Profile
My career has been centered on strengthening welding performance in modern manufacturing and fabrication. Over the past two decades, I have worked across both academic and industrial environments, helping translate engineering knowledge into practical welding solutions for real production settings.
While earlier parts of my career included research and technology development, my focus today is firmly on industrial deployment and commercial application. I work closely with manufacturers and fabrication partners to support the introduction of reliable welding systems that improve quality, productivity, and operational stability.
This stage of my career is dedicated to advancing welding capability across industry by helping organizations adopt dependable welding solutions that support efficient and consistent fabrication.
Foundations and Early Career
My early training was in mechanical and materials engineering, with a focus on welding. I completed my BSc and MSc at Sharif University of Technology before continuing my doctoral studies at Carleton University in Ottawa.
A defining moment in this journey was working with Professor John Goldak at Carleton, whose work has had a lasting influence on modern welding engineering. Under his mentorship, I developed a strong foundation in the science behind welding processes and their practical relevance to industrial fabrication. During this time, I also worked with Goldak Technologies Inc., contributing to the development of engineering tools used to evaluate weld performance and heat effects prior to production, strengthening alignment between engineering analysis and observed welding outcomes.
During my PhD, I received research awards and was nominated for the University Medal for my thesis work.
Industrial Engineering and Infrastructure
Following my doctoral studies, I held postdoctoral appointments at the University of Ottawa and the University of British Columbia, working on structural reliability and the performance of welded materials in industrial infrastructure, in collaboration with academic and industry partners including Life Prediction Technologies Inc..
I then joined SKC Engineering in Vancouver, where I worked on welding engineering and structural assessment activities supporting infrastructure and regulated industry clients.
Following the acquisition of SKC by Applus+, my role expanded into leadership of welding engineering initiatives across fabrication sectors, focusing on quality systems, standards alignment, and the implementation of structured engineering practices to support reliable and compliant industrial operations, while contributing to the growth of engineering programs through scalable practices.
Leadership at Novarc Technologies
My work in welding automation advanced at Novarc Technologies, where I served as Vice President of Innovation and now hold the role of Deputy Chief Technology Officer. In this position, I focus on ensuring that Novarc’s welding systems deliver consistent weld quality in real manufacturing environments.
I lead the Welding Quality Assurance and Welding Development teams, guiding product standards, release criteria, and final quality approval before systems reach customers. This work involves close collaboration with application teams, welders, inspectors, and manufacturing partners to ensure reliable performance across a wide range of fabrication applications.
In addition to quality leadership, I support the development and scaling of new welding capabilities as they move from early concepts into production-ready products. My work also includes engagement with customers and the broader welding community through industry events and technical collaboration across the fabrication sector.
Industrial Innovation and Growth
To deepen my understanding of how industrial technologies grow and mature, I completed the Venture Institute program, focusing on the financial and strategic dimensions of technology development. This experience strengthened my perspective that successful manufacturing innovation requires the alignment of engineering capability, disciplined execution, and long-term industry partnerships.
Mentorship and Giving Back
Mentorship and professional development remain important parts of my work. I have contributed to teaching welding engineering courses at the University of British Columbia, helping connect engineering fundamentals with the realities of modern manufacturing.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, my focus remains on strengthening welding capability within manufacturing and fabrication industries. I am particularly interested in initiatives that bring together industry, engineering talent, and practical leadership to support the long-term advancement of welding technologies and manufacturing systems.
Personal
Behind every step of progress stands a circle of people who make the journey meaningful. My wife, Sharareh, is the steady light that grounds me, and my daughters, Jana and Viana, are the inspiration that lifts every goal higher. Their belief is the quiet force that turns effort into impact and aspiration into purpose. Everything I build is, in some way, a reflection of the family who stands with me.
