MUHAMMAD ZULFIQAR AIJAZ
Power Systems and Design Engineer
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--nd Floor, House #A-509, Block I, North Nazimabad, Karachi, Pakistan 74600
PERSONAL OVERVIEW
As an electrical engineer with adequate academic, practical and analytical capabilities, I seek to harness my
potential for gaining hands-on learning experiences and career growth. Using my good communication and
interpersonal skills, as demonstrated during my student life and professional experiences, I have the motivation
and ability to work both independently and as a confident and collaborative team member.
EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE
AllumiaX, LLC
Karachi, Pakistan
Seattle, WA, USA
Nov 2019 – Present
Voltshine Technology
(Pvt.) Limited
Karachi, Pakistan
Jul 2019 – Nov 2019
Engro Fertilizers
Limited
Karachi, Pakistan
Aug 2018 – Oct 2018
Engro Fertilizers
Limited
Karachi, Pakistan
April 2018 – Aug 2018
Heavy Mechanical
Complex
Taxila, Pakistan
May 2016 – Jun 2016
Power Systems Engineer – Associate
• Perform load flow, short circuit and arc flash studies in compliance with NFPA standards on
LV and MV systems
• Develop/correct protection coordination plans for various commercial and industrial units
• Carry out power quality analysis on systems to detect and rectify causes of poor power
quality in facilities
• Create energization plans for sites in accordance with safety procedures
• Conduct studies to identify harmful transients during power system switching
• Design solar systems for residential and commercial projects
• Supervise and manage pipeline projects to ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Coordinate with and satisfy requirements of stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow
Executive Engineer
• Served as project engineer for commissioning of 32MW Powerhouse in Bahria Town
• Assigned project coordinator for installation of 3200A & 800A electrical busway in Emaar
Crescent Bay Reef Tower, Karachi
• Supervised commissioning of switchgear for Line 8 at EBM (English Biscuit Manufacturers)
Junior Officer
• Led a team of 15+ members in Public Affairs department for Rabi 2018 for farmer scouting
and conversion
• Assisted in finalizing the business model for upcoming years
• Developed strategies for farm equipment deployment and their security
Graduate Intern
• Team lead of Punjab & Sindh division at Public Affairs Section
• Assisted in setting up framework for Punjab division operations
• Helped optimize project workflows for successive seasons
• Estimated energy consumption for various field machinery
Undergraduate Electrical Engineer
• Observed operation of LV and MV switchgear
• Studied power distribution among different units of the facility
• Learned about commercial methods of metering and billing
• Observed repairing of large motors and rewinding of motors
SKILLS
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Highly skilled in use of ETAP, SKM PowerTools and Microsoft Office
Fairly skilled with DIALux, AutoCAD, EMTP-ATP, PVSyst and Helioscope
Familiar with operation and configuration of SEL and General Electric relays
Fluent in C/C++/C#, SQL, Python and PLC programming
Well acquainted with use of communication tools such as MS Teams, Basecamp, Chimes etc.
Other office productivity software including Bluebeam, MS Planner, G-Sheets
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
NED University of Engineering and
Technology
Karachi, Pakistan
December 2017
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
CGPA: 3.66/4.00
Final Year Project: Design of MHD Generator
Designed a watt-sized unit which can operate on coal from Thar
D.J. Sindh Government Science College
Karachi, Pakistan
Intermediate (Higher Secondary School)
Final Grade: 83.73%
July 2013
Saqib Public School
Karachi, Pakistan
Matriculation (Secondary School)
Final Grade: 87.05%
June 2011
TECHNICAL COURSES/SEMINARS/WEBINARS
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Certified course “Solar Energy System Design” from The State University of New York (In Progress)
Industrial Automation and Control Systems Certified course (Design and configuration of PLC and VFD Logic)
Attended workshop on PV System Designing
Webinar on ‘Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)’ by Grace Engineering, USA
Webinar on ‘Vibration Analysis of Rolling Element Bearings’ by Grace Engineering, USA
Webinar on Electrical Safety Program Development by Grace Engineering, USA
Webinar on Arc Flash PPE Limitations by Grace Engineering, USA
Webinar on Performing Arc Flash Risk Assessment Studies on Wind Farms and Solar Farms
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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Have provided power system studies for multiple R&D category data center facilities of Amazon
Devised a complete training plan on power system studies using ETAP for internal as well as external training
Volunteer for Pakistan Red Crescent (associated with International Federation of Red Cross)
Member of IEEE Impulse Magazine team
Contributor for NED Literary and Publications Society (LPS)
Volunteer for NED Green Society’s Environmental Awareness campaigns
Member of NED Football team
Awarded merit-based laptop in Pakistan Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme
MEMBERSHIPS
Registered Engineer, Pakistan Engineering Council
2018 - Present
PERSONAL INTERESTS
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Hiking and playing football
Socializing with new people
Staying up to date with news and developments in my field
Seeking improvement through workshops and professional certifications
REFERENCES
Will be furnished upon request.
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