ASTHA VASHISHT

BASc. Chemical Engineer

BSc. Biotechnology-Biochemistry

Ivey Executive Project Management & Leadership

Unit 5, 32 Eleanor Drive • Ottawa, ON • K2E 5Z7 • 613-***-**** • acdff7@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Motivated, proactive and dedicated professional with a versatile skill-set and strong academic

background. Prepared to continue to excel in the field of Chemical Engineering – Environmental/

Water/ Waste/ Process/ Oil-Gas/ Mining etc and by using additional knowledge and capability

derived from degrees in Biotechnology-Biochemistry and Ivey Business Management, eager to

contribute to organizational objectives.

4 years of working experience and ongoing

Engineering consulting in water quality monitoring, environmental site assessments, and

regulatory submissions

Skilled in project management, including budget and schedule monitoring

Finely tuned analytical and research skills with dedication to clear communication and

presentation

Adept at maintaining an exceptional rate of productivity with keen attention to details,

accuracy and efficiency with respect to data analysis

Proficient verbal and written communication skills in project team coordination

Expertise in technical report writing and developing process design and control systems

Hard working with a do-or-die attitude and record of excellence

Demonstrated capability to learn quickly and applying knowledge to practice

Excellent time management skills and organization

EDUCATION

Ivey Executive Project Management & Leadership Program 2014

Ivey School of Business – University of Western Ontario,ON

Bachelors Degree in Applied Science, Chemical Engineering (Honours) 2011

Bachelor Degree in Science, Biochemistry & Biotechnology (Honours) 2011

University of Ottawa, ON

SKILLS & ENGINEERING EXPERTISE

Core Competencies: • Leadership • Teamwork • Mentoring & Training • Webinar &

Presentation specialist • Communication • Technical Support • Extensive Research & Analysis •

Technical Report Writing • Data Analysis

Design Tools: • AutoCAD • UniSim • Hysys • Oracle • Matlab • Cognos • SAGE

Operating Systems: • Apple OS • Windows OS • Linux/UNIX OS • Embedded OS • QNX

Microsoft Office: • Visio • Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Access • Visual Basic

PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager-Chemical Engineer

Water & Wastewater Treatment Feb 2012 - Present

WCI Environmental Solutions Inc. (Ottawa, Canada)

Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects

directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives

Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple

levels, including those external to the organization

Prepare water treatment plans for municipalities and industries.

Define and initiate projects; manage cost, schedule, and performance of component projects,

while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program

Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives, and

make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business

result or strategic intent

Present periodic Dashboard and Progress reports on the current program, future

opportunities and client issues

Conducted site visits to wastewater treatment plants, sewage lagoons, industrial lagoons for

quality control and assessment of water treatment

Prepared case-specific monitoring and testing protocols for wastewater analysis ensuring

compliance with environmental regulations, guidelines and standards like CCME, EPA etc

Analyzed data on a regular basis and prepared reports based on biology, biochemistry, and

chemistry of ecological water bodies and wastewater treatment cells

Extensively researched and provided assessment on hazard management and risk analysis and

control for waste treatment

Successfully executed the start-up and progress of several wastewater treatment projects

Prepared, reviewed and revised CofAs in accordance with client and service requirements

Conducted several presentations at Environmental and Water conferences, tradeshows and

webinars for companies around the country, including the remote First Nations communities.

Increased the company’s growth by securing new partners, consulting engagements and by

delivering new projects

Managed and perform the process of Statement of Work and contract creation to secure new

and follow-on work

Developed excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and problem solving skills

Project Manager & Junior Project Estimator Jul 2011-Nov 2011

Furoy’s Insulation (Ottawa, Canada)

Read and interpreted blueprints, drawings and specifications

Prepare budget estimates based on material, time and labour and provide economic feasibility

studies

Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements

Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress; Co -ordinate,

assign and review work agenda

Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control; Select trade subcontractors

and co-ordinate their activities

Authorize the development of specifications for products or services; Manage contracts; Review

and process claims against suppliers

Prepare work orders and reports, to advise junior as well as senior management

Conduct site-visits and tender meetings with general contractors

Cognos-Product BI Analyst & Technical Support May 2009-Sep 2009

IBM (Ottawa, Canada)

Administered and supported Cognos Business Intelligence (BI) Software for over World’s 300

countries

Analyzed and optimized BI and Performance Management Solutions

Work closely with cross-functional business teams to design and develop corporate BI

capabilities

Developed, customized and tested of reports using the Cognos 8 tools

Reported solutions for IBM clients using the Cognos 8 suite by determining functional report

requirements and writing functional specifications based on user specifications

Designed and developed framework models for Canadian and International Companies,

including The USA, Germany, India and more

Monitored and supported the daily operations of the Cognos infrastructure

Assistant Project Manager Jan 2009-May 2009

Public Works and Government Services Canada (Ottawa, Canada)

Strengthened organizational skills and public relations by corresponding with clients,

contractors, consultants, and other team members on behalf of Project Manager

Conducted field surveys

Solicited procurement orders

Assisted with the preparation of contract documents

Gained valuable problem solving skills by preparing and tracking change orders

Improved time and priority management skills by preparing and/or reviewing project

schedules and meeting minutes

Conducted site visits to monitor progress of project

Reviewed drawings and specs for quality and accuracy

Research Analyst Sep 2007-Aug 2008

Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Health Canada (Ottawa, Canada)

Collected and analyzed pesticide use-related data while researching and assessing their

safety, merit and value

Efficiently extracted and systematically characterized pesticide use-related data into best

suited classifications in an organized manner, fit for presentation

Greatly enhanced critical thinking by constant interpretation of data for evaluation

Fostered ability to pay close attention to detail by analyzing the data for its suited

classification

Strengthened interpersonal and networking skills by holding meetings with supervisors and

peers for analyzing and evaluating data

Provided secretariat services at meetings through the preparation of retreat reports

Reviewed activities, procedures and methodologies and reported mechanisms to enhance

service delivery

Advised the supervisor on sensitive items requiring immediate attention and appropriate

follow-up action

Named as the Gold-standard of a team of thirteen Research Assistants, by the supervisor

PUBLICATIONS

Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science May/June 2012

“The Effect of Increased Oxygen on Lakes, Ponds and Lagoons” by Astha Vashisht

43rd Annual WEAO Technical Symposium and OPCEA February 2014

Exhibition: Water Supply and Water Quality

“Impact of Increasing Oxygen in Stormwater Ponds” by Astha Vashisht

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successfully completed WHIMIS training

Worked at a Teaching assistant for MAT and CHM at the University of Ottawa

President of a cultural organizations in the University of Ottawa

Choreographed and represented the University dance team at several competitions

Interests include travelling, dancing and sketching

REFERENCES

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