Highlights:(1)Masters degree in Electrical Engineering with CGPA of 3.86/4.00 from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA (2) 1 year Electrical Maintenance Engineer experience from National Refinery Limited, Karachi, Pakistan (3) 6 months Electrical Design/Project Engineer experience from FND Consultants, Karachi, Pakistan (4) Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technology with CGPA of 3.83/4.00

Skills:Electrical Design Engineer, Automation, Control Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Control, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Master Electrical Engineering, Electrical, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering

Goal:(1) engage in professional practice in academia, industry, or government; (2) promote innovation in the design, research and implementation of products and services in the field of electrical engineering through strong communication, leadership and entrepreneurial skills; (3) engage in life-long learning in the field of electrical engineering.

Membership:Registered Electrical Engineer; Pakistan Engineering Council (April 2017- May 2023)

Certification:(1)Volunteer; Institute of Engineers, Pakistan; (August 2016—December 2016) (2)Advanced Industrial Automation & Control System; Mindstorm Engineering (March 2016- May 2016) (3)Advanced Electrical Machine & Drives; NED University ( December 2015-January 2016)

Honor:(1) Graduate Research Assistant ship Recipient; Old Dominion University ; (August 2018) (2)Outstanding student and Laptop Recipient; Prime Minister Laptop scheme, NED University, Karachi, Pakistan; (January 2016)

Graduate Research Assistant 09/2018 - current
Old Dominion University Research Foundation, Norfolk, VA United States
Industry: Education
Doing research on a device called EVERCELL which is basically two different metal of different work function providing small amount of power.
• Conducting research on an industrially funded project in the area of ‘Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting’. The research is a part of thesis. • Attended Laboratory Safety Training conducted by Old Dominion Department of Environmental, Health & Safety . • Hands on experience in using sputter coater and thermal evaporator for deposition of various thin film. • Used Spectrometer to determine the thickness of thin film. • Wrote and analyzed reports generated by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive Xray Spectroscopy. • Calculated resistance of various thin film using four probe measurement. • Used X-ray diffraction technique to determine the atomic and molecular structure of crystals. • Programmed Relay module using C-language in order to acquire multiple data simultaneously from experiments.--
Project Engineer 02/2017 - 07/2017
FND Consultants, Karachi, Sindh Pakistan
Industry: Consultancy
Designated as Project Engineer where I worked on multiple projects including Electrical Design.
• Prepared and studied technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems to ensure that installation and operations conform to code standards. • Developed electrical design of lighting, power, and fire alarm systems to meet client requirements • Coordinated efforts with fellow designers: Architects, Civil, Engineer, Structural Engineer, HVAC/Plumbing Engineer, and Fire Protection Engineer • Designed Fire protection system for a knitting plant at Interloop Private Limited using NFPA code. • Designed Electrical Power distribution for Indus Hospital using electrical industry codes, standards and recommended practices. • Used AutoCAD to provide various details of Electrical design to the contractors. • Performed breaker sizing and transformer sizing using Electrical code. • Implemented circuiting for normal and emergency power distribution system. • Performed Load balancing for Electrical system.--
Management Trainee Engineer 08/2017 - 07/2018
National Refinery Limited, Karachi, Sindh Pakistan
Industry: Oil Refinery
Designated as Electrical Maintenance and Planning Engineer at National Refinery Limited where I worked for 1 year.
• Supervised Engineering and Technical Staff. • Troubleshoot, repaired, serviced and procured electrical machinery, equipment, parts and systems. • Supported plant operations by coordination with Shift Engineer • Assisted in the implementation of Standard Operating Procedure for various Electrical task involved in the Refinery. • Collaborated with Safety Department in implementation of safe work environment. • Conducted survey at Internal Audit to verify the outcome and progress of the Electrical department. • Prepared new Standard Operating Procedure for Preventive, Corrective and Predictive Maintenance of newly installed machineries. • Attended training on Electrical installation, troubleshooting and running of new Air compressor. • Detected underground cable faults using Seismic phone and current generator. • Defended External audit of Electrical Maintenance Department. • Programmed and tested Relays for overcurrent, under voltage, over voltage and short circuit protection. • Performed Relay coordination study for protection of the system using ETAP software. • Prepared Fault Diagnosis Report on various events leading to failure of the system. • Performed and assisted in Dielectric testing of transformer oil. • Reviewed Dissolved Gas Analysis Report for transformer oil. • Implemented Control logic for overload relay using Magnetic Contactor. • Diagnosed fault in star delta starter control logic employed at heavy machinery. • Performed various duties during Turnaround (Annual Shutdown) of the Refinery.--
Intern 06/2016 - 07/2016
Orient Energy System, Karachi, Sindh Pakistan
Industry: Energy, Utilities
One month Internship program in Operation & Maintenance dept, Project & planning Dept, and Sales Dept
• Served as the coordinator between the technical personnel and Engineer in Operation and Maintenance Department. • Prepared report on overview of the various department in the company. • Managed data provided by client to work on with the Project Engineer. • Verified various Electrical installation done by contractors with design plan.--
Intern 12/2014 - 01/2015
Schneider Electric, Karachi, Sindh Pakistan
Industry: Manufacturing
A one month Internship program at Production and Fabrication department.
• Assisted with Engineers in implementing design and fabrication of Electric panels. • Placed order for various Electrical equipment in coordination with Purchasing Department. • Tested and verified different breakers installed at panels before dispatching it to the client. • Coordinated with Project and Planning Department to give update of the manufacturing line. • Prepared a report on overview of the company.--

NED University of Engineering & Technology 01/2013 - 03/2017
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Electrical Engineering
Done research on "Dynamic study and modelling of governor and exciter for power system stability" as Final year Project.

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