Week 1 Welcome & Introductions

Hi everyone—my name is Mrugesh (Preferred name "JANI"), and I’m based in Mississauga, Ontario. I work at PNR RailWorks, where we manage and maintain railway infrastructure for our customers. I lead the Training Department as a Training Manager, overseeing a team of 12 training professionals.

On a day-to-day basis, my role is very similar to running a small college or accredited training center. My team and I are responsible for the full training lifecycle: identifying competency requirements, designing and developing training programs, facilitating and delivering training, managing our Learning Management System (LMS), and overseeing qualifications and compliance. Our focus is on ensuring our workforce has the right skills, certifications, and continuous learning opportunities to safely and effectively maintain critical railway infrastructure.

Why I joined the AI Assistant Certification Cohort

I joined the AI Assistant Certification Cohort because I see significant potential for AI to enhance how we design, deliver, and manage training. As a training organization operating in a highly regulated, safety-critical industry, we need to be both efficient and precise—while still keeping the learner experience engaging and relevant.

Through this cohort, I’m hoping to gain practical skills in using AI assistants to support instructional design, streamline content development, personalize learning pathways, and improve knowledge management across our LMS and qualification systems. Ultimately, my goal is to leverage AI as a productivity and quality multiplier for my team, allowing us to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time focusing on high-value activities like coaching, continuous improvement, and future skills development.