🤝 Key Account Manager · Technical Sales · Project Manager

Senye Zhang

Power & Energy · Key Accounts · Business Development · Project Delivery

15+ Years Exp.
3.8M Customer Portfolio
1,500+ Projects Delivered
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Connecting Power, Energizing Infrastructure

P.Eng (In Progress)

Key Account Manager and Project Manager with 15+ years at State Grid Corporation of China, managing a portfolio of 3.8 million customers — including 400,000 industrial and commercial accounts — across power distribution, renewable-energy integration, and grid modernization.

Trusted relationship manager for strategic clients including General Motors, Foxconn, LG Electronics, Wanhua Chemical, and Haiyang Nuclear Power. Led commercial negotiations and delivered capital projects exceeding C$1M from opportunity identification through commissioning and handover, coordinating across government agencies, EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and equipment vendors. Currently pursuing PMP, P.Eng., and Red Seal certification in Canada.

I speak both languages — engineering and business. Fifteen years turning technical complexity into commercial value, and customers into long-term partners.
  • Key Account & Business Development: Customer acquisition, account expansion, and retention for high-value industrial clients; built long-term partnerships across manufacturing, petrochemical, data-centre, and public-sector segments.
  • Technical Sales & Solutions: Translate complex technical requirements into proposals and value-based solutions; able to articulate PV + storage + EV-charging ROI to CTO/CFO-level stakeholders.
  • Project & Program Management: 1,500+ projects delivered on time and within budget, including C$1M+ programs; full-lifecycle ownership from contract negotiation to energization. PMP in progress.
Key Account Management Business Development Technical Sales Contract Negotiation Project Management Stakeholder Engagement CRM / ERP EV Charging Infrastructure PV & Energy Storage Demand Response Utility & Government Relations HV Power Systems (10kV–220kV)

Each Tower, A New Milestone

From 10kV distribution to 220kV transmission — a career built on the grid

Almex Canada Limited
Mar 2026 – Present
Electrical Engineer — Customer Solutions

Engage customers and internal teams to translate technical requirements into tailored solutions, supporting quotation, proposal development, and product customization. Participate in customer meetings and requirements gathering, strengthening relationships that drive account retention and repeat business. Coordinate engineering, production, and service teams to align on scope, timelines, and commercial commitments.

Customer Solutions Proposal Development Technical Sales Support Cross-team Coordination
Canada
2026
2026
Artelia Canada
Jan 2026 – Feb 2026
Project Coordinator / Client Liaison

Served as key liaison between contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout project execution. Coordinated inspections and monitored contractor performance against specifications, schedules, and safety standards. Prepared QA/QC and progress reports using Procore, supporting transparent communication with clients, and drove corrective actions to improve project outcomes.

Client Liaison Stakeholder Communication Procore QA/QC Reporting Contractor Coordination
Canada
State Grid Corporation of China (Yantai)
Sept 2021 – Dec 2023
Program Manager / Key Account Lead

Managed strategic relationships with major industrial clients including General Motors, Foxconn, LG Electronics, Wanhua Chemical, and Haiyang Nuclear Power, serving as primary contact for service delivery and project coordination across a 3.8M-customer portfolio. Negotiated and managed customer contracts, aligning technical solutions with pricing and service expectations. Led coordination with government agencies, EPC contractors, consultants, and vendors to deliver complex infrastructure programs exceeding C$1M on time.

Key Accounts (GM / Foxconn / LG) Contract Negotiation C$1M+ Programs Gov & EPC Coordination 3.8M Customer Portfolio
110kV
2021
2015
State Grid Corporation of China (Yantai)
Feb 2015 – Sept 2021
Department Manager — Customer Operations

Directed a 10-person team managing high-value industrial and commercial accounts, ensuring service quality and customer retention. Delivered 1,500+ customer projects as key liaison between clients, engineering teams, and external stakeholders. Led grid connection of multiple EV charging-station projects and the distribution-grid integration of the wind + solar + storage system for "Genghai No.1", China's first intelligent offshore ecological marine-ranch platform. Managed escalations, outages, contract execution, and billing coordination.

1,500+ Projects Team Leadership (10+) Customer Retention EV Charging Integration Contract Execution
35kV
State Grid Corporation of China (Yantai)
Jul 2009 – Feb 2015
Project Manager / Customer Account Coordinator

Managed onboarding and service delivery for commercial and industrial customers, including contract drafting and technical consultation. Maintained service records and contracts for 390,000+ accounts using ERP/CRM systems. Managed the distributed photovoltaic (PV) project portfolio across the entire Yantai municipality. Represented the company in government coordination, led electricity-supply assurance for major public events, and built long-term customer relationships through ongoing communication and issue resolution.

390K+ Accounts Contract Drafting ERP / CRM PV Portfolio Management Government Relations
10kV
2009

Academic Foundation

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Lakehead University
M.Eng — Electrical & Computer Engineering
Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 · Thunder Bay, ON

Postgraduate studies in electrical engineering systems and computer engineering

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Shandong University
M.Eng — Electrical Engineering
Mar 2013 – Dec 2015 · Shandong, China

Master's research in electrical engineering systems

North China Electric Power University
B.Eng — Electrical Engineering & Management
Sept 2005 – Jul 2009 · Beijing, China

Foundation in power systems engineering and technical management

Core Competencies, Fully Charged

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Key Accounts & Sales

Key Account Management & Retention
Contract Negotiation & Lifecycle Mgmt
Technical Sales & Solution Development
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Project Management

Project & Portfolio Management (C$1M+)
Stakeholder & Gov / EPC Coordination
PMP (In Progress)

Engineering Foundation

HV Power Systems (10kV–220kV)
PV / Storage / EV Charging Integration
P.Eng (In Progress)
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Tools & Digital

CRM / ERP & Sales Pipeline Mgmt
Procore
AutoCAD / PLC / Python (AI-assisted)

Beyond the Grid

Football
Photography
Coffee
Gaming
AI
Crypto
Blockchain
Vibe Coding
Movies
Musicals

Credentials & Qualifications

In Progress
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PMP Certification
Project Management Institute
In Progress
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P.Eng Certification
Professional Engineers Ontario
In Progress
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Skilled Trade Certification – Industrial Electrician
Red Seal
Dec 2020
Senior Electrical Engineer Certification
Issued Dec 2020
Dec 2015
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Electrical Engineer Certification
Issued Dec 2015
Jul 2015
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Technician – Level II Electricity Inspector
Issued July 2015
May 2014
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Electrician Certification
Issued May 2014
Nov 2011
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Skilled Worker – Electricity Inspector
Issued Nov 2011
Mar 2024
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Programming Fundamentals
Duke University
Jul 2023
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Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure
Duke University
Aug 2024
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Verified International Academic Qualifications
World Education Services

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