Tony Kuria
Kennesaw,United States
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager experienced in working alongside customers, staff, and outside resources to complete projects efficiently and accurately. Talent for controlling costs while increasing quality and developing high-performance teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Energy Manager
Cobb County
Marietta, United States
11.2023 - Current
- Drove energy initiatives across 400+ county facilities, reducing costs and enhancing sustainability.
- Analyzed electric, natural gas, and water utility accounts, ensuring billing accuracy and identifying discrepancies.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with service providers to optimize utility expenses.
- Developed strategic energy efficiency projects, achieving annual savings exceeding $275,000 and a 9% reduction in carbon footprint.
- Served as subject matter expert for energy policy, facility design reviews, and sustainability planning.
- Coordinated grant applications and incentive programs, securing over $13.4 million for energy conservation projects.
Technical Project Manager
BlocPower Corporation
New York, United States
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed the development and implementation of energy-efficient systems, reducing client costs by an average of 32%.
- Developed and documented procedures for system implementation, ensuring compliance with New York City and State codes.
- Deployed machine learning models to automate energy load calculations, increasing operational efficiency by 44%.
- Prepared detailed project status and operational reports to support management decision-making.
Data Scientist
Almeida Logistics
Atlanta, United States
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Improved system architecture and data quality by deploying ML models, resulting in a 27% increase in fleet management efficiency.
- Developed and implemented NLP models to automate client interactions, saving 64% on personnel costs.
- Facilitated the migration of company data to AWS, enhancing security and accessibility for authorized users.
- Created operational and statistical reports to assist management in strategic decision-making.
Lead Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, Florida
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Led the development and implementation of a drone surveillance program in collaboration with law enforcement and corporate sponsors.
- Managed project budgets and communicated financial breakdowns to sponsors and donors.
- Developed an object detection pipeline using TensorFlow for threat detection, winning Best in Show at the 2018 Northrop Grumman Engineering Competition.
- Provided training and support to team members during project implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL05-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Data Analytics for Business
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GASkills
- Machine learning
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Account management
- Customer relationship management
- Energy savings performance contracts
Certification
OSHA 30
Timeline
Energy Manager
Cobb County
11.2023 - Current
Technical Project Manager
BlocPower Corporation
10.2021 - 07.2023
Data Scientist
Almeida Logistics
08.2019 - 07.2021
Lead Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
05.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Florida Institute of Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Data Analytics for Business
Georgia Institute of Technology