Fazli Kahraman
Lanham,MD
Summary
- I am eager to leverage my engineering background and project management experience in a challenging engineering role to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions.
- Accomplished Electrical Engineer with over a decade of experience in designing and implementing electrical systems for diverse projects, including mosques, educational facilities, and community centers. My tenure at the Turkish Diyanet Foundation honed my technical skills and project management capabilities, allowing me to successfully lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient execution. In my current role as Director of Operations at the Diyanet Center of America, I have enhanced my leadership and organizational skills while managing a large facility. I transformed the center into a self-sustaining institution through strategic planning and community engagement, demonstrating my ability to bridge engineering expertise with operational excellence. Key Skills:
- Electrical system design (power and low voltage)
- Project management from initiation to completion
- Budget preparation and cost estimation for tenders
- Strong communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders
- Commitment to community needs and development
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Diyanet Center of America
Lanham, MD
01.2019 - Current
- For over five years, I have served as the director of one of the largest Islamic community centers in the U.S., managing leasing, security, cleaning, maintenance, and accounting for a 16-hectare facility
- When I started, the center was not financially self-sufficient, but through my team's efforts, we have transformed it into a self-sustaining institution
- This achievement reflects my significant contributions and dedication to the community.
Electrical Engineer
Turkish Diyanet Foundation
Ankara
09.2009 - 01.2019
- Engaged in the construction of various mosques, schools, dormitories, and social facilities in Turkey and worldwide
- Designed electrical projects for mosques, schools, dormitories, and social facilities
- Prepared estimates and quantities for tender, ensuring readiness for bidding
- Actively involved in the implementation of projects on construction sites from initiation to completion to ensure their successful execution.
- Developed and implemented electrical engineering strategies, plans and designs.
- Created electrical system drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics for all systems including the power system for mechanical and fire alarm systems.
- Performed troubleshooting of complex electrical systems to identify root cause of issues.
- Conducted research to develop new materials for use in electrical systems.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering -
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Turkiye08.2009
Skills
- Electrical system design (power and low voltage)
- MEP System Design
- Fire Alarm System Desing
- Project management
- Budget preparation and cost estimation
- Strong communication and collaboration
- Commitment to community needs and development
- Workforce Planning
- Customer Service Management
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Human Resources
Languages
English, Intermediate
Timeline
Director of Operations
Diyanet Center of America
01.2019 - Current
Electrical Engineer
Turkish Diyanet Foundation
09.2009 - 01.2019
Bachelor's degree in Engineering -
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
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