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election

FOR COUNCILLOR

Raf Tenderenda,
B.Tech, P.Tech.(Eng.), PMP, MBA

Raf Tenderenda's extensive education started when he graduated from NAIT's civil engineering technology program. He next
received his bachelor's degree in technology from Memorial
University and recently earned an MBA.  
Raf began his career working as an engineering technologist
for the City of Edmonton, soon moving up the ranks to project
management and operations management. He joined Granite
Construction to expand his skills further and utilize his drainage experience from a new viewpoint. Additionally, Raf started
his own engineering and consulting firm at the start of 2020 to
bring his knowledge and expertise to new businesses. 
Raf's relationship with ASET stretches back to 2003 when he
was a student at NAIT. He went on to receive his P.Tech.(Eng.)
designation in 2014. 
In 2018 Raf won the ASET technologist of the year award. Raf
was selected for the award for his technical expertise. This included providing an effective and unique solution to eliminating
inflow/infiltration (I/I) coming into sanitary manholes. He was
also selected because of his commitment to the association
principles, his contributions to up-and-coming technologists
and his countless hours of volunteer work.

Raf tells us: "My collaboration, work ethic, emotional intelligence and leadership skills will help me service my role as an
ASET Councillor."
"I've been an ASET member since 2003 and I have seen my
career grow alongside ASET's growth. I'm aware that there is
a decline in ASET's membership enrolment and I believe, if
elected, I would be able to provide several great ideas on how
ASET would be able to provide more value to their membership
though several mechanisms."

"I would like to focus on giving more
value to members by providing more
services, such as more networking
events, expanding employee discounts
and continual education seminars that
focus on innovation and technology."
"Regarding my personal goal as a Council member," Raf says,
"I would like to create a united voice for ASET through a collaborative and productive Council that will be able to grow ASET's
influence and reputation in the years to come."

No stranger to giving his spare time to ASET, Raf also participates in the mentorship program, helping young technologists
find their footing in the field. Raf is additionally a member of
ASET's investigation committee and was previously a chair. Raf
volunteered as director of the City of Edmonton Management
Association (CEMA) and in the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire relief efforts. On top of it all, Raf also mentors new Canadians for
the Edmonton region employment immigration council.
The lessons Raf has gained from his collective work and volunteer experience in different communities and associations
make him a prime candidate for the Councillor position. 

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