Gordon Watson

Background

About Gordon Watson

Senior Executive with 18 years technical experience in SR & ED including 3 years international experience (Australia). Proven capabilities in all aspects of client engagement lifecycle from initial sales presentations to quality control of final submissions to CRA and client representation during CRA audit reviews. Equally comfortable with independent, self-directed interactions with SME's or as respected team player for complex, multi-site engagements with large corporations. Wide range of client experience including mining, oil and gas, mineral processing, manufacturing, tool & die, automotive engineering, food industry and custom machine design and build. • Specialist and subject matter expert in exploration, mining and mineral processing, oil and gas development and production with more than 28 years industry, academic and consulting experience. Experienced in application and training of spatial information systems and remote sensing to mineral exploration and regional deposit research. • Proven teacher, mentor and presenter with experience in small groups, technical training, professional and academic workshops within Canada and internationally. Specialties- Exploration and mining geology with specialization in Archean gold mineralization- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing for mineral resource and environmental assessment and modeling - Planning and presentation of scientific and professional training workshops- Teaching of university level undergraduate and graduate courses- Canadian Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credit Program - Australian Research and Development Tax Credit Program