Karim Merchant
About Karim Merchant
Karim Merchant serves as the Utility Program Manager for Real Estate Solutions at Vertical Bridge, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law.
Current Role at Vertical Bridge
Karim Merchant serves as the Utility Program Manager within the Real Estate Solutions division at Vertical Bridge. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's initiatives in managing utility-related projects. His role involves coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure effective utility program implementation and support for real estate solutions. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he has accumulated six years of experience in this capacity.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Karim Merchant worked at Mobilitie as a Network Real Estate Specialist from 2015 to 2017, focusing on network deployment in the Greater Chicago Area. He then transitioned to Crown Castle, where he served as a Utility Relations Specialist for five months in 2017. His experience also includes a position at Cook County Government as a Government Fellow in the Department of Revenue for two months in 2015. Additionally, he worked as an Independent Consultant at SwagatUSA for four months in 2015 and held a role at Crown Castle as Utility/Government Relations in 2018.
Educational Background
Karim Merchant earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education at Valparaiso University School of Law, obtaining a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2012 to 2015. His academic background provides a foundation for his work in real estate solutions and utility management.
Internship Experience
In 2014, Karim Merchant completed an internship at the Indiana Court of Appeals, working for the Honorable Judge Terry A. Crone. This three-month internship provided him with valuable insights into the judicial process and legal system, enhancing his understanding of law and governance.