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Project Administrator
Concordia Institute for Aerospace Design and InnovationProject Administrator
Mar. 2016MontrealDeliver professional support services to assist faculty members in obtaining and managing aerospace-related research funding and multi-partner collaborative research projects. In conjunction with the CIADI Directors of Research and Education and relevant members of the Office of Research, coordinate and support larger-scale proposal development, monitor and support the administration of project accounts, interface with collaborative partners and coordinate project deliverables against budget and milestones. - Support CIADI research PIs in managing multi-partner aerospace research projects (schedule, budgets, meetings with stakeholders, progress reports) in compliance with funding agency requirements - Identify funding opportunities, review proposals, and provide expert advice on the preparation of competitive aerospace funding applications. Ensure grant applications are consistent with agency requirements and timelines. Provide informed feedback, address issues with respect to evaluation criteria, prepare budgets, and assist in the writing of some portions of the grant application - Market CIADI research expertise to external sponsors and in targeted aerospace events, and represent CIADI at key promotional events - Organize events to promote/support aerospace research and education at Concordia. -Prepare content and support the development of the Institute website, factsheets and promotional material -Prepare CIADI research presentations, reports, updating data, statistics performance metrics
Independent Consultant
ProAéro RMIndependent Consultant
Oct. 2014 - Mar. 2016Montreal, Canada AreaLead and implement in a structured, efficient and organized manner, projects from start up to deployment, leveraging on technical, business and various cross-functional experience. • Led financial and technical data compilation, created schedule with allocated resources and budget, built business plan and prepared Industrial Research Assistance Program - National Research Council of Canada (IRAP- NRCC) funding proposal for a small business sized company deploying a new product in service for commercial Aircraft Manufacturers • Supported Montreal Aerospace Institute (MAI) with coordination of internship recruitment for Pratt and Whitney Canada and reviewed and drafted student contracts.
Program Specialist, Product Change Management, Global 7000/8000
Bombardier AerospaceProgram Specialist, Product Change Management, Global 7000/8000
Jan. 2014 - Sep. 2014Montreal, Canada AreaValidate, authorize and oversee product change management requests impacting Aircraft Structural and System changes and ensure effective on-time entry into service for the new Global 7000/8000 business aircraft program. • Oversaw project change requests by analyzing requests for modification, ensured statement of work and deliverables were clearly defined, compiled technical risks, gathered financial impacts and generated the required business case with recommendations (over 30 projects simultaneously). • Ensured sponsors of change, vendors and management alignment with project scope and proposed solution while working in a cross-functional environment.
Co-Founder Talents123
Talents123 Educational CentreCo-Founder Talents123
Jan. 2011
Program Specialist, External Customer Management, CSeries
Bombardier AerospaceProgram Specialist, External Customer Management, CSeries
Aug. 2010 - Sep. 2012Montreal, Canada AreaResponsible for the CSeries Aircraft interior options business case management as well as change management requests for customer option price and offer ability during sales campaigns • Collected and validated all interior options cost build up and pricing, measured and reported on performance to ensure adherence to program business case targets. • Developed and oversaw options pricing strategy for unique high revenue generating options such as auxiliary fuel tanks, and published yearly customer option price catalogue. • Supported Marketing during sales campaigns negotiations (Middle East and North Africa accounts) by presenting to customers the CSeries cabin mock up.
Global Supply Chain Agent, Propulsion Systems
Bombardier AerospaceGlobal Supply Chain Agent, Propulsion Systems
Jan. 2007 - Aug. 2010Responsible for all Business and Commercial Aircrafts programs engine and APU supplier contracts which include GE, Rolls Royce, Pratt and Whitney and Hamilton Sundstrand. • Drafted requests for proposals (RFPs), supported supplier selection and bid evaluation processes as well as negotiation of contracts on new programs. • Identified and quantified cost reduction opportunities and built roadmap to support commodity cost reduction targets (50M$ over 2 years). • Led discussions with finance and engineering to establish commodity true should costs to help leverage negotiations (highest bill of material). Developed links and trades, established aim high-bottom line strategy to support vendor negotiations. • Negotiated and amended contract changes and special concessions such as multi-aircraft sales discounts. • Calculated and released into SAP yearly pricing as per contractual escalation clause
Program Analyst, Product Change Management, Challenger 604
Bombardier AerospaceProgram Analyst, Product Change Management, Challenger 604
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2007Lead multiple aircraft configuration change requests within a cross-functional team (Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Customer Support). • Led project change requests, coordinated statement of work, collected financial and technical impacts, built business case, prepared and presented management approval presentation. • Established and managed schedules and budgets of over 20 projects simultaneously, consistent with the agreed project financial goals and actively participated in working steering committee. • Evaluated various solution tradeoffs and financial impacts and made recommendations.
Project Lead, Engineering, CSeries
Bombardier AerospaceProject Lead, Engineering, CSeries
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2006Manage all aircraft configuration and structural work packages activities related to the authority to offer, launch and start the development of the CSeries. Ensure project management best practices. • Created, maintained and analyzed schedules, and reported on engineering deliverables burn down. Prepared weekly governance package (issues, action plans, supplier scorecard, and lessons learned). • Chaired and worked to resolve technical issues during Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT) meetings. Initiated and coordinated cross-functional and cross work package supplier discussions as needed. • Supported the Work Package Manager with preparation for major exit reviews (Preliminary Design Review and Joint Definition phase exit).
Project Engineer, Engineering, CRJ700-900
Bombardier AerospaceProject Engineer, Engineering, CRJ700-900
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2005Lead project schedule and deliverables burn down (production, first flight, flight simulator plan, entry into service). • Supported and tracked various work packages through full program milestones. Identified potential risks and provided various proactive solutions. Greatly enhanced project visibility by setting up war room. Successful deliverables burn down resulted in EIS on time. • Coordinated Engineering Project Reviews to upper managemen
Repair Engineer,Customer Support
Pratt & WhitneyRepair Engineer,Customer Support
Jan. 2002 - Jan. 2003•Responsible for providing technical support to overhaul shops worldwide and approve specialized repair procedures done by outside vendors •Prepared documents to support maintenance and repair of engines. •Quickly integrated and adapted to heavy departmental demands and obtained a high level of customer satisfaction feedback for having strong structured approach to problem solving.
Fluid Systems Analyst, Research and Development
Pratt & WhitneyFluid Systems Analyst, Research and Development
Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2002•Responsible for analyzing air and oil systems of aircraft and industrial engines of various engine families. •Troubleshooting and evaluating design alternatives •Led team of 10 people from different disciplines to obtain a higher level of ISO standards within a one year period. •Gave a presentation before ISO auditors and upper management and achieved for P&WC a higher level of ISO standard. •Initiated and created departmental procedure document to facilitate introduction of new employee.
Stress Analyst, Research and Development
Pratt & WhitneyStress Analyst, Research and Development
Jan. 1999 - Jan. 2000•Responsible for conducting thermal and stress analysis of gas turbines components and industrial engines •Analyzed gas turbine components lifing and approved for manufacturing •Troubleshooting and evaluating design alternatives. •Prepared and presented formal presentations to upper management at critical design reviews in order to provide information and obtain their approval
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