David Johnston PEng, PMP, MBA
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Chris Parker
David was my manager for almost 3 years. He successfully instituted a number of changes in that time frame including: Project Management Plans; manpower tracking and forcasting; skill recognition and development. He helped institute programs for bringing younger people into the group and starting their career development. He helped the Project Managers group develop their internal relationships as well as implementing regular and informative meetings, which had been lacking. David is a well motivated and well organized manager who will tackle the issues that he sees and works through to completion on the tasks set by himself and management. He holds people accountable, as well as coaching them to improve.
Jennifer Koole
David's role on the Masdar project was extremely challenging but I couldn't think of anyone better for the job. He was tasked with integrating the water, waste, and energy utility technologies for a city that was yet to be built -- and not just any city but the most sustainable city in the world! A city that was looking to be zero waste, run on 100% renewable energy, and be carbon neutral. His work involved a steep learning curve for understanding the integration software, the subject matter(s), and the strong personalities and cultural differences that were involved. His job demanded long hours, having political sensitivity and even a healthy dose of cheerleading at times. David always responded to these challenges with 200% effort and an ever present smile. Based on my experience with working along side David, in this stressful environment, I would highly recommend him for work involving any or all of the following: team leadership, collaboration and/or integration, technology know-how, business development, customer relations or political acumen.
Chris Parker
David was my manager for almost 3 years. He successfully instituted a number of changes in that time frame including: Project Management Plans; manpower tracking and forcasting; skill recognition and development. He helped institute programs for bringing younger people into the group and starting their career development. He helped the Project Managers group develop their internal relationships as well as implementing regular and informative meetings, which had been lacking. David is a well motivated and well organized manager who will tackle the issues that he sees and works through to completion on the tasks set by himself and management. He holds people accountable, as well as coaching them to improve.
Jennifer Koole
David's role on the Masdar project was extremely challenging but I couldn't think of anyone better for the job. He was tasked with integrating the water, waste, and energy utility technologies for a city that was yet to be built -- and not just any city but the most sustainable city in the world! A city that was looking to be zero waste, run on 100% renewable energy, and be carbon neutral. His work involved a steep learning curve for understanding the integration software, the subject matter(s), and the strong personalities and cultural differences that were involved. His job demanded long hours, having political sensitivity and even a healthy dose of cheerleading at times. David always responded to these challenges with 200% effort and an ever present smile. Based on my experience with working along side David, in this stressful environment, I would highly recommend him for work involving any or all of the following: team leadership, collaboration and/or integration, technology know-how, business development, customer relations or political acumen.
Chris Parker
David was my manager for almost 3 years. He successfully instituted a number of changes in that time frame including: Project Management Plans; manpower tracking and forcasting; skill recognition and development. He helped institute programs for bringing younger people into the group and starting their career development. He helped the Project Managers group develop their internal relationships as well as implementing regular and informative meetings, which had been lacking. David is a well motivated and well organized manager who will tackle the issues that he sees and works through to completion on the tasks set by himself and management. He holds people accountable, as well as coaching them to improve.
Jennifer Koole
David's role on the Masdar project was extremely challenging but I couldn't think of anyone better for the job. He was tasked with integrating the water, waste, and energy utility technologies for a city that was yet to be built -- and not just any city but the most sustainable city in the world! A city that was looking to be zero waste, run on 100% renewable energy, and be carbon neutral. His work involved a steep learning curve for understanding the integration software, the subject matter(s), and the strong personalities and cultural differences that were involved. His job demanded long hours, having political sensitivity and even a healthy dose of cheerleading at times. David always responded to these challenges with 200% effort and an ever present smile. Based on my experience with working along side David, in this stressful environment, I would highly recommend him for work involving any or all of the following: team leadership, collaboration and/or integration, technology know-how, business development, customer relations or political acumen.
Chris Parker
David was my manager for almost 3 years. He successfully instituted a number of changes in that time frame including: Project Management Plans; manpower tracking and forcasting; skill recognition and development. He helped institute programs for bringing younger people into the group and starting their career development. He helped the Project Managers group develop their internal relationships as well as implementing regular and informative meetings, which had been lacking. David is a well motivated and well organized manager who will tackle the issues that he sees and works through to completion on the tasks set by himself and management. He holds people accountable, as well as coaching them to improve.
Jennifer Koole
David's role on the Masdar project was extremely challenging but I couldn't think of anyone better for the job. He was tasked with integrating the water, waste, and energy utility technologies for a city that was yet to be built -- and not just any city but the most sustainable city in the world! A city that was looking to be zero waste, run on 100% renewable energy, and be carbon neutral. His work involved a steep learning curve for understanding the integration software, the subject matter(s), and the strong personalities and cultural differences that were involved. His job demanded long hours, having political sensitivity and even a healthy dose of cheerleading at times. David always responded to these challenges with 200% effort and an ever present smile. Based on my experience with working along side David, in this stressful environment, I would highly recommend him for work involving any or all of the following: team leadership, collaboration and/or integration, technology know-how, business development, customer relations or political acumen.
Credentials
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Professional Engineer
Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)Dec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Engineer
Professional Engineers OntarioJun, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Engineer
Ordre des Ingeneurs du QuebecSep, 1980- Oct, 2024 -
Project Manangement Professional, PMP
Project Management InstituteOct, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member Board of Directors
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Oct 2022 - Present
Supporting development of the Hydrogen energy sector. Supporting development of the Hydrogen energy sector.
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CEM Engineering
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Director
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May 2019 - Present
Developing company expertise with activities focused on the Hydrogen energy sector. Establishing strong relationships for delivery of special services to target clients. Assisting management to improve organizational capabilities and expertise to deliver larger projects. Successfully identified and secured project to build 20MW Green Hydrogen production facility for Atura Power in Niagara Falls, ON, and other market opportunities. Established strong partnershis to expand perspectives and opportunities, and led an expert team to navigate the technical development, design, permitting and approvals processes. Developing opportunities and projects for Hydrogen systems and related project needs with utility and industrial clients.
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CANVEY CONSULTING LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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Principal
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
Delivering business and program / project management services including operations leadership, project development, planning, control, risk management, technical review and execution planning for client organizations in the nuclear, renewable energy and other sectors. . Delivering business and program / project management services including operations leadership, project development, planning, control, risk management, technical review and execution planning for client organizations in the nuclear, renewable energy and other sectors. .
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General Manager, New Markets
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2018 - 2019
Delivered strategic leadership and directed development of a new division applying robotics, automation and developing Additive Manufacturing capabilities focused on Aerospace & Defence applications. Budget accountability. Managed 6 direct reports. Delivered strategic leadership and directed development of a new division applying robotics, automation and developing Additive Manufacturing capabilities focused on Aerospace & Defence applications. Budget accountability. Managed 6 direct reports.
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Director, PMO and SMR Projects
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2017 - 2018
Delivered strategic and PMO leadership, and enterprise building to guide an integrated PMO development program including leadership of licensing activities for a unique SMR energy unit in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment. Delivered strategic and PMO leadership, and enterprise building to guide an integrated PMO development program including leadership of licensing activities for a unique SMR energy unit in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment.
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Principal
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2014 - 2017
Delivered business and program / project management services including project development, planning, control, risk management, technical review and execution leadership for organizations in the nuclear, energy, infrastructure, engineering / construction industries. Delivered business and program / project management services including project development, planning, control, risk management, technical review and execution leadership for organizations in the nuclear, energy, infrastructure, engineering / construction industries.
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PMO Independent Oversight Consultant - Full time 2417196 Ontario Inc. Mandate
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2015 - 2016
Delivered leadership and advisory services to bring PMO oversight and governance to Bruce Power’s capital project processes. Provided project planning and control, risk management and best practices recommendations in preparing for a $13B refurbishment mega-project at the world's largest operating nuclear generating facility. Project scopes up to $750M in Bruce Power’s MCR Unit 6 program. Security clearance. Delivered leadership and advisory services to bring PMO oversight and governance to Bruce Power’s capital project processes. Provided project planning and control, risk management and best practices recommendations in preparing for a $13B refurbishment mega-project at the world's largest operating nuclear generating facility. Project scopes up to $750M in Bruce Power’s MCR Unit 6 program. Security clearance.
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Project Manager– Full time 2417196 Ontario Inc. Mandate
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2014 - 2014
Provided hands-on site construction and commissioning leadership to deliver a grid-connected 10MW solar farm EPC project on-time, on-budget with a flawless safety record, excellent quality and labour relations. Neither the company nor the customer had ever had another project of this type delivered on time. Provided hands-on site construction and commissioning leadership to deliver a grid-connected 10MW solar farm EPC project on-time, on-budget with a flawless safety record, excellent quality and labour relations. Neither the company nor the customer had ever had another project of this type delivered on time.
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Manager of Projects
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2011 - 2013
Brought hands-on leadership and focus to the Project Management group and system leading 12 Project Managers and engineering teams delivering $200M in projects annually. Brought hands-on leadership and focus to the Project Management group and system leading 12 Project Managers and engineering teams delivering $200M in projects annually.
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Agrosphere Inc.
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Canada
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Aviation & Aerospace
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Director - Full time Integrated Action Inc. Mandate
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2009 - 2011
Delivered executive management and technical leadership for the group developing this $40M project. Delivered executive management and technical leadership for the group developing this $40M project.
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Integrated Action Inc.
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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2001 - 2011
Delivered business leadership, sustainability advisory services and project management support to companies and investors with revenues exceeding $1M. Delivered business leadership, sustainability advisory services and project management support to companies and investors with revenues exceeding $1M.
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CH2M Hill International
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Belgium
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Technology Integration Manager - Masdar City Project
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2008 - 2009
Based at project site, coordinated an international team of 16 specialists with multiple consultants, contractors and global suppliers to provide focused Program Management services for this $24B project, the world’s first carbon-neutral, zero-waste sustainable city. Based at project site, coordinated an international team of 16 specialists with multiple consultants, contractors and global suppliers to provide focused Program Management services for this $24B project, the world’s first carbon-neutral, zero-waste sustainable city.
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Woodland Biofuels Inc.
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Canada
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Renewable Energy Power Generation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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2006 - 2008
Developed this firm, licensee of an innovative waste-to-energy technology, leading a team developing technology, partnerships and funding sources. Negotiated licensing $500M in projects with large US firm. Developed this firm, licensee of an innovative waste-to-energy technology, leading a team developing technology, partnerships and funding sources. Negotiated licensing $500M in projects with large US firm.
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TM4
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South Africa
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President
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1998 - 2001
Reporting to the Board of Directors and Hydro-Quebec’s CEO, selected and led a group of 55 technical and commercial staff. The focus of this emerging electric vehicle drive systems company was changed from technology development to commercialization, bringing innovative international partnerships, prototype vehicles and new market opportunities. Reporting to the Board of Directors and Hydro-Quebec’s CEO, selected and led a group of 55 technical and commercial staff. The focus of this emerging electric vehicle drive systems company was changed from technology development to commercialization, bringing innovative international partnerships, prototype vehicles and new market opportunities.
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Ballard Power Systems
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Canada
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President - Stationary Power
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1995 - 1997
A Canadian public company, the global leader in PEM Fuel Cell technologies. Ballard Generation Systems Inc. (1996 – 1997) Vice-President Led operations and a team of 50 specialists to establish new production facilities, sell, develop and deliver stationary fuel cell power generation equipment globally. Secured $30M in government funding (Technology Partnerships Canada) for innovation and technology development. Ballard Stationary Power Systems (1995 – 1996) Vice-President Created a business vision and product strategy, using a creative approach to raise capital to establish a new subsidiary, Ballard Generation Systems, to develop and deliver innovative stationary fuel cell power generation systems globally. Defined, developed and delivered a 250 kW product concept using natural gas feedstock to deliver clean, efficient electrical power and heat to clients; Established new manufacturing facilities to produce and test products for delivery. Secured $100M in investment from European, Japanese and North American industrial and market partners through Morgan Stanley.
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President
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1990 - 1994
The Canadian subsidiary of a $5B Swiss public company specialized in precision equipment manufacturing and customer service. Led the turnaround of the Canadian subsidiary of a Swiss firm delivering high quality hydroelectric equipment for sustainable power generation globally. Used a creative approach to negotiate an innovative $300 million, 17-year Alliance Contract with a major Canadian utility; Led successful delivery of over 20 complex projects in Canada, USA, China and Pakistan – Total value over $170 million. Individual projects valued at $5 to $75 million.
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Manager, Project Management
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1987 - 1990
Managed specific international projects and implemented project management and control systems delivering margins 25% above estimates and improving customer service levels. Led a consortium of 6 European companies to successfully complete a $250 million turn-key power generation facility in California. Provided site leadership for completion resolving sensitive decisions.
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Manager, Project Purchasing
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1987 - 1990
Established and implemented innovative systems to manage procurement of technology from international suppliers improving market penetration, product costs and project margins.
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Industrial Research Consultant (Contract Position)
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1986 - 1987
Reported to the Director of the world’s leading wind tunnel organization, identified opportunities for innovative technology to address structural and social issues of tall buildings, long bridges, storm and disaster management. Initiated a successful $12 million Joint-Industry Research Program for deep water structures in the offshore oil industry. Reported to the Director of the world’s leading wind tunnel organization, identified opportunities for innovative technology to address structural and social issues of tall buildings, long bridges, storm and disaster management. Initiated a successful $12 million Joint-Industry Research Program for deep water structures in the offshore oil industry.
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Project Engineer
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1980 - 1984
Project responsibility for North America's first tidal power plant on the Bay of Fundy (20 MW) incorporating many technical innovations to validate sustainable solutions for ocean energy. Project responsibility for North America's first tidal power plant on the Bay of Fundy (20 MW) incorporating many technical innovations to validate sustainable solutions for ocean energy.
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Graduate Engineer Development Program
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1979 - 1980
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Education
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Ivey Business School at Western University
MBA, Business Administration and Management -
The University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Engineering Science, Mechanical
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