Aamir Shan
About Aamir Shan
Aamir Shan is the Senior Director of Portfolio and Project Management at Instil Bio, where he has worked since 2020. He holds multiple degrees in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Project Management, and has extensive experience across various industries including biotechnology and defense.
Work at Instil Bio
Aamir Shan has been serving as the Sr. Director of Portfolio & Project Management at Instil Bio since 2020. In this role, he oversees project management activities and portfolio strategies, contributing to the company's objectives in the biotechnology sector. His position is based in Thousand Oaks, California, where he applies his extensive experience in managing complex projects to drive organizational success.
Education and Expertise
Aamir Shan holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. He further enhanced his qualifications with an Executive MBA from the University of Manchester - Manchester Business School and a certification in Project Management from Stanford University. Additionally, he is certified as a Planning & Scheduling Professional by AACEI, highlighting his expertise in project scheduling and planning.
Background
Aamir Shan has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple industries, including biotechnology, defense, construction claims, and manufacturing. His career spans over two decades, beginning as a Contract Administrator at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and progressing through significant positions at notable companies such as Genentech and Sandia National Laboratories. His experience encompasses project controls, risk management, and earned value management.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Aamir Shan held several key positions at Genentech, including Senior Project Controls Manager and Principal Project Controls Manager for Global Engineering. He also worked as a Managing Consultant at Navigant Consulting and as a Senior Project Controls Consultant at Faithful+Gould. His tenure at Sandia National Laboratories as Principal Project Controller further solidified his expertise in project management and controls.
Skills and Competencies
Aamir Shan possesses a strong skill set in collaboration and team building, which is essential for leading diverse project teams. His comprehensive background in risk management and earned value management supports successful project delivery. His versatility in project management is demonstrated through his experience across various sectors, allowing him to adapt to different project requirements and challenges.