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Aliza Irfan

Thorold,ON

Summary

Personable and analytical professional with a solid foundation in materials science and engineering principles. Experienced in materials characterization techniques and computational modeling. Strong skill set in data analysis and project management. Proven ability to drive innovation and enhance material performance through rigorous research and practical application.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Member

McDonald's
09.2023 - Current


  • Delivered top-tier service in a high-pressure setting while mastering multitasking across front counter, drive-thru, and kitchen.
  • Supported management with onboarding, shift coordination, and inventory—gaining key leadership insight.
  • Honed essential soft skills: teamwork, communication, time management, and adaptability in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Lead Astronomy Proctor

Brock University
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Oversaw exam administration for 500+ students per term, ensuring strict compliance with academic integrity protocols.
  • Led a team of 4 proctors, coordinating duties and resolving issues swiftly to maintain a professional and efficient environment.
  • Maintained confidentiality of exam materials by securely storing all documents in designated locations before, during, and after testing periods.
  • Recognized by faculty for exceptional leadership, discretion, and problem-solving during high-stakes assessment periods.


Engineering Intern – Materials Testing & Quality Control

People's Steel Mills Ltd.
10.2022 - 10.2022
  • Supported metallurgical quality testing for carbon and alloy steel production, serving automotive and aerospace clients.
  • Assisted in process optimization by collecting data from 10+ melt operations, identifying inconsistencies in heat treatment cycles.
  • Shadowed senior engineers during spectrochemical analysis and hardness testing; contributed to defect root-cause investigations using microscopy.

Materials Intern – Aerospace Maintenance Engineering

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)
10.2021 - 10.2021
  • Supported thermal barrier coating (TBC) research on JF-17 Thunder and F-16 aircraft components, using plasma spray and flame spray deposition.
  • Contributed to a team conducting turbine blade restoration and surface modification to enhance oxidation resistance.
  • Observed helicopter MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) procedures on Gulfstream G500 airframes; participated in a 2-week overhaul cycle at Minhas Air Base.

Project Intern – Aerospace Engineering Division

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
04.2021 - 05.2021
  • Contributed to the design and structural testing of lightweight composite wing sections, focusing on fatigue resistance and weight reduction (achieved ~8% weight savings across mock prototypes).
  • Participated in non-destructive testing (NDT) procedures using Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, and Ultrasonic Probe techniques on jet engine components.
  • Documented over 50 hours of aircraft structural inspection work, adhering to CAE and ICAO safety standards.

Education

Master of Science - Material Physics

Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario
01.2025

Master of Science - Materials Engineering

NED University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2022

Skills

  • Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Pulsed Laser deposition
  • ARC melting furnace
  • X-ray Diffraction
  • Failure/Damage analysis
  • Laser Ablation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Squid Magnetometer
  • LaTeX Overleaf
  • Material characterizations
  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Willingness to learn
  • Quality assurance

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Timeline

Lead Astronomy Proctor

Brock University
05.2024 - 12.2024

Crew Member

McDonald's
09.2023 - Current

Engineering Intern – Materials Testing & Quality Control

People's Steel Mills Ltd.
10.2022 - 10.2022

Materials Intern – Aerospace Maintenance Engineering

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)
10.2021 - 10.2021

Project Intern – Aerospace Engineering Division

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
04.2021 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Material Physics

Brock University

Master of Science - Materials Engineering

NED University of Engineering & Technology

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