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Alan Ghaemi

Laguna Hills,CA

Summary

Senior project manager with 15+ years of experience in utility system protection and electrical design engineering. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project delivery. Specializes in process improvements and strategic planning, achieving enhanced operational efficiency and substantial cost reductions. Strong analytical and leadership skills, emphasizing mentorship and problem-solving in public utility power grid operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager II - Power Utility System Protection

4Liberty Inc.
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - 03.2025
  • Managed budget of $10M, scope, and schedules for SPACE system protection programs at SDG&E.
  • Executed all project phases to ensure compliance with established requirements.
  • Applied Stage Gate Processes to align outcomes with strategic goals.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to coordinate workstreams and enhance communication.
  • Served as primary contact for customers and stakeholders, improving overall communication.
  • Identified and mitigated risks, ensuring adherence to schedule and budget constraints.
  • Developed strategies to meet stakeholder information needs while complying with policies.
  • Monitored project progress and financial metrics, accurately forecasting outcomes using established tools.

IT T&D Service Manager - Project/Product III (Contract)

Southern California Edison
Rosemead, CA
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Managed incident resolution, service requests, and engineering services for 44 operational applications.
  • Conducted Change Request reviews, evaluating schedule impacts, risk factors, and resource allocations.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies to enhance production release timelines and service delivery.
  • Oversaw IT service management, ensuring prompt fulfillment of requirements and deliverables.
  • Coordinated project schedules for operational application upgrades and new integrations.
  • Collaborated with business teams and managed service providers to establish database backup policies.
  • Facilitated client meetings to identify issues and track key performance indicators.

Electrical Engineer Associate (Power System Protection/Relay Design)

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Los Angeles, CA
02.2016 - 12.2019
  • Designed and deployed relay protection schemes for 230KV-34.5KV receiving stations.
  • Led technical reviews of project specifications and construction documents.
  • Led key projects, including: Olympic-Brentwood (RS-K) 138KV-34.5KV line supplying distribution stations ($1.1M).
  • Haldale 180MVA Bank A & Station Service 1 differential and overcurrent relay system ($1.6M).
  • Provided engineering support for test, system protection, and construction crews, ensuring smooth design, wiring, and installation of relay protection panels.
  • Part of the ($6M) project team working with the environmental group using ArcGIS web application software for expanding territory distribution shelters.
  • Managed stakeholder interactions, project scheduling, budget control, and documentation oversight.
  • Performed regular site safety inspections to promote procedural compliance.
  • Drafted the Invitation for Bid (IFB-812) for the procurement of 34.5KV indoor vacuum circuit breakers for distribution stations.

Production Manager

Janteq Corporation
Irvine, CA
11.2013 - 12.2015
  • Managed production assemblers, testing group, quality control, and inventory control teams.
  • Coordinated short- and long-term projects with project budgets ranging from $500K to $20M.
  • Managed on-time delivery of products through planning, communication, meeting commitment dates and teamwork.
  • Supported Research and Development team with proto build and pricing including Printed Circuit Board, Bill of Materials, and mechanical parts by vendor selection.
  • Oversaw vendor selection, negotiated pricing and submitted Request for Quotation for mechanical and electrical components.
  • Planned and directed schedules and monitored direct labor and spending for built products.
  • Managed ordering material, handled cost by negotiating with vendors, and created efficient plant layout and budget.

Program Manager-Product Development

Skyworks Solutions
Irvine, CA
02.2011 - 09.2013
  • Oversaw product development of analog components from initiation to delivery across several projects.
  • Managed project scope, schedules, and budgets ranging from $500K to $2.5M.
  • Communicated project status updates to internal and external clients and stakeholders.
  • Identified project risks and critical paths through comprehensive product knowledge acquisition.
  • Streamlined project schedule from 12 months to nine months, saving $250K.
  • Collaborated with vendors and diverse resources to ensure effective planning.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Leadership Management

Graziadio School of Business, Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

Proposal development

  • Stakeholder management
  • Budget estimation
  • Client communication
  • Project coordination
  • Scope management
  • Project scheduling
  • Risk assessment
  • Constructability review
  • Team leadership
  • Innovation and problem-solving
  • Process improvement
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Values-based leadership
  • Analytical skills
  • Software proficiency: MS Office, MicroStation, AutoCAD, AS-400, MS Project, and SAP

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Timeline

Project Manager II - Power Utility System Protection

4Liberty Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2025

IT T&D Service Manager - Project/Product III (Contract)

Southern California Edison
01.2020 - 11.2021

Electrical Engineer Associate (Power System Protection/Relay Design)

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
02.2016 - 12.2019

Production Manager

Janteq Corporation
11.2013 - 12.2015

Program Manager-Product Development

Skyworks Solutions
02.2011 - 09.2013

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Leadership Management

Graziadio School of Business, Pepperdine University

Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology

Arizona State University

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