Akmal Abdulakhatov
About Akmal Abdulakhatov
Akmal Abdulakhatov is an Electrical Engineer at MBTA with extensive experience in power distribution and maintenance, and a background in both electrical and mechanical engineering.
Professional Experience in Electrical Engineering
Akmal Abdulakhatov currently works at MBTA as the Power Department Operations and Maintenance Power Electrical Engineer. His tenure at MBTA began in 2019. He has a broad range of responsibilities that include managing power distribution projects, setting priorities, and overseeing test and repair crews to ensure personnel safety. Prior to this position, he served as the MBTA Power Department Operations and Maintenance Engineering Supervisor from 2017 to 2019.
Previous Roles in Engineering
Before his current role, Akmal Abdulakhatov acquired substantial experience as an Electrical Engineer at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions from 2010 to 2015. He also worked as a US Navy Reserves Seabees Engineering Aide starting in 2008. These roles allowed him to develop specialized skills in testing and diagnosing city-wide distribution faults in AC/DC cables and utilizing software tools like AutoCad and Doble for relay calibration.
Automotive Expertise
Akmal Abdulakhatov has a background in automotive technology. He worked at University Kia in Huntsville, AL as a Master Auto Technician A1-8 +L1 in 2007 and 2008. Additionally, he served as a Master Automotive Technician A1-A8 +L1 at Alabama Auto Repair from 2002 to 2008, where he also gained experience with heavy-duty trucks, specifically in areas related to T2/T7.
Educational Background in Engineering
Akmal Abdulakhatov holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He completed his BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering between 2005 and 2010. Prior to that, he earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from 1998 to 2001. His formal education has equipped him with a solid foundation in both electrical and mechanical engineering domains.
Skills and Specializations
In his professional career, Akmal Abdulakhatov has gained expertise in specialized technical areas such as testing and diagnosing faults in city-wide distribution traction power AC/DC cables, relay calibration using Doble software and tester, and utilizing AutoCad for substation instrumentation drawings. His skill set is robust, encompassing both hands-on technical work and the management of engineering and repair crews.