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YASSER M. ABOUAISH, P.E.
3507 Palmilla Dr. #2129
San Jose, CA 95134
yabouaish@yahoo.com

SUMMARY

A recognized leader in the water/wastewater utility field, having served nationwide in both the public and private
sectors and significantly advanced the strategic vision of several organizations. As an engineer, I successfully
completed on-time design and under-budget construction projects of major infrastructure facilities saving tens of
millions of dollars. As a manager, I streamlined/optimized the operation of metropolitan water systems –through
advanced asset management techniques- achieving considerable efficiencies without a single regulatory violation.

I am seeking a position that combines technical and managerial responsibilities on a results-oriented team, which
is passionate about providing safety, public health protection and economic vitality for a vibrant community in a
sustainable manner, while enhancing the natural environment.

CORE COMPETANCIES AND KEY SKILLS

o Regulatory Compliance, Safety, Security o Fiscal Discipline
o Operational Efficiencies o Government Affairs, Regional Relations
o Risk-based Asset Management o Outreach and Customer Satisfaction
o Cost Containment, Budget Control o Team Development, Labor Relations

EDUCATION

Cairo University, EGYPT, Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering - BSCE
University of NOTRE DAME, Master's Degree, Environmental Engineering - MSCE
Minneapolis Leadership Academy, Certificate, Public Sector Management

CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Professional Engineer – Wisconsin, Minnesota and Hawaii (Pennsylvania Pending)
Licensed Class "A" Water Operator – Colorado, Indiana and Minnesota Department of Health (since 1995)

WATER UTILITIES EXPERIENCE

• Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, Pennsylvania – The second largest Municipal Utility in the State.
Deputy Director Water Production (10/2016 to Present) Directing the Operations and Maintenance of two (2)
Conventional and Membrane Filtration Plants, several Pumping Station and Water Storage Tanks and Reservoirs.
Working collaboratively across the Organization, especially in the areas of Water Quality and CIP planning.

• City of Anderson, Indiana - Anderson is the county seat of Madison County, Indiana and the principal city of the
Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Director, Water Department (10/14 to 9/15) Overseeing Water Sources, Treatment and Distribution for domestic
home uses, industrial service and fire protection by continuously operating and maintaining a tremendous amount of
infrastructure along with a large Capital Improvement Plan for Re-Development and Infrastructure Renewal.
Accomplishments:
Successfully navigated through the process of increasing Water Rates by 47% in one year working with the
community, Media, Board, City Council and State PUC (Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission/IURC)