Amin Monfared

Amin Monfared has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Amin started their career as an Engineering Intern at Flex Energy Solutions, where they gained practical experience in Systems & Turbines. Amin then joined UC Irvine as a Graduate Researcher at the UCI Combustion Laboratory, focusing on combustion research.

Following their time at UC Irvine, Amin worked at Rheem Manufacturing as a Staff Engineer, leading a team to develop an innovative technology for ultra-low emission gas furnaces. Amin also played a role in conceptualizing and evaluating technologies across Rheem.

Amin then joined GE Research as a Combustion Research Engineer, collaborating with experts to enhance GE gas turbine products. Amin'scontributions were recognized, earning him the title of Rookie of the Year.

At Raypak, Amin held various roles. Amin started as a Technology Lead, leading an NPI project and developing technical roadmaps. Amin then became a Product Development Manager, responsible for NPI engineering activities and setting clear team goals. Later, they served as a Senior Engineering Manager, overseeing a team of over 35 members across different departments and managing engineering activities for product launches. Most recently, Amin held the position of Director, Marketing & Engineering, leading teams and focusing on providing innovative solutions to customers in the pool industry.

Amin Monfared's work experience demonstrates their expertise in engineering, research, and leadership roles in the manufacturing industry, particularly in the areas of combustion, product development, and marketing.

Amin Monfared attended UC Irvine from 2004 to 2008, where they received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a GPA of 18.1/20. Amin further pursued their education at UC Irvine from 2008 to 2010, earning a Master of Science degree in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering with a GPA of 4.0/4.0. Amin then continued their academic journey at UC Irvine from 2010 to 2013, completing their Ph.D. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering with a GPA of 4.0/4.0. In addition to their formal education, they obtained various certifications including the EDGE Leadership Program from Rheem Manufacturing in December 2018, a Machine Learning certificate from Coursera Course Certificates in September 2016, a Project Management certificate from GE Global Research in December 2015, and a Six Sigma Green Belt certificate, also obtained from GE Global Research, in September 2015. Amin also holds a Gas Turbine Combustion Short Course Certificate, but the institution, obtained month, and obtained year are unknown.