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Salman Danesh

Irvine,CA

Summary

Seasoned IT Project Manager lends unique oversight for critical info technology programs. Resourceful, tech-savvy approach honed over more than 8 years toward handling complex hardware and software installations. Offers insight into IT equipment planning, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance. Provides expert navigation to avoid risk associated with cost, allocation, and technical considerations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

EV Construction Project Manager

Zero Impact Solutions
09.2023 - 01.2025
  • Managed 160+ EV and renewable energy construction projects totaling over $40M across California, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and quality benchmarks.
  • Reduced project delays by 10% and saved $750K annually by implementing proactive scheduling, real-time tracking, and enhancing subcontractor coordination across multiple sites.
  • Facilitated cross-functional communication among contractors, owners, and internal teams to align expectations and resolve issues efficiently.
  • Spearheaded process improvements in daily site operations, improving team efficiency across multiple projects.
  • Led project coordination with local agencies, utility companies, and AHJs to expedite permitting and inspections, reducing project cycle times by 15%.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations across all project sites, passing audits without delays.

General Manager

V-Tech Automotive
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed automotive repair shop with over $2M in sales. Lead repair projects, improving shop efficiency, and ensuring high-quality customer service through effective team coordination and streamlined operations.
  • Managed over 250+ automotive repair projects annually, consistently delivering on-time and within budget, resulting in a 95%+ customer satisfaction rating.
  • Prepared and delivered weekly revenue and profit reports to the owner while managing cash flow, vendor accounts, and payment schedules to support smooth business operations.

Design Engineer

Hunsaker & Associates Inc.
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Developed 3D earthwork models and drone site visualizations to enhance project clarity and decision-making, while implementing advanced tools and workflows to boost efficiency and deliverable quality across multiple projects.
  • Generated high-accuracy dense cloud models from drone surveys using MetaShape, enabling comparisons of existing conditions versus proposed designs with up to 95% accuracy.
  • Designed detailed earthwork models using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, improving project visualization and client communication for 20+ site development projects.
  • Researched and implemented advanced design tools and workflows, increasing production efficiency by 20% and contributing to higher-quality deliverables across multiple projects.

Project Manager

ARB Electrical Engineering Inc.
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Led full-scale electrical engineering design and construction planning in AutoCAD, while managing cross-company operations and developing RFI/RFQ responses for public sector consulting projects. Specialized in value engineering for electrical distribution systems, ensuring efficient execution and optimized project lifecycles.
  • Designed and delivered comprehensive electrical engineering plans and construction documents using AutoCAD for large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Led cross-functional coordination to meet key project milestones, authoring technical narratives and RFI/RFQ responses for consulting engagements with municipal, state, and federal agencies.
  • Performed value engineering on electrical distribution systems, implementing industry best practices to optimize performance, reduce costs, and ensure smooth project execution from planning through completion.

Education

MBA - Information Technology Management

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester
04-2026

3.93 GPA

Bachelor of Science - University Studies; Dual Concentration in Business Administration & Communications

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Skills

  • Stakeholder Management
  • KPI Development & Tracking
  • Project Scheduling & Timeline Monitoring
  • Process Optimization
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
  • Resource Planning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Risk Recognition & Mitigation
  • Milestone Tracking
  • Change Management
  • Team Leadership
  • MS Office Suite
  • Power BI
  • Smartsheet
  • Trello
  • MS Project
  • SDLC
  • Scrum
  • AutoCAD
  • Fieldwire
  • Risk management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Requirements analysis
  • IT service management
  • Data analytics
  • Scrum framework
  • Project development
  • Project scheduling
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • DevOps principles
  • Business analysis

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI), 2023
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance, 2023
  • Full-Stack Web Development Certificate - University of California, Irvine, 2022

Timeline

EV Construction Project Manager - Zero Impact Solutions
09.2023 - 01.2025
General Manager - V-Tech Automotive
11.2022 - 08.2023
Design Engineer - Hunsaker & Associates Inc.
01.2022 - 11.2022
Project Manager - ARB Electrical Engineering Inc.
09.2018 - 08.2021
Southern New Hampshire University - MBA, Information Technology Management
University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelor of Science, University Studies; Dual Concentration in Business Administration & Communications

Certificates

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI), 2023

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) -Scrum Alliance, 2023

Full-Stack Web Development Certificate - University of California, Irvine, 2022

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