Balbir Singh

• Project Manager: Spearheading projects related to agreement compliance, overseeing the end-to-end process with a focus on thorough contractual analysis and adherence. • Compliance Leadership: Ensuring strict compliance with laws and regulations in the procurement and distribution of learning resources, as an integral member of the Resource Strategy & Management team. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaising with diverse stakeholders, managing agreements, grants, and contracts, while building trust and rapport with vendors. • Strategic Analysis: Conducting thorough feasibility studies, modeling, and risk assessments to support evidence-based decision-making. • Contract Lifecycle Management: Diligently navigating the contract process from pre-contract assessments, negotiations, execution, compliance monitoring, to renewal.

• Leadership: Demonstrated effective relationship building and conflict resolution skills while leading a student elected 7-member executive board and 18 co-chairs. • Grants & Contracts Management: Worked closely with VP - Finance to ensure responsible disbursement and transparent accountability of grants administered to MBA students. Led a systematic process of planning, executing, and evaluating sponsorship agreements and partnerships between the MBA Association and its donors. • Budget Optimization: Adapted resourcefully to a $20k budget reduction by optimizing spending, negotiating for special allocations, and securing sponsorships. • Alumni Engagement: Examined reasons behind declining alumni engagement; developed and executed strategies that increased engagement by 23% year-on-year. • Technology Integration: Introduced an AI mentor-mentee matching app, boosting mentor retention by 50%.

• Strategic Analysis: Conducted feasibility study for potential ACDEN aircraft purchase, to transport its First Nation residents to/from Ft. McMurray for employment. • Contract Analysis: Performed thorough analysis of contractual terms and obligations between ACDEN and its existing air transport vendor as part of feasibility study. • Risk Assessment & Sustainability Planning: Conducted climate and non-climate risk assessments and provided sustainability-based operating options.

• Consulting: Under the supervision of KPMG, provided consulting services to a non-profit housing developer, securing $7 million in grant funding to house indigenous seniors. o Conducted comprehensive environmental scan, market analysis and financial planning, creating a solid business case for Indigenous Housing client. o Identified client’s needs and risks to determine suitable solutions consistent with their unique business objectives. o Provided strategic and technical support on soliciting and securing government funding.

• Field Assessor – Radiation Supervisors: Conducted practical Radiation Worker training refreshers for both field and non-field personnel on-site and at base while ensuring strict HSE compliance. Authorized to sign off on Radiation Supervisor competency. Tracked progress of field radiation worker training and development with drilling coordinator. • DDx: Conducted Pre and Post run drill bit grading, toolface orientation, and assisted Directional Drillers with BHA performance tracking while training as DDx. • Procurement: Identified and integrated key compliance requirements from client’s Request for Proposal (RFP) into technical proposals. Consulted on technical services breakdown and local talent needs when responding to corresponding Invitation to Tender (ITT). • Budget Oversight: Managed daily project costs and project budgeting on client sites, ensuring strict adherence to contractual obligations. • Problem Solving: Analyzed challenging drilling problems in select oil fields. Provided time sensitive troubleshooting options and creative solutions to mitigate issues. • Tech Support: Assisted local Tech Support with well planning and drilling optimization. • Led client workshops, identified safety improvements and sustainable practices.

• Agile Project Management: Managed on-site projects up to US$3 Million with minimal supervision, overseeing diverse project members, real time ops, data collection & analysis. Able to quickly adapt and make informed decisions in an a rapidly changing real time drilling project environment while ensuring transparent communication with clients. • Contract & Client Management: Oversaw drilling contract post-acceptance, from project kick-off to ongoing contract management. Updated internal data entry team on licensing agreements and other relevant contract terms. Curated client relationship through regular check-ins to ensure timely contractual deliverables and addressed any contractual issues. • Mentor & Assessor: Dedicated to mentoring junior engineers and conducting competency assessments on all downhole drilling technologies/services, fostering a collaborative learning environment, and ensuring the seamless transfer of knowledge and skills.

• Remote Support: Provided remote tech support and monitoring for Saudi & Bahrain ops. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Synchronized work with geologists, drilling engineers, and numerous other service providers daily as onsite project lead, keeping communications channels open to enable drilling in the most effective and safest way possible.

• Contract Drafting: Contributed towards and oversaw the drafting of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in partnership with our local sponsor, which was a necessary first step for National Oilwell Varco to operate locally. • Communication: Collaboratively secured the Pan-Malaysia drilling contract with a govt. linked operator, through an impactful tender submission and consistent presentations. • Documentation & Record Keeping: Worked closely with internal Information Management Specialist to maintain and track records of above-mentioned contract, its amendments, and compliance documents. • Data Analytics: Conducted performance metrics tracking related to contract compliance. • Led Southeast Asian Operations’ drill bit/drilling solutions support, fostering repeat business and solidifying client relationships.

• Engaged in entire life cycle for motion control integration: Lead Generation & Client Engagement, Writing Sales Quotes, Closing, and Follow-Up. • CRM Utilization: Streamlined Sales Life Cycle by utilizing CRM software to manage sales pipeline, track leads, and source prospects. • Customer Engagement: Traveled to customer facilities (DE,MD,NJ,VA) to conduct customer product demonstrations, lunch and learns, and training.