Alireza Ghorban
Montreal,Canada
Summary
A results-driven metallurgical and mechanical professional with over ten years of experience designing, manufacturing and installing industrial machinery, structures, parts and processes. Proven ability to lead metal industry projects using engineering software like SolidWorks and AutoCAD while also leveraging cloud technologies (AWS/Azure), data and machine learning engineering to optimize production, automate workflows, and enhance efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Melting Shop Metallurgist
Metallige
01.2025 - Current
- Supervise and train furnace operators in the production of ferro titanium, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Doubled the lifespan of the furnace's refractory lining from 20 to 40 melts within two months by redesigning the brick lining shape and implementing new operator procedures.
- Ensure product chemical composition meets specifications by analyzing raw materials and developing recipe for production.
Cloud Data & ML Engineering Consultant
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
- Developed automated data systems, reducing manual data processing by over 100 hours per month for one client.
- Applied data engineering and machine learning techniques to analyze large datasets (over 1M daily records) and create data visualization dashboards.
- Instructed graduate students and professionals in data, machine learning, and multi-cloud engineering (AWS/Azure).
Materials Science Researcher
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
- Engineered predictive computational models to forecast nonlinear material behavior, contributing to 6 scientific papers with 300+ citations.
- Built a Python-based molecular dynamics pipeline on AWS for complex material analysis, achieving 10x faster results compared to legacy MATLAB processes.
Foundry Manager & Metallurgical Engineer
ShibShekan Steel Foundry
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Managed the production of steel and iron parts ranging from 0.2 to 400 kg, overseeing all stages of the casting operations.
- Led R&D for new steel products using 3D printing and prototyping, shortening development cycles by 40% and reducing defects by 15% through metallurgical/mechanical testing and failure analysis.
- Enforced and followed rigorous safety protocols, leading to a 20% annual reduction in workplace accidents.
Design & Manufacturing Engineer
Shibshekan Design & Manufacturing
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Designed, manufactured and installed industrial machinery and steel structures, using SolidWorks, AutoCAD and ABAQUS ensuring they met safety and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented welding procedure specifications (WPS/PQR) according to AWS D1.1 standards to improve quality.
- Oversaw manufacturing outputs and processes to reduce rework and improve efficiency.
- Key Projects:
- Lali Bridge Installation: Collaborated in designing a specialized crane to lift 50-ton components up to 90 meters and assisted in the installation of the 400-meter cable bridge.
- Azad Dam Diversion Tunnel Gate: Designed the crane structure using AutoCAD and SolidWorks; supervised the complete manufacturing and installation of both the crane and the gate.
- Railway Wheelset Press Machine: Co-designed and manufactured a high-capacity press; managed the process for disassembling and assembling 20 wheelsets per week.
- LDW 5800 kW Electric Motor Service: Collaborated on the re-engineering of a new rotor shaft and designed its complete manufacturing and machining process.
Quality Control Technician
Shibshekan Design & Manufacturing
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Conducted ISO 9001 inspections and NDT, achieving 98% quality compliance.
- Utilized precision tools to verify manufacturing outputs, reducing rework by 20%.
- Maintained detailed records for all quality control inspections and results.
Education
M.Sc. - Materials Engineering
K. N. Toosi University of Technology
Tehran, IranB.Sc. - Metallurgical Engineering
IKIU
Qazvin, Iran01.2008
Skills
- Engineering Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ABAQUS, MATLAB, ProCAST
- IT Technologies: Python, SQL, Database Management, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Cloud Platforms (AWS & Azure) Microsoft Office Suite
- Manufacturing & Testing: Casting, Welding, Machining, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Metallurgical & Mechanical Testing
Certification
- IWE (International Welding Engineer) Training | IIW (International Institute of Welding), coursework completed
- AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate | Amazon Web Services
- AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate | Amazon Web Services
- Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) | Microsoft
Timeline
Melting Shop Metallurgist
Metallige
01.2025 - Current
Cloud Data & ML Engineering Consultant
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
Materials Science Researcher
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
Foundry Manager & Metallurgical Engineer
ShibShekan Steel Foundry
01.2015 - 01.2021
Design & Manufacturing Engineer
Shibshekan Design & Manufacturing
01.2010 - 01.2015
Quality Control Technician
Shibshekan Design & Manufacturing
01.2008 - 01.2010
B.Sc. - Metallurgical Engineering
IKIU
M.Sc. - Materials Engineering
K. N. Toosi University of Technology