Yakeen Ghany

Accomplished Chartered Electrical Engineer with over three decades of expertise in power systems and power electronics, I have consistently delivered results in engineering management roles across the UK and internationally. My career is distinguished by leading and developing high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. I have a proven track record of standardizing engineering practices and ensuring robust governance across diverse projects, particularly within the railways and power transmission sectors. As an Engineering Manager, I have successfully managed interdisciplinary teams—often exceeding 20 staff—across major infrastructure program's, with direct responsibility for resource planning, recruitment, and talent development. My leadership style combines clear direction with proactive mentoring, supporting engineers at all stages of their careers and implementing structured development and succession plans. I am committed to nurturing future capability through formal mentorship initiatives and by championing best practice in both technical and managerial domains. My experience spans the full project lifecycle, from strategic planning to operational delivery. I have driven technical excellence by introducing industry standards, authoring and chairing national guidelines, and supporting the adoption of innovative engineering solutions. Collaboration is at the heart of my approach: I work closely with operations, commercial teams, and external stakeholders to align engineering outputs with business objectives, optimism resource allocation, and ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget. Notable achievements include leading the technical development and delivery of large-scale electrification and energy infrastructure projects, managing capital investments up to $20M per project, and providing technical oversight on program's exceeding $1B in value. I have built and sustained partnerships with industry bodies, academic institutions, and government forums, representing both company and sector interests and contributing to national skills and innovation agendas. This is reflected in my most technical presentation at CIRED 2025 -28th Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution Geneva, Switzerland, coordinated by the IET. My commitment to cross-functional collaboration, standardization, and team development positions me to add significant value as Engineering Manager for the UK central region. I bring not only a wealth of technical and leadership experience but also a passion for building resilient, agile engineering functions that consistently exceed stakeholder expectations.

ARTICLES, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & PAPERS PRESENTED

1. Traction Power Sizing Optimization for the World's First 100% SFC Fed Greenfield Electrification System - Yakeen Ghany, Noel Gomez, Rimnesh Shah – CIRED 2025 Conference, Geneva – 06/2025.

2. Asset Management – Impact of Market Changes and Best Practices in Traction Power – Y Ghany Light Rail Forum - Utrecht, The Netherlands. - 4/2015 -conference.

3. Aesthetic Overhead Line Structures - Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) – (work sited in article) http://www.architecture.com/RIBA/Contactus/NewsAndPress/News/CompetitionNew - 12/2014

4. Plans for Prettier Columns – by G Taylor, The Rail Engineer (work sited in article) - 07/2014 Electrification “Finalist Named in Railway Design Competition” - by Lorna Sharpe, Engineering and Technology Magazine published by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) (work sited in article). – 06/2014

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET)
• Certificate in Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids, Imperial College London 2024
• Certificate in Substation Earthing, EA Technology 2012
• Construction Design & Management for Designers, National House Build Council (NHBC) 2008
• Electrical Traction Systems, Institute of Electrical Technology (IET) 2006
• Physical Asset Management Certificate, University of Toronto (Canada) 2004
• Certificate in Teaching and Training Adults, George Brown College (Canada) 2003
• Certificate in Project Management, Humber College (Canada) 2002

• Traction Power Sizing Optimisation for the World’s First 100% SFC Fed Greenfield Electrification System - Yakeen Ghany, Noel Gomez, Rimnesh Shah – CIRED 2025 Conference, Geneva – 06/2025.
• Asset Management – Impact of Market Changes and Best Practices in Traction Power – Y Ghany Light Rail Forum - Utrecht, The Netherlands. - 4/2015 -conference.
• Aesthetic Overhead Line Structures - Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) – (work sited in article) http://www.architecture.com/RIBA/Contactus/NewsAndPress/News/CompetitionNew - 12/2014
• Plans for Prettier Columns – by G Taylor, The Rail Engineer (work sited in article) - 07/2014 Electrification “Finalist Named in Railway Design Competition” - by Lorna Sharpe, Engineering and Technology Magazine published by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) (work sited in article). – 06/2014
• Requirements and Optimisation of AC/DC Changeover Sections - Dr Y. Cai, Dr J. Cosgrave, S .D. Edwards, Y. Ghany - Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB). – 02/ 2013.