Portfolio
🎓 BEng → 🌍 MSc → 🔬 PhD → 🧪 R&D → ✈️ Sales Engineering → 🏗️ Design Engineering → 🏅 CEng
“A continuous journey from research in intelligent energy systems to meaningful contributions in engineering practice — driven by curiosity, responsibility, and a desire to create sustainable impact.”
🎓 Education
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🔬 PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Auckland, New Zealand (2018 - 2024)
Supported by MBIE R&D Fellowship (via Callaghan Innovation) -
🌍 MSc, Energy and Sustainability with Electrical Power Engineering
University of Southampton, UK (2015 - 2016) -
🎓 BEng (Hons), Electronics & Communication Engineering
University of Kashmir, India (2010 - 2015)
🧭 Professional Roles
🏗️ Electrical Engineering Professional — Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Dubai, UAE) – Mar 2023–Present
- Leading design efforts for electrical and ELV systems within large-scale infrastructure developments.
- Coordinating electrical/ELV design and BIM workflows, ensuring interdisciplinary synergy and technical excellence.
- Achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng) recognition from the IET, UK in 2024.
- Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) by PMI in 2024.
- Currently pursuing LEED-GA to further sustainability credentials.
✈️ Sales Application Engineer — Electrotest Ltd. (Auckland, NZ) – Jun 2022–Feb 2023
- Provided tailored pre-sales engineering solutions for aviation, healthcare, and education clients across NZ.
- Enhanced internal proposal strategies by aligning technical offerings with client needs and budgets.
- Supported business development by offering application-driven demos and project customization insights.
🧪 R&D Fellow — Fisher & Paykel Technologies (Auckland, NZ) – Dec 2019–Dec 2022
- Developed AI-powered control frameworks for smart building energy systems using MATLAB™, Python™, and EnergyPlus™.
- Implemented multi-objective optimization (NSGA-II, PSO) for energy-efficient and occupant-comfort-aware systems.
- Work supported under the MBIE R&D Fellowship (via Callaghan Innovation).
- Published in high-impact journals like Annals of Operations Research, Building and Environment, and presented at IEEE IECON.
🔧 Embedded Systems Lab Technician — University of Auckland – Jun 2019–Feb 2020
- Revived FESTO MPS 500 for lab teaching; re-engineered control integration using Beckhoff PLCs (TwinCAT).
- Supported automation lab experiments, system diagnostics, and protocol implementation for safety and performance.
🧑🏫 Graduate Teaching Assistant — University of Auckland – Nov 2018–Nov 2021
- Delivered tutorials and assessment support in control systems, signal processing, and embedded design.
- Mentored students in technical labs and provided academic support for advanced coursework.
🧰 Earlier Experience & Internships
🔌 Electrical Automation Engineer — Teknocrat's Control Systems (I) Pvt Ltd, Maharashtra, India – Oct 2017–Aug 2018
- Designed control panels and PCBs for plasma cutting systems and programmed PLCs for automation tasks.
- Supervised system integration across multiple customer sites, ensuring performance and reliability.
🎓 Trainee — Teknocrat's Control Systems (I) Pvt Ltd, Maharashtra, India – Oct 2017–Dec 2017
- Completed training in control panel design and automation component configuration (relays, timers, contactors, etc.).
- Programmed SINAMICS V20 drives and PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens S7 300), and integrated them with SCADA/HMI systems.
👨🏫 Assistant Professor — SSM College of Engineering, Baramulla, J&K, India – Jun 2017–Sep 2017
- Taught undergraduate courses in electrical and electronics engineering with a focus on control systems and automation.
- Guided students on lab work and mini-projects while supporting departmental academic activities.
🌐 External Liaison Officer — IEEE Southampton Student Branch, UK – Sep 2015–Nov 2016
- Organized technical talks by engaging speakers from renowned engineering organizations.
- Secured sponsorships exceeding £4000, enabling large-scale IEEE student events.
🤖 Intern: Technical Support Executive & Lead Trainer — RCPL, Noida, India – Jun 2015–Jul 2015
- Delivered training sessions in embedded systems and robotics to final-year engineering students.
- Assessed coursework, conducted exams, and mentored student projects, gaining consultancy and instructional experience.
🧠 Trainee — Hewlett Packard (HP), Noida, India – Jan 2014
- Programmed ATmega microcontrollers in C to develop projects such as IR counters and gesture-controlled robots.
- Learned hardware interfacing using LEDs, PIRs, transceivers, and related components.
⚡ Trainee — J&K Power Development Corporation Ltd. (JKPDCL), Srinagar, India – Jan 2013
- Trained at a 132/33 kV grid station; observed control panel operation and emergency handling procedures.
- Gained exposure to high-voltage equipment such as SF6 circuit breakers and power transformers.
🏅 Certifications & Recognitions
📋 PMP®
Project Management Institute, UAE - 2024
Project Management Institute, UAE - 2024
🏅 CEng
IET, UK – 2024
IET, UK – 2024
🧪 MBIE R&D Fellowship
New Zealand (via Callaghan Innovation), 2019-2022
New Zealand (via Callaghan Innovation), 2019-2022
🌱 LEED Green Associate
In Progress
In Progress
🛠️ Skills & Tools
⚙️ Core Competencies
- Intelligent Control Systems | Smart Grid | ELV/ICT | BEMS | Multi-Objective Optimization
- Machine Learning (Supervised, RL) | Data-Driven Modeling | Digital Twins
💻 Programming Languages & Tools
- Python™ (Pandas, NumPy, TensorFlow)
- MATLAB® | Simulink®
- Embedded C | TwinCAT (Beckhoff) | Ladder Logic | SCADA/HMI
- LaTeX (programming language for writing scientific documents)
🔧 Simulation, Design & Modeling
- EnergyPlus™ | OpenStudio® | Simcenter FloVENT
- AutoCAD | DIALux | Ekahau AI Pro (for WAP Optimization)
- EASE Address (Modeling software for Distributed Loudspeaker Systems)