Sohail Ahmad has experience in power distribution systems, power electronics, and power system analysis from related coursework. He has worked on projects analyzing harmonic currents from distributed generation and designing a water level and temperature control system. Through internships, he has experience modeling transmission systems, creating outage studies, and learning about electric markets. He currently works as a remote gas turbine operator and aims to obtain a position as an electrical power engineer utilizing his skills.

1. Sohail Ahmad
RELATED COURSES:
Power Distribution Systems Power Electronics Feedback Control Systems
Power System Analysis Electric Machinery Public Speaking
Power Systems Laboratory Electrical Network Analysis Signals and Systems
Power Systems Protection Engineering Economics Technical Writing
Senior Power Design Project Intro to Microprocessors Electronics Laboratory
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Harmonic Concerns Due to High Penetration of Distributed Generation (DG)
• Lead a team of five in confirming the presence of harmonic currents from distributed generation.
• I designed a 15 bus test system with a total of 750 kW from Solar and analyzed percentage harmonics in the system.
• The percent distortion was decreased to within the IEEE limits using solutions such as Active and Passive filters.
• My main tasks included delegating tasks, prioritizing work load and overseeing project from start to finish.
• I also learned how to work in a team environment in which each individual’s skills are directed towards a common goal.
Water Level and Temperature Control System
• A negative feedback system was created to achieve a desired water level of 10 cm and a temperature of 78° in a water bucket.
• For this system, I used block diagrams and flowcharts to allow proper and timely execution of each component in the system
• I learned how to manage my time by completing the assignment despite some challenges as this was a three week long project.
• I also learned how to use my resources by seeking help from mentors and professors after attempting to solve it myself.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Gas Turbine Remote Operator Wellhead Electric 12/15-Present
• Started, stopped and monitored Gas Turbine plants visa remote control in response to instructions from CAISO and plant technicians.
• Observed conditions of Gas Turbines periodically as well as any abnormal conditions during operation of plants.
• My responsibilities as an operator have given me a chance to become more detail oriented and a better decision maker.
• I have learned how to work in a high stress environment by operating more than three plants at once and monitoring conditions.
Operations Engineering Services Intern California ISO 06/15-08/15
•Modeled transmission lines, transformers, and generators into an aggregate model using CAISO’s Energy Management System.
• Created path filters which flagged equipment such as lines, breakers, transformers, and switches for outage studies.
• Grasped an understanding of utility fundamentals such as transmission lines and substation equipment maintenance.
• I learned about the Electric Market and how power is sold many times before it is actually consumed.
Member Service Representative II SAFE Credit Union 08/11-06/14
• Experienced in selling products and services to fit the member needs in addition to completing weekly and monthly audit reports.
• Provided excellent member service by accepting and processing deposits, withdrawals and payments according to SAFE’s policies.
• Experienced in handling large sums of money and balancing personal cash drawer while working in a fast paced environment.
• Experienced in working with others by coaching, developing, and maintaining positive staff relations.
• Treasurer, CSUS Power and Energy Society
9339 Ariel Way Elk Grove, CA 95758 916-895-4542 sohailahmad98@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills as an Electrical Power Engineer.
EDUCATION: B.S., Electrical & Electronic Engineering • CSU, Sacramento • 3.48 • May 21st
, 2016
Advanced Power Engineering Certificate • April 28th
, 2016
SKILLS:
Software: PSCAD • PSLF • MATLAB • PSPICE • Multisim • C • MS Office
Organization: Experience in organizing teams and projects to provide effective use of time and resources.
Experience working in teams through course projects and club organizations.
Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem solving skills developed through project and lab experience.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills developed through coursework and work experience.
Able to create business and technical reports, and other effective written communications.
Able to present technical information clearly and concisely while keeping audience in mind.
Bilingual: English/Pashto
ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS
• Academic Mentor, MESA Engineering Program
• Dean’s Honor List
• Member, MESA
• Member, National Society of Black Engineers
• Tau Beta Pi Honor Society