Rana Itani
About Rana Itani
Rana Itani is a Staff Engineering Program Manager at Form Energy, Inc., specializing in systems engineering since 2022. With a background in sustainable building practices and extensive experience in various engineering roles, she has contributed to projects in the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Ghana.
Work at Form Energy
Rana Itani serves as the Staff Engineering Program Manager for Systems Engineering at Form Energy, Inc. since 2022. Located in Berkeley, California, she has been instrumental in managing engineering programs that focus on innovative energy solutions. Her role involves overseeing systems engineering processes and ensuring that projects align with the company's sustainability goals.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Itani worked as a Senior Technical Program Manager at Plenty from 2021 to 2022. She also held the role of Senior Building Physicist at Ramboll from 2014 to 2017 in the United Arab Emirates. Her experience includes various engineering roles, such as Lead Mechanical Engineer at Aspire Food Group and positions at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada.
Education and Expertise
Rana Itani earned her Bachelor's degree in Applied Science: Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, studying from 2005 to 2010. She furthered her education at Earthship Biotecture, where she studied Autonomous Housing - Design and Construction and completed the Earthship Academy in 2017. Itani holds certifications in Estidama and Al Safat, emphasizing her commitment to sustainable building practices.
Skills and Specializations
Itani possesses a range of skills in energy-efficient HVAC design and sustainable design charettes. She has expertise in facilitating innovative design and process optimization, particularly in social enterprise contexts. Additionally, her background includes contractor/client relationship building and engineering procurement, which are essential for successful project execution.
International Experience
Rana Itani has gained significant international experience, having worked in various countries including the United Arab Emirates and Ghana. Her role as Engineers Without Borders Canada Fellow in Kumasi, Ghana, involved leading mechanical engineering efforts in a social enterprise setting. This diverse background has equipped her with a unique perspective on context-driven design and the use of natural materials in construction.