Personal Info:
Age: 33
Citizenship: Canadian, grew up in Canada since 2.
Ethnicity: First-generation immigrant (Pakistan). First gen college grad.

Academic Background:
Undergraduate Degree: Engineering (from a Canadian university)
GPA: 2.99 cumulative | ~3.5 upper-division
GRE: 337 (169 Quant / 168 Verbal)

Work Experience:
-9 years in municipal infrastructure and public sector engineering
-Senior engineering role at City of Toronto
-Managed large-scale capital projects along with managing City's relationship as key point of contact with other gov organizations.
-Involved in logistics for global events (FIFA, Olympics, etc)

Leadership & D&I Experience:

-Progressed from a technical engineering role into senior leadership, overseeing large multi-disciplinary teams on complex infrastructure and capital projects.

-Led cross-functional groups of engineers, inspectors, tradespeople, and consultants to deliver high-stakes projects on time and under budget

-Regularly engage with internal departments, external vendors, elected officials, and community stakeholders to align project goals and manage risk

-Spearheaded the design and implementation of a Diversity & Inclusion strategy tailored to operational staff (~5,000 field employees), ensuring inclusion practices were practical, measurable, and culturally aligned with the realities of frontline work

-Gained deep experience in project governance, team performance management, conflict resolution, strategic planning, and long-term stakeholder engagement

-Known for bridging the gap between policy and operations—often selected for initiatives requiring both technical fluency and organizational leadership

Certifications:
Professional Engineer (P.E. – Canada)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Certified Scrum Master
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt