Sameer Riaz

Experience

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  Sameer Tutoring

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2020

  Private Tutor

  Tutored students of different ages in various subjects.

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  Écorécréo

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Segway Tour Guide
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  Solutions Informatiques Dash Computer Solutions

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  School Scheduling Technician

  Created schedules for primary and secondary schools in Québec for the 2020-2021 school year.

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  Paper Edu

  Aug 2020 - Sept 2023

  Tutor

  - Drop-in online tutoring for elementary, high school and college-level students- Assisted students in various situations using the Paper Method.

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  ABB

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  ABB Ambassador - Industry for Vaccination

  Administrative Agent at the CAE vaccination center. - Greeted patients at various steps during their stay at the center.- Entered data into various registries- Performed other varied administrative tasks.

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  NouvLR

  May 2022 - Dec 2022

  - Inspected concrete quality for pole foundations over 5 kilometer span, checking for grounding wires, measuring key dimensions, documenting deficiencies on BIM360- Synthesized key information from 2D drawings on AutoCAD and tabulated the location of critical elements (surge arrestors, tensioning devices, section isolators) for easier visualization - Published progress-tracking documents in Excel to track design, installation, testing, and commissioning tasks; automated KPI calculation and weekly report creation (VBA)- Reviewed and corrected the bill of materials for 104 kilometers of OCS track installations (JDEdwards), verified total costs, and led discussions with contractors and suppliers to close discrepancies. - Performed regular on-site inspections, identified non-conformities on electrical lines and associated installations, supervised contractors and documented deviations from work instructions- Assessed initial site conditions with civil engineering team, ensured construction could be completed safely Show less

  • Project Engineer Intern

    Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Project Engineering Intern

    May 2022 - Sept 2022
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  CN

  May 2023 - Dec 2023

  - Built and implemented a process to track wear on railway diamonds and predict their approximate replacement date to allow for more adequate planning, internal coordination, and cost savings.- Consolidated and automated tracking of the material qualification processes for 25 track materials ensuring alignment between engineering and procurement departments and adequate long-term sourcing options- With the support of stakeholders, proposed a 6-month purchase plan to optimize inventory levels and cash flow for high-value track materials. This was achieved by tracking historic usage, supplier commitments, current inventory levels, payment terms, and safety stock - Launched an RFQ for 300 SKUs to 2 suppliers.- Built a sourcing optimization tool using Excel VBA for field personnel that weighed the cost, delivery time, material quality, and supplier location and outputted the optimal supplier choice for the desired location. Show less

  • Procurement and Supply Management Agent

    Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Engineering Materials Procurement Intern

    May 2023 - Aug 2023
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  SEAM (Sustainability in Engineering at McGill)

  Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  Plumber's Plates Director

  Oversaw a dishware rental service to allow student groups to host events more sustainably.- Integrated service with already existing initiatives with other student groups to increase visibility; increased usage by 125%- Identified that storage space was the main factor limiting growth and acquired new storage space- Exploring options to increase inventory for plates by 100% to allow us to cater to larger events and increase impact

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  Engineering Peer Tutoring Service (EPTS)

  Sept 2023 - now

  Partial Differential Equations and Advanced Linear Algebra Tutor
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  McGill Robotics

  Oct 2023 - now

  Overseeing design of the payload system for 5 250-gram payloads to be installed on a hybrid eVTOL vehicle for the SUAS competition. Payload is to be dropped safely within 20 feet of the target position from a height of over 75 feet.- Designing and building a servo-controlled pin release system for reduced motor power drain and ensuring a predictable drop - Optimizing motor torques to ensure the fastest drop time, smooth landing, and safe payload delivery- Minimizing weight and cross-sectional area to allow for more efficient flight and reduced drag- Integrating payload release mechanism with flight computer via Arduino for automated release Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Payload System Lead

    Oct 2023 - Jul 2024
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  Wisk

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Systems Engineering Intern