Dan Sykes

About Dan Sykes

Proven leader and consultant within the utility and technology space. Strong ability to lead and assemble cross skilled, multi-national teams to achieve stellar results. Significant relationships and partnerships neccesary to grow opportunities and provide top resources to complex requirements. Experienced project manager of multi-million dollar implementations across the world. Solid engineer. Smart Grid Experience as well as utility Distribution and Transmission planning, construction and design. Airport construction, Special Airport Systems design and consulting experience. Experience in power generation, powerplant maintenance and operations. Significant experiences in consulting on complex technical solutions and applications. Strong success in understanding value proposition and requirements development.Specialties: Special Airport Systems implementations. BHS, ERP, Power Plant Operations, Pulping Operations management, Plant Maintenance, Outage Scheduling, Electric Power Delivery (transmission, substation and distribution), GIS, Landbase, LiDAR, Electric Gas Water Hydro mapping, Field Inventory, Electronic Data Management, Manufacturing, P & ID development. Systems integration, technology implementation, deployment and integration.

Experience

1. Area Manager

   AECOM

   Jul 2022 — Present · San Diego, US

   The Area Manager – Electrical reports to the ADP Terminal Project Manager and oversees all electrical power and lighting projects within their assigned area. The role ensures delivery on schedule and budget by coordinating with Design-Build and Inspection teams, along with airport operations, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and other stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, and budget; resolving logistics, technical, and stakeholder issues; identifying conflicts, gaps, or non-compliance with standards; and supporting change management. The position requires strong technical expertise, proactive problem-solving, and effective coordination across multiple teams. The role includes the support of the 12kV electric system including SCADA, providing power throughout the airport campus.

Education

• Tuskegee University

  BSEE, Electrical Engineering

  1978 — 1985

• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  14.0 hours toward mba, Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

  1988 — 1989

• The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth

  Advanced Minority Business Executive Program, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Cdia
• Microsoft Certified Professional
• Gis
• Erp
• Maintenance & Repair
• Power Plants
• Lidar
• Smart Grid
• Integration
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Energy
• Engineering
• Business Development
• Business Analysis
• Project Planning
• Requirements Analysis
• Automation
• Business Intelligence
• Document Management
• Strategic Planning
• Solution Architecture
• Utility Industry
• Testing
• Smart Metering
• Management
• Consulting
• Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Ms Project
• Management Consulting
• Power Generation
• Operations Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Electric Power
• Pre-Sales
• Security
• Gas
• Vendor Management
• Marketing