Praveen Lawrence
Fremont,CA
Summary
Skilled engineering and operations leader well-versed in leading projects from concept through delivery. Highly effective at operating in dynamic, high-pressure, and mission-critical environments with the ability to inspire and challenge team members.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineering Program Manager
Apple, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
- Orchestrated key cross-functional reviews (RRR/MRR) to ensure build and product readiness for Watch, Audio, and VPG NPI programs, mitigating risks and accelerating time-to-market.
- Partnered with Finance to re-architect OpEx and CapEx budgeting from a department-centric to a program-level approach across all LOBs, enabling more accurate financial forecasting and providing executives with clear, program-level cost visibility to drive future efficiency initiatives.
- Optimized Purchase Request (PR) review and approval processes by establishing a regular cadence with LOB leadership, reducing communication overhead and supporting timely procurement.
- Designed and deployed a Tableau-based travel management dashboard for 300+ REL users, centralizing travel pre-authorizations and schedules, resulting in improved budget adherence and real-time visibility into LOB travel expenditures.
- Mentored and guided new Engineering Program Managers, fostering team growth and ensuring robust EPM support across all assigned Lines of Business, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
Manager, Engineering Program Management
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Led a team of nine direct reports supporting asset strategy, work planning, process optimization, database administration, regulatory compliance, and program management for substation protection engineering.
- Developed cross-functional communication strategies to clarify and uphold compliance standards and requirements.
- Balanced team resources to deliver on key assignments, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across 13 electric grid reliability programs.
- Provided leadership during federal audits and root cause evaluations, ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational standards.
Supervisor, Electric Project Management (SP&D)
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Initiated key process enhancements with engineering and operations resulting in a 50% reduction in engineering and implementation lead times
- Provided leadership for 22 engineering and project management personnel across two offices in Northern California's highest-profile service territory
- Developed processes to streamline business operations across three partner organizations while leading major change management and centralization initiative to consolidate 81 division offices to 21 division offices
- Built and maintained partnerships with internal and external organizations (e.g. engineering, operations, government agencies, high profile customers, etc.)
Senior Project Manager
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination
- Interface between customer and internal teams essential to design development and implementation (e.g. engineering, operations, and regulatory/law)
- Developed and monitored project roadmap. Communicated issues succinctly to essential stakeholders to ensure timely resolution
Nuclear Systems Engineer
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
06.2010 - 08.2014
- Engineering Program Manager for three station-level programs developed to drive reliable and efficient operations of multi-million-dollar mission-critical infrastructure
- Generated and presented business cases for large capital improvement projects (>$10M) to senior and executive leadership
- Led in joint venture with PG&E, Westinghouse, and NRC to develop a new process for technical configuration and setpoint control program management.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2010
Skills
- Process Implementation/Change Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Root Cause Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
- Business Analytics and Strategic Planning
- Engineering and Operations Program Management
Timeline
Senior Engineering Program Manager
Apple, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Manager, Engineering Program Management
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
10.2018 - 09.2022
Supervisor, Electric Project Management (SP&D)
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
08.2016 - 09.2018
Senior Project Manager
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
08.2014 - 08.2016
Nuclear Systems Engineer
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
06.2010 - 08.2014
MBA - Business Administration
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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