Professional Summary
Over 10 years of experience in engineering, valuations, and capital-intensive industries, including energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, and transportation.
Proven leadership in managing large-scale valuation projects, risk controls, and mentoring teams to achieve business outcomes and enhance operational efficiency.
Expertise in managing large property appraisals, and operational risks, with a focus on industrial machinery and equipment for insurance appraisals and financial reporting.
Adept at leading system improvement initiatives that enhance customer service, financial performance, and reduce operational waste.
Strong communicator with an MBA in Banking & Finance, a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, and an Accredited Senior Appraiser in Machinery and Technical Specialty through American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
Skilled in data analysis, using tools such as Power BI, and proficient in Microsoft Excel for project management and valuation modeling.
Work Experience
Appraisals International Inc. – Vancouver, BC
Senior Appraiser - Machinery and Equipment
October 2022 - Present
Led teams in preparing and reviewing cost estimate reports for insurance appraisals and mortgage financing, focusing on large-scale machinery and equipment.
Streamlined internal project management procedures, improving workflow efficiency and fostering a collaborative environment.
Conducted site visits across the US and Canada, gathering equipment data and building valuation models to support insurance and risk assessments.
Involved in onboarding the team of new appraisers/sub contractors, ensuring their training and compliance with company appraisal standards and review of final appraisal reports
PwC Canada – Vancouver, BC
Senior Consultant – Advisory: Capital Equipment Valuation
September 2021 – September 2022
Managed multiple workstreams, including large scale appraisals, vendor management, and valuation for insurance placement, purchase price allocation, financial reporting and tax purposes.
Provided fair value opinions for capital equipment in various sectors, working with cross-functional teams to ensure risk mitigation and compliance.
Developed and optimized technical valuation processes and improved client-facing workflows, leading to enhanced financial performance.
Suncorp Valuations – Vancouver, BC
Valuation Consultant
July 2019 – August 2021
Performed site inspections and developed defendable rationales for insurance appraisals across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.
Incorporated British Columbia building codes, construction costs, and market trends into appraisals to ensure accuracy in risk management.
LUSH – Vancouver, BC
Lease Consultant (Contract)
April 2019 – June 2019
DELOITTE US-INDIA
Consultant – Advisory (Tangible Asset Valuation)
Jun 2016 – Feb 2019
Delivered financial modeling and valuation for capital equipment, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.
Led teams in reviewing lease agreements in line with IFRS 16 standards, ensuring risk controls and governance for global clients.
Achievements - Recognized for leadership in improving team performance, operational efficiency, and client service delivery across various engagements.
JP MORGAN CHASE
Business Analyst - Strategy and Operations (Internship)
April 2015 – June 2015
Focused on developing strategy and analysing the business.
Was instrumental in process improvement and the cultivation of best practices in the organization. This involved working closely with multiple teams to identify gaps in business/knowledge and bridging the same, to deliver effective solutions.
Worked closely with multiple project managers to streamline time tracking, effort tracking, resource allocation while ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of projects.
Assisted the Vice-President with strategy and operations. Co-ordinated quality assurance by analysing and monitoring functional risks at different milestones of the project life cycle.
Achievements - Recognised as the best performer and offered a full-time position in the team.
FLUOR DANIEL
Associate Design Engineer
July 2011 - May 2013
Design plant layouts as per standard engineering practices considering maintainability, operability, safety and economy of the overall plant.
Coordinated with other functional departments such as Mechanical, Civil, Electrical for timely project completion.
Checked process and instrumentation diagrams and pipe sizing calculations.
Optimized layouts to make them cost-effective and environment-friendly.
Education & Certifications
MBA, Banking & Finance
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering
ASA (Machinery & Equipment)