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. • Earned the “RJC Executive Award – 2018” for exceptional performance, initiative, and demonstration of the company’s Guiding Principles. Achievements were based on, but not limited to, the management of the post-tensioning (PT) restoration division within the RJC Vancouver office; sole representation of RJC with a senior national technical liaison group, and on the global Post-Tensioning Institute. • Selected from over 4,000 applicants for a talent development program in supply and operations management. Achieved all three personal annual performance targets based on organizational KPI’s for brewery efficiency, profitability and safety. Successfully executed a personal project focused on improving efficiency and organization of the quality inspection process, reduced inspection processing time by an approximately 20%.
Work Experience Engineering Consultant, Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd., Vancouver, Canada Sales Representative, Labatt Breweries of Canada, Toronto, Canada Group Manager – Packaging, Labatt Breweries of Canada, London, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Applied Science (Civil Engineering), Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada • Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada • Certificate in Business Analysis, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 37 Ankith Saleem
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Product marketing professional with three years of experience in business development and account management in a technology startup, and 2 years of programming experience as a DevOps engineer for a US-based IT professional services firm . Excellent at developing business opportunities, managing client relationships and passionate about creating a superior consumer experience. Relationship builder who excels at interpersonal connections through mindful communications while leading teams in high-pressure and fast-paced environments. Organized, thorough, and a keen listener with the ability to work well in demanding, fast-paced, and dynamic environments.
Key Accomplishments • Led team through transition amidst a changing business model resulting in a strategic partnership with the world’s thirdlargest hospitality chain, OYO. Used inventive messaging and storytelling in the investor deck, which led to $430,000 raised from an angel network and a highly reputed educational organization. • Achieved product-market fit by improving the sales conversion from 4% to 11% with continuous customer feedback gained by developing large scale customer feedback loop systems. • Realized 98% retention annually for 70+ partner accounts nationwide by boosting partner engagement to more than 73% through technology-aided behavioral interventions.
Work Experience City Manager, PlanetSpark, Gurgaon, India Business Development Manager (formerly Associate), PlanetSpark, Gurgaon, India Program Analyst, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Chennai, India
Education • Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science), Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India
Sagnik Sarkar
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Operations enthusiast with 6+ years of experience in the oil and gas marine transportation industry. Battle hardened from meeting tight turnaround times by rallying multicultural teams amidst challenging working environments. A constant learner with child-like curiosity and expertise in process improvement, meticulous planning and cost efficiency. A servant leader who holds integrity and compassion in high regard and known for fostering trust and resilience in the teams he leads.
Key Accomplishments • Reached cost savings of $ 20,000 annually by sustained invigilation and technical innovation of machinery parameters through periodic testing, tabulating results, taking preemptive actions, and preventing quality degradation of ancillary fluids. • Reduced Injury Lost Time by 60% than the previous quarter by enhancing the safety culture on board by discerning 5–10 unsafe acts monthly and demonstrating proper working techniques while vetting working practice of 12 crew members. • Saved over $ 7,000 in spare parts and associated overhead by collecting and labeling similar inventory and updating replacement instructions according to latest maker’s technical bulletins, thus negating demand of superfluous objects during each quarterly procurement cycle.
Work Experience Second Assistant Engineer, NYK Shipmanagement Ltd., Singapore Third Assistant Engineer, NYK Shipmanagement Ltd., Singapore
Education • Certificate of Competency, Class 2 Marine Engineer Officer, Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, India • Bachelor of Science (Marine Engineering), Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, India
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 38 Khalif Savji
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Versatile strategic thinker with expertise in data analytics and a background in non-profit fundraising. Results-driven problem solver with a track record of employing critical thinking and creativity to add value. Empowering leader who is enthusiastic about bringing out the best in others and creating a positive, collaborative workplace environment amongst diverse teammates. Passionate about using data-driven decision making and leveraging innovative technologies to develop sustainable solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems that plague our world. Avid reader, lifelong learner, and aspiring to create change.
Key Accomplishments • Enhanced program efficiency and data accessibility through the creation of several custom data visualization dashboards in order to facilitate data-driven decision making. • Augmented direct mail and telefundraising solicitation strategies through data segmentation and A/B testing to identify optimal solicitation methods for target audiences. • Increased donor acquisition, donor retention, and overall revenue from phone solicitation fundraising through the development of innovative hiring and training practices and the implementation of a creative incentives program.
Work Experience Business Analyst, Office of Advancement - Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada Program Coordinator – Telefundraising, Office of Advancement - Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Science, Honours (Biology), Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
Chaitanya Saxena
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Dynamic professional and self-motivated intrapreneur driven by a desire to make a difference and build a more sustainable planet for both, humans and the natural world. Experience designing power grids to make energy accessible to underserved communities. Possesses a data driven approach, honed by building quantitative financial models. Proficient market researcher and identifier of upstream and downstream partners with experience working in North America and Asia. An excellent strategist with a penchant for blue sky thinking and an effective communicator who works equally well in teams and on his own.
Key Accomplishments • Designed an off-grid solar power system to serve underprivileged communities in India. • Created an options pricing model that replicated results from an industry-leading third-party source with over 95% accuracy. • Improved the efficiency of a wind turbine design by up to 8% by using data to identify areas of weaknesses.
Work Experience Co-Founder, Greenchairs, Bandung, Indonesia Quantitative Analyst, Crisil Irevna, New York, USA Operations Manager, GaltGrid, Philadelphia, USA
Education • Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada • Graduate Studies (Analytics), Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Harrisburg, USA
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 39 Sami Sekhon
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Values based leader with five years of experience managing projects, teams, and technology implementation in the public sector and stakeholder centric environments. Demonstrate an ability to tackle enterprise-wide inefficiencies, lead strategic thinking, and build consensus among parties with competing priorities. Approach each day with curiosity, a positive and resilient demeanour, and the ambition to do better. Motivated to leverage innovative solutions that solve large-scale problems and make a positive impact at the community level.
Key Accomplishments • Strategized an ethical fund development framework to raise $660,000 and sustain operations over a 3-year period, focusing on sustainable program expansion and efficient internal resource allocation. • Spearheaded the transformation of the Contract Management Office through integration of technological workflows and revision of operational gaps, which led to automated processes, reduced administrative burden on managers and a proactive approach to compliance oversight. • Led regional working groups to create a space for collaborative partnerships and consistency amongst community-based program structures from Richmond to Powell River, which resulted in the design of standard contract language and performance measurement frameworks.
Work Experience Fund Development Project Manager, The Starfish Canada, Canada Regional Contract Development Manager, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, Canada Contracts & Performance Coordinator, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, Canada
Education • Fellowship, Accelerate Her Future, Canada • Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver Canada • Bachelor of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Kshitij Sharma
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A tech enthusiast with four years of experience in ideation to execution of user-centric SaaS products. Agile leader known for creating impactful products for Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft and Nike to help them engage with their customers, listen and act on customer feedback and advertise with better targeting. Hands-on experience in product strategy, market entry, customer identification and competitive business analysis. An empathetic team player who maintains high standards of professional conduct by communicating openly. Passionate about building innovative products in the domain of cloud, data analytics, and to help companies with their strategy and operations.
Key Accomplishments • Liaised with stakeholders from different verticals of Reliance Jio to deliver a SaaS product for the security management of 8,000 Reliance offices across India, achieving cost savings of $6M. • Delivered the Sprinklr Social Cloud platform which enabled brands to engage with customers on 30+ social media channels via a single platform and provided clients with real-time understanding of brand awareness, product perception, customer loyalty, and user satisfaction. • Generated $20M in revenue by collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver a product advocacy platform providing customized solutions to brands such as Nike and P&G for advocate identification, activation and engagement.
Work Experience Deputy Manager – Product, Reliance Jio, Mumbai, India Product Engineer, Sprinklr, Gurgaon, India
Education • Bachelor of Information and communication technology, Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication technology, Gandhinagar, India
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 40 Jenny Shirota Silva
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Product and marketing professional with more than nine years’ experience in industries such as cosmetics, hospitality, and manufacturing. A versatile entrepreneur with experience in market research, end-to- end product life cycle development, product roadmap, marketing, client negotiation, and management of cross-functional and multicultural teams. Strong organizational skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Fluent in Spanish.
Key Accomplishments • Created a new line of business with support from sales and operations departments, which attracted more than 250 new clients and generated a net income growth of 100% year over year. • Minimized the costs of advertising, and sales participation by negotiating commercial agreements with shopping centers and franchise. • Achieved more than 50 successful product launches through the design and development of project portfolio, leading cross-functional and multicultural teams from market research to product sourcing.
Work Experience Business Development Manager, L&T Steel, Lima, Peru Business Owner, Petit Crepes, Lima, Peru Product Manager, Belcorp, Lima, Peru
Education • Diploma in International Marketing, Lima, Peru • Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, University of Lima, Lima, Peru
Armaan Deep Singh
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Strategic and result-driven operations manager with a passion for finance and strategy consulting. Adept in structured problem-solving and building strong relationships with experience in diverse sectors. Inquisitive mindset and positive attitude combined with communication skills and the ability to lead efficiently in a collaborative environment.
Key Accomplishments • Increased the overall store revenue by 10% over the last year amounting to $323,000 by focusing on online orders, increased cleanliness, and implementing strong in-store visuals. • Reduced inventory costs by 28% by implementing pull systems, analyzing the fast-moving product mix, and updating the computer-aided ordering system. • Generated $100,000 in revenue for BSH Home Appliances by implementing customer-centric principles like collecting online service feedback throughout the region after analyzing changing market dynamics.
Work Experience Operations Supervisor, Save On Foods, Delta, BC Service Manager, Bosch & Siemens, Pune, India
Education • Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, India
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 41 Dalmanjot Singh
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Dynamic digital transformation consultant and business strategist with five years’ experience in the technology and consulting industry with expertise in supervising organizations through thought- leadership, product and service landscape overview, and technology implementation right up to solution-level insights. Agile leader, known for creating impactful strategies for small, medium, and large enterprises, government and not-for-profits. Bring domain expertise in technologies such as Python, Tableau, Java, SQL, robotic process automation, and analytics. Adept in providing product-market fit for technology providers and adopters with experience working with healthcare, education, and financial services clients. Passionate about consumer behavior and delivering customer-centric technology solutions.
Key Accomplishments • Migrated investment bank and financial services to a new digital platform by providing technology consulting services and creating an automation framework through leading a 26-member cross- functional team. Secured another CAD 1.3M project. • Raised revenues of a top European university by US$500K annually and healthcare care client by US$200K annually by creating web portals and mobile apps after analyzing customer behavior and market trends. • Founded an NGO to provide medical service by organizing free medical check-up camps, medicine distribution, and ambulance service sand education services and facilities in the rural areas of Punjab after analyzing the state health and education data.
Work Experience Technology Analyst, Infosys Limited, Chandigarh, India Senior Quality Assurance Engineer & Software Developer, Infosys Limited, Chandigarh, India Founder & President, One Hope Social Welfare Society, Punjab, India
Education • Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering, Punjabi University, Patiala, India
Rajat Preet Singh
linkedin.com/in/major-rajat-preet-singh
An Indian Army veteran who brings a diverse skill-set with 7+ years of leadership experience, specializing in strategy, data privacy & internal IT auditing, operations, and project management. Distinguished service, with a reputation for setting high personal standards in every endeavour while navigating demanding conditions. Supervised a department of 220+ personnel and ensured governance, risk mitigation & compliance to accomplish critical organizational objectives consistently. Certified professional in Canadian Privacy Regulations – (CIPP/C). A quick learner and a team-player with divergent thinking yet single-minded in pursuit of excellence. Camaraderie and esprit de corps are second nature.
Key Accomplishments • Devised strategy and formulated and codified guidelines on for operations, risk & security optimization, human capital development, logistics and training while ensuring optimal funds and resource utilisation. • Selected to identify the key implications of the Indian data protection bill of the Indian army as a pilot project; performed privacy readiness assessment to identify key personal data processing activities and systems, and presented the requirements and impact of the bill to 100+ senior officers at military headquarters. • Managed large scale military facilitation centres over a span of six years as the Officer in charge, which catered to 10K+ personnel, crafting operational solutions for inventory management, resource requirements, procurement, benchmarking, accounting and grievance redressal.
Work Experience Senior Manager (Major), Indian Army Manager (Captain), Indian Army Deputy Manager (Lieutenant), Indian Army
Education • CIPP/C – Certified Information Privacy Professional, Canada (IAPP) • Post Graduate Diploma – Defence Management and Strategic Studies, University of Madras, Chennai, India • Bachelor of Arts – Law, Army Institute of Law, Punjabi University, India
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 42 Abhijeet Singh
linkedin.com/in/abhisingh91
Experienced project manager of system-based solutions in the energy industry with extensive capabilities in project scheduling, procurement, and translating client needs to implementable solutions in a tight deadline driven environment. Always identifying ways to make existing processes efficient leading to significant cost savings. Strong interest in solutions-based project management in cloud computing. A wide skill set in full stack development with specialization in ReactJS that complements web application- oriented architecture in the cloud.
Key Accomplishments • Developed a custom bank statement analysis application for a USD $1,000,000 endodontics company which led to an 8% decrease in operating costs on a monthly basis. • Led the effort on a custom Nitrogen generation system and improved engineering parameter control process which yielded an edge in the market to an engineering systems specialist company. • Developed a custom progress tracking and reporting tool using custom written macros in Excel for Linde Engineering North America, Inc. for its on-site commissioning and startup operations which halved the administration time and saved the company USD $150,000 per project.
Work Experience Pro bono Consultant in the field of order placement application design, Self-employed Project Coordinator, Petro-Techna International, Toronto, Canada Project Engineer, RJ Engineering Systems, Houston, USA
Education • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional Certification • Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering), Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA
Naveen Singh
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Dynamic analytics and product management professional with 7+ years of experience in the North American, European, and Asian markets. Expertise in applying data science tools and technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, and cloud to create innovative analytics solutions optimizing supply chain, procurement, production, and digital transformation processes for large scale global organizations in auto, aerospace, and manufacturing. An agile thinker, team motivator, and client-focused business leader looking to build innovative data products and solutions to help companies drive their Industry 4.0 journey to achieve operational efficiency through data.
Key Accomplishments • Derived USD$ 2M in savings in a USD$ 5B purchase contract by spearheading conceptualization, development, and integration of procurement analytics solution. • Improved operational efficiency by 2% for 5 manufacturing facilities with USD$ 1.5B in total revenues and saved USD$ 1M by leading the development of a cloud-based Industry 4.0 factory analytics solution. • Created an analytics strategy and an implementation plan for an Indian non-profit advocacy group to revolutionise the Indian farming sector to double farmers’ wealth with data-backed sustainable practices.
Work Experience Analytics Consultant, NASSCOM, New Delhi, India Data Product Manager, EnrichAI, Gurugram, India Assistant Manager – Analytics Consulting, Motherson Group, Noida, India
Education • Bachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation and Control Engineering), Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 43 Sean Siri
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Energetic and collaborative entrepreneur who is passionate about creating top-notch customer experience and representing quality brands that leave a lasting impression. Excellent customer service and analytical skills from seven years’ experience in the banking sector. Thrives in the fast-paced environment of event planning with a proven track record in project management, solving problems, and fostering team mentality. Committed to involvement in the community, music and arts, and the outdoor thrills of BC.
Key Accomplishments • Led implementation, training, and user experience for seven Iris Booth installations with major clients in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Arkansas, and Texas, resulting in positive customer feedback surveys and commitments to future contracts. • Hired and motivated a 6-person team to success at TD Cole Harbour by setting weekly coaching sessions and creating an advice framework centered on comfort and benefits for clients, which improved branch performance ranking from 4th quartile to 1st quartile in the Atlantic region. • Launched GenNext, a volunteer network that adopts a unique community outreach approach involving entertaining social networking events and aimed at recruiting employees for community outreach initiatives with organizations such as Adsum House Women’s Shelter.
Work Experience Events and Installation Support, Iris Booth, Vancouver, Canada Senior Financial Advisor, TD Canada Trust, Halifax, Canada Customer Experience Manager, TD Canada Trust, Cole Harbour, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Canada • Investment Funds in Canada, Canadian Securities Institute, Halifax, Canada • Financial Planning I + Personal Financial Services Advice, Canadian Securities Institute, Halifax, Canada
Digvijay (DJ) Sodha
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DJ is a dynamic, ex-military leader on a mission to accelerate sustainable mobility adoption. As a former commanding officer of warships, he has demonstrated the ability to maximize the performance of multidisciplinary teams in a VUCA environment. Extensively experienced in process design and implementation, he has a proven record of improving legacy systems to embrace change. He influences strategic decision-making with exceptional interpersonal persuasion skills and emotional intelligence. A keen learner with an entrepreneur spirit having built a strong reputation in the military,, he seeks to reinvent his career by influencing the sustainable mobility value-chain through product development and partnerships across organizations.
Key Accomplishments • Generated savings of US$ 650,000 across the Navy’s revenue budget by creating new processes to enable cooperation and coordination between more than 20 stakeholders to optimize the deployment of assets. • As the Commanding Officer, increased deployed time of the ship by 200% using the accountability, adherence to operating procedures, and independent decision-making at all levels, which are key tenets of crew ownership, teamwork and intent-based leadership. • Processed dredging contracts worth US$ 8 million by spearheading the funding, planning and execution of dredging within naval harbors, obtaining a difficult buy-in from senior management for the funding.
Work Experience Command Operations Officer, Indian Navy’s Western Command, Mumbai, India Warship Commanding Officer, Indian Navy, India Joint-Director – Personnel Policy, Ministry of Defense (Navy), New Delhi, India
Education • Master of Arts (Defence Studies), Kings College London, London, United Kingdom • Bachelor of Science, Indian Naval Academy, Goa University, Goa, India • Graduate Certificate Course in Public Policy, Takshashila Institution, Bangalore, India
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 44 Abhi Soni
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I am a Professional Engineer, registered in British Columbia. I have experience in leadership, design and construction of civil infrastructure. I have been engaged in all phases and aspects of infrastructure engineering projects, including concept and feasibility designs, procurement project delivery, project management, design development, preparation of construction specifications and work packages, estimating and reporting. My experience includes projects in land development, municipal works (roads and utilities), transportation systems, and major port terminal developments.
Key Accomplishments • Lead the development of engagement strategies during the design and construction phase of Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project ($1.3 Billion dollar Project) with key partners and stakeholders incorporating community needs into the design and implementation phase of the project. • Managed the development of the overall environmental management plan and permit applications process of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 ($3 Billion dollar Project) project. Spearheaded the development of detailed five-year delivery phase design schedule. • Lead the development of scope, engineering specifications and budget aspects of a cross-functional team for a $20M South of the Fraser Rapid Transit Project; Completed project on-time and under- budget, which was key to winning a $13M follow-on contract.
Work Experience Sr. Project Manager, Transportation Investment Corporation, Vancouver, Canada Project Manager, Environmental Services, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Vancouver, Canada Senior Project Engineer, Hatch Consulting Ltd, Vancouver, Canada
Education • Engineering Physics UBC, Specialized in Electrical Engineering • P.Eng Pending, British Columbia, Canada • Oracle Primavera Certified • International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Certified
Alicia Stirling
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I’m a diverse thinker with five years of professional experience in the design industry. I aspire to contribute my strong project and time management skills to improve organizations’ operational efficiency. With a background in architecture and business, I bring a unique skillset that enables me to approach problems logically and rationally, while also being skilled in creative problem solving. I excel in managing complex mixed-use projects, relationships with clients and consultants, business development and operations.
Key Accomplishments • Selected from former office of over 120 to be the first employee at a start-up and worked to maintain 7 existing projects (each over 50,000 sf) to ensure they met all deadlines, budgets and client objectives. • Proposed strategic design solutions and negotiated an 8% increase in fees with the client in order to implement changes that resulted in a better outcome for all stakeholders and full support from the City of Vancouver. • Determined the most cost-effective strategy through iteration to save 5% on the development of a pre-fabricated ‘tiny-house’ to respond to spatial and sustainability concerns.
Work Experience Architectural Designer, Boniface Oleksiuk Politano Architects, Vancouver, Canada Architectural Designer, DIALOG, Vancouver & Toronto, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Architectural Studies, University of Waterloo, Cambridge, Canada
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 45 Mary Elizabeth Sullivan
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A passionate technology professional with nine years of experience at digital agencies and IT teams at small to large businesses, six years of which spent specializing in digital accessibility standards. A diversity and inclusion advocate who aspires to catalyze innovation and environmental sustainability of the agricultural, automotive, and resource industries. Prioritizes both short-term and long-term goals by engaging stakeholders to create personalized solutions. By building successes today, the momentum for change is available for tomorrow.
Key Accomplishments • Onboarded a company-wide content, search engine optimization, and accessibility governance tool for the TELUS.com production environment, which set a benchmark previously unattainable for these faculties. Stewarded the tool through a rigorous analysis, 6-month procurement effort, and socialized the tool for adoption, resulting in an integration with weekly reporting related to the VP scorecard. • Trained five teams on digital accessibility user experience principles, which developed into a annotation practice that works with tight timelines on 10+ major agile projects. , and was formalized and integrated into the organization-wide design practice.
Work Experience Digital Accessibility Specialist (Sr. Business Systems Analyst), TELUS Digital, Vancouver, Canada Accessibility Technical Analyst, Scotiabank, Toronto, Canada .NET Developer, Trioro Inc., Toronto, Canada
Education • Post-Graduate Diploma in Web Development, Humber College, Toronto, Canada • Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada
Gabriel Tamez
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Finance and entrepreneurship professional with 6+ years of experience in financial markets. Excel at managing risk and people. Knowledgeable on web-development and new venture strategy by launching two digital consumer apps in an emerging market. Endurance athlete, long-term thinker, knowledge seeker.
Key Accomplishments • Traded and managed a residential mortgage-backed security book of $200 million. Analyzed and priced complex structured bonds via proprietary models. • Built financial models and prepared presentation materials for structured bond transactions, with a particular emphasis on infrastructure and future receivable deals. Prepared tailored debt financing and liability management solutions to corporate and sovereign issuers in Latin America. • Founded and designed an ecommerce two-way marketplace in an emerging market that reached $5K in MRR in its first 6 months of operations.
Work Experience Associate – RMBS Trading, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, New York, United States Analyst – LatAm Debt Capital Markets, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, New York, United States
Education • Bachelor of Economics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, United States • Full-stack developer, LeWagon, Mexico City, Mexico
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 46 Kai Tang
linkedin.com/in/ktang2
A creative strategist with six years of direct research and technical consulting experience in consumer goods and biotechnology. Able to establish positive stakeholder relationships, portfolio management, and operational strategy optimization. Curious learner who thrives on leading the operational transformation in conventional industries by leveraging emotional intelligence, dedicating perseverance in strategic planning, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. A firm believer in challenging the status quo and creating a positive impact on both the organization level and society.
Key Accomplishments • Led 13 allergen-free products prototype development and commercialization in less than a year by strategic planning, providing technical expertise on cost-saving operations, making data-driven decisions. • Increased sales by 260% in reformulating allergen-free pie crust in less than six months through delivering innovative solutions while having a client-centric approach; achieved a lucrative outcome in establishing a long-term collaboration with a top Canadian retailer for private labelling. • Saved C$200K fixed costs in upgrading high throughput production line by analyzing historical data, designing cost-effective production process, implementing continuous improvement, resulting in a sustainable operation while generating 10% less waste.
Work Experience Senior Research and Development Scientist, KINNIKINNICK FOODS INC., Edmonton, AB Product Development Researcher, KINNIKINNICK FOODS INC., Edmonton, Ab Food Scientist, Canbiocin Inc., Edmonton, AB
Education • Master of Science (Food Science and Technology), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB • Bachelor of Science (Food and Technology), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Lulu Teran
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Creative storyteller and marketing professional with five years of experience fostering international client relationships and growing brand awareness through meaningful stories on both the agency and client-side. Experienced with diverse industries such as fashion and luxury goods. Expertise in data-driven go-to- market strategies, public relations, digital marketing and brand management. An organized business thinker and an independent team player with an entrepreneurial spirit driven to do work that makes a difference – for business, people, and culture.
Key Accomplishments • Secured five accounts from a multinational company after articulating an ambitious market study brief and creating a forward-thinking proposal that positively influenced female consumers’ self-confidence. • Increased tech client’s media coverage by 70% (YoY) by introducing consumer survey data and industry analytical reports to create fresh and relevant editorial content. • Ensured smooth backstage operations during three New York Fashion Week shows and international client conferences by thoroughly briefing cross-functional teams composed of 30+ members.
Work Experience Strategy Communications Manager, Hoteles City Express, Mexico City, Mexico Senior Account Executive, Edelman, Mexico City, Mexico Public Relations Assistant, Jill Stuart International, New York City, United States
Education • Bachelor of Arts (Advertising and Public Relations), The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, United States
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 47 Noemie Thomas
linkedin.com/in/noemiethomas
A decisive team leader who values integrity and demonstrates expertise in financial systems, policy application and risk analysis. Proven analytical, organizational and interpersonal strengths accompanied with a consistent work ethic and attention to detail. Stays current with market sentiment, emerging issues and regulations in the financial sector. Excellent spoken and written communication in English, Chinese and French.
Key Accomplishments • Delivered tailored business recommendations for public and private sector clients and created and illustrated operational best practices by designing process maps for stakeholders. • Provided personalized investment and credit banking solutions to businesses and mid net worth clients while staying current with evolving regulations and industry codes of conduct. • Promoted within ten months for exceeding goals and demonstrating a genuine interest in financial products.
Work Experience Consultant, Deloitte Management Services, Vancouver, Canada Financial Advisor, TD Investment Services, Richmond, Canada Olympian, Team Canada, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Education • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, USA
Taylor Todd
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Experienced strategist, entrepreneur, and business process developer. 10+-year track-record of designing organizational structures, improving systems and processes, and defining business strategies in the healthcare, disaster relief, and the customer service sectors. Managed portfolios in excess of $5 million and lead teams of 20+ staff. Skilled in communicating with dynamic stakeholder groups to achieve common goals. Passionate about solving problems particularly when solutions require out-of-the- box thinking that aims to improve people’s lives. Aspiring to add value to organizations by leveraging technology and innovation.
Key Accomplishments • Helped create the Registered Nurse in Practice Program for the Fraser Northwest Region which saw the unattachment gap (previously 40,000 people without family physician) reduced by over 3,000. • Managed 30 - 60 active monthly files ($3 million annual revenue) in disaster restoration projects caused by fire, flood, and trauma while maintaining a 50% gross profit margin and 5% net profit margin. • Increased net profits by over 15% by analyzing supply costs and renegotiating supply contracts at Platinum Pro-Claim Restoration.
Work Experience Project Manager, Fraser Northwest Divisions of Family Practice, New Westminster, Canada Assistant Project Manager, Platinum Pro-Claim Restoration, Richmond, Canada Contents Department Manager, Platinum Pro-Claim Restoration, Richmond, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Business Administration – Entrepreneurial Leadership, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, Canada • Diploma in Business Management, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, Canada
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 48 David Torres
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Professional with more than three years of business development management and negotiation experience in professional services B2B in English and Spanish. More than two years of experience in sales and customer service B2C. Excellent key account management and relationship building skills which led to client satisfaction and increase of revenue and profit. Known for efficient management of projects, local and international teams, and sales strategies for company growth.
Key Accomplishments • Increased client base of key accounts by 70% bringing CAD$ 11M of annual revenue by executing market analysis plans, targeting large firms, crafting RFPs, and building strategic relationships with decision-makers. • Maintained a 90%+ satisfaction level within key clients through account management, assertive communication, and timely problem-solving actions during after-sales. • Established a faster pricing strategy for the staffing service, which was replicated nationally by the rest of the sales team to craft timely proposals.
Work Experience Business Development Manager, The Adecco Group, Bogota, Colombia Branch Manager, The Adecco Group, Bogota, Colombia Branch Banker, Bank Truist, Alabama, USA
Education • Bachelor of Business Administration, Stillman College, Alabama, USA
Marcos Valdes
linkedin.com/in/marcosvaldesoro85
Corporate finance professional with ten years of experience in treasury services. Specialized in derivative hedging, foreign exchange, money market instruments, and funding alternatives. Project coordinator with relevant teamwork and strategic thinking skills. Demonstrate effective responses under high-pressure scenarios, with goal-oriented and innovative approach. Passionate about creating a positive work environment and promoting integrity through daily transactions.
Key Accomplishments • Raised over US$90 million of debt financing through executing an Export Credit Agency financing trade. • Minimized price volatility for more than 50% of the company’s annual production by designing hedging structures with derivatives. • Mitigated operational risk by training an efficient team to manage the valuation and settlement of high-value transactions.
Work Experience Back Office Manager, Peñoles, Mexico City, Mexico Finance Operations Manager, Peñoles, Mexico City, Mexico
Education • Master of Finance, Universidad Anahuac Norte, Mexico City, Mexico • Bachelor of Business Management, Universidad Anahuac Norte, Mexico City, Mexico
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 49 Pedro Vargas
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Strategic, creative and analytical professional with experience in research, policy analysis and government relations. Focused on innovative solutions and problem solving by incorporating an interdisciplinary skillset. Adaptable and excellent communicator with international work experience across a variety of industries. Constant learner and team player, always eager to take on new challenges and learn from his teammates. Passionate about new business solutions and creating bridges for private-public partnerships.
Key Accomplishments • Established new processes with state and local customs agencies and aligned the document’s validation process in local ports and airports, thus diminishing undue investigations and taxations by over 30% yearly. • Developed research on policies and decisions from the U.S. government regarding trade and regulations on the agricultural, automotive, steel and aerospace sectors. Monitored and reported policy impact worth millions of dollars in bilateral trade. • Recognized as a top performer for providing effective stakeholder communication and exceptional customer service with international clients in the import and export sector.
Work Experience International Relations Assistant, FIESP – Federation of Industries, São Paulo, Brazil Science, Technology and Innovation Intern, Embassy of Brazil, Washington, United States Intern, ERTICO – ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) Europe, Brussels, Belgium
Education • Bachelor of Arts (International Studies), American University, Washington, United States
Anuja Wadekar
linkedin.com/in/anujavwadekar
Technology and innovation enthusiast having six years of cross-sectoral experience. Strong strategic acumen and financial analysis skills developed through working as a mergers & acquisitions professional. Expertise in analyzing data-driven business models and managing time-sensitive deals. Passion for technology-focused transformation with experience in driving automation projects and leading cross- functional teams. A value-centric professional, an excellent communicator, and a motivated contributor. Advocate for sustainable business practices and impact investments. An aspiring leader in tech-led transformation and strategic investments.
Key Accomplishments • Pioneered India’s first “Real Estate Investment Trust” comprising of 200 assets worth CAD$860M by executing a tax neutral strategy which resulted in saving outflow worth CAD$345M. • Structured earn-out based deal in purchase price negotiation deadlock making consideration contingent upon EBITDA milestones. • Automated cash flow statements to achieve real-time reporting – analyzed sources of cash flow and coordinated with external consultants for discussions on results of User-Acceptance Testing process.
Work Experience Assistant Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions, Deloitte, Mumbai, India Finance Trainee, Tata AIA Life Insurance Co Ltd, Mumbai, India Intern - Financial Services, Tax, Ernst & Young LLP, Mumbai, India
Education • CFA Level II Candidate, CFA Institute • Chartered Accountant, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India • Master of Commerce, University of Mumbai • Bachelor of Commerce, University of Mumbai
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 50 Shearer Wang
linkedin.com/in/wang-mengxi
Marketing strategist with 9 years of global experience in go-to-market, brand, and growth strategies. Successfully delivered value-driven solutions such as global expansion and brand valuation strategies for top Fortune 500 companies (e.g. NBA, Volkswagen, Alibaba Cloud and HUAWEI). Proven ability to gain trust from clients, teams, and stakeholders through effective communication, consistently high performance, and persistence. Passionate about leading teams with big visions and, at the same time, meticulous in executing the details.
Key Accomplishments • Increased revenue for branch office by $2M revenue and improved office’s market exposure by re-establishing trust from 3 former VIP clients, innovating business processes. • Increased sales by 40%-50% and improved customer experience for NBA in the China market by establishing the new brand for its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) product; Created a go- to-market strategy that accelerated partnership between NBA CRM and Tencent technology. • Participated in the publishing of the Interbrand Best Global Brand ranking list in NYSE and was invited as a regular speaker at Microsoft’s incubation program on the topic of brand.
Work Experience Global brand director, Wondershare Technology, Vancouver, Canada Senior manager, Interbrand, Beijing, China Business analyst, Accenture, Beijing, China
Education • Bachelor of Econometrics, Economics and Finance, University of York, York, UK
David Wanninger
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Former US Naval Aviator and officer with a decade of end-to-end operational leadership in combat environments and other high visibility, high impact ecosystems. Achieved sustained, superior performance in the completion of diverse projects and programs of increasing scope and scale in the fields of industrial security and infrastructure management, personnel training and development, and operational strategic planning in addition to maintaining flight operations proficiencies. Successfully directed both tactical and long-term initiatives involving thousands of personnel and $1B+ of assets for complex networks of technical and non-technical stakeholders in ambiguous and sensitive environments.
Key Accomplishments • Flew 1000+ mishap-free flight hours while commanding aircrews of 9-17 in support of maritime patrol and combat objectives throughout Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia. Oversaw the planning and execution of multiparty operations in nebulous, politically sensitive environments through the real- time management of intricate systems of geographically dispersed assets. • Directed housing improvement program for 3000+ personnel across three continents. Oversaw completion of 1000+ construction requests while overhauling maintenance management program two weeks prior to national congressional reporting deadline. • Managed industrial infrastructure construction and personnel security programs while launching the $100m+ P-240 MQ-4C Triton drone mission control facility at US Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
Work Experience Naval Aviator, United States Navy, Oak Harbor, USA Lieutenant, United States Navy, USA
Education • Bachelor of Arts (International Studies), Macalester College, St. Paul, USA
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 51 Alexander Warner
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Finance professional with five years of experience working in financial consulting looking to transition into private equity and venture capital. A proven master of financial statements and underlying accounting, evidenced by CPA designation (California), and self-taught modeling proficiency through Breaking into Wallstreet. Built a passion for client service while working at PwC, and developed an enthusiasm for working in a timeline-driven, result-oriented business landscape. Excited to move my experience in a new direction and create value-driven solutions for clients in the PE and VC spaces.
Key Accomplishments • Managed multiple IPOs and transactional offerings helping to generate over USD$25B in proceeds for clients. • Redesigned PwC San Francisco’s recurring training for new hires to include quick reference cards and resource guides to help with initial training and on-boarding. • Designed audit procedures for pre-IPO clients focusing specifically on key management goals and business drivers.
Work Experience Senior Associate, Assurance, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), San Francisco, California, USA
Education • Bachelor of Science in Commerce (Accounting), Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, USA • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), California #139963
Rhoda Wei
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Experienced financial risk manager with eight years of portfolio management and risk consulting with major banks and regulatory bodies. Sound knowledge and rich insight of the banking industry through the economic cycle. Proven data analysis skills with in-depth experience of retail / wholesale data manipulation and analysis based on SAS, SQL, Excel and Qlikview platforms. Highly motivated learner and team player with interest in transitioning to the Fintech space.
Key Accomplishments • Launched a new credit card product as a key work group member in HSBC, and increased product coverage by designing a data-driven pre-approval program that covered 100% of the customer base. • Accelerated the allowance transition process of two major banks as a risk consultant from KPMG advisory, ensuring compliance by delivering models, advisory reports and recommendations. Developed allowance models and impact assessments that covered 4 asset classes by SAS/Excel based data manipulation and segmentation on the full customer database. • Optimized portfolio quality during the COVID-19 period by designing and implementing a credit relief program that covered 100% of mortgage customers resulting in a zero-default rate. Further minimized portfolio bad rate by daily KRI monitoring and de-risk actions, including policy tightening and high-risk customer selection framework.
Work Experience Credit Risk Manager, HSBC, Hong Kong Senior Risk Consultant, KPMG Advisory, Hong Kong
Education • Bachelor of Science, Statistics, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong • Certified Financial Risk Manager, Global Association of Risk Professionals
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 52 Stephanie A. Wong
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Healthcare professional with over five years of experience as a critical care cardiology nurse that is committed to solving the increasing complexities that challenge healthcare. Dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community with a desire to continuously engage with the digital transformation of our health systems. A strong communicator that leads with compassion guided by evidence-based decision making. Constantly striving for operational efficiencies with experience in quality improvement and accelerating research into professional practice in order to delivery meaningful client solutions.
Key Accomplishments • Increased psychological distress screening by 70% across cardiology patients by implementing a novel evidence-based screening tool through creating standardized procedure manuals, conducting 1:1 training with sessions and collaborating with three interdisciplinary teams • Critically evaluated an intra-hospital communication tool between nursing staff and health leaders to improve patient safety for the electronic medical record. • Led the health promotion campaign with the Canadian Cancer Society resulting in the provincial law banning youth from using tanning beds in British Columbia.
Work Experience Critical Care Cardiology Nurse, Providence Healthcare, Vancouver, Canada Special Events Co-ordinator, BC Cancer Foundation, Vancouver, Canada Volunteer Lead – “Tanning is Out” Campaign, Canadian Cancer Society, Victoria, Canada
Education • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada • Critical Care Nursing Advanced Certificate, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver, Canada
Alexandra (Alex) Woudzia
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Sustainability professional with experience in business development and marketing. Proven experience working with enterprises to adopt more sustainable strategies and increase their impact, helping to transition to a low carbon economy. Interested in environmental and social innovation and playing a role in supporting impact-driven ventures.
Key Accomplishments • Collaborated on a team to conduct financial and market research for a social enterprise to prepare for their next round of investment and growth. • Communicated the social and economic benefits of greenhouse gas measurement and corporate social responsibility to businesses and successfully recruited over 150 businesses for 15 training sessions across Canada. • Created and developed customized waste and recycling proposals that identified opportunities for businesses to save money on waste hauling by shifting to a sustainable waste management system.
Work Experience Program Manager, Green Teams Canada, Vancouver, Canada Business Clients Relations Lead, Climate Smart Business, Vancouver, Canada Business Development Manager, Changeworks Recycling, Edinburgh, Scotland
Education • Master of Science, Sustainable Strategies and Urban Design, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom • Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Geography and History, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 53 Yilin Yang
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Versatile leader with experiences in multi-functional roles of administration, human resources and marketing. Passionate about sustainable development and international cooperation. Helped Fortune 500 companies, as well as, nonprofit organizations achieve development goals through business analysis, project management, policy development and process improvement. Thrive in multicultural teams with extensive experience working with immigrants and refugees of diverse backgrounds.
Key Accomplishments • Established an Administration and HR department by developing a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate data management, human resources, interpretation, meal service, facility maintenance, and transportation. • Secured funding from federal and provincial governments through statistic reporting and fostered healthy organizational growth from 30 to 100 employees. • Boosted brand awareness for Fortune 500 companies in different cities by planning and implementing creative advertising campaigns and marketing events.
Work Experience Assistant Manager, Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services, Winnipeg, Manitoba Senior Copywriter, Udo Advertising, Chongqing, China
Education • Bachelor of Arts (Advertising), Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, China
Elizabeth Zeunert
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Strategist passionate about bringing together people and diverse culture to create an impact. Excellent at applying a creative skillset to be a powerful and innovative leader through experiences in operations, diversity & inclusion, and administrative management for both the private and non-profit sector. Constantly striving to promote strong communities and positive, inclusive corporate culture to cultivate innovation and high-functioning teams. A strong relationship builder and skilled communicator who uses emotional intelligence and empathy to drive business development.
Key Accomplishments • Successfully managed a funding portfolio resulting in the successful funding, implementation and competition of over $2B for clean energy, culture and economic development projects in indigenous communities and businesses across Canada specifically in British Columbia. • Strategized and facilitated a reorganization through a shuffling of human resources, streamlining of operations and reviewing funding management resulting in a budget surplus of $30,000 for the North Peace Justice Society, up from a $20,000 deficit. • At Strategies North Advisory Inc, successfully onboarded, managed and engaged a team of fifteen across Canada, through revamping operations and human resource strategies to promote engagement and community in an online environment.
Work Experience Chairperson, North Peace Justice Society, Fort St. John, BC Accounting & Legal Assistant, Callison Zeunert Law Corporation, Fort St. John, BC Managing Associate, Strategies North Advisory Inc., Ottawa, ON
Education • Bachelor of Arts, Honours (History & Theory of Architecture Minors in Law & Legal Studies & Arts Management), Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
To connect with our students, please contact [email protected] and quote the candidate’s name. 54 Gordon Zhang
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An entrepreneur and business development professional with excellent sales records in the food processing industry and international trading. Extensive experience in taxation, accounting, assurance. Outstanding ability to perform financial and operational analysis with constructive recommendations. Strong team leader experienced with relationship building and takes strong ownership at work. Problem solver with commitments on sustainability and social responsibility.
Key Accomplishments • Increased sales by over 6 Million Chinese Yuan in one year by proactively building relationships with new clients, strategically differentiating products from others, and coordinating and prioritizing orders and production. • Completed financial statements, corporate tax returns, complex personal tax returns for professionals and high net worth clients; prepared audit and review working papers; examined wide range of documents.
Work Experience Auditor, Canada Revenue Agency, Vancouver, BC Staff Accountant, Sadovnick Morgan LLP, Vancouver, BC
Education • Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada • Master of Science in Applied Economics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA • Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Hon), University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada
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