Guiding the Next Generation of Professional Engineers
Karen Chan, P.Eng., FEC
Karen Chan, P.Eng., FEC is an engineering leader and executive advisor with a multidisciplinary career spanning engineering, technology, and consulting. She is the founder of Altaris Advisory Inc., and has held leadership roles across sectors including automotive, telecom, banking, fintech, and professional services—bringing deep experience in transformation, agile delivery, and business strategy.
Karen is a long-time advocate for the profession and a committed mentor. She has served as Past-President of OSPE, Past-Chair of the PEO Lake Ontario Chapter, and contributes to engineering education and equity through advisory roles at Western Engineering and Ontario Tech University. She is a Fellow of Engineers Canada, a SWE Global Ambassador, and a WXN Top 100 award recipient.
Specializations: PEO License support | Career Support and Career Transition | Networking and Interviewing Skills | STEM Leadership | Business Agility Coaching and Consulting
Gary Tamber, P.Eng., CISM
Gary Tamber, P.Eng., CISM, is an award-winning leader with expertise in driving technical teams to achieve strategic business goals. Proven track record in transforming software development, testing, delivery, and hosting through modern practices & tools, including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and Cloud Services with a focus on Security. Committed to innovation, quality, and data management through AI enablement, Quality Engineering, Data Engineering, and delivering Business Intelligence & Insights.
Specializations: Cloud Computing | DevOps | Agile Methodology | Leadership skills | PEO license support
Neil Ali, P.Eng.
Neil is a senior electrical engineer and team leader with over two decades of experience in electrical design, construction supervision, and project management. His diverse experience includes projects in numerous business sectors, including infrastructure, culture and recreation, education, institutional, residential, commercial, and industrial. The combination of his experience, design, and project management skills make him a strong asset to any project team. Neil is currently employed in an Associate level with a private integrated design firm specialising in building construction.
Neil has provided mentorship and guidance to a number of engineers, EIT’s and technologists throughout his career, some of whom have moved on into leadership positions in various organisations. His aim to provide the same to upcoming professionals in the engineering field in order to help them achieve their personal and career goals.
Specializations: Leadership skills | Career Guidance
H. (Cloud) Heng, P.Eng.
Cloud’s professional experience is in STEM research, engineering education, and the offshore oil and energy industry. He holds a strong track record of mentorship across diverse settings and is particularly passionate about supporting student members.
He helps students understand and apply the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board graduate attributes, which serve as a foundation for current students to better prepare for competency-based assessments required during the engineering licensing process following graduation.
With experience across three continents, Cloud is also committed to supporting internationally trained engineers as they navigate career transitions and professional licensing in Canada. Through mentorship, Cloud aims to foster the next generation of engineers and promote the participation of underrepresented groups in STEM.
Specializations: PEO Licensing Support | Career Transition for Internationally Trained Engineers | Engineering Competency Development for Students | Engineering Research and Education | Global Collaboration & Talent Integration | Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in STEM
Muhammad Azimuddin, P.Eng. PMP, CMRP
Specializations: Maintenance & Reliability | Turnaround Execution | Asset Management | HSE Compliance | Communication Skills | Leadership Skills | PEO Licensing Support
Rafael Lepra, P.Eng.,
Rafael Lepra, P.Eng., is a seasoned chemical engineer with over 40 years of experience across the food, chemical, and asphalt industries. A graduate of a rigorous six-year engineering program, he holds certifications in ISO 9000 Systems, HACCP, and Six Sigma Green Belt.
Rafael has led the design and implementation of equipment, processes, and fully integrated production lines, with a strong focus on safety, maintainability, and food safety. Known for his troubleshooting skills and commitment to continuous improvement, he brings a collaborative approach to engineering—engaging frontline personnel in the design process to ensure practical, user-friendly systems.
Passionate about bridging the gap between academic training and real-world practice, Rafael is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineers and sharing the hard-earned insights of a lifelong career.
Specializations: Process & Equipment Design | Food & Chemical Manufacturing | ISO 9000 & HACCP Systems | Continuous Improvement | Plant Operations | Collaborative Leadership
Ranga Seshadri, P.Eng.
Ranga Seshadri is a chemical engineer with extensive experience leading major projects in the oil and gas, petroleum refining, and mineral processing industries. He specializes in advanced automation technologies, developing solutions that improve efficiency and reduce costs.
A strong advocate for digital transformation and change management, he has worked closely with senior leadership and management consultants to design and implement strategies that support faster, more effective adoption of new technologies.
With expertise in industrial automation and process optimization, Ranga applies technical standards to achieve consistent operational excellence.
In addition, he has a proven track record in technical leadership and team development, having built and guided high-performing teams throughout his career.
Specializations: Digital Transformation & Change Management | Industrial Automation & Process Optimization | Technical Leadership & Team Development
Dusanka Filipovic, P.Eng.
Dusanka Filipovic, P.Eng. is an award-winning chemical engineer with a 30-year career at the nexus of life sciences, chemical engineering, cleantech technology, and pharmaceuticals.
She graduated from the University of Belgrade with a B. Eng. and came to Canada to pursue post graduate studies on a scholarship from McMaster University. At the time, she was one of only a few women in engineering who immigrated to Canada to pursue a career in STEM.
Since then, Dusanka has advanced in her career and held senior leadership positions across sectors, such as oil and gas, energy conservation, sustainable environmental protection, healthcare and pharmaceuticals. She co-invented globally patented technology in the field of sustainable environmental protection and production of renewable chemicals and ultimately founded her own business.
Now, Dusanka is excited to give back by mentoring the next generation of engineers. She is passionate about supporting emerging professionals, especially women and newcomers, on their paths to meaningful careers in STEM.
Specializations: PEO License support | Career Support and Career Transition | Networking and Interviewing Skills | Leadership | Entrepreneurship
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