Harpal Kapoor

Vice President, Advanced Bus Technology Programs @Omni Strategy, Llc

Fairfax Station, VA, US
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WORK HISTORY

Oct 2020 — Present

Vice President, Advanced Bus Technology Programs @Omni Strategy, Llc

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MD, US

Responsible for developing transit practice in local and national markets with a primary focus on emerging zero emission technologies. Support transit agencies in developing a roadmap for transition to Battery Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell technologies. Provide life cycle support for both conventional and zero emission technology programs to include; route modeling, planning, testing and evaluation, procurement, QA/QC, preventive maintenance and mid-life overhauls. Coach and mentor next generation of engineers in bus technology programs.

EDUCATION

1970 — 1973

Central School No.1, Ambala Cantt, India

High School , Science Major

1973 — 1978

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

SKILLS

Six SigmaLogisticsTrainingTestingCross-Functional Team LeadershipEngineering ManagementMicrosoft WordOrganizational DevelopmentProject ManagementPublic TransportBusiness StrategyTroubleshootingProgram ManagementAutomotiveProcess SchedulerProject EngineeringChange ManagementFeasibility StudiesManagementTeam BuildingStrategic PlanningStrategyLeadershipContract ManagementContinuous ImprovementQuality AssuranceContract NegotiationBusiness PlanningOperations ManagementBudgetsProduct DevelopmentAnalysisProposal WritingTransportationRailwayRailProcess ImprovementPublic SpeakingPolicyCustomer Service

ABOUT HARPAL KAPOOR

Senior Engineering Executive with expertise in Rail, Bus, and Transit System LeadershipAnalytical, data-driven leader with extensive experience providing high-quality leadership in all phases of the transit system. Develop successful long and short term strategic plans for bus and rail operations, maintenance, and engineering. Manage annual operating and capital budgets of up to $1B and oversee a unionized workforce of 3,200+ employees. Successfully implement alternative fuel programs, including clean diesel, CNG, and hybrid diesel-electric technologies. Utilized Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. Develop plans that significantly improve repair and maintenance operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams of stakeholders, including senior elected officials, to drive policy and legislative decision making. Create high-quality, customer and safety focused organizational cultures. Complete highly complex capital projects within strict budgets and deadlines. Driven leader known for driving significant improvements in quality, increasing customer service, and maintaining efficient project operations.

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