Mott MacDonald

Support project coordination and technical review activities for Utah Transit Authority rail fleet programs. Work with vendor engineering teams to review design documentation, clarify requirements, and ensure compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory expectations. Contribute to issue tracking, risk discussions, and project communication across internal and external stakeholders.

Project Manager - Rolling Stock

School of Rock Salt Lake City

Co-own and operate a performance-based music education studio serving the Salt Lake City region. Responsible for business strategy, staffing, operational systems, local partnerships, financial planning, and student program development. Focused on building a sustainable, community-centered learning environment that develops confident young musicians.

Co-Owner / General Manager

Writing Architect

Provided brand messaging, website content, and conversion-focused marketing copy for small and mid-sized businesses.

Owner / Copywriter

JKD Products Inc

Served as the sole engineer responsible for electrical and mechanical product design across custom trailer and equipment builds. Converted functional requirements into manufacturable wiring harness and component layouts, coordinated directly with fabrication and assembly teams, and supported testing, troubleshooting, and iterative refinement through release.

Design Engineering Manager

Designed wiring harness systems and electrical layouts for commercial trailer products. Coordinated with suppliers and production teams to implement manufacturing-ready designs.

Electrical Design Engineer

Stadler US

Supported train system integration, resolving cross-system electrical compatibility and performance issues. Worked directly with OEM engineering teams to align design packages with U.S. regulatory and operational requirements.

Electrical Systems Engineer II

Led on-site commissioning and testing of passenger rail vehicles, coordinating issue identification and resolution across propulsion, control, and safety systems. Facilitated collaboration between shop technicians, systems engineers, and vendor reps to meet delivery milestones and acceptance criteria.

Electrical Commissioning Engineer

NJ TRANSIT

Maintained, diagnosed, and repaired electromechanical and control systems across passenger rail equipment. Interpreted technical specifications, wiring diagrams, and system documentation to ensure safe, compliant operations. Collaborated with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to return rail assets to service efficiently and reliably.

Electrician

US Navy

As a Nuclear Electrician’s Mate in the U.S. Navy, I qualified through one of the most rigorous technical training pipelines in the military. I maintained, operated, and troubleshot electrical systems within a high-reliability naval nuclear propulsion environment, performing both preventive and corrective maintenance on power distribution equipment, control circuitry, and safety systems. The role demanded strict adherence to procedures, precise technical documentation, and consistent systems discipline. My time in the Navy built habits of accountability, attention to detail, and composure under pressure — habits that continue to shape how I approach engineering work today.

Electrician's Mate (Nuclear)

I help digital coaches/consultants attract high-quality clients with scalable marketing systems | Marketing Copywriter + Electrical Systems Engineer | 5% goes to Whale and Dolphin Conservation

I’ve always been drawn to how things connect — systems, processes, people, and the ideas that keep them moving.

I began my career in the U.S. Navy as a Nuclear Electrician’s Mate, where I learned to work with high-reliability systems, uncompromising standards, and the kind of discipline that only comes from environments where mistakes aren’t optional. That foundation shaped how I approach technical work and responsibility today.

After the Navy (and a lot of subsequent schooling in physics and engineering), I continued building my career in complex transportation and engineering environments. I moved into hands-on electrical systems work in passenger rail operations and later took on roles in commissioning and systems integration.

Today, I work in multi-stakeholder project coordination and technical review for rail fleet programs while also co-owning School of Rock Salt Lake City, where I manage daily operations, program development, and community engagement. Operating a business alongside a technical career has sharpened my ability to understand people, prioritize decisions, and stay accountable for outcomes.

Earning my Professional Engineer (PE) license has deepened my sense of accountability, not just to technical standards, but also to the people and systems those standards serve.

My goal is to continue bridging the gap between engineering precision and people-centered management, and to grow into a leader who brings clarity, empathy, and structure to complex environments.

Learning to lead through systems and people.

Cian Earls 🐬

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute!

Cian Earls

Utah PE + PMP | Electrical Engineer & Business Owner | Learning to Lead Through Systems & People

Big milestone today.
I officially earned my Professional Engineer (PE) license.

It’s been a long road getting here,
and for a while, I’d given up on the idea.
I thought it wasn’t meant to be.

Between the strict requirements, full-time work, starting a business,
and finding my footing again after a few career detours,
it more often than not felt out of reach.

But every setback became part of the process.
Every late night.
Every moment of self-doubt.
Every small win that eventually added up to something that mattered.

Engineering, for me, has always been about connection and trust.
Earning my PE has deepened that sense of accountability.
It’s not just about technical precision.
It’s about integrity, clarity, and the impact behind every decision.

I’m proud of how far I’ve come,
and excited (and grateful) to continue learning to lead.

My daughter was born last week,
and it’s made me reflect on what
my other two kids have already taught me.

Lessons about patience and presence.
Lessons about slowing down in a fast world.

The truth is, my kids have taught me 
more about leadership than
any course or title ever could.

Being a parent requires sacrifice,
the kind that asks you to put others first,
not once, but every single day.

And I’ve learned that real leadership is similar.
Long-term outcomes are built on quiet, consistent sacrifices
that no one sees except the people you’re showing up for.

With another little one joining us,
I’m reminded that learning to lead
starts and ends at home.

What have your kids (or the people you care for) taught you about leadership?

Something I’ve been noticing:

A lot of stress in projects comes from assumptions rather than disagreements.

When expectations are clear, work feels lighter.
When expectations are vague, even small tasks feel heavy.

Clarity isn’t flashy, but it changes everything.

Sometimes, people get under your skin.

They miss details.
They give pushback.
They don't listen.
They don't follow through.
They make poor decisions.

And the natural instinct is ALWAYS to react.

But good leadership is the opposite of reaction. 

It's the ability to slow down instinct:
the power to overcome the moment,
setting the tone for everything else.

Not because you’re above it,
but because you’re responsible for it.

It's not about control of others.
It’s about control of yourself.

How do you slow yourself down before reacting?

Lately, I’ve been reflecting a lot on what it means to lead. 
Not in a title sense, but in the everyday sense. 

How you respond when things get messy. 
How you communicate when you’re frustrated.
How you balance systems, people, and expectations 
when all three pull you in different directions. 

Those are the moments that shape your leadership style 
and mold the culture around you. 

What does good leadership look like to you these days?

ContentRizz

We design visual content that supports revenue teams.

Most B2B companies lose trust early—bad design kills clarity, slows deal velocity, and weakens brand perception.

We fix that by delivering high-trust, high-conversion content assets monthly for founders, content teams, and revenue leaders.

Deliverables include:

→ Thought leadership visuals for social selling
→ Brand-aligned decks for fundraising & sales
→ Content assets for lead gen, onboarding & retention
→ Scroll-stopping thumbnails & branded documentation

Our design process aligns tightly with your GTM efforts, helping you:

✔ Accelerate deal flow
✔ Improve conversion & pricing power
✔ Support growth without bloating headcount

If design is becoming a bottleneck to sales, it’s time to upgrade your output.

Founder

Designer & LinkedIn Brand Strategist | I help founders win clients and build their brand on LinkedIn using → legendary brand maker system.

You didn’t build a business to follow the rules.
You built it to rewrite them.

To do what others said couldn’t be done.
To stand where others hesitate.
To make your mark, not ask for space.

Your brand should feel like that.
- Unapologetic.
- Unmistakable.
- Unforgettable.

Because most design looks good but says nothing.
It blends in. It decorates. It dies fast.

We build brands that move people.
That turn clarity into authority.
That make premium felt before it’s explained.

Every color, word, and frame is crafted to do one thing
make your presence impossible to ignore.

Not to impress.
To define.

If that’s how you see your brand too 

DM me, let’s talk.
Let’s build something ANTI-ORDINARY.

And yeah → F*CK BASIC.

Rohit Virkud

Every freelancer goes through the same stages.
Some stay stuck in one forever.

Others learn how to move through them and build real freedom.

Here’s what that journey actually looks like 👇

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1. If you’re not getting clients, the answer is visibility.
No one can hire you if they don’t know you exist.
Stop overthinking your niche or your “perfect offer.”

✅ Start showing your work. Share what you’re learning.
Even a bad post builds more trust than silence ever will.

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2. If you’re getting clients but they’re low-paying, the answer is positioning.

Cheap clients don’t disappear → you outgrow them.
The difference between a $500 client and a $5000 one isn’t luck.
✅ It’s how clearly you communicate value.

Stop selling your time. Start selling your outcome.
Show them what they get → not how long it takes.

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3. If you’re working too much for too little, the answer is boundaries.
You teach clients how to treat you.
→ Stop replying at midnight.
→ Stop doing “one last tweak.”
→ Stop accepting timelines that drain you.

✅ Professionalism means protecting your energy.

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4. If you’re burning out, the answer is systems.
→ Use templates.
→ Batch your work.
→ Automate what repeats.
When you have structure, you stop relying on willpower to survive.

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5. If you’re stable but stuck, the answer is leverage.
The biggest ceiling in freelancing is you.
→ Hire help.
→ Outsource small tasks.
→ Build mini-processes that work without you.

✔ Your time is your new product → protect it like an asset.

Every freelancer starts with chaos.
The ones who win build order.

- Skill gets you in.
- Systems keep you in.
- Positioning sets you free.

If you’re freelancing right now → what stage are you in? 👇

Let’s see how many of us are building through the same journey.

I turn advisors’ expertise into qualified inbound clients.

Never underestimate the power of showing up 

Most people don’t struggle with productivity.

They struggle with noise.

Everyone’s drowning in opinions, frameworks, “must-do” tactics, and endless advice.

And the problem isn’t that people are lazy.

The problem is simpler:
Most people don’t know what to ignore.

The highest performers I’ve worked with 
across roles, industries, and backgrounds 
aren’t the ones with the best systems…

They’re the ones who know how to filter.

- Filter information.
- Filter people.
- Filter priorities.
- Filter opportunities.

Because once the noise drops, progress becomes obvious.
Here’s the simple filtering process I teach clients:

1. Define your North Star 🎯
↳ What outcome genuinely matters this quarter?
 ↳ Not five outcomes. Just one.
When the target is clear, distractions lose their power.

2. Cut the “nice-to-haves” 🧹
↳ Half of what’s on your list doesn’t move you forward.
 ↳ Be brutally honest: what’s actually essential?
Momentum comes from removal, not addition.

3. Protect one block of deep work per day 🔒
Not five hours.
Just one.
Guard it like your future depends on it—because it does.

4. Prioritize conversations over consumption 🤝
Every meaningful opportunity I’ve seen came from:
 ↳ one DM
 ↳ one intro
 ↳ one real conversation
Not from the tenth YouTube video on “productivity hacks.”

5. Review your inputs weekly 🔄
Ask:
 ↳ What gave me energy?
 ↳ What drained it?
 ↳ What actually moved something forward?

Then adjust.
Every week.
Ruthlessly.

I’ve seen this play out over and over:
When you lower the noise, everything else speeds up.
Clarity replaces overwhelm, and momentum becomes natural—not forced.

Question:
What’s one thing you’re cutting out this week to reduce noise?

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