This document is a resume for Zishan Muhammad that summarizes his education and experience in energy engineering. It lists his contact information, skills in energy modeling software like EnergyPlus and OpenStudio, and his master's degree in energy systems engineering from San Francisco State University. For experience, it describes his current role performing energy audits for industrial facilities using tools like eQuest and previous internships in electrical engineering. It also lists relevant coursework and training in energy auditing.

1. Zishan Muhammad
150 Font Blvd, Apt M-B, San Francisco, CA 94132 | C: (415) 939-2657 |
muhammadzishan90@hotmail.com
Skills
 EnergyPlus  OpenStudio  Excel Spreadsheets
 eQuest  AutoCAD  Engineering Equation Solver (EES)
 System Advisor Model (SAM) (NREL)  Trnsys
Education
Master of Science: Energy Systems Engineering
San Francisco State University
2014 – 2016
San Francisco, CA, USA
Bachelor of Technology: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University
2009 – 2013
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, INDIA
Experience
Graduate Student Energy Engineer March 2016 – Present
Head – Dr. Ahmad R. Ganji (Industrial Assessment Center)
 Participated as a team member for 10 ASHRAE level II and III energy audits of various industrial facilities
such as wineries, assembly plants, dairy plants etc.
 Assessed the feasibility of proposed energy efficiency measures related to lighting and various HVAC
equipment including boilers, refrigeration systems, and air compressors.
 Prepared detailed audit reports using hand calculation and modelling tools such as eQuest, EnergyPlus
etc.
Electrical Engineer Intern June 2011 – December 2011 and June 2012 – December 2012
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (Hyderabad, India)
 Studied the manufacturing process of commercial size turbo-generators. Prepared detailed report
which included the manufacturing and testing of the product.
 Studied power distribution through overhead and underground layout using 5 units of 1000 kVA
diesel generator sets producing 6 MW of power. Prepared a detailed report of the entire power
distribution through the facility with the use of careful attention to detail and engineering skills.
Projects and Additional Experience
 Performance analysis of concentrated solar thermal power plant receiver.
 Energy Modelling of 2 Story Office Building using eQuest and applying 4 Unique Energy
Efficiency Measures.
 Energy Simulation of 1 Story Office Building to Achieve 30% Energy Savings using Open Studio
and Sketch Up plugin.
Relevant Courses
 Principles of HVAC.  Energy Auditing and Measurement and Verification.
 Advanced Thermal Fluids.  Energy Efficient Buildings
 Alternative Renewable Energy Systems
 Energy Resources and Sustainability
 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
 Engineering Management
PG&E Pacific Energy Center Courses:
 Energy Auditing Techniques for Small and Medium Commercial Facilities (3-day class) (PG&E).
 Energy Auditing Skills: Tools, Data Collection Techniques & Calculations (PG&E).