Vancouver Convention Centre
Brian Melo began their work experience in 2002 as a Process Operator at Teck Resources Limited, where they worked until 2009. In 2009, they joined the Vancouver Convention Centre, initially working as a Shift Engineer. Brian then transitioned to the role of Power Engineer/Wastewater Treatment Operator, and eventually became the Chief Engineer in March 2018.
Brian Melo's education history begins in 1999 when they attended the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where they earned a Power and Process Engineering Diploma in Power Engineering, completing their studies in 2001.
In 2010, Brian Melo attended The University of British Columbia, specializing in Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician. Brian obtained a Level 2 Waste Water Treatment degree, completing their studies in 2011.
From 2017 to 2022, Brian Melo studied Advanced Waste Water treatment, Electric motors, and motor controls at Thompson Rivers University. However, they did not graduate with a specific degree during this time, but they focused on their field of study.
Brian Melo continued their education at California State University-Sacramento from 2014 to 2023, taking various courses. The specific field of study is not provided.
In addition to their formal education, Brian Melo has obtained various certifications. In July 2000, they obtained a 4th Class Power Engineer certification from Technical Safety BC. In September 2011, they obtained a Level 4 Waste Water Treatment Operator certification from the Environmental Operators Certification Program.
Brian Melo also holds certifications as a Fire Extinguisher Service Technician (RFPT) obtained from ASTTBC Technology Professionals in May 2017, and as a NAFA Certified Technician (NCT) obtained from the National Air Filtration Association - NAFA in January 2022.
Their most recent certification is as a Project Management Professional (PMP) obtained from the Project Management Institute in April 2023.
Vancouver Convention Centre
The Vancouver Convention Centre is the world’s first double LEED Platinum certified convention centre. Located on Vancouver’s downtown waterfront with a dramatic mountain backdrop, the facility offers one of the most beautiful settings in the world. The award-winning Convention Centre features two connected buildings with a combined total of 466,500 ft2 (43,340 m2) of flexible meeting, exhibition, ballroom and plenary space. The facility is committed to environmental sustainability as well as unparalleled service, technology offerings and culinary excellence. The first-ever repeat winner of the International Association of Congress Centres’ award for “World’s Best Convention Centre”, the Centre has an extraordinary team that brings together event details. They also offer five-star cuisine from a “scratch” kitchen philosophy of using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients and industry-leading technology with connection speeds of up to 1 gigabyte per second.