James Hayek

Engineering & Operations Leader

Driving clarity, alignment, and execution across complex, high-stakes programs.

I lead teams, structure ambiguity, and deliver results in environments where precision and coordination determine success.

Executive Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented leader with a proven track record in engineering operations, project management, and cross-team alignment. Adept at driving clarity, streamlining processes, and guiding teams through ambiguity.

My focus is on building structure, elevating team performance, and delivering executive-ready outcomes under pressure. With extensive experience in system design, financial planning, and stakeholder management, I excel at aligning technical expertise with business objectives to unlock organizational growth.

Managerial Competency Framework

01

Leading Meetings & Facilitating Alignment

Leads bid walks, stakeholder meetings, and customer communications. Runs onboarding labs and training environments to ensure team readiness and cross-functional coordination.

02

Creating Structure Out of Chaos

Manages full bid pipelines, scope development, and technical-to-business alignment. Builds reporting templates, tools, and structured documentation flows that bring clarity to complex operations.

03

Frameworks for Troubleshooting & Operational Excellence

Developed MOPs, onboarding frameworks, and technical guides. Conducts root-cause analysis using structured approaches like Six Sigma to continuously improve system performance.

04

Communication & Executive Presence

Maintains customer expectations through milestone updates and vision setting. Produces executive-ready proposals, documentation, and reports that drive informed decision-making.

05

Developing People & Building Capability

Trains Level I & Level II engineers; reviews and approves their work. Built labs and onboarding environments for internal development, fostering growth through clear expectations and leading by example.

06

Cross-Functional Orchestration

Aligns engineering, field teams, subcontractors, and major carriers. Oversees design → integration → validation workflows, ensuring seamless collaboration across all stakeholders.

07

Delivering Under Pressure

Managed high-stakes bids for Grand Central Terminal and MetLife Stadium. Drives successful outcomes through strategic planning, execution excellence, and proactive problem-solving.

Professional Timeline

Leadership Arc

NJIT — BSEE in Controls, RF Minor

2013–2016

Honor Society (HKN), IEEE involvement. Built foundation in electrical engineering with focus on controls and RF systems. GPA: 3.56

C² Systems — Early Career Foundation

February 2015

Starting point: first exposure to RF system design, technical documentation, and support tasks. Learned the fundamentals of in-building wireless systems.

Design & Field Engineering

2015–2017

Growing ownership: conducted RF surveys using SDRs and Spectrum Analyzers, led system design across multiple OEMs (Corning, JMA, SOLiD, ADRF), performed commissioning and root-cause analysis.

Estimator & Small-Project Leadership

2017–2019

Built scopes, pricing, and project plans. Coordinated customers, vendors, and subcontractors. Evidence: scope creation, subcontractor pricing, proposal development.

Process Optimization & Efficiency Tools

2019–2021

Developed BOM tool and Word automation to increase operational efficiency. Created MOP for field team onboarding. Built internal systems and documentation frameworks to streamline team workflows.

Customer Relations & Strategic Alignment

2021–2022

Strategic communication, milestone management, and expectation setting. Collaborated with major mobile network providers to ensure requirements were met within time and budget constraints.

Senior RF Engineer — Peak Leadership

2022–Present

Led major bids for MetLife Stadium and Grand Central Terminal. Ran meetings, coordinated cross-functional teams, built training programs, and designed systems end-to-end. Trained and mentored Level I & II engineers while overseeing integration and commissioning.

High-Profile Project Management

Present

Full-scale ownership of high-value projects, client expectations, and cross-team execution. Managing all aspects of bidding, stakeholder communication, financial planning, and post-award project initiation.

Leadership Philosophy

I lead by creating clarity, structure, and alignment across fast-moving projects. My strength lies in bringing teams together, resolving ambiguity, and delivering solutions that meet both technical and organizational goals.

I foster growth in others through clear expectations, strong communication, and leading by example. Whether managing high-stakes bids, training engineers, or coordinating across multiple stakeholders, I maintain focus on execution excellence and measurable results.

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