Taran Atwal

Taran Atwal is an experienced Project Engineer specializing in Operational Excellence at Aurora Cannabis Inc. since April 2022, with prior roles including Quality Assurance Associate at Thrive Cannabis and Quality Assurance Specialist at the same company. Taran has a strong background in overseeing cannabis product extraction, production, and packaging while ensuring compliance with the Cannabis Act Good Production Practice standards. Responsibilities have included creating SOPs, conducting quality inspections, managing training programs, and responding to quality deviations. Previous experience includes positions at Pharmasave Drugs as a Pharmacy Assistant and retail roles at Tommy Hilfiger and The Children's Place, where Taran demonstrated strong communication and leadership skills. Taran holds a Master of Engineering in Biomanufacturing and Industrial Biotechnology from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology, along with business management credentials.