HAMMAD SIDDIQUI

Canada Startup Association

As the Founder Executive Director, I am on a mission to help new startups coming to Canada so that they start progressing quickly in the ecosystem.

Founder and Executive Director 

CAREERGURU.co

E-Learning and Live Group Coaching Programs for LinkedIn users (Job Seekers, Canadian Immigrants and Freelancers) 

Certified Mentor LinkedIn Consultant and Coach | Job Search Coaching Program | LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Job Search 

Coaching, LinkedIn profile management and and Content development services. 

For the last 10 Years, LinkedIn has been my love and life. I help my clients transform from a common LinkedIn User to an All Star LinkedIn users. Serving clients in Canada, US, Europe, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar. 

Services Offered:

♾ LinkedIn coaching to help my clients transform into All Start LinkedIn Users
♾ LinkedIn profile optimization to target the job market.
♾ LinkedIn company page development and management
♾ Content creation and LinkedIn profile management for individuals 
♾ LinkedIn Training for Senior Executives 
♾ Online (E-Learning) Programs

https://careerguru.co

Business Advisor | Solopreneurship, LinkedIn and Career Coach | E-Learning Courses 

Collective Brains

Member 

Empowering via LinkedIn 
Coaching and Mentoring Advisor 
LinkedIn coach 
LinkedIn Coach | LinkedIn Trainer & Consultant

LinkedIn Coach | Mentor and Advisor 

Al Nafi

Curriculum Development and Online Coaching: 

1. LinkedIn Coaching for Job Search and Freelancing 
2. Career Coaching 
3. Communication Skills

LinkedIn Learning Instructor | LinkedIn Coach | LinkedIn Profile Optimization 

SCMDOJO

I am creating opportunities for SCMDOJO and the Global Supply Chain Community to Connect, Collaborate, Learn and find international business opportunities 

We have created a highly engaging community platform where SCM professionals could share their knowledge, problems perceptions, techniques of problem resolution, professional values and much 
more.

Join our Supply Chain Consultants Community - Apply here: https://forms.gle/ZmKvXsF8zZ4vpsrx9
or visit https://scmdojo.com

Director Community Development

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Management of Ontario (CIMMO)

Business Development Strategy 
LinkedIn Strategy 
Membership 
LinkedIn Coach
Product Marketing

Chief Business Development Officer (LinkedIn Coach)

Center for International Private Enterprise

Training, Coaching, Project Management and Implementation, Mentoring. 
Social Media and LinkedIn Training, Career Coaching 
Advocacy, International Development. 
South Asia Expert.

Country Director | Country Head | International Development Expert 

Training, Coaching, Project Management and Implementation, Mentoring. 
Social Media and LinkedIn Training, Career Coaching 
Advocacy, International Development.
South Asia Expert.

Program Director - Asia | Regional Expert South Asia and Asia | Development Consultant 

Training, Coaching, Project Management and Implementation, Mentoring. 
Social Media and LinkedIn Training, Career Coaching 
Advocacy, International Development. 
Country Head of CIPE in Pakistan

Country Director

Program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, partnership development, grants management

Deputy Country Director

Senior Program Manager

Program Consultant

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)

With reporting line to the British Deputy High Commissioner, since January 1995 to February 2006, I worked at Senior Management position during which, I led the Pakistan operation of UK Trade & Investment Department.  I was responsible for policy development and implementation, preparation of our business plan for Pakistan, co-ordination and execution of various in market projects, budgeting and monitoring, staff management and consultancy services to the British Companies interested in Pakistan market. 

Training, Coaching, Project Management and Implementation, Mentoring. 
Social Media and LinkedIn Training, Career Coaching 
Advocacy, International Development. 
My career at this organisation was over 16 years. This experience in a highly professional organisation has given me the opportunity to attain multidisciplinary experience. 

Our organisation responded to the demand from  customers that are our HQ in London and businesses based in Pakistan as well as in the UK. Hence the Senior Management position in this organisation offered a diversified experience desirable to perform decisive multi-tasks in any major outfit.

Head of Trade & Investment | Trade Promotion Advisor | Trade Development Expert 

I am a LinkedIn Solopreneur. After my 36 years of corporate career, working in 12 countries, in 2020 I started my transformational journey as a Solopreneur. Currently working on three exciting projects: Canada Startup Association where I am helping Canadian Startups grow globally, my Solopreneurship Coaching and Consulting where I am helping my clients in brand building and starting their Solopreneurship careers and my LinkedIn Management Agency. 

Startups, Solopreneurship and eLearning are three topics close to my heart. For over 36 years, I have helped countless clients in achieving excellence in growth and personal branding. 

Canada Startup Association: A membership not for profit organization that helps Canadian Startups in growth and going international. 

My eLearning projects are targeted towards creating online learning programs, personalized coaching and corporate mentoring. 

I am a strong believer in building powerful personal brands. For corporate professionals as well as for Startups, personal branding is an essential element that can ensure professional growth. 

The truth is that in today’s world LinkedIn is the most powerful personal branding tool. 

I grew my business on LinkedIn. 

Making things complicated for clients is the way to make more money, but I believe in simplicity. 

Keeping things simple works for me. 

I do the same with my clients, I have SIMPLIFIED the use of LinkedIn for Job Search, personal branding and building online business. 

Over the years, I have helped hundreds of Senior Executives in LinkedIn optimization and technical support, most of them work for global corporations. 

LinkedIn is growing leaps and bounds and rolling out new features backed by the power of Generative AI. The opportunity is in your hands to make the best use of SIMPLE Techniques. 

I want you to become in-charge of your professional branding.  

Let’s talk, I will keep it simple! 

In 1990, I started my career at British Foreign Office. Served as Head of Trade with British FCO in Pakistan and next as Regional Director at the Center for International Private Enterprise (an affiliate of US Chamber of Commerce). 

I love Canada, now my home!

I have authored three books which will help you immensely in understanding the tips and trick of using LinkedIn easily and effectively.

Visit canadastartups.co - Join us today or visit linkedinimpact.com

CRH Canada

Promoted to Construction Coordinator 2.
Project: Construction on Mississauga Road (Bovaird Drive to Wanless Drive. Project 10-4040)

Peel Region is widening and improving Mississauga Road including CN crossing replacement. The work includes:

New road-over-rail bridge separating Mississauga Road from the CN Rail tracks;
Reconstruction and widening of the roadway:
2-to-6 lanes from Bovaird Drive to Sandalwood Parkway,
2-to-4 lanes from Sandalwood Parkway to Wanless Drive;
new multi-use pathway along the east side of Mississauga Road;
new streetlighting, landscaping and boulevard improvements; and,
traffic intersection and signal improvements.

Construction Coordinator 2

Project: MTO 2022-2006 at Hwy 400 & Steeles

Highway 400 Rehabilitation from North of Finch Avenue to North of Langstaff Road, for 5.5 kilometres

Construction Coordinator

Dufferin Construction Company

Total Construction

• Established and Led results-driven Project Management Office to broaden business development, redefined company standards, resulted in preceding promotion in 2016, and assigned a portfolio of multiple projects worth $ 24.21 Million CAD annually with a growth rate of 40-45% per annum

• Reported directly to the director of operations, led the assigned projects, and coordinated decisions on outsourcing and resource planning.

• Demonstrated projects coordination experience working independently and supporting teams, as needed across a variety of building, heavy-civil, infrastructure, and institutional projects

• Full cycle coordination experience on Highrise Office buildings and Condo projects. (Worth $ 204 Million CAD)

• Full cycle experience in the Hospital, Institutional building & mega shopping mall ($ 350 Million CAD)

• Liaised with engineering, procurement, and finance departments within the organization.

• Built relationships and reported core elements of the projects to the clients, consultants, designers, project managers, and regulatory authorities. 

• Managed the field staff deputed on all projects, and coordinated the allocated project's smooth timely handover including project controls, their implementation, and budgetary oversight.

Manager Projects

•	Managed execution of all Construction activities on the assigned projects from beginning to end in compliance with Total Construction’s HSE and quality polices

•	Supervised the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs, change-orders documentation and variation orders, monthly invoicing, cashflow monitoring, and tracking budgeted vs. actual costs

•	Managed risk mitigation risks with the project execution team and lead-time procurement 

•	Led coordination and correspondence including RFI documents, preparation of shop drawings, and submittals as needed for review/approval,  reviewed and signed off project documentation related to a material estimation and procurement, resource allocation plans (in-house team deployment and sub-contractors engagement)

•	Developed construction schedules and forecasts for planning to ensure timely achievement of critical path activities and milestones

•	Coordinated and directed construction teams, workers, and subcontractors overseeing all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with Contract Specifications, building and safety regulations, and standard engineering practices.

Project Manager

Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore

Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) under Head of COE (Centre of Excellence) 

Tasks include 
Structural Integrity Analysis, Simulations for BIPV and Energy Analysis

Intern BIPV (SES Cluster)

Aga Khan Planning and Building Service, Pakistan

Scope of work
The individual will be responsible for assisting and providing support during technical review of design/drawings, structural/building assessment and seismic analysis of selected facilities 

Partner Agencies:
1. Dept. of Earthquake Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan
2. MIT University- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
3. Aga Khan Building & Planning Services, Pakistan (AKPBS P)

Role and Responsibilities
1. Assist and provide support during data collection and review of design of existing buildings
2. Undertake desk-top research on various design codes, methods of retrofitting and seismic resistance structures. 
3. Provide input and undertake design calculation review for building condition analysis and retrofitting solutions. 
4. Liaise with external stake holders, including building users, local and international universities and other such stakeholders.

Weblink: http://www.neduet.edu.pk/EQD/Project6.html

Technical Coordinator - PSAKFE, AKPBS P

Integrated Engineering Services (INTEG)

Responsibilities included:
1.	Ensuring that Civil & MEP designs produced are in accordance with Client’s requirement in compliance with HSE Standards and Leed Certification Criterion ensuring that design and material specifications meets with project brief, budgets and schedules.
2.	Coordinate and assist in review of construction bid and tender documents, preparation and issuance of minutes of pre-bid meeting and addendum, preparation of bid evaluation reports and coordinate award of work for all vendors and suppliers.
3.	Coordinating architectural, structural and MEP drawing, from preliminary design, schematic design through issuance of construction working drawings including coordination of specifications and compile the final design package (drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities) in close coordination with the Architect and consultants.
4.	Responsible to coordinate with consultant to resolve design and technical site queries during construction.
5.	Hands on in project planning and implementation including preparation and monitoring of construction schedules, progress reports, milestones tracking, quality control, cost control, review of submittals, preparation of minutes of meetings & progress reports, checking & verification of IPC’s.
6.	Monitor construction progress and will report Consulting Engineer and Manager Projects on any technical or contractual issues accordingly.

Projects:
1. National Foods Corporate Office, New & Heritage Building, Karachi.
2. Refurbishment of 1st & 3rd Floor of Citibank, AWT Plaza, I.I Chundrigar Road, Karachi.
3. Citibank – Fit out of Technology Room, 15th Floor, Harbor Front Building, Dolmen, Clifton.

Site & Planning Engineer

Logix (Project Management Consultant)

Role & Responsibility:

1. Implementing Projects Controls and preparing / maintaining the necessary documentation in accordance with the Contract.
2. Coordinate with the Project Stakeholders under supervision of Chief Engineer and GM Technical.
3. Coordinate with CEO for Contracts negotiation revisions and addendums to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
4. Communicate and monitor the progress status in accordance with the Contract and Regulations
5. Prepare Construction Schedule for the project in logical steps and budgeted time required to meet deadlines. Also Determination of time duration and resources and their effective allocation.
6. Coordinate the requisition and procurement process among the stakeholders. Also reporting the Estimates, Progress Reports and Time / Cost Tracking reports.
7. Monitor the Quality Control and Safety regulations on Site.
8. Revising the BOQ and verification of IPC's / IPA's.
9. Preparing & assessing the Cost claims in the light of Contract agreement
10. Site visit and progress evaluation when instructed.

Junior Engineer

With over 12 years of extensive hands-on contracting experience in civil engineering, I excel in managing intricate projects valued at CAD 500+ million. I possess a keen eye for detail and a data-driven approach, consistently enhancing quality, cost, and time metrics. I leverage technology to drive project efficiency and am proficient in AutoCAD, BIM, VDC, GIS, and digital construction domains.

My passion lies in challenging and stimulating construction projects across Residential, Commercial, ICI, and Infrastructure sectors. I prioritize understanding the people behind the roles and tailoring project management strategies to deliver exceptional results. My collaborative nature stems from a foundation of practical construction execution experience.

As a tech-savvy academic and researcher, I hold a Master's degree from NUS in ISD Program, specializing in systems thinking and sustainability strategies within the built environment. Certified as an Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) by Envision Canada & Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure, I am committed to delivering projects aligned with LEED & WELL standards.

My expertise encompasses sustainable design strategies, circular economy principles, material passports, SDGs, and ESG implementation. 

The views expressed in my LinkedIn posts are solely my own and do not represent those of my employer or affiliated organizations.

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