Ctrl-Z Expert Profiles

Name Bio

Mrs. Jane Borromeo, B.A.Sc., P.Eng. (Ret.), Section Manager, OPG Nuclear

A retired section manager at OPG since 1989, she has been involved in many aspect of nuclear power generation and it's impacts on wildlife. She has worked on how fish get stuck in the cooling intake and how the heated water is harming fish. She retired in 2019.

Mr. Marco Filice, B. E. S. Hons., MBA., LL.B., Senior Vice President, Liberty Development Corporation

Experienced Sr. Vice President & General Counsel Real Estate Development Senior Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate industry and delivering full cycle project completions. Highly skilled in Real Estate Development, Private Equity, Construction Management, Land Acquisitions, Senior Government Relations, Steakholder Negotiation & Facilitation, and Operations Management. Facilitation teams to complete high-rise GTA condo projects. Strong real estate executive with a combined L.B/M.B.A., and a degree in enviromental planning, wielding intuitive strategic insight for complex problem solving and matrix team organization and leadership.

Mr. Jason Vallis, BEng, MEng, MBA, Vice President, Operations, Planetary Technologies, Inc.

With a passion for Co2 capture, and an entrepreneur, Mr. Jason Vallis taught us alot about his company, Planetary Technologies. His passion and love for innovation has made him an invaluable expert.

Mr. Niss Feiner, C. Tech, CHD, RASDT, RHDT, RVDT, Professor, George Brown College and HRAI Instructor, Delta-T Design

With a passion for learning, and for sharing his knowledge, Niss came to HRAI motivated to help others learn as well.

Niss has been in the HVAC industry since 2006 in both contracting and engineering roles. His industry experience covers a variety of occupancies including single & multi-family dwellings, commercial office & retail spaces, restaurants, and healthcare & industrial facilities. In 2010 he started a small design firm primarily focused on HVAC & Plumbing for Part 3 and Part 9 buildings.

A firm believer in continuing development and education he sits on the Board of Governors for the Toronto ASHRAE Chapter, and contributes at the society level of ASHRAE with his roles on various technical committees, standing committees, and publications. In 2019 Niss was the first Canadian to earn the Certified HVAC Designer (CHD) designation through ASHRAE in recognition of his knowledge and experience. Niss joined the HRAI instructor team in 2020.

Mr. Dan Boyd, RASDT, RHDT, RVDT, Energy Programs Officer, Nova Scotia Home Builders Association and HRAI Instructor, Anchor Home Inspection

An Energy Programs Officer with Nova Scotia Home Builders Association since 2008, Dan, who is a certified Energy Advisor, is involved in various aspects of the HVAC industry including conducting energy audits, quality assurance inspections and promoting energy-efficient and affordable housing through Energy Star, EnerGuide Rating Service and R-2000. Dan has owned and operated Enersol-Home Energy Consulting Inc. since 2007 and he joined the HRAI Instructor team in the Spring of 2014.

Youssef Aroub, M.Sc, M.B.A., B.Sc, Project Manager, Boston Consulting Group

Youssef Aroub is a core member of the Climate & Sustainability (C&S) and Industrial Goods (IG) practices at Boston Consulting Group, with experience in due diligences, climate investments, ESG for pension funds, and operational value creation at industrial goods companies.

Youssef is committed to helping Canada get to Net-Zero, and is currently on secondment to the Centre of Canada’s Future, helping shape a national agenda around Net-Zero across key sectors and industries.

Youssef has worked with clients in aerospace, mining, and paper industries, and led strategic projects with investors and corporates on climate investing themes, decarbonization levers, and ESG. He has a particular interest in regenerative agriculture, Canadian climate tech, and industrial decarbonization.