Andrew J. Ackstein

Andrew J. Ackstein has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Andrew J. started their career as a Journeyman Welder and Fabricator at Stewart & Stevenson/Calgary Metal, where they led and trained a team of apprentice welders and achieved CWB accreditation as a structural welder. Andrew J. then worked as an Engineering Technician at O'Kane Consultants from 2011 to 2013, where they gained experience in geotechnical engineering and oversaw troubleshooting efforts.

In 2014 and 2015, Andrew worked as an Engineering Summer Intern at O'Kane Consultants, where they designed instrumentation modules and managed drilling teams for various mining operations.

From 2016 to 2018, Andrew joined Crescent Point Energy, first as an Exploitation Engineering Intern and later as a Green Energy Engineering Intern. In these roles, they conducted economic analysis, developed drilling scenario sensitivities, and created presentation material for corporate acquisitions. Andrew J. also directed a multi-million dollar budget to identify emission reporting deficiencies and implemented strategies to reduce emissions and cut operating expenses.

Andrew's most recent position was at McDaniel & Associates Consultants, where they worked as an International Evaluations Engineer (E.I.T.) starting in 2018. In this role, they evaluated oil and gas reserves and resources portfolios across the globe, conducted volumetric and economic evaluations, and provided M&A advisory services to clients outside of North America.

Overall, Andrew J. Ackstein has acquired a strong background in engineering, project management, and financial analysis across various industries.

Andrew J. Ackstein completed their Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary. Andrew J. pursued this degree from 2013 to 2018. Prior to their university studies, Andrew also attended the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) where they focused on Welding Technology/Welder. The specific dates for this training are not provided. Additionally, Andrew has obtained several certifications including Primavera P6 Essential Training, Learning Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Project 2013 Essential Training, all of which were obtained through LinkedIn. The certifications were obtained in December 2020 and January 2021.