Michael Kostowskyj

Michael Kostowskyj has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Michael is currently the Director of Research at Fortera Corporation, where they oversee research projects and collaborates with other departments to identify new opportunities for improvement. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Scientist at the same company, leading the process chemistry team and implementing a lab reactor system for scaling up materials.

Before joining Fortera Corporation, Michael co-founded and established the Greater Purpose Brewing Company in 2018. As the Director of Operations and Head Brewer, they managed the brewing schedule and ensured an adequate supply of craft beers for distribution.

Michael's earlier experience includes working at Chemetry as a Scientist, where they scaled up an electrochemical electrolysis process. Michael also worked at Calera Corporation, starting as a Research Engineer and advancing to Scientist and Electrochemistry Lead roles. In these positions, they developed cell testing protocols, led various initiatives, and conducted optimization and scale-up research for electrochemical electrolysis processes.

Michael's work experience also includes their time as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto, where they expanded students' knowledge in materials science and characterization concepts.

Michael Kostowskyj completed their education history as follows:

- From 2002 to 2006, they attended the University of Toronto and obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Materials Engineering.

- Michael continued their education at the University of Toronto from 2007 to 2009, where they pursued a Master of Applied Science (MASc) degree in Materials Science and Engineering.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Michael has acquired several certifications, including:

- "Being an Effective Team Member" from LinkedIn, obtained in February 2023.

- "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences" from LinkedIn, obtained in February 2023.

- "Creating Success from Failures" from LinkedIn, obtained in February 2023.

- "Interpersonal Communication" from LinkedIn, obtained in February 2023.

- "Cathodic Protection Tester" from NACE International (No information about the date of completion provided).

- "Corrosion Technologist" from NACE International (No information about the date of completion provided).

- "Protective Coating Technician" from NACE International (No information about the date of completion provided).