About MA Vance
Experience Has Value When It Is Shared.
Engineer. Project leader. Author. A career built across industries, cultures and countries — now written down so other professionals can move with more clarity.
Author Portrait
MA VANCE
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The Story
A Career Built in Stages.
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Early Foundations
Discipline Before Ambition
MA Vance grew up in a farmer's family, working with animals and crops during his school years. Those early responsibilities taught discipline, accountability and resilience long before any professional title did — lessons that still shape the way he approaches work.
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Education
From Engineering to Leadership
He studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, where technical rigour and structured problem-solving became the foundation of a long international career.
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Industry
Three Decades of Industry Experience
Over more than thirty years as a Project Engineering Manager, he has led engineering, construction and manufacturing teams internationally — covering capital planning, technical documentation, risk management and multimillion-dollar capital projects involving complex chemical-process facilities.
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Impact
Building More Than Projects
Leadership and mentorship across industries, cultures and countries contributed to career and employment opportunities for others — helping create hundreds of jobs across sectors including home improvement, manufacturing, banking, law, IT and government.
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Purpose
Sharing the Lessons
His philosophy is that experience has limited value unless it is shared. The Job-Hunting Formula exists to help professionals avoid costly mistakes, build confidence and navigate professional challenges more effectively.
Professional Credentials
Documented Experience.
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B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
University of Surrey, United Kingdom
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30+ Years
International Industrial Experience
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Project Engineering Management
Engineering, construction and manufacturing leadership
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American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Professional membership
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Royal Institute of Engineers, UK
Professional membership
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Presidential Inauguration Invitation
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Philosophy
How MA Vance Thinks About Careers.
Competence
Credibility begins with work that holds up under scrutiny.
Strategic Awareness
Understand the environment you operate in, not just the task in front of you.
Integrity
Advancement built on ethical practice is the only kind that lasts.
Measurable Value
Describe contribution in outcomes, not activity.
Professional Reputation
Reputation is earned slowly and spent quickly. Protect it deliberately.
Long-Term Thinking
Careers compound. Decisions made today set the ceiling for years ahead.
“Your career is an asset. Manage it like one.”
The Book
The Lessons, Written Down.
The Job-Hunting Formula turns three decades of leadership experience into a practical career playbook.