Sales Representative Systems Engineer

Farhan Khalid

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Experience

University of Alberta Jan 2023 – Sep 2024

Teaching Assistant Edmonton, AB

• Conducted seminars and labs for MAT E 202 Materials Science II and CH E 312 Fluid Mechanics.

• Implemented new course curriculum for seminars and labs to keep up with current learning environment.

• Prepared lecture material and assignments, graded the assignments and proctored mid-term and final exams. Browns Shoes Oct 2022 – Jan 2023

Sales Representative Edmonton, AB

• Helped increase store sales by 15% and meet the sales goal over the Black Friday Christmas holiday period.

• Managed the stores warehouse inventory and SKU ordering by forecasting sales trend and ordered SKUs accoridingly. Fitlinked Limited July 2021 – July 2022

Systems Engineer Hong Kong

• Led commercialization efforts, securing $11,000 in funding to scale fitness products and service offerings.

• Managed a team of 5 programmers and 3 designers to create a global marketplace connecting gym trainers and clients, enabling the clients to access virtual home training by selecting trainers based on their desired service needs.

• Integrated a multinational payment system, managing $9,000 in monthly transactions by efficiently handling client payments and trainer withdrawals, ensuring secure and timely processing of all financial operations.

• Tested and optimized website features, including the client dashboard, trainer dashboard, meal and workout plan creator, and fitness metric visualizer, by collaborating with beta clients to identify bugs and improve design.

• Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to address operating risks and mechanisms, ensuring a smooth platform launch and reliable stakeholder collaboration. Technical Skills

Languages: Python, C++, SQL, MATLAB,

Software: ANSYS Fluent, AutoCAD, COMSOL, MS Excel, MS World, MS Visual Studio, Power BI, Revit, SolidWorks Certifications: IBM Introduction to Data Analytics, Google Cloud Big Data and Machine Learning Fundamentals Education

University of Alberta, U of A Aug 2022 – Sep 2024

Masters of Science in Materials Engineering with Distinction, GPA 3.8 Edmonton, AB The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, PolyU Sep 2017 – May 2021 Bachelor Mechanical Engineering with First Class Honours, GPA 3.7 Hong Kong Leadership

Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) Mar 2023 – Oct 2024 Speaker University of Alberta

• Chaired monthly GSA Council and weekly Board meetings, ensuring compliance with GSA Bylaw & Policy.

• Led 3 elected teams and 2 executive directors to serve graduate students, by managing a $1.5 million budget to provide bursaries, funding, health care plan, transit pass and advocating with the university and other stakeholders.

• Advocated for 6,500 graduate students to the University’s Board of Governors to implement a minimum annual PhD funding guarantee of $25,000, and a possible future extension to MSc programs. Chemical and Materials Engineering (CMEGSA) Mar 2023 – Apr 2024 VP Student Services University of Alberta

• Bridged the gap between graduate students and faculty and increased the minimum funding by $2,000 for local and international graduate students.

• Organized social events to boost student morale and to keep the students engaged in university social life, which were attended by over 60 students and academic workshops such at Introduction to Latex and Academic Writing Workshops. International Students’ Association (ISA) Mar 2023 – Apr 2024 VP Academic Affairs University of Alberta

• Represented over 10,000 international undergraduate and graduate students, and worked for providing academic supports, and advocating for their academic success.

• Organized various events for undergraduate and graduate students focusing on scholarship, academic success and mental well-being, which were attended by over 100 students both graduate and undergraduate.

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