Experience

Arora Engineers

• United States
• Design Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Senior Project Manager and Mechanical Engineer supporting the Western US Region on Aviation and Transportation Infrastructure projects. Growing consulting firm with tremendous resume of experience in the US Aviation and transportation market verticals. Hiring qualified engineers and designers for exciting projects in a supportive and cooperative professional environment. Senior Project Manager and Mechanical Engineer supporting the Western US Region on Aviation and Transportation Infrastructure projects. Growing consulting firm with tremendous resume of experience in the US Aviation and transportation market verticals. Hiring qualified engineers and designers for exciting projects in a supportive and cooperative professional environment.



Air Systems, Inc.

• Facilities Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • May 2019 - Jun 2022

  Mechanical Engineer and Senior Project Manager in San Jose office of Air Systems. Commercial office building HVAC and plumbing systems design/build contractor. Mechanical Engineer and Senior Project Manager in San Jose office of Air Systems. Commercial office building HVAC and plumbing systems design/build contractor.



Sustainable Design and Product Management

• Santa Cruz, CA

• Consulting Mechanical Engineer

  • 2018 - Jun 2022

  Consulting Mechanical Engineer focused on commercial residential HVAC, renewable integrated hydronic heating and cooling systems. Commercial solar thermal systems design and systems correction. Expert witness for solar thermal and radiant hydronic heating system construction defect cases. Sales and business development, project management, engineering calculation, execution and commissioning. Course instructor for Radiant Architecture Class, adjunct faculty Cabrillo Community College for Solar Energy Technology. Featured speaker at Radiant Panel Association conferences since 2006. Subject and contributor for various articles in plumbing and engineer trade journals. Combined heat and power system experience with stationary hydrogen PEM fuel cells. Product development of renewal integrated gas hybrid hydronic heating and cooling systems. Show less



Monterey Energy Group

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Director

  • 2016 - 2018

  Directed, coordinated, and exercised functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of HVAC engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Coordinated activities regarding technical developments and resolved design issues. Evaluated and approved design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.  Planned and formulated engineering program and organized project staff according to project requirements. Assigned project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies, product selection, preparation of specifications and technical plans.  Reviewed product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.  Exceptionally controlled expenditures within limitations of project budget. Show less



Sustainable Design and Product Management

• United States
• Renewables & Environment

• Principal Mechanical Engineer

  • 2014 - 2016

  Provided leadership and guidance to project team members and junior engineers; led the progress of HVAC projects as Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager. Reviewed submittal drawings and schedule to monitor the status, request corrective actions where deviations had taken place from planned features, to avoid and prevent delays in production due to lack of information and approvals. Finally releasing quality certification for Climate Right Systems.  Developed accurate schedules addressing construction milestones and commissioning.  Directed and managed HVAC and Plumbing Engineers ensuring proper execution in terms of quality and reliability.  Maintained Quality records, supervised the processing of data and prepared commissioning and inspection reports. Show less



Glumac

• United States
• Construction
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • 2013 - 2014

  Managed daily operations to include maintaining MEP project objectives, personnel health and safety and ensuring high standards of quality. Administered high performance building design coordination of Solar, Thermal, Hydronic heating and cooling, EMS System Design. Provided corporate management overview and support to field operations. Prepared proposals and presentations for various types of projects.  Expertly marketed company services by networking and provided fee proposals to two clients resulting in award of $2.5 million contract for MEP and commissioning services.  Exceptionally delivered an $11.5 million fast track MEP project completing on time, in accordance with scope and within budget by skillfully developing a plan on an aggressive schedule.  Performed in capacities as Consulting Mechanical Engineer / MEP Design Project Manager / Mechanical Group Work Plan Manager.  Estimated, by phase and task, the work Earned Value (EV) so that the monthly billing invoice properly matched the work scope executed. Show less



Allana Buick & Bers, Inc.

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • 2012 - 2013

  Provided excellence in the management and delivery of HVAC, solar thermal, hydronic heating and cooling, EMS systems projects, in-line with the client’s expectations. Strengthened and continually maintained client relationship. Initiated in-house design plan check and reviewed narratives, drawings and ensured all corrections were completed.  Developed business relationships and effectively explain fee proposals to institutional clients; single handily increasing sales by 100% for three (3) consecutive quarters.  Expertly performed on-site investigation for client; delivered report and budget for retrofit and renovation and awarded $1.1 M fee for management and engineering.  Rendered Energy Service Contract development, energy efficiency project development and provided technical and sales support. Show less



Sustainable Design and Product Management

• United States
• Renewables & Environment

• Principal Mechanical Engineer

  • 2003 - 2012

  Represent the firm as the main point of contact (POC) to the client and serve as project liaison with third parties, subcontractors, vendors. Facilitated the definition of project scope and when necessary reviewed and approved changes with client. Responsible for project goals, deliverables and accountable for project budget. Oversaw product invention, development and product sales.  Acted in supervisory role as the Engineer of Record and directed the work of subordinates to accomplish tasks under strict deadlines and milestones.  Consulting Mechanical Engineer for solar thermal, hydronic heating and cooling, and EMS systems for Estate Home, commercial, and industrial sectors.  Professional Development instructor and Expert Witness experience for construction defect cases. Show less



Pacific Solar Radiant, Inc.

• Santa Cruz, CA

• President and Founder

  • 2006 - 2009

  Founder, President and principal engineer for small union design build plumbing and heating contracting business. Commercial and residential solar thermal, hydronic heating and plumbing systems. Founder, President and principal engineer for small union design build plumbing and heating contracting business. Commercial and residential solar thermal, hydronic heating and plumbing systems.



Sustainable Design and Project Management

• Santa Cruz, CA

• Consulting Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager

  • 2003 - 2006

  Consulting Mechanical Engineer and project manager. Contract manager for University of California, Santa Cruz, involved with various mechanical engineering related construction management assignments. CNG fueling station, emergency generator and HVAC systems correction, equipment replacement and facilities engineering. Radiant Hydronic floor heating systems. HVAC and renewable energy systems design and construction administration. Consulting Mechanical Engineer and project manager. Contract manager for University of California, Santa Cruz, involved with various mechanical engineering related construction management assignments. CNG fueling station, emergency generator and HVAC systems correction, equipment replacement and facilities engineering. Radiant Hydronic floor heating systems. HVAC and renewable energy systems design and construction administration.



Carter-Burgess Architects and Engineers

• Oakland, CA

• Senior Project Manager

  • 2001 - 2003

  Senior project manager responsible for business development in SF Bay Area for industrial engineering and architecture for advanced technology facilities including Federal Aerospace Research, Military Family Housing, electronics and biotechnology sectors. Senior project manager responsible for business development in SF Bay Area for industrial engineering and architecture for advanced technology facilities including Federal Aerospace Research, Military Family Housing, electronics and biotechnology sectors.



Paragon Mechanical

• Santa Clara, CA

• Design Build Mechanical Contractor

  • 1999 - 2001

  Developed business in industrial and advanced technology facilities HVAC service and construction. Performed mechanical engineering duties for Biotech, electronics manufacturing, commercial buildings sectors. Responsible for cultivating client relationships and developing business for mechanical and piping sales. Reviewed and issued all required documentation for each phase/task.  Scheduled work with the department heads of electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire protection departments or other consultants.  Regularly monitored and reported on progress of the project to the appropriate principal in charge.  Reported to the client when there were relevant issues with the design, project completion or clarifications needed to meet the owners project requirements. Show less



Western Allied Service Company

• Menlo Park, CA

• Design Build Mechanical Service Contractor

  • 1994 - 1999

  Principal Mechanical Engineer and project manager for electronics manufacturing, commercial office and biotechnology sectors. Facilities engineering service and account management. Supported in house facilities managers at key client buildings for HVAC, energy management, process piping and ventilation systems. Principal Mechanical Engineer and project manager for electronics manufacturing, commercial office and biotechnology sectors. Facilities engineering service and account management. Supported in house facilities managers at key client buildings for HVAC, energy management, process piping and ventilation systems.



NASA Ames Research Center

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Facilities Mechanical Engineer

  • 1989 - 1994

  Facilities mechanical engineering for HVAC, high pressure air distribution, and DDC controls, EMS systems design and project management. Familiar with contracting officer technical representative, Federal Acquisition Regulations and procurement process. Facilities mechanical engineering for HVAC, high pressure air distribution, and DDC controls, EMS systems design and project management. Familiar with contracting officer technical representative, Federal Acquisition Regulations and procurement process.