Mohammad Rafat
Work Experience
Electrical EIT
HDR
Jan 2024
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Present (May 2024)
Electrical Design Engineer
Algorizin
Nov 2022
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Jan 2024
• Designing electrical distribution systems and solar energy systems, including detailed electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and drafting layouts for solar installations, using CADD.
• Evaluating feasibility, functionality, and reliability of electrical and solar designs according to local building codes and international safety regulations (NFPA 70, NEC, NESC, UL 1703, 1741, IEEE, NYC EC 2011, CBC EC 2022).
• Calculating specifications for electrical equipment, power distribution, solar panel scheduling, lighting layouts, circuit breakers, wire sizing, energy storage installations, generators, and UPS systems.
• Collaborating with AHJ, structural & MEP engineers to find creative solutions to client-specific requirements.
Electrical Safety Engineer
Stiching Bangladesh Accord Foundation
May 2016
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Aug 2019
• Audited electrical designs of 80+ manufacturing facilities and designed electrical systems in accordance with local and international standards (BNBC, NFPA 70E, 70B, 72, BS 7671, IEC 60364, 61131, IEEE Color Books, UL 508A).
• Inspected single line diagrams, low and medium voltage substations, grounding & insulations, lightning protection systems, lighting layouts, fire alarm and sprinklers systems, control systems & PLCs, thermographic surveys, regular protective maintenance, and established lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Managed deployment of advanced fire alarm systems for 8 clients, encompassing regulatory compliance, budget & procurement considerations, bid & submittal evaluations, and post-implementation reviews.
• Led investigations on workplace accidents, implementing 5 Whys and Ishikawa fishbone diagrams for root cause analysis, leading to a 76% decrease in electrical fires.
• Supervised new recruits and coordinated with clients, translating complex technical concepts into understandable terms, and presenting solutions effectively.
• Trained 18% of client-side root-level employees on occupational safety, electrical safety, risk mitigation, and emergency response plans by arranging workshops and mock fire drills.
Adjunct Lecturer
Daffofil International University - DIU
Feb 2016
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Aug 2019
• Delivered engaging lectures and lab sessions to undergraduate students on electrical engineering courses.
• Designed course material and classroom assessment techniques focusing on contemplative pedagogy following Bloom’s Taxonomy and Just-in-Time Teaching, cultivating deepened mindfulness, visual thinking, and active learning atmosphere, which resulted in an impressive 95% student participation rate.
• Led students on excursion to power plants and manufacturing facilities for practical exposure and insights into various aspects of electrical engineering.
• Cooperated with academic scholars, industry experts, and governing authority on redesigning existing program curriculum to outcome-based curriculum, leading to successful BAETE accreditation.
Lecturer
Fareast International University
Sep 2015
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Apr 2016
• Conducted dynamic lectures and lab sessions on undergraduate electrical engineering courses while fostering an inclusive and interactive learning environment.
• Gained hands-on experience in classroom instruction and management, helping students grasp complex ideas.
• Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities contributing to improved student engagement and academic excellence.
• Led curriculum development efforts, incorporating industry-relevant content and modern teaching standards.
• Participated in professional development workshops to continually improve teaching methodologies.
• Assessments to measure student progress and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Counselled and motivated students on academic, social, personal, and inclusivity challenges.
Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Master's Degree, Electrical Engineering
Aug 2019
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Aug 2022
Activities and societies: Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant.
Awarded PGRA scholarship.
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
May 2010
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Sep 2015
DRMC - Dhaka Residential Model College
Higher Secondary School Certificate & Secondary School Certificate, Science
Jan 1999
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Aug 2009
Honors & awards
Presidential Graduate Research Assistantship
Aug 2019
The PGRAs are competitively awarded by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) will competitively award annually to 5 new outstanding students from around the world who are joining its research-based Master’s programs to enhance graduate research.