Akmal Bastourous
Downey,CA
Summary
Electrical Engineer worked in leading the team of 35 people for many of electrical, AV, low voltage systems and projects including design built projects, Fire Alarm, Security systems, single line, infrastructure(cabling) and data center. I have a bachelor's degree of electrical engineering. PE licensed electrical engineer in CA. C10 (electrical) and C7 (low voltage) licensed with CSLB in CA and the responsible managing employee for Key Code Media contractor license. The qualifier of C2 electrical contracting license for Key Code Media in Nevada. PMP Certified. CTS and CTS-D (A certified technology specialist design). Worked in several multimillion projects leading the team who (design, manage projects, schedules, Prepare change orders,....and etc). Worked in several complex public work project with an extensive experience about public work contracting, compliance and labor codes. Performance-driven Vice President with 9 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP of Low Voltage Systems and Projects Integration
Key Code Media
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning and expansion of AV and structural cabling projects to align with the company's future goals and vision
- Oversaw a team of professionals in presales, design, and integration
- Collaborated closely with the design team on intricate projects to ensure they meet all client requirements and objectives
- Evaluated equipment quality, budgets, and created specifications for RFPs for both public and private projects
- Coordinated integration planning for complex projects, establishing detailed plans to ensure team accountability and successful project completion within deadlines
- Conducted meetings with vendors to stay informed about new products and select those best suited for project designs to ensure optimal outcomes and system reliability.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Led a cross-functional team to develop and launch a new product line, contributing to significant growth in sales.
Director of Project Management/Senior Electrical Engineer
Key Code Media
11.2015 - 05.2024
- Led a project management Staff of all aspects of project coordination and activities in accordance with project goals, budget, quality control and company objectives
- Ensure adherence to project budget and reports any potential risks or discrepancies to the Division Manager and during the budget review process monthly
- Vet complex project plans, drawing specifications and schedule as well as the resources necessary to complete the project on time and within budget
- Possess a high level of expertise in all phases of electrical and low voltage design and construction
- Ensures accurate and timely project documentation, including RFI's, submittals, schedule updates, time records, supplemental work orders, change order pricing, and general project correspondence
- Coordinate with the Superintendent and Project Field Staff to determine the priority of job especially when dealing with scheduling conflicts for labor and equipment
- Establish, maintain, and tracks performance standards for all work performed on assigned project
- Perform regular inspections of all work performed on assigned project
- Foster and maintain consistent and uniform cooperation among all departments in the company
- Prepare Project expense budgets, revenue and profit projections for the Division Manager
- Provide consistent supervision and monitoring of all work performed on assigned project
- Provide technical advice to both clients and employees working on assigned project
- Work with the Division Manager on the bid mark-up that are consistent with the volume and profit objectives for the Project and Company
- Review estimates and proposal scope letters
- Review RFQ/RFP documents for the solicitation of subcontractors and vendors
- Enforce compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards and contracts and report all variances to the Division Manager.
Electrical Project Manager
Minako America Corporation
01.2011 - 11.2015
- Prepare submittals and send them to the architect and follow up until approved
- Manage and ensure successful execution of ongoing projects
- Manage and lead project team to ensure timely and proper execution according to project schedule and timeline
- Address and resolve all open issues/concerns related to project execution and completion
- Prepare RFIs with its proposals
- Attend to weekly construction progress meetings
- Prepare short term schedules
- Submit change orders for any change should be done
- Attend the coordination meetings with other contractors
- Projects that I worked in: - LA sheriff training academy infrastructure installation, Los Angeles, CA
- 2011 - Gas dryers upgrades, Orange County Sanitation District, Huntington Beach, CA 2012 - Power pump station Upgrade, Orange County Sanitation District, Huntington Beach, CA 2012 - Underground utilities replacements, Cornerstone Elementary School, Pal's Verdes, CA 2013 - Today's fresh start charter school (infrastructure installations), Inglewood, CA 2013 - Fire alarm and Public address system replacements, Stephens middle school, Long Beach, CA 2013 and 2014 - Fire alarm and Public address system replacements, Washington middle school, Long Beach, CA 2013 and 2014.
Electrical Engineer/IT Project Manager
Allied Engineering Associates
10.2007 - 01.2011
- Create & manage project plans
- Define project schedules, allocate resources and monitor progress
- Align project objectives with company goals, and make sure project team is clear on objectives
- Deliver and install technology solutions
- Help project team with the design and development tasks
- Lead process of issue identification and resolution
- Manage risk tracking process
- Monitor and manage scope
- Manage all documentation
- Work multiple projects simultaneously
- Foster partnership with customers/stakeholders/sponsors
- Reporting on projects to CEO and COO.
Senior Electrical (Communication and Low voltage) Engineer
Telecom Egypt
08.2001 - 01.2006
- Supervised team for copper cable networks design up to 200000 subscribers
- Creating specification for all new bids
- Ensure that all specification and codes are met from contractor before final acceptance
- Supervised team for pair gain systems design
- Supervised team for copper cables maintenance
- Ensure the quality of service for networks that be able to offer good Data and voice for clients
- Responsible for the security systems for banks with police stations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Cairo University
05.2001
Skills
- Video Conferencing
- Control Systems
- Design
- Organizational Development
- Digital Transformation
- Corporate Communications
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)
- CTI - Commercial Design Certification
- DM NVX Design and Application (DM-NVX)
- C10 (Electrical Contractor License)
- Certified Technology Specialist - Design (CTS-D)
Personal Information
Title: Vice President of AV and Projects Integration
Timeline
VP of Low Voltage Systems and Projects Integration
Key Code Media
07.2021 - Current
Director of Project Management/Senior Electrical Engineer
Key Code Media
11.2015 - 05.2024
Electrical Project Manager
Minako America Corporation
01.2011 - 11.2015
Electrical Engineer/IT Project Manager
Allied Engineering Associates
10.2007 - 01.2011
Senior Electrical (Communication and Low voltage) Engineer
Telecom Egypt
08.2001 - 01.2006
Bachelor's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Cairo University
- Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)
- CTI - Commercial Design Certification
- DM NVX Design and Application (DM-NVX)
- C10 (Electrical Contractor License)
- Certified Technology Specialist - Design (CTS-D)
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