Summary
Arslan Ahmad is a power systems researcher and data scientist pursuing a PhD at Iowa State University, focused on enhancing grid reliability, resilience, and risk management through AI and advanced analytics. He brings over a decade of hands-on industry experience—including six years as a Technical Manager at a major utility and extended freelance software/hardware development—which gives him a rare blend of operational insight and modeling skill. His work spans time-series forecasting, power system modeling, and software-defined networks, informed by prior research roles and internships at EPRI and NERC. Comfortable bridging technical teams and data-driven strategy, he has led multidisciplinary projects that turned complex grid data into practical solutions. Based in Ames, Iowa, he combines global training in robotics/mechatronics and electrical engineering with a demonstrable track record of delivering resilient, data-powered energy solutions.
9 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Intermediate (Equivalent to A-Levels) Pre-Engineering, Intermediate (Equivalent to A-Levels) Pre-Engineering at Punjab College of Science
Bachelor of Science B.Sc. Electrical Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bachelor of Science B.Sc. Electrical Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering at University of the Punjab
Matriculation (Equivalent to O-Levels) Science (Physics Maths Biology and Computer Sciences), Matriculation (Equivalent to O-Levels) Science (Physics Maths Biology and Computer Sciences) at Divisional Public School, Model Town
Master of Science (MSc) Electrical Engineering - Robotics & Mechatronics, Master of Science (MSc) Electrical Engineering - Robotics & Mechatronics at University of Twente
Business Analytics Graduate Certificate Data Science, Business Analytics Graduate Certificate Data Science at Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Electrical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Electrical Engineering at Iowa State University - College of Engineering
Urdu, Punjabi, English