PEYMAN MAJD
Entrepreneurial Operating Executive
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Results-driven Operations Executive with proven track record in optimizing business processes, enhancing productivity, and leading high-performing teams. Adept at strategic planning, resource management, and driving operational efficiency in dynamic environments. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, leveraging leadership skills to align teams with organizational goals and deliver tangible outcomes. Known for reliability, decisive problem-solving, and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Fiber Global
05.2023 - Current
- Led strategic fundraising that brought in $35.8M, contributing to a company valuation exceeding $50M
- Relationship development with high net worth investors & venture capital firms to support fundraising
- Developed and led strategic supplier relationships, aligning sourcing decisions with risk management, resilience, and cost-efficiency goals
- Directed company-wide operations, integrating strategy and execution to optimize performance, scale processes, and support long-term growth
- Implemented strategic growth initiatives, expanding market presence and increasing revenue
- Developed and executed operational policies to promote one team mentality, quality control, and regulatory compliance
- Spearheaded technology integration and process automation to improve efficiency and data-driven decision-making
Head of Special Projects
FP Solutions
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Led cross-functional teams in a $8 million Venture Capital firm to drive efficiency in finance, legal, and compliance
- Designed and developed processes across all departments by optimizing efficiency across all departments (70% Investment, 25% Payroll and %5 Operations)
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to streamline internal processes and increase productivity, resulting in a 30% reduction in turnaround time for investment evaluations
- Built and maintained strong relationships with investors by providing timely updates, financial insights, and strategic communications.
- Introduced technology and automation to improve operational workflows and decision-making
- Developed and implemented scalable systems to enhance deal flow, portfolio monitoring and investor reporting
Director of Quality
Romeo Power
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Built a cross-functional quality department consisting of 8 direct reports and 44 total personnel in 6 months
- Designed and developed an agile Quality Management System in JIRA with numerous functionalities which resulted in 40% reduction of non-conforming products
- Launched a Supplier Quality Program that enabled a 48-hour turnaround from critical suppliers to the production floor
- Successfully drove targeted supplier’s product failures to less than 2% from inherited 35% in 4 months
Data Scientist
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Established Tableau with a secure server connecting to PostgreSQL database in 3 weeks with 125 active users
- Built, customized and published numerous dashboards for various departments with interactive visualization
- Designed Detailed Inspection Plans and developed infrastructure for SPC which benefited identifying suppliers’ non-conformance
Product Manager
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Implemented AS9100-D in 11 months through documentation and internal audits which resulted in obtaining certification
- Designed and implemented Discrepancy Report (DR2.0) with zero findings in the Accredited Certification Body Audit
- Facilitated on time delivery of governmental projects waivers through collaboration with Program Managers
Senior Quality Manager
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Managed a team of Supervisors, Quality Engineers, Test Engineers, Quality Specialists and Quality Inspectors
- Developed a lean, cross functional and effective Quality Inspection team with lowest number of escapes across company
- Monitored, analyzed and redesigned workflows, processes and SOPs to resolve budget expenditures using root cause analysis, corrective action and lean techniques
- Maintained AS9100 certification through audits from NASA, Air Force and OIG/DCMA
- Met AOP, CapEx and OpEx stretched targets while achieved company’s manifest
- Collaborated with NASA to hold multiple COPV inspection trainings to be compliant with Crew program requirements
- Worked closely with Vehicle Engineering to improve design for manufacturability for Falcon Heavy and Crew Dragon
Build Reliability Engineer
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Shifted the paradigm by creating DIP (Detail Inspection Plan) integrated into WARP which eliminates writing inspection data on the blueprints and furnished the infrastructure for SPC
- Designed and implemented a systematic inspection process in Octaweb which resulted in 66% reduction in issue tickets
- Enhanced the precision of machining process for F9 2nd stage panels by 63% which resulted in 450K saving per rocket
- Increased and sustained Orbital Tube Welding First Pass Yield from 87% to 98%
Lead Quality Engineer
Carlton Forge Works (PCC)
07.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed an energy cost savings project to reduce furnace emissions with 1.8 million dollars savings
- Utilized various quality tools and statistical analysis to improve manufacturing and inspection processes
- Quality engineer for various Royce Rolls, Honeywell, GE, Pratt and Whitney and Snecma engines
Education
Master of Science - Astronautical Engineering
University of Southern California (USC)
Los Angeles, CA 08.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA 09.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Azad Technical University
Tehran 09.1999 - 09.2003
Skills
Executive leadership
Cross-functional team-building
Analytical thinking
Business development
Strategic partnerships
Capital fundraising
Operations management
Professional Memberships
- Member of Society of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
- Active member of Los Angeles Astronomy Society (LAAS)
- UCLA and USC Experimental Sounding Rocket Association
- UCLA Astronomical Society for Exploration and Development of Space
- CUBESAT and LEAPFROG (Lunar Entry and Approach Platform For Research On Ground)
Timeline
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Fiber Global
05.2023 - Current
Head of Special Projects
FP Solutions
05.2022 - 05.2023
Director of Quality
Romeo Power
05.2021 - 04.2022
Data Scientist
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company
01.2021 - 04.2021
Product Manager
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company
12.2018 - 01.2021
Senior Quality Manager
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)
08.2014 - 12.2018
Build Reliability Engineer
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)
07.2012 - 08.2014
Lead Quality Engineer
Carlton Forge Works (PCC)
07.2010 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Astronautical Engineering
University of Southern California (USC)
08.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
09.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Azad Technical University
09.1999 - 09.2003
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