Kashan holds an MBA from HEC Montreal. He also holds the designations of CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources), SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional), and CTMP (Certified Talent Management Practitioner), as well as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) certification.

Kashan has more than two decades of work experience in a variety of work settings. His expertise extends to providing solutions to companies ranging from regional to global Fortune 500 enterprises. He has also served on various boards as an Advisor. He has mentored various HR professionals participating in the CPHR Alberta Mentorship Program. Kashan is also on the American Society for Quality's panel of experts exclusively certified to provide ASQ training. In addition, he has provided leadership development training to hundreds of professionals from 7 different countries.