Suna Taymaz

About Suna Taymaz

Experience launching technology to yield transformative results in energy, environment, transportation & water. Passion for building the digital foundation - monitoring, optimization & , diagnostics - that supports physical infrastructure. As part of GHD, a top 30 worldwide engineering & consulting firm, our team of 600+ innovationists, data scientists, IT strategists, automation experts, UAV/drone operators & IT architects build digital solutions for our clients in these areas: Digital Intelligence: Big Data, GIS/Location Intelligence, Biz Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, AI & ML Digital Experience: Digital Twin, Connected Infrastructure/IoT, AR/VR, Mixed Reality, OT/Cybersecurity, Broadband, Movement Strategies, Advanced Automation, Robotic Process Automation/RPADigital Citizen Experience: Digital/Web Solutions, Mobile Apps, Development, UX, SEO, Digital GovernmentD-Lab: Design thinking, Customer experience design, Applied innovation, Innovation Mgmt, Start-up evaluation, Innovation EcosystemsMy Background:**Smart Mobility: Launched several “ACES” (Autonomous, Connected, Electric & Shared) transportation ventures. Acquired & scaled the premier Autonomous Vehicle (AV) testing ground, GoMentum. Launched the largest 100% electric self-driving shuttle pilot in Las Vegas, winning 2 Smart City & Innovation awards. Granted California DMV AV testing permit. Expanded EV car sharing & car subscription programs. Developed technology for Electric Vehicle (EV) & Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) fast charging/fueling. Advised on Mobility as a Service (MaaS), multi-modal programs, infrastructure & policy.**Renewable Energy: Led California’s largest Smart Grid, Electric Program Investment Program (EPIC) & clean technology deployment program working with regulators, policy makers, global utilities, venture capital & national energy labs. Oversaw efforts to define the future of the grid, natural gas pipelines & hydrogen & the role of nuclear to achieve 100% renewable energy.**Corporate Incubator & New Venture Creation: Helped form the #1 cybersecurity & privacy firm worldwide, now a $124B industry. Continued to develop operations, businesses & technology in smart grid, energy, smart city, infrastructure & smart mobility. Key Skills: Vision - Growth leadership – Strategy & Transformation - Business Model/Product Development – Mergers & Acquisitions - Innovation - Information Technology - Policy & Regulatory - Collaborative Leader - 10X Transformative Thinker with a Business Mindset.

Experience

1. Advisor

   LEXI

   Jan 2019 — Present

   Lexi is the first (sm)ART Lighting company. The company builds both hardware and software that creates transformative, customized lighting experiences. Lexi’s Composition Software is “VR Photoshop for Lighting” to craft beautiful lighting designs that can then be easily downloaded and run on physical lights. Using Machine Learning, Lexi converts photographs of rooms to 3D renders which enables users to compose customized lighting designs, evaluate the addition of new & different lights and overlay a wide variety of special effects.In my advisory role I am expanding Lexi to the wellness industry focused on creating healthy living spaces - Circadian Lighting, optimal air quality, temperature and smart sensors for work from home (WFH), office space, assisted living and hoteling. All integrated and controlled through your Smart Phone.

Education

• Carleton University

  Commerce, Finance

• UCLA Anderson School of Management

  MBA Coursework, Corporate Entrepreneurship

• Boğaziçi University

  Business, International Business, Marketing

• University of California, Berkeley

  Berkeley Executive Leadership Program

• University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business

  MBA, Management of Information Technology

Skills

• Business Transformation
• Energy
• Project Planning
• Risk Management
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Integration
• Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Itil
• Program Management
• Business Process Design
• Information Technology
• IT Audit
• Business Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Business Process
• Change Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Management
• Management Consulting
• IT Strategy
• Renewable Energy
• Consulting
• Smart Grid
• Leadership
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Project Management
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