Shehroz Hussain

Product Manager | Innovator | Leader

About Me

Hello! I'm Shehroz Hussain, a dedicated Product Manager with a track record of delivering innovative projects at industry-leading companies. With an engineering background and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, I merge technical expertise with strategic vision to drive success.

Experience

Technical Project Manager

Metrolinx | Toronto, ON
2023 - Present

Developed an AI-powered legal assistant and managed a $35M monthly spend for infrastructure projects.

Founder & CEO

Forthgrid | Los Angeles, CA
2021 - 2023

Delivered accurate oil production reports and secured key partnerships with major agencies.

Head of Production

Kepler Communications | Toronto, ON
2019 - 2021

Scaled satellite production and implemented custom ERP/MES systems to streamline operations.

Product Integration Engineer

SpaceX | Hawthorne, CA
2017 - 2019

Led integration efforts for Falcon 9 Block 5, ensuring mission success for reusable launch vehicles.

Integration Engineer Intern

Tesla Motors | Palo Alto, CA
Summer 2016

Enhanced the Model 3 frunk design to boost storage capacity.

Production Engineer Intern

Toyota Motors | Cambridge, ON
Winter 2015

Redesigned engine installation processes, reducing lead time and improving delivery schedules.

Education

Master of Business Administration

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
2025 - 2027
Major: Strategy and Finance

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The University of Waterloo
2012 - 2017

Skills & Leadership

My background blends a strong technical skill set—spanning Python, SQL, JIRA, Power BI, OpenAI, Figma, Google Cloud, Azure, SolidWorks, and SharePoint—with a leadership style that’s both empathetic and approachable. I strive to foster a collaborative environment where every team member feels empowered and valued.

Publications & Works

Book

A book I have written.

Research Article

Effect of Selective Sampling of Wind Speeds on Parent and Extreme Distributions.

LinkedIn

Connect with me on LinkedIn.

News & Media

VentureLab Profile

Profile on VentureLab highlighting my professional achievements.

Kepler Launches First Internally Produced Satellites

SpaceNews article covering Kepler's milestone launch.

WEAL Magazine, Oct 2018

Feature in University of Waterloo's Engineering Magazine.

Kepler Builds 140-Satellite Cubesat Constellation In-House

Article on Kepler's in-house satellite constellation build.

Forthgrid ESG Report

PwC's report featuring Forthgrid's climate initiatives.

Hardware Hawk Newsletter

Subscribe for insights on technology and innovation.

Contact

If you'd like to get in touch, please email me at shehrozih@icloud.com.