Luis Carrasquero
About Luis Carrasquero
Luis Carrasquero serves as the Interim Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Metrolink, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in the rail and transit sector, having previously worked in various roles at Metrolink and Parsons Corporation.
Current Role at Metrolink Trains
Luis Carrasquero serves as the Interim Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Metrolink, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves overseeing various operational aspects of the organization, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of train services in Southern California. He is based in Pomona, California.
Previous Experience at Metrolink
Carrasquero has held multiple positions at Metrolink prior to his current role. He worked as the Interim Director of Maintenance of Equipment for eight months in 2019 to 2020. He also served as the Manager of Onboard PTC Systems from 2017 to 2018 and as the Senior Manager of Train Control Onboard Systems from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he was a PTC Equipment Engineer I from 2014 to 2017.
Internship Experience at Parsons Corporation
Luis Carrasquero gained valuable experience as a Rail and Transit Engineering Intern at Parsons Corporation from 2013 to 2014. He also worked as an Engineering Intern at the same company from 2012 to 2013. These internships provided him with foundational knowledge in engineering within the rail and transit sectors.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Carrasquero holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Riverside, from 2009 to 2013. His education has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his roles in engineering and operations.
Early Career and Roles at University of California, Riverside
Before his engineering career, Luis Carrasquero worked at the University of California, Riverside in various capacities. He served as an Academic Success Counselor from 2012 to 2013, a Cashier/Cook from 2010 to 2012, and participated in undergraduate research from 2012 to 2013. These roles contributed to his professional development and understanding of academic environments.