Salim Kairulla
About Salim Kairulla
Salim Kairulla is a Junior Data Scientist at First Derivatives in Mississauga, Ontario, with a background in chemical engineering and data science. He has diverse experience across various industries, including supply chain, laboratory work, and project engineering.
Work at FD Technologies
Salim Kairulla has been employed at First Derivatives as a Junior Data Scientist since 2021. His role involves utilizing data analysis techniques to support various projects within the organization. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, he has contributed to the company's data-driven initiatives for three years.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining First Derivatives, Salim Kairulla held several positions that provided him with diverse industry experience. He worked at Amazon as a Supply Chain Associate from 2019 to 2020. He also served as a Laboratory Technician at Kal-Polymers for seven months in 2020. Additionally, he was a Project Engineer in Training at Drystill Holdings Inc. in 2019 and held roles at the Ontario Ministry of Transportation as a Chemical Technician and Bituminous Technician in 2016 and 2017.
Education and Expertise
Salim Kairulla holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in Chemical Engineering from McMaster University, where he studied from 2013 to 2018. He furthered his education at the Walter G Booth School of McMaster University, obtaining a Master of Engineering Design in Process and Production Systems from 2018 to 2019. His academic background supports his expertise in both chemical engineering and data science.
Technical Skills and Adaptability
Salim Kairulla possesses a unique combination of technical engineering skills and data analysis capabilities. His transition from technical engineering roles to a data science position at First Derivatives demonstrates his adaptability and broad skill set. He has experience working with polymers and chemical processes, which enhances his analytical approach in data science.
Background in Chemical Processes
Salim Kairulla has a solid background in chemical processes, evidenced by his roles as a Laboratory Technician and various technician positions at the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. His experience in these roles has equipped him with practical knowledge of chemical engineering principles, which he integrates into his current work in data science.