Prem Kalevar

T: 647-465-5284

E: pkalevar@gmail.com

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EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO Sept 06 Apr 12 BASc in Honours Mechatronics Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer & Systems Engineering) Management Science Option - Economics Minor - Co-operative Program (With Distinction) Presidents Scholarship of Distinction & Engineering Entrance Scholarship awarded for academic excellence
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ENTREPRENEURIAL PURSUITS RESUMECARDS INC.: Co-CEO, Operations Waterloo ON. www.resumecards.ca Feb 10 Apr 11 Helping students distinguish themselves and network more effectively while seeking employment and collaboration opportunities Led 2 full-time & 7 part-time personnel to build a launch-ready website & secure numerous strategic partnerships Creatively leveraged a number of connections to secure approvals from top university officials to support our startup HOCKEY ROBOTICS INC.: Co-Founder Waterloo, ON. hockeyrobotics.com Mar 10 Apr 11 Start-up that received >$150k in external funding to build advanced robotic technology that tests hockey equipment performance Coordinated a team of 5 to develop & construct a first-of-its kind robot that accurately replicates the human slapshot Won Best Presentation at 2011 Mechatronics Demo Day by presenting the project in a simple & appealing manner STUDENT RENTAL PROPERTY: Co-Owner & Landlord Waterloo ON. Jan 08 Present Extensively researched all available Waterloo properties and then negotiated the purchase of the selected property Managed, maintained and renovated the 7-bedroom student rental property alongside two other active co-owners Actively coordinating the efforts of contractors, realtors & other owners in preparation for a profitable property sale
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COMPETITIVE POKER May 07 Aug 12 Earned six-figures in both 2011 & 2012 by turning a passion for the game of poker into an exciting but serious part-time pursuit Learned to get inside my competitors minds, allowing me to become the #1 Sit-and-Go profit leader on PartyPoker Lived in Las Vegas, NV for ~6 weeks in both 2011 & 2012 to network & compete amongst the best players in the world Attended exclusive 3-day seminar in Vienna to better incorporate statistics & game theory principals into strategy Combined strict game selection & aggressive capital management in order to maximize profit but minimize risk of ruin
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ENGINEERING WORK EXPERIENCE BROCK SOLUTIONS INC.: Controls System Testing Facilitator Kitchener, ON. Jan 09 Apr 09 Planned & Coordinated testing for of one of the Fortune 500 tobacco companies largest production facilities Led testing through several 60-80 hour work-weeks resulting in successful completion of milestones for client review APOTEX INC.: Production Support Engineering Co-op Student Richmond Hill, ON. May 08 Aug 08 Researched and compared new technologies which resulted in the purchase of $70 000 of new equipment Managed and implemented 3 innovative production line optimization changes to increase line efficiency & output GREATER TORONTO AIRPORTS AUTHORITY: Conveyance & Controls Co-op Student Sept 07 Dec 07 Methodically gathered, analyzed & prepared system statistics monthly to be presented to upper management evaluation Drafted and revised project proposals including performing cost/benefit analysis and drafting new system layouts AGROPUR DIVISION NATREL: Plant Engineering Co-op Student Toronto, ON. Jan 07 Apr 07 Oversaw the high-level management of 50+ plant safety & efficiency projects to elevate a struggling plant Supervised contractors and maintenance staff on a number of equipment and software installations
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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: Actively manage six-figure portfolio earning annualized ROI > 40% THE NEXT 36: One of 72 finalists in the Third National Selection Weekend in Toronto, ON. SOCIALIGHT CONFERENCE 2012: As part of the exec. team was responsible for delegate swag INTERESTS: Travelling, Health & Fitness, Tennis, Fashion, Fine Cuisine & Personal Development