Dr. Bryon Mcconnell

Biography

Bryon McConnell currently manages nuclear research development projects at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) at the storied Chalk River Labs in Ontario, supporting scientists and engineers of international renown. His portfolio includes commercial projects conducted with Canadian and international third-party customers, as well as in-house capability-development projects. The projects range from small to large, totaling $100 million. Bryon is a member of the senior staff and serves as a popular mentor at CNL, with project teams that have received Awards of Excellence for their successes. Before joining the nuclear industry, Bryon was a manager, project manager, contracting officer, and environmental coordinator at Defence Construction Canada for the Canadian Forces Base Kingston, where he managed the second-busiest site in Canada and achieved a 50% business growth, earning the Regional Director’s Award. Bryon began his career with the Canadian Coast Guard, working on oil spills and developing a Sustainable Development Strategy, which earned his team a Deputy Minister’s Commendation. He holds Bachelor and Master degrees in Engineering Chemistry from Queen’s University and became a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario in 2001, as well as a certified Project Management Professional in 2005. Bryon is also an active member of the Chemical Institute of Canada, and he teaches project management and general management, continually refining his educational approach.

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