Ashwin Jacob is a Process Engineer at Nova Steel Inc since September 2020, specializing in operations KPI analysis and corrective action implementation focused on downtime and scrap reduction. Previous experience includes a Project Student role at Westhill Innovation Inc, where Ashwin developed a remote monitoring system for a solar-powered reefer setup, and an Examination Invigilator position at McMaster University. Ashwin also served as a Training Project Manager at ASRY, assisting in maritime repair projects, and as a Design Engineer with Team Eco Titans, collaborating on fuel-efficient automobile prototypes for international competitions. Ashwin’s internship experiences include roles at NTPC Limited, involving energy flow documentation in a combined cycle power plant, and at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, gaining exposure to automotive manufacturing processes. Ashwin holds a Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology.