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Kamran Aghashiri

Kamran Aghashiri

San Carlos,CA

Summary

Strategic Operations and Technical Management leader with extensive expertise in driving prototype development and scale-ready production. Leveraging a strong foundation in manufacturing, program management, and operational strategies. Driving impactful contributions through cross-functional collaboration to deliver results with agility and innovation in fast-paced environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Operations

Range Energy Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • As the second hire, played a key role in building the company and culture from the ground up.
  • Led and optimized day-to-day operations, providing hands-on leadership to drive execution and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
  • Supported key initiatives, including customer pilots and manufacturing operations, ensuring operational excellence.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering and business development teams to align efforts and drive company growth.

Sr. Operations Program Manager

Molekule
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed small-scale production with contract manufacturers, ensuring seamless integration, and on-time delivery.
  • Led the setup of a new filter manufacturing facility, overseeing all aspects of its launch and operational efficiency.
  • Balanced tactical execution with strategic planning to meet business objectives and ensure long-term success in a dynamic environment.

Senior Technical Program Manager

Helium
07.2019 - 04.2020
  • Customer-facing Program Manager responsible for project schedules, and delivered product demonstrations.
  • Served as the primary customer liaison, addressing escalations and mitigation of project risks.
  • Oversaw supplier relationships and contract manufacturing, leveraging technical expertise to optimize production capabilities and control costs.

Technical Program Manager

Dishcraft Robotics
12.2017 - 07.2019
  • Program Manager leading the development of a first-generation robotic prototype.
  • Partnered with executive leadership to align program objectives with organizational goals while managing critical vendor relationships for key subsystems and long-lead components.
  • Led strategic planning and budgeting sessions to deliver high-impact results.

Sr. Technical Project Manager, NPI

Tesla
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Led component change management and cross-functional teams to support new production launches.
  • Ensured process validation of approved changes, and drove factory readiness for change implementations.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05-2005

Skills

  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Workforce planning
  • Operational excellence
  • Organizational development
  • New Product Introduction/Manufacturing

Career Notes

Bloom Energy, Sr. NPI Manufacturing Engineer 

MASS Precision Inc, Sr. Product Engineer

Amphenol TCS, Product NPI Mechanical Engineer 

Applied Aerospace Structures Corporation, Manufacturing Engineer II 

Composite Engineering Inc, Manufacturing Engineer 

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