Irfan has earned a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, complimented by Project Management Professional certification (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB).He has worked in a multitude of industries ranging from Defense to Commercial aerospace, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Education. As he traversed through these diverse industries, he has evolved himself in acquiring knowledge, expanding his horizon, and applying the principles of structured project management and performance excellence. He has a passion for teaching, where I can bring real life education in the classroom and provide mentorship to the participants. He has been teaching project management and lean six sigma for 20+ years at major universities including University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB).