Mahdi Maleklou
Forex Trader/Engineer
Aurora,ON
Summary
Accomplished Civil Engineer and former CEO with 20+ years of experience in residential construction industry, specializing in deep excavation for high-rise buildings (shoring, piling, nailing, and anchorage). Graduated from Iran's top engineering school, Sharif University of Technology. Founded and led Fractal Construction Co., overseeing 60+ projects as CEO and CFO. Immigrated to Canada in 2016 and transitioned into finance, starting with Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance at Seneca College and further specialization at York University. Expertise in diverse trading strategies across Forex, Stocks, Indices, and Cryptocurrencies. Proficient in trading with brokers such as HYCM, OANDA, and AYA Market, and utilize Binance for cryptocurrency investments. Strong foundation in programming logic enables quick learning of new programming languages and utilization of AI tools to enhance task quality and efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
4
4
Languages
Work History
Shareholder & CFO
Fractal Construction Co.
Tehran, Tehran
01.2018 - 06.2023
- After immigrating to Canada, transitioned to the role of CFO and shareholder
- Provided strategic financial leadership, oversaw capital management, and managed financial planning and risk for the company
- Played a key role in maintaining financial stability and profitability while continuing to support operational initiatives remotely
CEO & Founder
Fractal Construction Co.
Tehran, OntarioTehran
10.2011 - 1 2018
- Founded and led Fractal Construction Co., overseeing 60+ projects in excavation, shoring, and soil reinforcement across Tehran and northern regions
- Managed both operational and financial aspects of the business, regularly coordinating client expectations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and steering project execution
Site Engineer, Project Manager
Patronak Construction Co.
Tehran, Tehran
03.2009 - 08.2016
- Managed residential construction projects from planning to completion
Designer Engineer
Sadra Group
Tehran, Tehran
06.2007 - 03.2009
- Worked on structural and coastal engineering projects, focusing on oil-field preparation
Designer Engineer
Boland Payeh
Tehran, Ontario
02.2003 - 06.2007
- Specialized in structural design and analysis for engineering projects
Education
Financial Business and Economics -
York University
01.2020 - Current
Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Finance - undefined
Seneca College
01.2018 - 01.2020
M.Sc. - Structural Engineering
Sharif University of Technology
01.2004 - 01.2007
B.Sc. - Structural Engineering
Iran University of Science and Technology
01.1999 - 01.2004
Skills
Market Analysis
undefinedCertification
TOEFL, 104
Affiliations
Iranian Society of Civil Engineers, Professional Engineer Member since 2007
Skills
Classic Technical Analysis, Elliott Waves Theory, Candle Stick patterns, Technical Indicators (Moving Averages, RSI, stochastic, MACD, Ichimoku), Price Action Analysis, Multi-Timeframe Analysis, Read the Market (RTM) Method, ICT Method, Supply & Demand Analysis, Smart Money Theory (SMT), MetaTrader, TradingView, CTrader, Familiar with processes surrounding dividend events, corporate actions, and other equity derivatives to support well-informed decision-making. Also familiar with the financial processes of companies, including the distribution of dividends and profit analysis. I can analyze key financial metrics such as P/E ratios, revenues, dividends, and market capitalizations to forecast a company's stock performance., Strong understanding of key economic indicators, including inflation, interest rates, CPI, GDP, and unemployment rates, as well as other important factors such as consumer spending, industrial production, retail sales, government fiscal policies, and trade balances., Skilled in capital preservation, strategic position sizing, and disciplined risk management in trading and client-facing roles., Full proficiency in MS Office, experienced with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux operating systems, and familiar with AI tools to enhance task quality and efficiency., Proficient in C++. Familiar with QBasic, Pascal, Python, and SQL, with strong adaptability to expand these skills further. Experienced with MATLAB for technical applications., Proficient in MetaTrader, TradingView, and CTrader for technical and market analysis in Forex, Stocks, and Indices., Skilled in SAP, ETABS, SAFE, ANSYS, AUTOCAD, REVIT, GEO-SLOPE, and PLAXIS for various engineering and structural applications.
Profile
An accomplished Civil Engineer and former CEO with over 20 years of experience in the residential construction industry, specializing in deep excavation for high-rise buildings, including shoring, piling, nailing, and anchorage. A graduate of Iran’s top engineering school, Sharif University of Technology, I founded and led Fractal Construction Co., overseeing more than 60 projects. In my dual roles as CEO and CFO, I managed both operations and finance, excelling in project management, strategic budgeting, and organizational growth., Leveraging my experience as a CFO in Iran, I chose to pivot into finance upon arriving in Canada. I began my studies with an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance at Seneca College, followed by further specialization in finance and business economics at York University, aiming to deepen my expertise, especially in capital markets. Since then, I have developed robust expertise in diverse trading strategies across Forex, Stocks, Indices, and Cryptocurrencies. My methods span day trading in Forex and long-term investing in Crypto, with a focus on advanced market analysis techniques, including Classic Technical Analysis, Price Action, Multi-Timeframe Analysis, and more recently, Smart Money Theory (SMT), ICT, and RTM, emphasizing smart money concepts and supply-demand dynamics. I have extensive hands-on experience trading with brokers such as HYCM, OANDA, and AYA Market, and use Binance for cryptocurrency investments. With a strong foundation in programming logic, I’m highly adaptable to new programming languages. My expertise in Fortran and C++ enables me to learn new languages quickly due to a clear understanding of the underlying structure of programming. Additionally, I am familiar with AI tools, which I use to enhance task quality and efficiency, contributing to my ability to streamline processes effectively.
References
- Dr. Kazemi, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, kazemi@sharif.edu
- Dr. Mehri, Department of Mathematical Science, mehri@sina.sharif.edu
- Dr. Mehdi Maadooliat, Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Marquette University, mehdi.maadooliat@marquette.edu
- Dr. Shodja, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, shodja@shafir.edu
- Dr. Najmaii, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, najmaii@iust.ac.ir
- Dr. Yasser Bakhtiari, CEO, Patronak Construction Co., info@patronak.ir, +98(912)111-2147
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming,Soccer,Tennis,Music
Timeline
Financial Business and Economics -
York University
01.2020 - Current
Shareholder & CFO
Fractal Construction Co.
01.2018 - 06.2023
Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Finance - undefined
Seneca College
01.2018 - 01.2020
CEO & Founder
Fractal Construction Co.
10.2011 - 1 2018
Site Engineer, Project Manager
Patronak Construction Co.
03.2009 - 08.2016
Designer Engineer
Sadra Group
06.2007 - 03.2009
M.Sc. - Structural Engineering
Sharif University of Technology
01.2004 - 01.2007
Designer Engineer
Boland Payeh
02.2003 - 06.2007
B.Sc. - Structural Engineering
Iran University of Science and Technology
01.1999 - 01.2004
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Persian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
Work Availability
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