Cape Breton University

•	Assisting instructors in delivering course materials effectively in both online and in-person formats.
•	Facilitating discussions, activities, and group work during both online and in-person sessions.
•	Providing technical support to students and instructors during online sessions, troubleshooting issues related to software, connectivity, or other technical difficulties.
•	Assisting with setting up and operating audiovisual equipment and technology required for in-person classes.
•	Encouraging student engagement and participation during both online and in-person sessions.
•	Monitoring chat discussions, answer questions, and facilitate communication between online and in-person participants.
•	Managing digital resources and online platforms used for course materials, assignments, and communication.
•	Assisting in distributing and collecting class materials, recordings, and assessments in both class formats.
•	Maintaining accurate records of attendance and participation for both online and in-person sessions.
•	Providing regular feedback to instructors regarding student participation and engagement levels.
•	Communicating effectively with students, instructors, and other facilitators to ensure clear understanding of roles and responsibilities.
•	Promoting collaboration among students by encouraging teamwork and facilitating group discussions.

Student Facilitator | Centre For Teaching And Learning

INTECH Automation & Intelligence

Project Expeditor - Remote | Project Controls, Electrical Solutions | Middle East

• Proactively monitored the progress of purchase orders, vendor activities, and delivery schedules within the Electrical Solutions Department, ensuring adherence to project timelines.
• Implemented a robust tracking system for materials and equipment, from procurement to delivery, providing real-time visibility into supply chain status.
• Identified and mitigated potential delays and bottlenecks in the supply chain, leveraging analytical skills developed through prior project control and portfolio management roles.
• Established and maintained strong communication channels with vendors, obtaining regular updates on delivery schedules and expediting responses to inquiries and requests.
• Coordinated vendor visits and inspections, ensuring quality control and compliance with project specifications.
• Effectively acted as a liaison between vendors, project teams, and other stakeholders, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration.
• Collaborated closely with project managers and stakeholders to adjust schedules as needed, utilizing expertise in schedule analysis and risk assessment.
• Prepared and distributed regular status reports to project teams and stakeholders, providing clear and concise updates on procurement and delivery progress.
• Documented all delays, issues, and their resolutions, maintaining a comprehensive record for future reference and process improvement.
• Managed vendor invoicing processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment for procured materials and services.
• Facilitated revenue realization by ensuring vendor deliveries aligned with project milestones, enabling prompt customer invoicing.
• Oversaw customer invoicing, guaranteeing accurate and timely billing for completed project deliverables.
• Assisted new team members in familiarizing themselves with company processes, contributing to a smooth onboarding experience and efficient team operations.

Project Expeditor | Project Controls, Electrical Solutions | Middle East

• Developed and maintained comprehensive portfolio-level dashboards and reports using Power BI, providing real-time visibility into resource management, revenue, project KPIs, risks, and issues.
• Led and mentored a team of Project controllers, providing guidance, training, and support to enhance their skills and performance.
• Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs on project control processes and tools, ensuring consistent application across the portfolio.
• Designed and implemented portfolio-wide reporting frameworks to track cost, schedule, and resource utilization, enabling data-driven decision-making at the executive level.
• Established and led weekly review meetings to monitor project progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and ensure alignment with portfolio objectives.
• Proactively identified and analyzed anomalies in project schedules and cost data, providing actionable recommendations for corrective actions to project planner.
• Developed and implemented portfolio-level risk and issue management strategies, minimizing potential disruptions and ensuring project success.
• Created and managed portfolio level revenue dashboards, providing accurate forecasts, and tracking actuals.
• Planned and coordinated training for team resources, improving overall team capabilities.
• Managed vendor and customer invoicing processes for the portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate billing and revenue recognition.
• Managed site services and assisted in mobilization/demobilization plans, ensuring smooth project transitions.
• Developed and implemented standardized project control processes and methodologies, improving efficiency and consistency across the portfolio.

Portfolio Controller | Project Controls, Oil & Gas Automation | Middle East, USA

• Developed and maintained comprehensive project schedules using MS Project, ensuring alignment with project goals and deliverables.
• Created detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to define project tasks, dependencies, and milestones, facilitating effective project planning.
• Identified and analyzed critical path activities, proactively mitigating potential schedule risks and ensuring on-time project delivery.
• Developed and implemented schedule variance reports, providing actionable insights into deviations from planned timelines and enabling timely corrective actions.
• Generated clear and concise visual schedule representations, including Gantt charts, to communicate project timelines and progress to stakeholders.
• Conducted thorough proposal reviews to assess schedule feasibility and resource requirements, contributing to accurate project planning.
• Planned and facilitated effective project kick-off meetings, establishing clear project timelines and expectations.
• Conducted in depth risk and issues analysis regarding project schedules, and presented mitigation strategies.
• Developed and implemented lesson learned documentation regarding scheduling practices, and made improvements to scheduling processes.
• Prepared and delivered comprehensive project status reports, providing regular updates on schedule progress, risks, and issues to project stakeholders.
• Provided accurate schedule data for cost analysis, contributing to precise project cost forecasting and control.
• Managed vendor and customer invoicing processes, ensuring timely and accurate billing based on project milestones.
• Tracked procurement milestones and delivery schedules, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines and resource availability.

Project Scheduler | Project Controls, Oil & Gas Automation | Kuwait, Oman

• Assisted in the development and maintenance of project schedules using MS Project.
• Supported the creation of detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) to define project tasks and dependencies.
• Assisted in tracking procurement milestones and delivery schedules, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines.
• Contributed to the identification of critical path activities and potential schedule risks.
• Assisted in the preparation of schedule variance reports, highlighting deviations from planned timelines.
• Supported the creation of visual schedule representations, such as Gantt charts.
• Collaborated with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather schedule-related information.
• Facilitated communication regarding schedule updates and potential delays.
• Collaborated with resource managers to optimize resource leveling, significantly reducing potential bottlenecks and improving project flow.
• Contributed to the collection and compilation of project progress data, gaining experience in schedule tracking and reporting.
• Supported the provision of schedule data for cost analysis, gaining exposure to the relationship between schedule and cost.
• Assisted in the distribution of schedule-related documentation.
• Maintained accurate and organized project schedule records.

Trainee - Project Scheduler | Project Controls, Oil & Gas Automation | Middle East

• Analyzed project requirements and study specifications to ensure accurate implementation.
• Configured Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) for optimal user interaction.
• Designed, developed, and rigorously tested functional objects within the system.
• Configured Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) for seamless operation.
• Engineered and integrated PLC systems with HMI interfaces.
• Interpreted and annotated Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

Project Experience:
• ADCO, Abu Dhabi: Supplied DNP3 Pre-configured Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) & Solar System.
Managed system design, including Bill of Materials (BOM) creation, Purchase Order (PO) issuance, and client-specific documentation.

• Iraq: Engineered, Designed, and Supplied Burner Management System.
Executed system design, BOM development, PO processing, and document preparation to meet client specifications. Developed HMI and PLC logic.

Design & Application Engineer | Operations, Oil & Gas Automation | Middle East

DG Cement Factory

•	To study the layout of the plant and prepare the detail of the quarry
•	To visit the plant and study the installed mechanical systems
•	To study the automated system of printing the bags
•	To study the production and transportation of cement
•	To generate daily reports

Intern

Results-driven Project Controls Specialist with 6 years of experience ensuring successful project delivery through expertise in project management, scheduling, cost control, and risk management. Proficient in MS Project, and Power BI, I excel in implementing effective project tracking, performance reporting, and change management strategies. Skilled in WBS, EVM, delay analysis, and contract administration, I consistently deliver projects on time and within budget in the Oil & Gas Automation, Electrical Solutions, and Energy sectors. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to optimize project outcomes and drive stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Skills:
- Project Planning & Scheduling (MS Project)
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development
- Critical Path Method (CPM) Analysis
- Progress Measurement & Reporting
- Change Management
- Project Kick-off and Closeout
- Project Budgeting & Cost Control
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Vendor & Customer Invoicing
- Power BI & Tableau (Data Visualization & Reporting)
- Delay Analysis & Extension of Time (EOT) Claims
- Resource Management & Allocation
- Procurement Tracking & Expediting
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Anomalies identification and correction
- Risk & Issue Analysis

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