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As the President of Testa Search Partners, I leverage my 25 years of experience and credentials to help busy executives in the electric, gas, and water utility, engineering, and technology industries find and hire the best talent for their teams and organizations. I understand the challenges and pressures that come with growing a team while fighting operational fires, and I know how to deliver results that exceed expectations and create lasting value.My mission is to provide relief from hiring-related frustrations and to empower leaders to achieve their strategic growth objectives. I partner with clients to understand their needs, goals, and culture, and to design and execute effective recruitment processes that attract and engage high-performing professionals. My strength is that I have vast utility industry knowledge and connections to source passive candidates and provide insights and guidance on market trends, best practices, and industry standards. Whether it is a retained search, a no-risk contingency search, or contract staffing, I am committed to helping clients discover the power of talent and to ensuring their success and satisfaction.Industries: Utilities, Engineering & TechnologySpecialties:Program / Project Managers / Project EngineersPMO LeadersProduct ManagersBusiness Development Managers/DirectorsSales EngineersUtility Rates & Regulatory ConsultantsRate AnalystsGIS Analysts & DevelopersTransmission Planners and EngineersDistribution Planners and EngineersWater/Wastewater Engineers and Engineering ManagersSystem OperatorsSmart Grid and IoT ConsultantsAMI / ADMS / EMS / OMS ConsultantsCIS/CSS/CC&B/MDMS Consultants
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PresidentTesta Search Partners Nov 2018 - PresentCumming, Georgia, UsTesta Search Partners is a top boutique recruiting and staffing firm in the utility industry and the engineering and technology industries. We are not just recruiters trying to fill seats with warm bodies. We partner with busy executives to alleviate their hiring frustrations and help them grow their teams and create the successful futures they deserve. Come discover the Power of Talent!
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Director Delivery ServicesProselect Resources, Inc. Mar 2016 - Nov 2018Marietta, Ga, UsProSelect Resources was founded in 1994, originally in the IT recruiting space, but branched out over the years to be a full-service staffing solutions company focused on executive and professional roles. I led recruiting and account management services, primarily working with firms in the electric utility industry as well as the IT industry. -
FounderChris Testa Consulting Sep 2014 - Mar 2016Furnished PMO guidance, project management, strategic consulting, contracting guidance, and industry best practices for clients. Additionally, performed staffing services and talent acquisition support for a midwest client focused on electric utility smart grid solutions.
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Director - Pmo & Software DeliveryGeodigital Apr 2015 - Oct 2015Atlanta, Georgia, UsLed the startup of a Project Management Office, as well as the Software Delivery team and the Support team, which consisted of 24 client-facing professionals. Developed robust project delivery processes, tools, and systems to execute all client software and big data projects. Also supported business development activities. -
Director - Project Deployments & PmoLandis+Gyr Jan 2012 - Sep 2014Cham, Zug, ChLed a team of 80 project/program delivery professionals to flawlessly execute utility customer smart grid projects across the globe. Managed the entire portfolio of projects (120 at peak) for all of the company's complex solutions involving software, systems integration, field hardware, and RF/wireless communications. The team included Program Managers, PMO Analysts, Network Engineers, Field Technicians, Technical Managers, Integration Architects, and Technical Trainers in six sub-teams.· Saved over $1M annually in labor costs while growing workload and the quantity of projects by six-fold.· Ensured 100% of the project management team attained their PMP-certification, an industry first that was estimated to have increased market share and new wins by about 10%.· Launched a PMO to develop project management methodologies and scalable processes that improved the execution of projects and enhanced the company’s brand in the marketplace.· Increased revenues by about $30M in 12 months by developing an innovative sales approach that provided customers with project delivery options based on their risk tolerance, budget, and resource levels.· Conceived and launched a professional services business that achieved 75% margins and nearly 100 customers in 18 months. -
Senior Manager - Strategic ProjectsSensus Jan 2011 - Dec 2011Morrisville, North Carolina, UsDirected and mentored several project teams that led the company’s strategic projects which generated the majority of the company’s sales and were some of the largest utility smart grid programs in the nation. Responsible for a P&L, 15 employees, and several contractors in the execution of business transformational projects and programs.· Partnered with others to develop product release plans aligned with our utility customer requirements and commitments. Influenced others in prioritizing product enhancements that met customer expectations to ensure the attainment of $200M in annual revenues.· Exceeded revenue target by nearly 6%.· Developed plans to comply with challenging contractual requirements and led strategies to negotiate resolution to complex commercial issues, saving $10M over initial estimates. -
Regional ManagerSensus Aug 2007 - Jan 2011Morrisville, North Carolina, UsLed one of the largest utility smart grid programs in the nation, comprising five related projects worth $400M. During the business unit’s start up phase, created an office, a staff of experts, and robust processes. Drove the company’s capabilities to support customers in product development, logistics, network performance, training and support.· Exceeded revenue targets by an average of 10% each year.· Developed the company model for achieving high-performing networks, resulting in 99.9% network success for the client.· Client received the GridWeek Leadership Award for stellar smart grid implementation.· Nominated to participate in a leadership initiative for top talent (20 selected out of 3,000 employees).
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Senior Program ManagerBaltimore Gas & Electric Company Apr 2006 - Jul 2007Baltimore, Md, UsChampioned and spearheaded a business transformational initiative and was awarded $450M in funding from state regulatory agencies and company executives for a smart grid program anticipated to save $1B. Directed a team to develop a strategy that culminated in detailed project plans and strategies, several RFPs, a robust media campaign, and $200M in grants by the Department of Energy. -
Business Transformation Strategic PlannerBaltimore Gas & Electric Company Sep 2005 - Mar 2006Baltimore, Md, UsOne of 18 selected employees appointed to lead the most transformative effort ever undertaken at BGE, in which strategies were developed to transform utility operations in Customer Relations, Work & Asset Management, and Human Resource domains. The collection of approved strategies were estimated to improve profits by $1.5B over 15 years.
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Various Other PositionsBaltimore Gas & Electric Company May 1991 - Aug 2005Baltimore, Md, UsManaged a $2 million project to procure and install cellular technology for industrial customer meters which enhanced ability to collect data for billing 70% of the company’s revenues. Credited with leading an enterprise-wide initiative to perform an inventory of assets at 25 company locations. Prepared a metering business plan to clearly articulate the organization’s vision and strategies.Secured $29.5M from the Board of Directors for Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to transform the business and save $50M. Subsequently led a multi-team program of 35 employees, 200 overseas contractors, to convert 120 million data points into an industry-recognized GIS application. Saved $9M in vendor costs through savvy negotiations.
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Loyola University MarylandBusiness Administration -
Clemson UniversityCivil Engineering
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Chris Testa has skills like Program Management, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Strategy, Integration, Process Improvement, Project Management, Smart Grid, Management, Leadership, Business Process Improvement, Project Planning, Change Management.
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