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Max Rao, P. Eng., President Max graduated from University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering with an option in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources. Max acquired his Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in 1998. Since graduation in 1995, Max has been involved in the equipment design and sales side of the water industry with significant equipment experience involving stormwater, drinking water, wastewater, and process water applications. He has been involved in all aspects of the sales cycle including project discovery, engineering presentations, budget proposals, engineering design, firm quotation, contract negotiations, project management, final design and documentation, start-up, commissioning, training, and aftermarket customer support. Max has worked on projects across Canada and enjoys the diversity that a large geographic territory offers. Over his years in the water industry, Max has worked on Municipal and Industrial projects involving dry and liquid chemical feed systems, chlorination/dechlorination control, odour control, chlorine gas safety, sludge thickening and dewatering, and many other equipment types . Max acquired specialization in two fields: Polymer Makedown and Feed Equipment and ORP Controllers for Chlorination and Dechlorination Control. Max has had several articles and white papers published regarding these specializations and is proud to be able to continue providing his expertise in these fields under Aquafy. Max is currently a director with the Ontario Pollution Control Equipment Association (OPCEA) where he serves as Treasurer. Max sits on the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) Conference Committee with previous responsibilities including OPCEA Exhibition Lead (2016), Budget (2017), Local Arrangements (2018), and Conference Chair (2019). Max is currently OPCEA Exhibition Lead for the 2020 WEAO Conference and OPCEA Exhibition. Max lives in Toronto, ON with his wife Michelle and daughter Zoe. |
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John Devlin, Technical Sales Representative John graduated Sir Sandford Fleming College in 2010 with a Diploma in International Sales and Marketing, focused in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services after studying Biological Sciences at the University of Guelph from 2005-2007. John completed a number of Canadian Professional Sales Association courses as he started a career in the Water and Wastewater industry in 2010. These courses included direct sales and negotiations. John has gained valuable experience selling and servicing process instrumentation, process analyzes, mechanical equipment, biological processes and treatment system designs. John is a experienced Technical Sales Lead with a demonstrated history of working in the Water and Wastewater Process and Equipment Industry. John is currently a third year director with the Ontario Pollution Control Equipment Association (OPCEA), sits on Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) Conference Committee, Influence Magazine Committee and Young Professionals (WEAO YP) Committee as YP Conference Chair.. He has been volunteering in these roles since early 2016. John lives in Toronto, ON with his fiancé Melanie and son Mason. |
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Amber Klassen, P.Eng – Field Service Engineer Amber is a Field Service Engineer at Aquafy Water Technologies Inc., bringing over five years of hands-on experience in water and wastewater treatment across both private and municipal sectors. She has been involved in all aspects of project delivery and is particularly passionate about applying her expertise in the field to drive innovative and sustainable solutions. Amber earned her degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Guelph in 2018 and obtained her P.Eng. designation in 2023. Since entering the industry in 2019, Amber has been an active member of the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO). She has had the privilege of chairing the WEAO Young Professionals (YP) and YP Social Committees and contributes to the Residuals and Biosolids and Climate Change Committees. In addition, she serves as a Board Member for the Ontario Pollution Control Equipment Association (OPCEA), further supporting advancements in the industry. She currently resides in Guelph with her partner, Michael, her cat, Gilbert, and her axolotl, Miss Bleam. |
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