Matt Mazhari, Ph.D., P.Eng.

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DISC Type : Di

Associate Director - Transmission Planning at Electric Power Engineers

Greater Philadelphia, United States

Overview

Matt Mazhari is the Associate Director of Transmission Planning at Electric Power Engineers in Austin, Texas. A registered Professional Engineer with over a decade of experience, he leads a team focused on power system studies, grid reliability, and modernization using data analytics.

Outside of his engineering work, Matts personal interests include reading, playing chess, and hiking. These hobbies suggest an appreciation for strategy, learning, and outdoor activities.

According to a colleague, Matt has some of the fastest code-debugging capabilities they have seen in the engineering community.

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Confident

Risk-Accepting

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Transmission Planning
As Associate Director, he leads a team of engineers to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of the North American power grid.
Power Grid Modernization
His work involves developing algorithms and using advanced data analytics and machine learning to address modern power system challenges.
Engineering Leadership
He is actively involved in managing and recruiting for his team of 15+ engineers and has progressed through multiple leadership roles at his company.

Media Appearances

Matt has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Associate Director - Transmission Planning at Electric Power Engineers
7-2023 - 7-2024
Senior Engineering Manager at Electric Power Engineers
11-2022 - 7-2023
Engineering Manager at Electric Power Engineers
6-2021 - 10-2021
Systems Studies Consultant at PSC - Power Systems Consultants
1-2021 - 10-2021
Contractor, Interconnection Analysis Department of PJM Interconnection LLC at PSC - Power Systems Consultants

Education

2017 - 2018
Postdoctoral Research from University of Saskatchewan
2012 - 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic

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Exp : 9 Location : Greater Philadelphia, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Associate Director - Transmission Planning at Electric Power Engineers
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Insights For Selling To Matt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matt is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matt

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matt move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Matt take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Matt

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