M. Sajid Iqbal

Senior Quality Assurance Officer at OCS Ontario Cannabis Store
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Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, CA
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    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Django for Everybody Specialization
    University of Michigan
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Intermediate PostgreSQL
    University of Michigan
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Salesforce Sales Operations Professional Certificate
    Trailhead
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Styling with Responsive Design
    University of Michigan
    Feb, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Algorithms for DNA Sequencing
    The Johns Hopkins University
    Feb, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Interactivity with JavaScript
    University of Michigan
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Software Testing
    University of Minnesota
    Jan, 2022
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  • AWS Cloud Technical Essentials
    AWS Elemental, an Amazon Web Services Company
    Dec, 2021
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  • Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science
    The Johns Hopkins University
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  • Building Web Applications in PHP
    University of Michigan
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  • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science
    The Johns Hopkins University
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  • Introduction to Data Engineering
    IBM
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  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS
    Duke University
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  • Statistics for Genomic Data Science
    The Johns Hopkins University
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  • Algorithmic Toolbox
    University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management
    Nov, 2021
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  • Introduction to CSS3
    University of Michigan
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  • Responsive Web Design
    University of London
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  • Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL
    University of Michigan
    Oct, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python
    IBM
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    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)
    IBM
    Oct, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
    LearnQuest
    Oct, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Python Project for AI & Application Development
    IBM
    Oct, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Python Scripting for DevOps
    LearnQuest
    Oct, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
    University of London
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  • Application Programming Fundamentals
    LearnQuest
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  • Developing Applications with SQL, Databases, and Django
    IBM
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  • Genomic Data Science with Galaxy
    The Johns Hopkins University
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  • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)
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    Sep, 2021
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  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development
    IBM
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  • Introduction to Cloud Computing
    IBM
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  • Drug Discovery
    University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine
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  • Getting and Cleaning Data
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    Meta
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    University of Michigan
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  • Introduction to Git and GitHub
    Google
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  • Python 3 Programming
    University of Michigan
    Nov, 2020
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  • Six Sigma Principles
    University System of Georgia
    Nov, 2020
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  • Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments
    University of Colorado
    Oct, 2020
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  • Python for Everybody Specialization
    University of Michigan
    Oct, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Python for Genomic Data Science
    The Johns Hopkins University
    Oct, 2020
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    Google
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  • Data Collection and Processing with Python
    University of Michigan
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  • Genomic Data Science with Galaxy
    The Johns Hopkins University
    Sep, 2020
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    The Johns Hopkins University
    Sep, 2020
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    Google
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  • Using Databases with Python
    University of Michigan
    Sep, 2020
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  • Using Python to Interact with the Operating System
    Google
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  • Web Application Technologies and Django
    University of Michigan
    Sep, 2020
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  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies
    The Johns Hopkins University
    Aug, 2020
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  • Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries
    University of Michigan
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  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox
    The Johns Hopkins University
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  • Using Python to Access Web Data
    University of Michigan
    Aug, 2020
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  • Introduction to Clinical Data Science
    University of Colorado
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  • Python Basics
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    University of Michigan
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  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
    University of Michigan
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  • Front-End Web UI Frameworks and Tools: Bootstrap 4
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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  • WHMIS
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Experience

  • OCS Ontario Cannabis Store
    • Canada
    • Retail
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Quality Assurance Officer
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      · Handling recalls and working with stakeholders to ensure containment of impacted products, reconciliation of inventory, root cause analysis investigation, Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA), and closure. · Identify, communicate and investigate with suppliers on non-conformance observations as part of quality inspection and follow up on action items until completion. · Identify, plan, and perform audits in accordance with protocol/procedures, and follow up on action items until completion. · Prepare audit/complaints summary reports outlining risk parameters as they related to suppliers and/or product categories, based on trends. · Track quality metrics/performance data, identify trends, and gaps, and provide recommendations for improvement. · Plan and manage ongoing projects and develop automation tools with the help of Python, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SQL to eliminate repeating and time-consuming steps. · Perform operations related to data analysis and database management, and prepare reports. · Ensure that all technical documents in use are current and all master documents are controlled and secured in accordance with Good Documentation Practices. Show less

  • Canada Revenue Agency - Agence du revenu du Canada
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Public Service Agent
      • Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

      · Communicating with taxpayers and representatives both verbally (on the phone) and in writing, which includes answering inbound/outbound telephone inquiries. · Gathering information from taxpayers to establish the precise nature of their inquiry or request. · Utilizing various computer applications and systems required to enter information, research, analyze and resolve questions or problems and requests raised by taxpayers, including payment reconciliation. · Preparing reports, letters, and other documents. · Reviewing, planning, organizing, prioritizing, and working on an assigned workload. · Participating in projects designed to enforce identified areas of non-compliance. Show less

  • Decibel Cannabis Company
    • Canada
    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Quality Assurance Analyst
      • Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

      · Writing, reviewing, and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality policies/ procedures to ensure continuous compliance with the Cannabis Act and Regulations and Good Production Practices. · Preparation of quality documentation pertaining to equipment installation, conduct validation, process qualification, and calibration. · Process improvement, review and change processes, and keep track of key performance indicators. · Record keeping and providing training to teams. · Participating in analytical investigations of customer complaints, and out-of-specification results, including examination of results, generation of deviation reports, root-cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions. · Update computer records using Quality Management System, Microsoft office, and inventory management Sage. Show less

  • SNDL Inc.
    • Canada
    • Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance Analyst
      • Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

      · Writing, reviewing, and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality policies/ procedures to ensure continuous compliance with the Cannabis Act and Regulations and Good Production Practices. · Participating in analytical investigations of customer complaints, out-of-specification results, including examination of results, generation of deviation reports, root-cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions. · Update computer records using Quality Management System, Microsoft office, and NAV systems. · Review quality control data for release and approval of batch records. Show less

  • Aurora Cannabis Inc.
    • Canada
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
      • May 2019 - Feb 2021

      · Performed Annual Product Review. · Participated in both internal and external audits as required. · Product complaint reporting and communication with Health Canada. · Participated and led QA and System Development teams for the integration and implementation of complaint management and continuous improvement of quality procedures. · Track metrics around compliance and efficiency and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality. · CAPA review and approval, including documentation and investigation of non-conformances leading to identification of the root cause; Assigning and implementing an effective corrective and preventative action to promote continuous improvement. Show less

  • Flextech Industries
    • Canada
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Quality Assurance Supervisor
      • Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

      · Ensure compliance of product and services to customer requirements and create certificates of conformance for finish products. · Approve finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests and communicating with production department for re-adjustments and confirming re-work. · Review documentation provided to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to issuing or physically supplying materials to various individuals or departments. · Plan, and oversee operational logistics of the organization, establish work schedules and procedures, and resolve work-related issues. Show less

  • Cavendish Farms
    • Canada
    • Food Production
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Process Technologist
      • Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

      · Collecting samples, analyzing food quality, record data, and store samples for further microbial analysis. · Performing set of standard operating procedures on visual inspection in a detailed consistent manner to evaluate quality of product by inspecting defects, blemishes, and irregular cuts. · Performing statistical analysis on collected data, compile reports, and centralized files and records. · Collecting samples, analyzing food quality, record data, and store samples for further microbial analysis. · Performing set of standard operating procedures on visual inspection in a detailed consistent manner to evaluate quality of product by inspecting defects, blemishes, and irregular cuts. · Performing statistical analysis on collected data, compile reports, and centralized files and records.

  • The University of Lethbridge
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Biochemist, Research Assistant
      • Sep 2012 - Aug 2017

      · Development of an extended model of the scaled particle theory to investigate the thermodynamics and kinetics of biological reactions occurring in crowded media through estimating the chemical potentials and free energies of complexed shaped macromolecules with minimal geometrical approximations. · Development of an automated MATLAB program aiding the determination of geometric parameters such as volume, surface area, and radius of curvature of the protein crystal structures. The toolkit is specifically designed to assist the parameterization of any size of complexed shaped protein molecules. · Development and implementation of machine learning linear regression model in MATLAB to predict the unknown structural parameters (volume, surface area, radius of curvature) of the transition states of biomacromolecules. · Validation of the extended scaled particle theory model through developing and executing Monte Carlo simulations using Python that mimic the biochemical reactions occurring under physiological conditions. · Development of automation pipelines in Python to read, clean, and extract desired data from protein data bank PDB files and write the output files. Show less

    • Chemistry Instructor
      • Sep 2012 - Aug 2017

      · Teach undergraduate chemistry courses and provide guidance in the Chemistry & Biochemistry labs· Tutor university and college level Chemistry courses through tutoring centre of the University of Lethbridge· Acquire expertise in class management, preparing and marking assignments, and communication skills

  • University of Eastern Finland
    • Finland
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Polymer Chemist, Research Assistant
      • Sep 2010 - Mar 2012

      · Applied laboratory skills in sampling, designing, synthesizing, and characterizing the organic products using modern analytical techniques such as IR, NMR, and GC · Designed and performed research experiments to investigate the structure and function of co-catalyst in the olefin polymerization · Built solid understanding of Quantum Chemistry concepts through performing ab initio, Hartree Fork and Post Hartree Fock level calculations through various Quantum Chemistry packages such as gaussian09, and Turbomole Show less

  • NCC
    • Pirmahal
    • Chemistry Lecturer
      • Nov 2009 - Jul 2010

      · Delivered lecturers in undergraduate chemistry classes of 40 students · Managed lab manuals, and provide guidance in preparing standard solutions and in performing experiments · Evaluated the student’s performance through written, oral examinations and assignments · Attended science board monthly meetings to discuss progress of students and plan future steps to make teaching effective and result oriented · Delivered lecturers in undergraduate chemistry classes of 40 students · Managed lab manuals, and provide guidance in preparing standard solutions and in performing experiments · Evaluated the student’s performance through written, oral examinations and assignments · Attended science board monthly meetings to discuss progress of students and plan future steps to make teaching effective and result oriented

  • Government College University, Faisalabad
    • Pakistan
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Apr 2008 - Sep 2008

      · Applied various quality control methods to assure the quality, chemical composition, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial potential of agricultural products · Acquired laboratory skills in extracting key nutrients from agri-materials through soaking, stirring, shaking and sonicated-assisted stirring in different solvents · Applied various quality control methods to assure the quality, chemical composition, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial potential of agricultural products · Acquired laboratory skills in extracting key nutrients from agri-materials through soaking, stirring, shaking and sonicated-assisted stirring in different solvents

Education

  • The University of Lethbridge
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Earth, Space and Physical Sciences
    2012 - 2017
  • National Skill Development Council
    Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science
    2014 - 2016
  • University of Eastern Finland
    Master of Research Chemists, Computational Chemistry
    2010 - 2012
  • Government College University, Faisalabad
    Master in Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
    2005 - 2007

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