Kevin Chainon
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A versatile and committed Engineer with a proven track record of effectively managing complex projects. Over the last 9 years, I have transitioned into roles centered around Operations Engineering, System Integration, and Project Engineering within the transit industry, driven by a passion for public transit.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer II /Senior Ops Engineer
GMV
Los Angeles, USA
2019 - Current
- Responsible for planning, design, technical documentation, procurement of hardware, 3rd party management, and execution of installation of ITS systems.
- Successfully managed and executed 25 deployments of ITS systems across various U.S. public transit agencies, ensuring on-time, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery that met or exceeded customer expectations. Capital value per project: $500k to $1M.
- Managed, coordinated, trained and provided technical support to Engineers, Field technicians, and 3rd party contractors to ensure the successful achievement of project objectives.
- Conducted research and developed innovative installation methodologies and processes to reduce costs and improve quality, resulting in a 30% reduction in installation time and costs.
- Reported, developed and implemented solutions for system improvements and new features.
- Worked and collaborated with Product and Software teams on system design for the new hardware and installation best practice for the new ITS product, which includes new features such as vehicle health monitoring, DVR camera system and infotainment in addition to basic CAD/AVL features like tracking, passenger information (audio and visual), and passenger counter.
Project Manager
BUY.IT.INSTALLED INC
Irvine, USA
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Oversaw e-commerce projects within the company.
- Created and implemented new processes to offer support and project management guidance to lead managers and executives.
Project Manager/Program Representative
UCLA
Los Angeles, USA
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Formulated a strategic process to swiftly identify emerging knowledge areas, thereby generating new business opportunities.
- Established and executed project management processes within the department for all program representatives.
Industrial Engineer
SNCF, RAILWAY
Paris, France
10.2012 - 10.2015
- Led the "response team" project, an innovative initiative,from drafting a Business Plan for approval to ensuring successful project delivery within the designated time frame and budget.
- Established a logistics support system for the "response team" and worked with managers to recruit and train technicians.
- Provided support to manage trains in their end-of-life phase and optimize cost of maintenance to maximize return on investment.
- Provided data analytics support to the Maintenance Department overseeing 2000 trains, including forecasting, data wrangling, and dashboard creation.
- Developed and implemented automated tools, reports, and Excel dashboards to facilitate departmental decision-making.
Education
Project Management Certificate -
UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA12.2016
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
CESI Engineering
Paris, France09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Institute of Technology
Paris06.2012
Skills
Hard Skills/Soft Skills
- Electrical and Industrial Engineering
- Project management
- Data analysis tools
- Problem solver
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Emotional Intelligence
Software
- AutoCAD, Asana, MS Project, JIRA, Pack Office, MS Dynamics
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager
BUY.IT.INSTALLED INC
02.2017 - 09.2017
Project Manager/Program Representative
UCLA
03.2016 - 02.2017
Industrial Engineer
SNCF, RAILWAY
10.2012 - 10.2015
Project Engineer II /Senior Ops Engineer
GMV
2019 - Current
Project Management Certificate -
UCLA Extension
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
CESI Engineering
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Institute of Technology
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