Alisha D.
About Alisha D.
Alisha D. is the Process Engineering Team Lead at Chevron, with extensive experience in process engineering and research. She holds a PhD from the University of Southern California and has received the 'Outstanding Young Engineer' award from AIChE in 2021.
Title: Process Engineering Team Lead at Chevron
Alisha D. currently serves as the Process Engineering Team Lead at Chevron. In this role, she leads engineering efforts to enhance process efficiencies and optimize operational workflows within the organization, demonstrating her leadership skills and extensive knowledge in process engineering.
Professional Experience at Chevron
Alisha D. has an extensive career with Chevron, holding various engineering roles. She started as a Process Automation Intern in 2015 and then worked as a Plant Process Engineering Intern in 2016. She served as a Process Engineer from 2017 to 2020 in Houston, Texas, and from 2020 to 2022 in the San Francisco Bay Area. She currently holds the title of Process Engineering Team Lead, utilizing her vast experience to drive process improvements.
Educational Background
Alisha D. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Southern California, completed from 2012 to 2017. She also earned her Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from the University of Waterloo between 2007 and 2012. She completed her Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Waterloo Collegiate Institute from 2003 to 2007.
Achievements and Recognitions
Alisha D. has authored a research paper on advanced process engineering techniques during her PhD. She led a team at Chevron to implement a new process optimization strategy, resulting in a 15% increase in operational efficiency. She has presented at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) annual conference on sustainable chemical processes and holds a patent for a novel chemical reactor design. Additionally, she received the 'Outstanding Young Engineer' award from AIChE in 2021.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Alisha D. mentors junior engineers through Chevron's internal mentorship program, offering guidance and sharing her technical expertise. She also volunteers with a local STEM education initiative in the San Francisco Bay Area, encouraging young students to pursue careers in engineering, demonstrating her commitment to fostering the next generation of engineers.