Luis Durani
Ops & Eng Leader | P&L Leadership | Scaling Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Humanoid Robotics
- Role
- Vsl Ipt Digital Product Lifecycle at Collins Aerospace
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Luis Durani
I grew from engineering leadership into repeatedly building, funding, and scaling complex, hardware-adjacent global operations from concept to execution.Operations and engineering leader with 15+ years bridging high-stakes environments in aerospace, nuclear energy, and oil/gas. Proven track record in digital transformation, P&L growth, process optimization, and leading cross-functional teams through complex projects—delivering over $750M in cost savings via operational turnarounds, advanced manufacturing solutions, and AI-driven strategies.Expertise in leveraging data, AI, & automation to enhance EBITDA, optimize supply chains, and scale industrial operations.How I Create Value:Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization – Scaling manufacturing and industrial businesses through process automation, lean methodologies, and workforce enablement in high-precision environments.Data & AI-Driven Strategy – Implementing predictive analytics, machine learning, and automation to inform decision-making and drive performance in tech-forward sectors.Performance Scaling – Aligning operations, supply chains, and technology during transformations, with a focus on systems integration.Driving EBITDA Growth – Reducing costs, streamlining supply chains, and enhancing efficiency in complex, regulated industries like aerospace and emerging tech.Passionate about advancing technologies like AI integration, advanced robotics, humanoid systems, and scalable manufacturing ops to solve real-world challenges. Thriving in fast-paced, innovative settings where precision engineering meets cutting-edge innovation.
Experience
Vsl Ipt Digital Product Lifecycle
Apr 2022 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Education
Virginia Tech
Master of Arts - MA, Political Science and Government
2013 — 2015
Virginia Tech
Graduate Certificate in Global Security Studies, International Relations and Affairs
2013 — 2015
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Government
2003 — 2008
Harvard
Innovation and Strategy
2019 — 2019
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Master of Science - MS, Nuclear Engineering
2008 — 2009
University of Lynchburg
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2010 — 2011
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
2003 — 2008
Skills
- Two Phase Flow
- Engineering
- Risk Management
- Foreign Affairs
- International Relations
- Renewable Energy
- Energy
- Project Planning
- Oil & Gas
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Factory
- Fluid Mechanics
- Matlab
- Autocad
- Management
- Program Management
- Finite Element Analysis
- Instrumentation
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Mathcad
- Ansys
- Risk Analysis
- Project Management
- Economics
- Foreign Policy
- Consulting
- Six Sigma
- Power Generation
- International Political Economy
- English
- Modeling
- Analysis
- Power Plants
- Physics
- Security Policy
- Multiphase Flow Phenomena
- Project Engineering
- Visio
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