Project Manager Business Development

Dr. Jafar Arghavani, Ph.D.

*** * ***** ** *** ***, Walnut Creek CA 94596;

**********@*****.*** ; M. 905-***-****

Profile Summary: Over 25 years of experience in engineering, management, and leadership at Fortune 500 companies, specializing in product design, R&D, mechanical engineering, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) in aerospace, defense, and rail sectors. Skilled at driving win-win solutions, leading global cross-functional teams, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Proven track record of advancing innovation, efficiency, and excellence to achieve organizational goals and shape the future of multidisciplinary organizations. EXPERIENCE:

May 2019 – Present, BART Operating and Capital Programs - Project Manager of Engineering Programs

• Managed engineering activities across multiple programs and technical disciplines of $300M+ contracts, spanning design, construction and program management.

• Led M&E’s multidisciplinary teams of 20 delivering innovative and timely execution of projects.

• Oversaw design and procurement of systems and equipment per BFS and FRA standards.

• Directed EV charging station initiatives, including analysis, costing, and implementation.

• Provided expertise in system safety certification and ISO 9000/9001 quality audit processes.

• Led 275 risk management and 65 system safety certification projects aligned with ISO 31000 and PMI standards.

• Moderated over 850 project risk and system safety assessment workshops. Jun 2005 – May 2019, Argair, Director - Engineering and Business Development

• Managed $400M+ contracts across aerospace, transportation, and defense sectors with 50+ reports.

• Partnered with industry leaders to identify new business and product opportunities.

• Developed contracts with industry partners and proposals for government grants.

• Negotiated engineering and MR&O agreements; led system design and integration for tactical equipment.

• Oversaw certification, commissioning, RAMS, and failure root cause analysis. Sept 2017 – Apr 2019 Corning, Sr. Engineering Manager/Design Leader - Specialty Materials

• Managed $120M precision automation projects in the U.S. and South Korea, leading 30 engineers and managers from inception to completion.

• Led customer interface, resolving technical and financial disputes.

• Directed engineering, risk management, and implementation of standard design and lean manufacturing practices. Nov 2015 – Sep 2017 - Alstom Transport, Sr Manager of Engineering Programs, Rail Transportations

• Collaborated with executives to develop policies and resolved issues in contracts, finance, and supply chain.

• Managed $150M MBTA and $200M PATCO transit projects with multidisciplinary teams.

• Oversaw project performance metrics, resource planning, and monthly reviews.

• Handled asset commissioning, warranty, RAMS, and root cause failure analysis. Apr 2015 – Aug 2017, LLL/Argair, Vice President (Contract), Engineering & Manufacturing-Specialty Projects.

• Led engineering and manufacturing of specialty projects.

• Led 3D designs, technical specs, and financial proposals. Feb 2014 - Nov 2015, BTAC, Sr Manager of Engineering and Business Development

• Managed engineering services for BTAC, supporting innovation, start-ups, and tech partnerships in Ontario.

• Identified business opportunities with local SMEs in the manufacturing sector.

• Led design, technical/financial proposals, and industry contracts, prepared grant documentation.

• Trained engineers in design, 3D modeling, laser imaging, and sintering processes.

• Set divisional goals and evaluated staff performance. April 2010 – Mar 2014, Public Works Canada (Contract), Director Specialty Projects

• Led DND systems engineering team on design and integration of RF, control, mechanical, and structural.

• Managed cross-functional engineering projects and programs.

• Trained staff and led root cause analysis, gap analysis, and design for reliability and maintainability.

• Oversaw risk and system safety certification per ISO and design standards. Feb 2008 – Apr 2010, GE Transportation, Sr. Engineering Manager-Dynamics Department and Platform Systems

• Managed global engineering teams (45 direct, 200 cross-functional) on $200M programs across the U.S., Russia, China, Brazil, and India.

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• Led technical/financial proposals, resource planning, schedules, and deliverables.

• Improved product lifecycle, addressed liability, commissioning, and warranty issues.

• Hired, trained, and coached staff; conducted performance reviews and promotion/salary recommendations.

• Implemented quality systems and corrective measures, reducing cycle time by ~25%. Jan 2007 – Dec 2008, Department of National Defense (Contract), Sr Director - Systems Engineering

• Led DND systems engineering team on integration of RF, control, mechanical, and structural systems.

• Directed root cause and gap analysis, conflict resolution, and design for reliability and maintainability.

• Managed asset and project risk per ISO, FAA, safety, and design standards. Jun 2005 – 2019, Argair, Director - Engineering and Business Development

• Managed $400M+ contracts across aerospace, transportation, and defense sectors with 50+ reports.

• Partnered with industry leaders to identify new business and product opportunities.

• Developed contracts with industry partners and proposals for government grants.

• Negotiated engineering and MR&O agreements; led system design and integration for tactical equipment.

• Oversaw certification, commissioning, RAMS, and failure root cause analysis. Apr 2003 - Jun 2005, L-3 Communications Spar Aerospace, Senior Operations Engineer/Program Manager

• Led MR&O services for DOD, DND, and FMS military aircraft programs valued at multiple $150M.

• Served as signing authority for design engineering and MRB operations.

• Provided technical support across executive, operations, quality, and business development teams.

• Resolved technical, financial, and staffing challenges in a federally regulated, unionized environment.

• Managed 15 direct and 120 cross-functional staff; hired, coached, and evaluated performance.

• Recovered $4M in components using Lean/Six Sigma; reduced rejects by 25% and improved cycle time by 30%.

• Directed system validation and certification with government and aerospace authorities. Feb 2001- Apr 2003, Aero Precision, Director of Engineering / Chief Engineer - Design and Manufacturing

• Delivered engineering management and R&D using 5S, Six Sigma, and Lean, improving service time by 40%.

• Managed, trained, and evaluated a team of 20.

• Designed laser-based vision system for rotor blade inspection, cutting cycle time and rejects by 80% and eliminating end-of-line WIP completely.

Jul 1998 - Feb 2001, Rolls Royce Canada, Lead/Senior Project Engineer

• Signing authority for MR&O engineering, and MRB of AVON, RB211, Trent, Tay, and Spay gas turbine engines.

• Led process design, quality, manufacturing, and maintenance of propulsion systems.

• Implemented Kaizen and 5S, cutting workflow, cycle time, and costs by 30%.

• Developed quality procedures and corrective/preventive plans, improving engineering response time by 45%.

• Aligned departmental and company quality procedures with AS9100 and ISO9000 standards. May 1997 – Jul 1998, Tightness Testing Research Laboratory, Sr. R&D Engineer/ Manager

• Led R&D on high-pressure system leakage characterization sponsored by ASTM & Pressure Vessel Council.

• Developed advanced fuzzy logic and neural network algorithms, reducing tests and test points by ~30%. Jan. 1997-May 1997, Institute for National Measurement Standards, NRC, Sr. R&D Precision Engineer,

• Conducted R&D in precision engineering and dimensional metrology.

• Applied LiDAR and laser imaging to nanotechnology metrology.

• Designed a nano-laser calibration device aimed to replace Flicks Roundness Standards. May. 1992-Jan 1997, Engineering & Quality- GD&T, with: Pratt & Whitney Canada, Sr. Manager / Lead Precision Engineering

• Designed laser measurement system for blade rotor edge radius verification.

• Developed manufacturing policy for WIP and final inspection. ICAM Technology Corp., Senior Engineering Manager

• Researched multi-axis CNC kinematics; developed CNC and robot calibration algorithms. Industrial Automation & Control Lab, Senior R&D Engineer

• Designed and programmed gantry robots with vision, laser sensing, and inspection systems. Deep-Hole Boring Lab, R&D Engineer

• Conducted research on deep-hole boring optimization and statistical process control and experimental design. 3 3

EDUCATION and CERTICIATIONS:

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering/Applied Mechanics, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Montreal, QC. M.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, QC. B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, QC. PE (PEng) Licensed Professional Engineer – Ontario PE Licensing in progress by Cal. BPELSG - Credentials Approved ISO 31000 Senior Lead Certified Risk Management

PMI Member (Project Management Institute)

PMP Project Management Professional Certification with PMI OSHA Systems Safety Certification

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Leadership, and team player, accountable.

• Customer-focused, result oriented.

• Solid judgment, and effective communication skills.

• Ability to coach and mentor.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills ACADEMIC

BTAC/Lambton College, Sarnia ON, Feb 2014 – Sep2015, Engineering and Business Development,

• Trained engineers on design and manufacturing for assembly using engineering software.

• 3D laser surface scanner & HD touch probe scanners, 3D Selective Laser Sintering machine. Universidad del Valle de México -UVM Queretaro, Summer2012, Invited Professor, Mechatronics /Industrial Eng.

• Engineering Design, advanced manufacturing engineering, aircraft conceptual design, Control Systems, Concordia University, Montreal, Jan03 – Mar06, Adjunct Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Eng.

• Advanced manufacturing: precision machining and expert control in deep-hole machining. Tecnologico De Monterrey, Campus Estado Mexico, Fall02, Visiting Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Eng.

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Robotics, Control Systems Concordia University, Sep92 – Dec94, Research Associate, Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

• Manufacturing Processes, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering Drawing,

• Machine Drawing and Design, Instrumentation and Measurement. Associate Editor for ASME Open Engineering Journal Peer Reviewer for ASME Journals:

• ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty o

• ASME Applied Mechanics Journal

• ASME Open Engineering Journal

Peer Reviewer for The Int J. of Advanced Manufacturing Published in Peer Reviewed Journals

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Solidworks, SpaceClaim, BlueBeam, 3D Cam2 Measure/Inspection, FEMAP. Neural Network, Fuzzy Logic, Oracle Crystal Ball, Simulink, Matlab, LabView. MS 360, Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Power Point, Visio, SPLUNK, JIRA, MAXIMO. SAP ERP Business (Enterprise Resource Planning) Financial/Cost Management. Risk Management and Safety Management Systems; Value Analysis and Value Engineering VAVE. Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), QFD Quality Function Deployment Processes. Kano-based Six Sigma utilizing Six Sigma structure and quality function deployment (QFD). Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements Management-DOORS/Siemens Teamcenter Product Life Management. RAMs using ReliaSoft Weibull & Isograph SAP interface. Aerospace avionics and control systems, metrology, instrumentation, engine and rotor dynamic systems. Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations FAR, FAA and CAR requirements and regulations. Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) standard to validate production processes. Knowledge of Aerospace Quality Management Systems (AQSM) standards AS9100, AS9110, AS9120 NADCAP accreditation, and ISO9001 for manufacturing, maintenance and distribution. Familiarity with Airworthiness Directives and Manufacturer Service Bulletins, FAA Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Part23,25,27 & 29, as well as European Union Aviation Safety (EUAS). Knowledge of Association of American Railroads AAR, Light Rail Transit Signaling & Propulsion Systems.

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