Varisht Gupta
Toronto,ON
Summary
Junior Project Manager with experience supporting utility-scale solar project delivery, including schedule tracking, contractor coordination, procurement, and cross-functional project execution.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Project Manager
Solarbank Corporation
Toronto, ON
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated end-to-end project management for solar energy initiatives, ensuring seamless progression from origination to construction, while maintaining strict timelines and budgets.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and finance teams to secure project approvals and funding for multiple renewable energy installations.
- Monitored project milestones and deliverables, proactively addressing challenges to minimize risks and ensure on-time completion.
- Played a critical role in securing financing for renewable energy projects by preparing detailed documentation and coordinating with stakeholders.
- Oversaw procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery of critical materials while maintaining cost control and quality standards.
Project Management Co-op
ATS Corporation - Industrial Automation
Cambridge, ON
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Supported design change requests for General Motors EV Battery Module Assembly Line projects, catalyzing a remarkable 75% increase in production efficiency from 40 to 70 modules per hour.
- Initiated and implemented inventory transaction process enhancement, resulting in over 95% efficiency improvement, reducing part transaction time from 3 minutes to approximately 10-15 seconds.
- Collaborated with internal teams and GM to address design modifications, actively participating in discussions, providing valuable input throughout the process, and ensuring smooth coordination between design, supply chain, engineering, and shipping teams.
- Contributed to the development of work instructions for installation, supporting the team effort to enhance project efficiency.
Engineering Analyst
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
Cambridge, ON
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Utilized Solidworks and AutoCAD to improve Toyota's sheet sensing technology, reducing daily downtime by 68% and enhancing sensor accuracy through Root Cause Analysis.
- Eliminated coupling failures, achieved $3,000 savings every 3-4 months through innovative Solidworks, AutoCAD, and Machining solutions.
- Designed and managed graphical tools for KPI monitoring in Toyota's manufacturing, enabling data-driven precision and process refinement.
- Swiftly resolved manufacturing floor issues, minimizing downtime and losses through cross-functional collaboration.
Manufacturing Engineer
Intellijoint Surgical
Kitchener, ON
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed a $250,000 distribution center project, enhancing distribution efficiency, reducing customs delays, and increasing revenue.
- Implemented advanced labelling software, reducing label creation time by 95%, and ensured ISO 13485 Quality Management System compliance for material records.
- Conducted supplier reviews, achieving annual savings of $60,000 through financial analysis expertise.
- Led a team to optimize the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process, cutting costs and improving sales and inventory management.
Process Improvement Intern
Agropur Cooperative
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Streamlined warehouse operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing lean principles, training team members, and collaborating with factory and deployment teams.
- Led factory improvement activities, including management processes, problem-solving and role definition, to develop autonomous and self-sufficient operations teams.
- Assessed areas for improvement and prepared for future deployments by collaborating with local teams and understanding market needs, also shared best practices with other teams to accelerate performance improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Waterloo
04.2026
Websites
Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Professional Certification
Timeline
Junior Project Manager
Solarbank Corporation
09.2024 - Current
Project Management Co-op
ATS Corporation - Industrial Automation
01.2024 - 04.2024
Engineering Analyst
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
05.2023 - 08.2023
Manufacturing Engineer
Intellijoint Surgical
09.2022 - 12.2022
Process Improvement Intern
Agropur Cooperative
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Waterloo