SHAHED SHAFAZAND
3B Chemical Engineering 20391537
485 Parkside Drive, Waterloo, ON N2L 4X6 | 519-‐781-‐3095 | [email protected]
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Experienced in process optimization, root cause analysis and waste water management in a variety of production sites including paper mills and polymer plants
• Showcased strong organizational skills and time management through order coordination and inventory management at BASF Canada
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, ASPEN PLUS, MATLAB, and database management software such as SmartClient
• Demonstrated strong team player and attention to detail through collaboration with engineers to develop solutions for energy consumption levels, waste water management and alternative power supplies in paper production sites
• Exceptional leadership and management skills through training volunteers on leading teams of high school students to explore different faculties at the university
• A very detail-oriented, ambitious and highly motivated individual with innovative and creative approach to problem solving techniques
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Technical Service Representative, BASF Canada, Mississauga, ON • Maintained BASF Database with chemical order status, routine process data and test
results through Microsoft Access • Identified and aided paper mills including Cascades (Norampac) and Hartmann in troubleshooting
runnability and machine performance issues • Provided paper mills with weekly service reports including production data, Root Cause Analysis of
production downtime, impacts of chemistry alterations on the paper machine and laboratory test results
• Managed chemical inventory levels and coordinated chemical orders on a daily basis • Showcased great reliability, effective problem solving skills and creativity by providing sufficient
service to BASF equipment and pumps • Performed daily laboratory tests to monitor BASF chemical applications at paper mills and provide
process optimization if necessary
Chemical Engineering Intern, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Cambridge, ON • Assisted chemical engineers in reprogramming robots in the paint department • Monitored the new painting procedures to identify any deficiency • Participated in 6-‐Sigma trainings along with other members to initiate quality improvement in
production processes • Showcased great interest in researching new ideas and alternatives for common procedures Process Engineering Intern, Ingenia Polymers, Brantford, ON • Participated in design projects, plant optimization, monitored extruder performance and
accelerated plant production rate • Conducted heat transfer principles on Super-Blend and Master-Batch extruders • Implemented maintenance requirements for different equipment • Sustained extrusion screw design efficiency by negotiating with process engineers • Reinforced inventorial databases using SmartClient information architecture
Sept. 2011 – Dec. 2011
Apr. 2014 – Aug. 2014
Jan. 2013 – Apr. 2013
Research Assistant, University of Waterloo, Chemical Engineering Department, Waterloo, ON • Pioneered an innovative membrane process to limit drinking water fouling through
investigating responsible parameters utilizing a systematic mathematical analysis soon to be published in literature
• Exceled laboratory skills through monitoring various experiments including sample analysis using Fluorescence Spectroscopy and membrane filtration
• Cultivated advance research skills through seminars and literature reviews • Trained future co-op replacements in safety protocols and MATLAB data analysis
EDUCATION
• Candidate for Chemical Engineering, Honours Co-op program, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
• Undergraduate coursework in Honours Chemistry, University of Shahid Beheshti, Tehran, Iran
EXTRACURICULAR ACTIVITIES
Director of Waterloo Engineering Explorations, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
• Mentored around 100 volunteers to enhance their communicational and leadership skills • Trained volunteers through various meetings and presentations on time management for tours and safety
protocols • Introduced a new session to introduce future students to NGOs and campaigns on campus including
Sustainable Campus Initiative and WPIRG to encourage involvement in environmental and social groups • Showcased superior leadership skills through elaborating events, volunteer performances and thorough
contrivance of crisis
Coordinator at Engineers Without Borders Organization, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
• Generated presentations on global development and engagement in systemic change • Inspired members to participate in effective events including the EWB National Conference • Proposed ideas to modify extractive industry in Africa and elaborated EWB’s role in possible
transformation
Organizer at Waterloo Public Interest Research Group, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
• Coordinated sessions on a two year project initiated in 2002 with the Citizen’s advisory committee on Air Quality-Waterloo region to increase air quality in the community
• Assisted professionals in developing a simple shop named ireduce.ca to provide information for local citizens on reducing their greenhouse gas emissions as part of One-Tonne Challenge program
• Participating in Oppression 101 a workshop on capitalism, colonialism and struggles against systematic oppression
Volunteer at Sustainable Campus Initiative, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
• Raising awareness on environmental issues and proposing practical solutions including instalment of hydrogen fuel cells on campus as alternative power sources
• Participating in discussions on various topics with experts in sustainability and energy alternatives, developing new ideas and discovering new technologies
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
• International Engineering Scholarship, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON • National Conference on Women in Engineering Delegate, U of McMaster, Hamilton, ON
Jan. 2011 – Apr. 2011
Sept. 2011 – Apr. 2013
Sept. 2007– June 2009
Sept. 2010 – Present
Aug. 2010
Nov. 2011
Jan. 2012 – Apr. 2012
Sept. 2013 – Present
Sept. 2011 – Present
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