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Candidacy & Elections

  • City of Los Angeles Mayor Candidate – June 2, 2026 (Upcoming Elections)

  • City of Los Angeles Councilmember Candidate – CD 12, March 3, 2020 Elections

Licenses & Credentials

  • Professional Civil Engineer License – C049990, State of California (1993)

  • Certified Trade Specialist – International Trade Association, Arizona

  • CALGreen Inspector & Plans Examiner Certification – Canvas Credentials (2023)

Professional Experience

  • 35+ Years with the City of Los Angeles (since August 1989)

  • Senior leadership in mega projects, progressive design, build, and construction

  • Bureau of Street Lighting PMQ – Recognized as the most qualified and knowledgeable engineer to represent the City of LA in ongoing litigation and lawsuit appearances as expert witness (10 years)

  • Highly qualified for executive and senior management level positions

  • Proven record as an aggressive financial strategist with excellent managerial skills, qualities, and capabilities

Education

  • University of Southern California (USC) – Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, May 1987

  • University of Southern California (USC) – Master of Science in Construction Management / Structural Design, May 1989

Leadership & Community Service

  • Board Member – Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council (PRNC)

    • Chair of Safety Committee, elected through 2027

    • 15 years of active service on multiple PRNC committees

    • 25 years of service across 99 Neighborhood Councils citywide

  • Active in the Porter Ranch Community and CD 12 since 2003, delivering neighborhood services and projects in coordination with the Mayor’s Office

  • Participant in numerous Mayor’s Office programs:

    • Public Works

    • Interfaith

    • International Affairs

    • Sustainability

    • Resilience

    • A Bridge Home

    • Vision Zero

    • EmpowerLA

    • Social Equity

    • Other LA enhancement programs

  • LAPD Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) – LAPD Devonshire Station

  • LAFD Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – Active since 2002

  • LA Emergency Management Department @ EOC – Full G-775 and G-191 certifications to lead city forces during emergencies

  • Active Member – Pacific Council on International Policy, Los Angeles Chapter

  • Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) – Active community member in Los Angeles

Awards & Recognition

  • Multiple Awards of Excellence and Commendations – City of Los Angeles & MTA (1989–2025)

  • Multiple International IT Awards & Recognition for wireless communication, smart city innovation, and advanced air monitoring systems design & operations

  • Listed in International Who’s Who of Professionals – 1996, 1998, 2000, 2009, 2025

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Civil Engineers – Los Angeles District

  • Chi Epsilon Honor Society of Civil Engineers – President, 1987

  • The Arabian Professionals & Businessmen Society – USA

  • ABFICT Business Forum for Information & Communications Technology

  • DOE Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium (MSSLC)

  • CDG for CDMA Networks, GSM Networks, WiMAX Forum, LTE & 5G Forums

Specialty & Technical Expertise

Project Coordination & Agency Partnerships

  • Expert in coordinating Design-Build projects with LADOT, LADWP, MTA, LAWA, Caltrans, Bureau of Engineering, Harbor, Bureau of Street Services, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, private contractors, neighboring cities (Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Inglewood, etc.), and multiple construction vendors.

Engineering & Design

  • Structural design of poles, foundations, arms, and various pole attachments

  • Approval of M40 equipment and specifications for Public Works contracts

  • Structural design of special foundations and poles

  • Design and evaluation of LED street lighting systems

  • Design and evaluation of energy efficiency systems

  • Design and construction of high- and low-voltage systems

  • Design of solar lighting systems for roadways and bus stops

  • Design-Build of wind and solar-to-grid systems

Project Management & Problem Solving

  • Resolution of complex, unusual construction conflicts

  • Expert in project timeline CPM preparation and monitoring

  • Preparation of MCAs and technical specifications

  • Preparation of extensive project financial estimates

  • Revisions of environmental studies and agreements

  • Preparation of letters, reports, and procedures

Contract & Funding Negotiations

  • Negotiation of maintenance agreements

  • Negotiation of change orders, budgets, fees, and funding

  • Preparation of funding requests (E76, MTA Form 60, etc.)

Operations & Maintenance

  • Operating street lighting monitoring systems

  • Operating power production from solar systems

  • Processing B-Permits, U-Permits, and encroachment permits

  • Professional experience representing the Bureau of Street Lighting at all levels — including the Mayor’s Office, Council District offices, and County agencies