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Waratah West, Nsw, Au

Newcastle, Nsw, Au

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

In this role, I have been a part of two different teams and my responsibilities have included:- Adding features to existing products- Developing software solution for EV Charging Controllers.- Providing technical guidance for asset integrations (cloud + hardware based)- Working with Agile Development practices- Identifying and mitigating technical risks and debts

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

I led a product development team during this period, managing up to 8 team members. My team and I delivered the following solutions:- Rest API based software integration platform deployed over Kubernetes.- Four cloud based device integrations using the above mentioned platform which expanded SwitchDin's device portfolio by 1000+ devices that participated in Virtual Power Plants.- Various hardware integrations over serial and TCP based protocols unlocking SwitchDin's capabilities for renewable energy management.As a team lead:- I worked closely with customers mainly Energy Retailers and our Product Design Team to design and provide optimal solutions for our customers.- I used Atlassian based tools for managing resources and activities.- I provided technical mentoring to junior team members.

Newcastle, Australia

As a Systems Engineer at SwitchDin, I worked towards development of product and solutions for efficient energy distribution within off-grid and on-grid renewable power systems for use in applications like Virtual Power Plants (VPP), Community Battery programs and grid stabilization services.Main responsibilities:• Integrating with Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) such as Smart Energy Meters, Inverters and Battery Management Systems (BMS) using a Linux based edge device for monitoring real-time data and sending controls to the device through SwitchDin's platform.• Python development and application of serial and TCP based communication Protocols like RS232, RS485, Modbus and CAN protocol for device integrations.• Gaining in-depth knowledge of the overall system architecture and full stack development.• Providing support during product installations.• Liasing with device manufacturers for on-going integrations.

As a part of R&D team for Home and Personal Care Products, I managed development of consumer insights to help shape business and marketing decisions. I carried out various qualitative and quantitative studies and extracted meaningful insights through data analysis. I keenly observed market trends and needs through social listening, surveys, consumer connects and inspired development teams to create innovative solutions. I also developed product claim support strategy and evaluated external communications. Being an engineer, with a keen interest in technical solutions, I helped setting a digital roadmap for R&D through internal tools and projects.Main responsibilities:• Designing consumer studies and engaging external agencies for execution.• Analyzing consumer data and extracting meaningful insights to shape business decisions.• Evaluating product communication and claims, developing claim support strategy and advising marketing teams on the content.• Contributing to business growth by deploying in-store and digital demonstrations of product benefits to enhance consumer acceptance.• Expanding R&D role into E-commerce and digital channels for targeting different pockets of growth.• Exploring innovative and sustainable products for future-fit portfolio based on market trends.• Managing technical analysis of Home and Personal Care (HPC) products for testing product benefits.• Managing competitive intelligence studies and product bench marking.

Pakistan

I led an R&D Team for designing and development of digital products and solutions including Self-Service Kiosks, Queue Management Systems and Customer Feedback Units. I managed deployment of complete systems for overseas clients. I worked on several projects based on adding innovative features and improvement of existing products such as Vending Machines, NFC based payment solutions and digital displays. I developed multiple skills from project management to embedded system design. I gained in-depth knowledge of hardware designing, PCB development, micro-controller programming, communication protocols (TCP, serial communication, WiFi) as well as image processing. Main responsibilities:• Managing hardware development team for designing and deploying end-to-end systems. • Over-seeing production and managing quality of the products.• Managing PLM and product release.• Adding new features and improvements in existing portfolio.

Karachi, Pakistan

As a part of business development team at Asia Petroleum Limited (APL), I carried out the following activities:• Prepared technical feasibility for installation of 30MW and 1MW solar power plant.• As member of project design team, participated in the installation grid-tied 142kW Solar Power at APL’s terminal.• Coordinated with a local vendor for design and installation of a Solar Powered Water Treatment Plant as a CSR activity.• Developed understanding of operations at APL’s terminal including boiler operation, oil pumping, PLC control and instrumentation.

Master'S Degree, Electrical Engineering, Cgpa: 4.0

Received President's Gold Medal for securing First position

B.E Electronics, Cgpa: 3.97

Received President's Gold Medal for securing First Position Received Rector's Gold Medal for achieving highest ranking in Final Year Project