ALI SHARIF

** ****** *****

Ancaster, ON L*K *R3

905-***-****

y5h7tw@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full time position in Electrical Power systems and Renewable Energy fields, where I can further utilize my knowledge and versatility in a progressive industry making a contribution to production efficiency.

EDUCATION

Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering May 2010¬¬-¬¬Dec--Dec 2011

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

• Sustainable Energy Certificate: exposed to the aspects of sustainable energy sources such as the theory of operation and analysis of wind turbines and photovoltaic; addressing the interfacing of these energy sources with the electric utility grid and their effects on electricity market pricing.

• Management Sciences Certificate: expanding the technical knowledge gained from the courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a broad perspective in technology management concepts. Knowledge in production and inventory management, economic concepts in management, and organizational behavior.

Electrical Engineering Technology, Control Sep2005 –Apr2008

Mohawk College, Hamilton, ON

• Explore the electrical control and power systems field through training in theory and laboratory practice.

• Explore DC and AC drives and basic inverters and their applications.

• Apply standard drafting techniques to produce drawings of electrical and electronic systems as well as two-dimensional electrical drafting.

• OACETT member as a Technical Specialist.

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (BASc, EIT) Sep1998-Apr2002

Al-Mustansieria University, Baghdad, Iraq

• Comparative Certificate from University of Toronto considering my studies equivalent in academic level to a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, from a Canadian university.

HIGHTLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Photovoltaic device design and fabrication; stand-alone and grid-interactive

Nano-structure and organic PV devices.

• Basic and advanced flat plate solar thermal converters, focusing converters and applications to building heating and cooling systems.

• Power electronics, selection and optimization of power semiconductor devices including such as GTOs, Triacs, MCTs and MOSFETs.

• Wind turbine interfacing technique with the grid, operation theory, modeling and analysis.

• System protection requirements with Distributed Generators such as wind and solar farms.

• Reactive power control applications using the Distributed Generators interfacing.

• Transient analysis and phase-based studies such as power flow and stability of power components of models like generators transformers, transmission lines, cable, loads, HVDC, and FACTs, using simulation.

• Calculation of voltage drops in lateral distribution systems.

• Experience working with AC and DC Drive Systems.

• Power electronics, power systems, power transmission lines, substations, and faults in power systems.

OTHER COMPUTER SKILLS

• MATLAB

• MySQL, PHD, HTML, and XML

• C/C++ programming • PLCs

• AutoCAD, AutoLUX, and MicroStation

• Variable Frequency Drives

EXPERIENCE

Hydro One Networks Inc, Toronto, ON (Co-op): May 2009- May 2010

• Technical studies as they pertain to Revenue Metering (i.e. transformer loss studies, burden calculations, emergency restoration plans).

• As needs arise, updating Single Line Diagrams and associated information to reflect changes to Metering Installations.

• Interfacing with Independent Electricity System Operation (IESO) on the submission of official documents.

• Implementation of Knowledge Management System (KMS) with respect to the protection, Control, Teleprotection, and Revenue Metering Sections.

Toronto Hydro Energy Service, Toronto, ON (Contract): Apr 2008-Dec 2008

• Review construction projects for approval from clients like Rogers, Bell and TELUS.

• Suggest new ideas or correct the design proposals in case there is conflict with Hydro Toronto standards.

• Photometric analysis using project wise and GNetviewer.

• Site visits to verify provide extra details about the Hydro Toronto standards utilities.

Enersource Hydro Mississauga Services, Mississauga, ON (Co-op): Aug 2006-Dec 2006

• Design of street lighting systems; using MicroStation, AutoCAD and AutoLUX software.

• Photometric analysis.

• Design/project reviews.

• Field work visits periodically.

• Liaison with customers concerning issues in the field.

Ramco company MEP, Dubai, U.A.E (Project Designer): Jan 2003-Feb 2004

• Work with a drafting team responsible for architecture planning.

• Help the electrical and the mechanical site engineers & supervisors in rectifying their shop

drawings.

• Review the electrical, plumbing & central AC shop drawings received from consultants & clients.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Contact this candidate