Brian K.
USC MSEE | UIUC Gies MBA | Power System P.E. | Control System P.E. | DCD Certified Data Center Design Engineer (DCS) | Uptime Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) | ICC / IAEI Dual Certified Master Electrical Inspector (CEI-M)
- Role
- Data Center Engineering Technical Manager (Tiktok) at ByteDance
- Location
- West Richland, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian K.
A visionary electrical engineering leader with over a decade of experience driving excellence across mission-critical industries, known for cultivating high-performing, globally distributed teams and guiding them through complex technical and organizational challenges. Combines deep expertise in power systems, controls, and data center infrastructure with the strategic foresight needed to translate business objectives into actionable engineering outcomes. Demonstrates world-class leadership through a balance of technical credibility, operational discipline, and empathy — fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation across all levels of an organization. Skilled at uniting diverse stakeholders, aligning priorities across engineering, operations, and executive teams, and leading through change with composure and clarity. Holds dual Professional Engineer licenses in Control Systems and Electrical Power Engineering, a PMP certification, and advanced degrees in both engineering and business. Known for setting a culture of excellence, mentoring emerging leaders, and building scalable, resilient, and energy-efficient systems that define the next generation of mission-critical infrastructure.
Experience
Data Center Engineering Technical Manager (Tiktok)
Dec 2025 — Present · Hillsboro, OR, US
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Santa Monica College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Engineering
University of Southern California
Master of Science - MS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Managerial Economics and Business Analysis
Citrus College
Associate of Science - AS, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Caltech
Certificate Program, Project Management
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