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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Interpreted construction drawings and performed heat loss and heat gain calculations to size equipment using Wrightsoft software.• Designed the layouts for residential central forced air systems and radiant in-floor heating loop layouts.• Assisted in producing the required building permit application forms (MVDS & EEDS) for OBC SB-12 compliance.• Ensure daily deadlines are met and the client's construction deadlines are not compromised.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Understanding client's project requirements and developing a plan to achieve project goals and beyond.• Performing Compliance Energy Modeling for new construction (e.g. TGS, SB-10, Savings By Design, SPA, LEED, etc.).• Calibration of Energy Models for existing buildings and carrying out Measurement & Verification - Model reviews.• Assisting in Building Energy Audits to review as-builts, building systems and operations, and identifying scope of improvements.• Developing and… Show more • Understanding client's project requirements and developing a plan to achieve project goals and beyond.• Performing Compliance Energy Modeling for new construction (e.g. TGS, SB-10, Savings By Design, SPA, LEED, etc.).• Calibration of Energy Models for existing buildings and carrying out Measurement & Verification - Model reviews.• Assisting in Building Energy Audits to review as-builts, building systems and operations, and identifying scope of improvements.• Developing and Evaluating Building Performance Models in IES VE, and preparing tailored reports for clients for compliance, permit applications and influencing early stage design decisions. Show less

New Brunswick, Canada

• Analyzed Energy Audit reports and translated pictures & sketches into SketchUp models for performing energy simulations.• Developed proficiency in using HOT2000 and EnergyPlus (DeignBuilder) for modeling residential units of all sizes and shapes as well as commercial properties.• Prepared EnerGuide rating labels, baseline, and upgrade reports indicating savings from the present energy use.• Assisted clients in maximizing from Energy Upgrade rebates from NB Power.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Assisted in performing Energy Audits and gathered data required for energy analysis using HOT2000 software.• Prepared reports indicating baseline performance, and energy use reduction after implementing ECMs.• Quantified various ECMs based on their $/kWh value, calculated energy savings and GHG emissions avoided over lifetime.• Validated calculations, generated data visualization in Excel & developed a tailored plan to Net-Zero Energy & Emissions.• Prepared presentation for… Show more • Assisted in performing Energy Audits and gathered data required for energy analysis using HOT2000 software.• Prepared reports indicating baseline performance, and energy use reduction after implementing ECMs.• Quantified various ECMs based on their $/kWh value, calculated energy savings and GHG emissions avoided over lifetime.• Validated calculations, generated data visualization in Excel & developed a tailored plan to Net-Zero Energy & Emissions.• Prepared presentation for clients to make them understand their Net-Zero Retrofit Plan using relatable metrics.• Successfully helped the client to eliminate their GHG Emissions from 6.8 tonnes/yr to zero by 2030. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Building Performance Analysis Conference & SimBuild 2020Role: Building Performance Analyst and Carbon AccountantDesigning and Building Energy Modelling of a Mixed-use MURB to a Net-Zero Operational Carbon by 2030. ( Team of 5 )Scale: 15-Storey, 300,000 Sqft (Retail + Residential (1b, 2b & studios) + Full-Service Restaurant on the top floor).• Estimated building heating and cooling loads, Energy Use Intensity (EUI), and strategize building geometry/orientation to initiate… Show more Building Performance Analysis Conference & SimBuild 2020Role: Building Performance Analyst and Carbon AccountantDesigning and Building Energy Modelling of a Mixed-use MURB to a Net-Zero Operational Carbon by 2030. ( Team of 5 )Scale: 15-Storey, 300,000 Sqft (Retail + Residential (1b, 2b & studios) + Full-Service Restaurant on the top floor).• Estimated building heating and cooling loads, Energy Use Intensity (EUI), and strategize building geometry/orientation to initiate discussion on HVAC and Envelope design strategies using IES VE.• Resolved issues with BIM interoperability from Revit to IES VE and improved process workflow.• Referenced ASHRAE standard 90.1-2013 to check compliance with the proposed model.• Designed and modelled Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system combined with Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) to increase energy efficiency & ventilation effectiveness.• Accounted for the energy and carbon footprint using present, 2030, and 2050 weather files and emission factors.• Incorporated WELL principles into the design to improve occupant comfort and PV generation to offset grid emissions.• Successfully achieved a top 10 finish in a globally recognized competition. Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

Building Performance Research Centre: 'Urbandale Center for Home Energy Research'• Interpreted and Transformed building design documents into base case simulation models using SketchUp.• Conducted thermal bridging analysis, daylighting analysis, zone air-infiltration, and casual gains modeling.• Developed a hydronic radiant floor model using EnergyPlus and compared its performance with a simple HVAC model.• Performed data analysis in MS Excel for key parameter… Show more Building Performance Research Centre: 'Urbandale Center for Home Energy Research'• Interpreted and Transformed building design documents into base case simulation models using SketchUp.• Conducted thermal bridging analysis, daylighting analysis, zone air-infiltration, and casual gains modeling.• Developed a hydronic radiant floor model using EnergyPlus and compared its performance with a simple HVAC model.• Performed data analysis in MS Excel for key parameter visualization, trend analysis, and improving input parameters.• Successfully estimated the building's heating load within 10% and cooling load within 20% of the in-house sensor data.• Developed skills in understanding buildings as systems interacting with the environment and its occupants, user input analysis and software assumptions, project planning, creative problem solving, and communicating results. Show less

Master Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 3.9/4

Activities and Societies: • Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC): Emerging Green Professional • ASHRAE OVC: Student Member • Building.

Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 3.7/4

Activities and Societies: Vice President, GTU Innovation Council (GIC) Student Member, Indian Society for Heating Refrigeration.