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 EDUCATION

• Master of Business Administration student, University of Regina, SK
• Bachelor of Electronic Systems Engineering, University of Regina, SK
• Minor in Computer Science, University of Regina,  SK

ELECTED POSITIONS

• Chair, IEEE GOLD South Saskatchewan Section (2004 – present)

• Chair, Publicity and Membership Committee, Regina Engineering Society (2001 – present)

• Chair, Website Committee, IAAAE (2004 – present)

• Coordinator Western Canada, IAAAE Canada (2002 – present)

• Member, Discipline Committee, Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (2001 - present)

CURRENT NOMINATIONS

• Board of Directors, Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) – 2004

• Electrical Engineering & Engineering Physics Councilor, Governing Council, Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan – 2004

• Engineering Excellent Award, Regina Engineering Society - 2004

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE & MEMBERSHIPS

• Professional Engineer, Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientist of Saskatchewan

• Editor, RES News, Regina Engineering Society’s bimonthly Newsletter (2003 – present)

• Editor, IAAAE Canada (2004 – present)

• Member, IEEE, Power Engineering Society (PES) and others

PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLES

Upal, A. “PTI Brings Cooper CRA Solutions to SaskPower”, feature article in The Line Magazine, November 2003, 7-8

WORK EXPERIENCE

Power Design Engineer        Partner Technologies Inc. (PTI)
Oct 00 - present                      Electrical Engineering, Regina, SK

Responsible for preparing the most economical transformer and auto-booster designs in accordance with customer specifications and appropriate standards. Timely issue of designs, preparation of test procedures and approval of customer drawings, test reports and technical specifications. Produce contract review reports using statistical analysis. Provide improvements and solutions to problems in product manufacturing, repair, drafting, shop equipment, and procedures. Develop manufacturing standards. Implement upgrade of ISO-9001:2000 for electrical engineering department. Discuss with sales and customers technical problems involving products. Initiation, preparation and implementation of research and development projects. Development of transformer and related engineering design, short circuit analysis, and magnetic field analysis programs. Seek new product ideas in conjunction with sales. Assist in the development of new procedures, methods, and selections of new materials. Assist in making application for R&D funding or tax credits. Assist in the selection of suppliers and materials. Prepare company's technical literature such as product briefs, magazine articles, news releases, etc.

Regional Systems Engineer        TransCanada Pipelines
April 99 – June 2000                      TransCanada Transmission, Regina, SK

I lead the regional application and hardware support for Windows NT&98, Novel, Unix Email and Mac. I administered network, server and telecomm issues, monitored problem resolution and organized training. I managed many small and medium projects concurrently such as regional IT budgeting, forecasting future needs, overlooking computer donations, scheduling tasks and projects in the region according to priorities and business impact. I managed the Mac-to-Intel migration of many hundred’s of computers, printers, etc. in the region. I overlooked the regional network upgrades. I harmonized the Foothills Pipe Lines’ IT and network structure and equipment with that of TransCanada. I ensured business systems were Y2K ready, and risk was mitigated through compliance with corporate direction, and identification and resolution of potential technical problems. I contributed to corporate cost management objectives and direction to rationalize regional IT assets, products and services within my regional budget and resources.

Networks Support Specialist             Alcatel Networks
Aug - Dec 98                                      Strategic Networks Support, Ottawa, ON

I provided the highest level of TDM and ATM technical support for Alcatel’s customers in Canada and Latin America Region. Using Alcatel’s 3600/3645 MainStreet Bandwidth Manager, 46020 Advanced Network Manager, GUI, NMTI, and Lab Data Test Devices, I simulated customer network problems in the Alcatel's Advanced Telecommunications Lab. I set up and configured networks using small and large multiplexers (i.e. 3612 MainStreet Narrowband Mux), bridges and frame relay and X.25 packet switching cards to set up T1, E1, V.35, X.21 network links for voice and data.

Applications Developer       Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
Jan – April 98                        Labour Operations Application Development, Ottawa, ON 

I coded Perl based cgi-scripting in X-Windows powered by Linux. One of my main projects was "Meta tags Checker and Injector". Interfaced through the intranet with password restriction, users were able to view their web pages and page Meta entries (via checker), fill in a form to enter Meta tags and then inject them (via injector) to the respective HTML files. I also made file security daemons to check for integrity of server files from unauthorized tampering. My last project was a Username Database Manager to create and manage usernames and passwords for Linux accounts. It offered options such as deletion, creation, print, save, load, etc. of the database entries.

Web Designer     Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Education & Skills Training
Jan – Aug 97        Information Systems, Regina, SK

I designed and maintained the Sask. Post Secondary Education’s web site at http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/. I also developed cgi-script applications and databases in C.

Web Developer                University of Regina
Jan – Dec 96                     Faculty of Science, Regina, SK

I designed, created and maintained various university department web sites such as the Faculty of Science (www.uregina.ca/science/), The Department of Geology (www.uregina.ca/science/geology), and The Co-operative Education (www.uregina.ca/coop/)

 CONTINUING EDUCATION

• View my academic transcript for a listing of my university classes

• Introduction to Professional Investigation and Discipline Processes

• Personality types and team work

• Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution

• Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Training

 TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Quick learner with very good problem solving and analytical skills
• Good judgment and management skills
• Excellent team player performing well under stress and tight schedules

INTERESTS AND PAST ACTIVITIES

• In charge of MTA International TV Channel's audio/video crew for the Station for a large convention held in Saskatoon
• Residents Assistant (RA) and executive member of College West Residents’ Committee during university years
• Disk jockey for a radio program on Saskatoon's Community Radio, CFCR 90.5 FM.
• Successfully completed First Aid Life Saver and Safe Food Handling Courses
• Enjoy swimming, working out and playing tennis. Also enjoy designing websites, multimedia development, digital imagery and photography

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