Valerijs Nikolajevs

Valerijs Nikolajevs, P.E. is an experienced professional currently serving as Rates Manager at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power since September 2013, where responsibilities include managing complex billing operations, performing rates analysis, and optimizing operational processes. Previous roles within the department include Data Analyst and Civil Engineering Associate II, focusing on rates analysis, reporting, and managing SCADA systems. Valerijs also contributed to investment management as the Value and Momentum Chief Investment Officer at UCLA Anderson Student Asset Management. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance from UCLA Anderson School of Management, an MS in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Loyola Marymount University, and a BS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Transport and Telecommunication Institute, along with a Project Management certificate from UCLA Extension.