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Zohaib Ilyas

ELECTRICAL
zohaibpnec@gmail.com +923373161876 Karachi, Pakistan
LinkedIn Profile PEC No: 78509

Professional Summary

With 8+ years of experience in mission-critical environments, I specialize in delivering hyperscale data centers, Cable Landing Stations (CLS), submarine cable systems, and multi-megawatt power infrastructure, successfully managing projects exceeding USD 5 million in value. I lead end-to-end execution including design development, BOQs, load calculations, RFPs, vendor management, and testing (FAT/SAT/PAT) through to successful commissioning and handover, ensuring alignment with Tier III requirements and Uptime Institute standards. My approach blends strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership, driving project delivery, operational readiness, and reliability. I have extensive experience in critical facilities operations, including preventive maintenance, incident management, change control, and strict adherence to SOP/MOP/EOP frameworks ensuring uptime, resilience, and operational maturity. I hold multiple industry certifications including EXIN EPI CDCP®, NFPA 70E®, DCCA, HCIA–Data Center Facilities, HCIA–IoT, Lean Six Sigma, IOSH Managing Safely, and ISO (QMS/EnMS/45001), along with specialized training in submarine cable and power systems. As an active member of professional bodies such as Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pakistan (IEEEP), ASHRAE, American Concrete Institute, and Pakistan Engineering Council, I stay aligned with global best practices in digital infrastructure. I am driven to deliver resilient, efficient, and future-ready digital infrastructure, enabling high-performance environments from concept through commissioning and operations.

Education History

2018
Bachelor of Engineering
ELECTRICAL
National University of Science and Technology · Pakistan

Projects & Experience

2023
Manager Data Center & Infrastructure Development
Transworld Associates

51-Rack Tier III Data Center (KR1) — TCDD and TCCF Certified. Cable Landing Station (CLS) Infrastructure: Led design verification, RFP/BOQ, bidding, deployment, commissioning, testing and successful handover of critical CLS infrastructure. Substation & Multi-MW Power Infrastructure: Directed design, optimization, procurement, implementation, commissioning and successful handover of critical power infrastructure. Hyperscale Data Center & CLS Buildings: Managed construction, execution and handover

2021
Manager Data Center Facilities
Habib Bank Limited

Managed 02 * medium sized Enterprise Data Centers, 03 * small sized facility Edge Data Centers, and multiple Comms & IT Rooms at Karachi.

Certifications

Certified Data Center Professional
Enterprise Products Integration