Zohreh Soltani, PhD, Pmp
About Zohreh Soltani, PhD, Pmp
Zohreh Soltani, PhD, PMP, is a Project Performance Analyst and Claim Analyst currently working at Exponent in the Greater Chicago Area. With a background in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in project analysis and management, she has contributed to various construction projects across North America and Europe.
Work at Exponent
Zohreh Soltani has been employed at Exponent as a Project Performance Analyst and Claim Analyst since 2018. In this role, she focuses on analyzing project performance metrics and managing claims related to construction projects. Her work is based in the Greater Chicago Area, where she applies her expertise to enhance project outcomes and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Zohreh Soltani holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Construction Engineering and Management from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic. Additionally, she completed a Data Science Career Track at Springboard in 2021, further expanding her analytical skills.
Background
Zohreh Soltani has a diverse professional background in civil engineering and project management. She worked as a Project Engineer and Assistant Project Manager at Azarsimab in Tehran, Iran, from 2006 to 2012. Her experience also includes roles at Texas A&M University as a Teaching Assistant, Lecturer, and Research Assistant, contributing to her academic and practical understanding of engineering principles.
Achievements
In her career, Zohreh Soltani has managed significant projects, including overseeing the database for Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) of gas distribution facilities in Northern California. She has also performed schedule and performance analysis for various construction projects, including a four-story residential complex in North Carolina and a sewage treatment network in Europe. Her analytical work has included investigating delays and performance issues in multiple engineering projects.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current role, Zohreh Soltani worked as a Data Science Fellow at Springboard from 2020 to 2021. She also served as a PMO Expert at Kayson Inc. in Tehran and as a Construction Observer at Christopher B. Burke Engineering in the Greater Chicago Area. Her extensive experience includes analyzing project delays and performance metrics across various engineering projects, demonstrating her capability in project management.