Hi, I'm Mushran Siddiqui

I recently joined BAT Construction as a Training Coordinator, supporting Human Resources, Learning and Development, Safety Compliance, and Operations. In this role, I coordinate in-person and virtual training programs focused on safety, compliance, and skills development to ensure workforce readiness across projects. I manage employee training records, track certifications and memberships, and evaluate program effectiveness to maintain alignment with company policies and legal requirements. I collaborate closely with managers to identify training needs, support onboarding initiatives, and improve participation and completion rates. I also serve as the primary contact for technology assets and training platforms, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation. Through structured coordination and attention to detail, I contribute to operational efficiency, safety performance, and project success across the organization.

This degree shaped my understanding of how economic systems, environmental policy, and sustainability practices interact in the real world. Through graduate coursework, applied projects, and research, I learned to analyze climate and energy trends, evaluate public policies, conduct cost-benefit and valuation studies, and interpret complex economic data. I gained experience using tools such as Excel, R, and environmental modelling frameworks like the Kaya Identity to examine emissions trajectories, ecosystem values, and community development patterns. My academic work included carbon forecasting, ecosystem valuation, SDG assessments, and community housing analysis, which strengthened my skills in quantitative evaluation, policy interpretation, and evidence-based decision-making. This program gave me a strong foundation in environmental economics, sustainability strategy, and data-driven analysis that continues to guide my work today.

As a TELUS Sustainability Research Fellow, I completed a full-cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for a local business using ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol. I analyzed energy use, modelled emissions, and developed both heating and operational scenarios using empirical data, regression-based methods, and Monte Carlo simulations. Through this work, I identified major emission sources, quantified reduction pathways, and assessed the financial and environmental feasibility of transitioning to electric heating. I evaluated heat pump scenarios, lifecycle costs, and rebate frameworks, demonstrating that the business could significantly reduce emissions and achieve long-term savings. I also explored Scope 3 opportunities such as employee commute strategies and carbon-labelled menus. This fellowship strengthened my ability to combine data analysis, sustainability strategy, and economic evaluation into clear, actionable recommendations. It also gave me the opportunity to present findings to academic and industry partners, helping bridge technical research with practical, real-world climate solutions.

I have been contributing to this research program since 2020, and since moving to Canada in 2022, I continued supporting the team remotely. In this role, I worked on projects that brought together sustainability, engineering, and data-driven problem-solving. I helped design and evaluated IoT-based agricultural systems, wireless sensor network (WSN) algorithms, and nutrition optimization tools that aimed to improve efficiency and support real-world decision-making. My work included developing sensor-driven irrigation models, testing clustering algorithms, and contributing to optimization frameworks shaped around regional diets, health conditions, and affordability. I also coordinated research planning, documentation, timelines, and communication across teams to ensure consistent, high-quality outputs. This experience strengthened my technical abilities, my project coordination skills, and my understanding of how technology and sustainability intersect in practical applications.

As a Graduate Research Assistant, I contributed to projects focused on sustainability, economic development, and Indigenous employment in Canada. I worked with large datasets, conducted econometric and statistical analysis, and supported academic writing, presentations, and literature reviews. This role strengthened my ability to interpret complex data, draw evidence-based insights, and communicate research clearly. I had the opportunity to explore topics such as AI and sustainable development, wage disparities, and labour market outcomes for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. The experience deepened my understanding of policy challenges and helped me develop strong analytical, research, and documentation skills that continue to guide my work today.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, I supported undergraduate students in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics by explaining concepts, guiding assignments, and helping them prepare for exams. I held office hours, designed practice problems, and led review sessions that made the material more approachable for students with different learning backgrounds. This role strengthened my ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, work with diverse groups of learners, and support students in building confidence in their coursework. It was a meaningful part of my graduate experience and helped me grow both academically and personally

This program strengthened my understanding of how organizations operate and make decisions. Through coursework in accounting, economics, marketing, human resources, and management, I developed practical skills in financial analysis, data interpretation, strategic planning, and organizational communication. I learned how business frameworks support sustainability efforts, policy evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making in real-world settings. The GDBA complemented my environmental economics studies by giving me a broader perspective on how businesses balance financial performance with social and environmental responsibilities. It helped me build a more integrated approach to analysis, research, and management.

My undergraduate degree gave me a strong technical foundation in electronics, circuits, communication systems, and applied engineering problem-solving. I learned to work with sensor networks, embedded systems, and automation concepts, which later supported my research in IoT-based agriculture and wireless sensor networks (WSN). The program strengthened my analytical thinking, mathematical skills, and ability to approach complex technical challenges with structured reasoning. This background continues to influence my work in sustainability and environmental research, especially in areas that connect engineering with data, optimization, and practical applications. It remains an important part of how I understand technology, systems, and real-world solutions.