Salas O’Brien experts, Duc Bui, James McCollum, Khaja Syed, and Jon Grant, explain how microgrids strengthen power reliability and protect critical loads through onsite energy generation.
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Duc Bui, PE

Duc Bui, PE

Duc Bui is an expert in the electrification of healthcare facilities. A leading provider of electrical engineering solutions and an innovator in using low voltage DC power for LED lighting , he holds a US Patent on Direct Current Power Delivery System. Duc specializes in healthcare facilities and pharmaceutical facilities with a strong presence in California serving large corporations such as Kaiser Permanente, Abbott Vascular, Tenet, University of California Irvine, and the University of Southern California. Duc serves as a Principal for Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].

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James McCollum, LEED Green Assoc.

James McCollum, LEED Green Assoc.

James McCollum specializes in construction and engineering for healthcare. He spent the early part of his career in healthcare construction, then transitioned to serve Kaiser Permanente by becoming Director of Facility Services, a position where he skillfully managed plant operations and physical security. He transitioned into consulting engineering and joined DPB in 2012, which merged in 2022 with Salas O’Brien, a leading multidisciplinary engineering firm. Jim serves as a Principal at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].

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Khaja Syed, P.Eng. MS.

Khaja Syed, P.Eng. MS.

Khaja Syed is known for his leadership and project management skills across multi-national projects. His experience includes significant roles in designing and managing complex electrical systems for hospitals and pharmaceutical, educational, governmental, and industrial facilities. Khaja serves as a Principal at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Jon Grant, PE, CM-Lean

Jon Grant, PE, CM-Lean

Jon Grant is adept at building strategic teams. A future-forward thinker, Jon takes a people-first approach in both his management style and client work believing that the value is in the relationships that drive the work. Clients trust Jon to help them navigate decisions with high stakes making him a leader in healthcare, commercial, and cultural projects. He has a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and serves as a Principal at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].

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