Aleks Poldma, P.Eng.
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Estonian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Professional Scrum Master 1
Scrum.orgJan, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Engineer
Professional Engineers OntarioJul, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced Recommissioning (RCx) Course
Natural Resources CanadaJun, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Energy Manager
Association of Energy EngineersNov, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Agile By Design Inc.
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Agile Coach
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Feb 2022 - Present
-Responsible for coaching market facing teams in agile practices including visual work management, prioritization, MVPs, team metrics, story mapping, story writing, team cadences, validated learning (e.g. A/B testing), shaping and discovery -Facilitated numerous team workshops and collaboration sessions resulting in increased agile maturity, groomed backlogs, and detailed product roadmaps -Facilitated the strategic improvements to team workflows, often resulting in throughput doubling and cycle time reducing by more than half -Contributed to a growing culture of self organization, teamwork, and fun within the team -Co-facilitated multiple Agile Rapid Bootcamps for team members from with a variety of professional roles and backgrounds
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Accelerated Systems Inc.
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Canada
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager, eMobility
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Nov 2020 - Oct 2021
-Successfully delivered over 10 eMobility programs, each spanning 4 to 12+ months, by leading large, cross functional teams of over 30 stakeholders -Coordinated and collaborated with multiple cross functional teams including: engineering, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, software development, customer stakeholders, supply chain, quality control, and manufacturers -Developed and implemented program processes, including kick-off, design and customer feedback cadences, and new customer onboarding documentation reviews with sign-offs which resulted in measurable improvements to execution efficiency, and improved culture of accountability, ownership and engagement -Role comprised of both program and product manager responsibilities including creating detailed product requirements documents (PRDs) and product roadmaps for internal and external projects such as custom motor controllers, software, applications, and research and development projects -Responsible for presenting project milestone updates, resource planning, and strategic prioritization of projects and tasks in weekly management meetings
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Enviro-Stewards Inc.
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Canada
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Solutions Design, Senior Engineering Manager
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Sep 2020 - Jan 2021
I worked with our leadership team and all of our staff to ensure that the right team is on the right job to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. I project managed complex utility conservation audits, and the implementation of identified opportunities with our customers and their vendors. The average payback on implemented projects is under 1 year. I worked with our leadership team and our customers in developing new products for the market such as virtual utility assessments and implementation services.
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Solutions Design Team Lead
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Apr 2016 - Sep 2020
As a Solutions Design Team Lead at Enviro-Stewards, I am responsible for project managing energy and water conservation assessments at manufacturing facilities, and working with our clients to implement projects. Typical projects include: heat recovery systems, HVAC controls, hot water system optimization, boiler system upgrades, refrigeration system optimization, and a variety of custom projects that reduce operating costs at our clients' facilities.Some of the clients I have worked with include: Maple Leaf Foods, Smithfield Foods, Cargill, Maple Lodge Farms, Saputo, Southbrook Vineyards, Arterra Wines, AGS Automotive, Calgary Italian Bakery and Grand River Foods.I am also a member of Enviro-Stewards' leadership team. My role on the leadership team has me involved in business strategy, developing new revenue streams, managing partnerships, and managing other employees.
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Energy Project Manager
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Sep 2014 - Apr 2016
Helping clients increase profits, reducing their environmental impact, and compellingly benefiting society. We accomplish this by providing creative engineering and scientific solutions to reduce utility consumption, waste, and optimize processes in various manufacturing facilities. •Led the data analysis, meeting presentations, and technical report writing for 15 of 34 resource conservation studies completed at Maple Leaf Foods facilities across Canada•Completed two energy conservation projects for the Region of Waterloo’s restaurant pilot project•Completed projects in product conservation and waste reduction at three Andrew Peller Limited manufacturing facilities resulting in over $1 million in annual savings•Experience working with lighting, temperature, and amperage loggers as well as ultrasonic flow meters•Discovering creative opportunities to reduce natural gas, water, and electricity consumption as well as product waste at facilities through detailed data analysis •Working with vendors and suppliers to provide detailed business cases for clients’ opportunity implementation•Developing infrastructure for off-site savings measurement, verification, and reporting for 10 manufacturing facilities•Contributed to company sales and business development goals by developing leads and closing sales•Completed various Environmental Compliance Approvals for a wide range of clients using AERMOD and SCREEN3 software for dispersion modelling
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Co-Founder, Operations and Sales
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Oct 2013 - Jan 2019
-Leading sales and business development -Leading company operations including: budgeting, supply chain management, and bookkeeping -Managing and leading the 7 person team -Involved heavily in marketing and branding -Extensive experience with public speaking about social entrepreneurship, international development, and business operations Hydrated World is an apparel company with a mission to eliminate the water crisis. Every item purchased provides someone in need with 500 litres of clean drinking water for 25+ years. We sell casual, essential apparel to young, socially conscious consumers.
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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North Materials Pilot Engineering Coop
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
Design and implementation of new conveyance system for the Corrolla model upgrade. Led bid meetings and the preparation of this $200 000+ layout change project. Contributed with innovative ideas to reduce project cost by $20 000. Design and implementation of new conveyance system for the Corrolla model upgrade. Led bid meetings and the preparation of this $200 000+ layout change project. Contributed with innovative ideas to reduce project cost by $20 000.
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Nestlé Waters North America
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Maintenance Coop
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
Worked with the maintenance team to reduce machine downtime and changeover times. Worked with the maintenance team to reduce machine downtime and changeover times.
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University of Waterloo
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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First Year Engineering Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Taught students mechanical engineering concepts and topics via labs and tutorials. Prepared lab activities for the students. Tutored the students in other first year engineering courses. Taught students mechanical engineering concepts and topics via labs and tutorials. Prepared lab activities for the students. Tutored the students in other first year engineering courses.
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Continuous Improvement/Production Supervisor Assistant
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
Worked on various continuous improvement projects on all lines to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and changeover times. Worked on various continuous improvement projects on all lines to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and changeover times.
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Education
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2009 - 2014
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Mechanical Engineering -
2006 - 2009
York Mills Collegiate Institute
High School Diploma
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