As a Technical Lead and Project Manager, I have a strong track record of leading the development and commercialization of IoT and AI-based prediction/early warning systems, from prototyping to final product. My work spans critical applications including Energy Efficiency, Energy Management and Auditing, Disaster Management, Renewable Energy, Smart Grids, SCADA systems, Sustainable Environmental Practices, Utility Management, and Water Quality.Over my career, I've actively collaborated with research scientists, engineers, businesses, and governmental departments, both locally and internationally. These collaborations have fostered applied research initiatives and pilot projects that focus on real-world challenges in the aforementioned domains. My experience includes managing standardization processes, obtaining certifications and approvals, writing proposals, Feasibility Studies, Energy Audits, securing funding, ensuring rigorous quality control, driving commercial endeavors, drafting and filing patents, developing processes, formulating policies, and handling complex procurement, budgeting, financial management and supply chain management.Currently, I serve as the Project Coordinator / Team Lead at the Center for Intelligent Systems and Networks Research (CISNR), University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar, Pakistan. In this role, I manage various national and international projects that are aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). My work in this capacity is a testament to my commitment to driving positive impact through technology and innovation.
Centre For Intelligent Systems And Networks Research, Uet Peshawar
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Project Coordinator And Team LeaderCentre For Intelligent Systems And Networks Research, Uet PeshawarIslamabad, Pk
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Project Coordinator / Team LeaderCentre For Intelligent Systems And Networks Research, Uet Peshawar Dec 2022 - PresentPakistanProjects: a. Digitization and Decarbonization of Power Grids.Description: 1. Efficient management of the electricity infrastructure. 2. Integration of dynamic pricing and in-house energy management model. 3. Distributed energy efficient management. 4. Integrated control mechanism right from grid to the consumer end, empowered by AI for very short term, short term, medium term and long-term electricity demand forecast 5. Integration of renewable energy into power grids at distribution level variations in utility demand and supply.b. Solarization of PDA main building and 92 Tubewell sites.Description: 1. Consultancy for solarization of PDA main building and 92 Tubewells 2. Feasibility Study for Solarization of Main Building and 92 Tubewells 3. Techno Economic Road Map for Solarization of Tubewell Schemesc. Transformation of Buildings in Pakistan: A pathway toward Green Sustainable and Zero Energy Buildings.Description: 1. Building Life Cycle Analysis 2. Building Energy Efficiency Rating System 3. Building Energy Codes Review 4. Development of IAS Software for Building Energy Efficiency Systemd. Data set for energy consumption needs and management using Indigenous solutions.Description: Deployment of IoT based indigenous metering solutions for recording and analysing real time consumption statistics in Kalam area during peak and off-peak seasons and draw analysis between consumption versus generation from MHPs.e. Energy Efficiency Using wireless SCADA to demonstrate use of digital technologies for energy efficiency at 08 major municipalities across the country.Description: The project targeted demonstrating the impact of digital automation systems to secure the municipalities operational expenses by enhancing O&M efficiency. The project targeted four main streams that included buildings energy management, Tubewell management system, Vehicle tracking and fuel level monitoring.
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Team LeadNational Center Of Artificial Intelligence (Ncai) Uet Peshawar Apr 2019 - Nov 2022Dedicated Team Leader with a track record of successfully managing diverse projects in the fields of energy efficiency, energy management systems, sustainability development, infrastructure automation and digitisation, and early warning systems for disaster management. Skilled in product development, commercialization, stakeholder engagement, policy development, feasibility study, tender and financial management, budgeting, auditing and intellectual property management. Projects Undertaken:a. Disaster Management Using AI for early-stage prediction and impact analysis of flood, earthquake and landslidesFunding: Planning Commission of Pakistan through Higher Education Commission (Year 2019-2024)Description: Led the development of AI-based products / systems for early-stage prediction and impact analysis of floods, earthquakes, and landslides, enhancing disaster management capabilities.b. Safe City Management (Year 2019-2024)Funding: Planning Commission of Pakistan through Higher Education CommissionDescription: Implemented autonomous event detection systems for threat, accident, and malicious activities, improving safety and security in urban environments.c. Smart Environment (Year 2019-2024)Funding: Planning Commission of Pakistan through Higher Education CommissionDescription: Conducted impact analysis and prediction of pollution on animals and plants, contributing to environmental conservation efforts. -
Senior Executive Engineer / Project CoordinatorCenter For Intelligent Systems And Network Research (Cisnr) Feb 2017 - Mar 2019Projects:a. Asset Management System for water supply network Description: Implemented an asset management system and tailored SCADA solution for real-time water quality monitoring and prediction at PDA Peshawar and WSSC Kohat.b. Water supply management system using wireless SCADA Description: Led testing, deployment and commissioning of customizable SCADA system for 52 tubewell sites of WSSC Swat providing them real time monitoring and autonomous control/operation of these sites.c. Electric Scada, Electricity theft control and losses reduction systemDescription: Managed Installation, analysis and reinvention of innovative ElectroCure and TransfoCure solutions on two 11 KV feeders of PESCO’s lines and covering 262,500 providing digital visibility of the infrastructure from feeder to end consumers in return improving electricity reliability for the 262,500 consumers connected to these. Consumers experiencing 50 per cent less load-shedding.d. 11 KV Feeder (Distribution) Monitoring SystemDescription: Implemented a monitoring system for 11 kV feeder distribution networks to improve reliability and efficiency.e. Electric SCADA, Electricity Theft Control, and Losses Reduction SystemDescription: Developed SCADA systems for electricity distribution networks to control theft and reduce losses, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the power gridf. Prepaid and Post-Paid Smart metering for single phase and three phaseDescription: Designed, Developed and deployed Prepaid Smart meters for single phase and three phase lines to carry out digital energy audit, enhance energy efficiency and provide local manufacturing and maintenance facility for pre-paid smart metering and losses / theft identification with billing frame.g. Underground Cabling and Electric SCADA ImplementationDescription: Led the planning and implementation of underground cabling and electric SCADA systems to improve the reliability and efficiency of the 11 kV feeder distribution network
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