Account Manager Chief Engineer

Bahram Talison, P.E.

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Technical Lead Project Manager

Engineering leader with over 20 years of experience delivering precision mechanical, optical, and structural systems across defense, scientific, and industrial sectors. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage the full engineering lifecycle from requirements development through design, analysis, fabrication, integration, and commissioning. Recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) in FEA, mechanical and structural design, optical systems, vacuum chambers, seismic isolation, and advanced instrumentation. Demonstrated expertise in vendor qualification, field inspections, system integration, and Earned Value Management. EXPERIENCE

Facility Makers, Inc. – Orange, CA

Subject Matter Expert Consultant 2023 – Present

• Provide SME-level technical leadership in mechanical design and fabrication of material handling systems.

• Develop specifications, detailed fabrication drawings, and interface control documentation (ICD).

• Advise on manufacturability and design optimization for cost-effective production.

• Lead verification and validation efforts, including inspection and system testing. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory – Menlo Park, CA Senior Staff Engineer 2021 – 2025

Led the mechanical and structural design for a large vacuum chamber and support structure supporting a new laser delivery system, contributing to the advanced research capabilities of the Matter in Extreme Condition Upgrade (MEC- U) program. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

• Served as lead engineer and Control Account Manager (CAM) for the design, fabrication, and installation of two laser vacuum target chambers (Target Chamber for Optics (TCO) and Target Chamber for X-rays (TCX)), along with associated optical supports and structural assemblies.

• Provided both technical and project leadership, developing system requirements, engineering specifications, risk assessments, conceptual design, interface control documentation, and comprehensive drawing packages.

• Managed cost and schedule planning, allocated staff resources effectively to ensure timely delivery of complex, high-precision systems.

• Integrated optical performance requirements into robust, high-stiffness mechanical designs, ensuring micron- level optical alignment in demanding operational environments.

• Performed in-depth structural optimization and analysis, addressing stress, seismic, modal, displacement, thermal, and vibration to ensure system stability and reliability.

• Directed the design, fabrication, and commissioning of advanced experiments, including Electron Time of Flight

(eTOF), Tender X-ray Instrument (TXI), and Dynamic X-ray Spectroscopy (DXS).

• Qualified and managed fabrication vendors, overseeing the fabrication of high-precision optical chambers and assemblies, ensuring adherence to strict quality and performance requirements. Talison Consulting – Pasadena, CA

Principal Consultant 2020 – 2021

Provided engineering consulting services across design, analysis, construction, fabrication, testing, and integration. Developed conceptual designs and defined engineering requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder needs. Implemented optimization strategies and value engineering efficiency. Focused on delivering cost-saving solutions through process improvements. Bahram Talison, P.E.

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Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) – Pasadena, CA

Lead Engineer 2015 – 2020

Lead Engineer for mechanical and structural components of site enclosure and facilities for the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), a $2B optical telescope project located in Chile. Giant Magellan Telescope.

• Developed system-level requirements for site enclosure and facility systems, including mechanical components and seismic isolation mechanisms. Chaired design reviews and evaluated conceptual designs, specifications, technical notes, and drawings for critical systems and structures. Served as Contract Technical Manager (CTM), overseeing the design and development of the re-centering hydraulic system.

• Directed field testing and performance evaluation of seismic isolation systems using friction pendulum bearings. Authored Statements of Work (SOWs) and managed contract awards for construction and excavation packages. Collaborated with A&E firms, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure design compliance, quality assurance, and project alignment.

Akima (Contract to Lawrence Livermore National Lab) – Livermore, CA Mechanical Structural Engineer / System Manager 2011 – 2014 Directed and coordinated multi-disciplinary fusion energy research and development projects from concept through customer acceptance, manufacturing, and system integration. Projects ranging from $250K to $1M. Akima.

• Led cross-functional teams in the design, development, and integration of complex diagnostic systems, including both mechanical and nuclear subsystems. Defined technical requirements, project scope, objectives, and deliverables; managed project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans. Engineered and delivered the following diagnostic systems: “Solid Radio Chemistry “ system for the capture of nuclear material shrapnel post-blast,

“Neutron Time of Flight” (nTOF) system for high-precision neutron measurement, and “Magnetic Recoil Spectrometer” system with 100 μm placement accuracy for advanced diagnostics.

• Prepared technical documentation, including design reports, safety factor analysis, drawing packages, installation/alignment procedures, and rapid prototyping plans. Tetra Tech (formerly INCA) – Bellevue, WA / New Orleans, LA Sr. Project Engineer / Field Manager 2010 – 2011 Sr. Project Engineer and Field Manager for the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal (IHNC) Hurricane Risk Reduction Project in New Orleans, LA a $100M flood protection initiative. IHNC.

• Relocated to New Orleans to provide on-site leadership and maintain direct coordination with the client and construction teams. Served as Designer of Record with full technical authority and oversight responsibility.

• Led a multidisciplinary engineering team conducting daily surveillance of fabrication activities, ensuring strict adherence to design specifications, codes, and quality standards. Directed field operations, resolving RFIs and technical issues in real time to maintain project schedule and ensure design conformance. Acted as the primary technical liaison between design, client, and construction personnel to drive efficient communication and timely decision-making.

Talison Consulting – Campbell, CA

Principal Consultant 2008 – 2010

Designed and engineered seismic anchorage and bracing systems for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) components in compliance with ASCE 7, IBC, and UBC requirements. Bahram Talison, P.E.

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• Prepared and submitted comprehensive OSHPD (Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development) submittal packages, ensuring regulatory compliance for healthcare facility installations. Presented technical documentation and calculations to regulatory authorities, securing timely approvals and supporting successful project execution. General Dynamics – San Jose, CA

Chief Engineer 1999 – 2008

Directed a cross-functional engineering team in the end-to-end design, analysis, fabrication, shipment, installation, and alignment of radio telescopes and radar antennas for high-value projects ranging from $10M to $30M.

• Applied advanced FEA tools to optimize structural performance using over 60 simultaneous design variables, solving for stress, displacement, modal response, buckling, seismic and wind loads, and parabolic reflector surface precision. Performed geotechnical assessments, including soil analysis and concrete foundation design to ensure structural integrity under extreme environmental conditions.

• Key projects: 18.6-meter MUOS Antenna (U.S. Navy) – Mobile User Objective System. 10-meter South Pole Telescope (University of Chicago) – SPT Project. 10-meter Wolf-Jacket Antenna (DoD). BICEP2 Telescope - BICEP 2. POLARBEAR Telescope - POLARBEAR. Intelsat Ground Antenna Systems. 64-meter Sardinia Radio Telescope

(Italy) – SRT Overview.

• Led engineering for heavy-lift operations, including rigging and erection plans, foundation engineering, full- system integration, and precise optical and RF alignment. Aero Union – Chico, CA

Product Engineer 1996 – 1999

Led the development and FAA certification of new Power Drive Units (PDUs) for cargo handling systems on Boeing 747 and Airbus A300 aircraft, with project values ranging from $1M to $20M.

• Directed design, conformity inspection, and certification testing; submitted technical documentation to the FAA for approval of aircraft installations. Oversaw life cycle testing and reliability validation for PDU systems. Initiated FAA certification files and led regulatory communication for successful product approval. Negotiated OEM contracts with Boeing and Airbus, coordinating engineering and business discussions for product integration. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• M.S., Mechanical Engineering – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) California & Florida.

• Previously held SECRET clearance.

HONORS & AWARDS

• National Ignition Facility Award for Excellence in Performance and Director's Award for Excellence. TOOLS & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• CAD/FEA: Siemens FEMAP, NX Nastran, MSC Nastran, Solid-Edge, AutoCAD, ANSYS Workbench

• Analysis: Structural, modal, seismic, thermal, vibration, buckling, FMEA, tolerance stack-up, hand calcs, weight and CG analysis

• Software: Mathcad, MS Office

• Codes/Standards: AISC, ASD, ASCE7, IBC, UBC, OSHA, ITAR, FAA, AWS, GD&T, weld/connection design

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