Headline

Enterprise Project Manager | PMP | CET |

About

I’m Kirti Gautam, a Project Manager at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), delivering digital infrastructure initiatives that support teaching, learning, and institutional operations. I lead cross-functional teams to execute both operational and capital projects, with a focus on sustainability, cost-efficiency, and inclusive outcomes. My work sits at the intersection of infrastructure and impact. I’m particularly interested in how digital systems can be designed and managed to improve access, enable better decision-making, and reduce environmental footprint. This perspective is shaped by my academic focus on environment and society, along with my early training in architecture, which developed my systems-thinking approach. Outside of work, I enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction books, and engaging in thoughtful conversations on politics, society, and intentional living. Recently, I’ve been exploring long-form writing on Substack. I’m also a keen gardener and enjoy growing and propagating tomato plants.

Location

Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area

Work experience

Project Delivery Manager at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology), Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Project Manager at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology), Aug 2022 - Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Information and Communications Technology Coordinator at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology), Oct 2019 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Design Technologist at Valard Construction LP, Jun 2017 - Oct 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mos, Nisku, Alberta, Canada, Outside plant engineering technologist with 6+ years of telecommunication providing design and drafting solutions to various major telecom companies. I provide time to time project management support as well.

Outside plant designer at Telecon, Sep 2013 - Jun 2017 · 3 yrs 10 mos, Edmonton, Canada Area, • At all times, Responsible for ensuring the health & safety of themselves and customers in an environmentally friendly manner • Responsible for designing Outside Plant Telecommunications infrastructure and facilities in accordance with Engineering principles, guidelines, policies and safety standards • Performs site surveys to collect, analyze and organize basic engineering data to develop design layouts and prepare all engineering documentation required for a complete functional design • Liaise with internal and external customers, developers, municipal officials and other approving authorities to remove roadblocks and obtain the necessary approvals for design drawings • Prepare accurate documentation to track time, expenses and events for billing purpose • Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Technology Management, NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

Architecture Technician, Architecture, Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology