Zia Ahmed
About Zia Ahmed
Zia Ahmed is a GIS Design Engineer currently employed at American Electric Power since 2020. He has a diverse background in telecommunications, real estate, and logistics, with previous roles including Telecommunications Design Engineer and CAD Drafter.
Current Role as GIS Design Engineer
Zia Ahmed currently serves as a GIS Design Engineer at American Electric Power, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining up-to-date site drawings and links on a shared network. He assists field engineers by providing field mark prints, ensuring that the engineering team has accurate and current information for their projects. His work contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at American Electric Power
Before his current role, Zia Ahmed worked at American Electric Power as a Telecommunications Design Engineer from 2019 to 2020. During this year, he was involved in various telecommunications design projects, contributing to the infrastructure development in the Columbus, Ohio area. His experience in this role laid the groundwork for his transition to GIS design.
Background in Real Estate and CAD Drafting
Zia Ahmed has a diverse professional background that includes working as a Real Estate Agent at Coldwell Banker King Thompson from 2014 to 2019. He also worked as a CAD Drafter at M-Engineering for five months in 2018. His experience in real estate and drafting has provided him with a unique perspective on design and planning, which he applies in his current engineering role.
Education and Expertise
Zia Ahmed studied at the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from 2009 to 2011. He also attended Columbus State Community College, achieving a focus in Architecture from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he studied Real Estate Sales at Hondros College of Business from 2014 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in designing ICON Rings and Functional One-Line Schematics.
Experience in Logistics and Coordination
Prior to his engineering roles, Zia Ahmed worked at Nationwide Children's Hospital from 2010 to 2018 in various capacities, including Logistics Coordinator, Purchasing, Grant Billing, and Student Liaison. This eight-year experience in a healthcare setting provided him with skills in coordination and management, which are valuable in his current engineering position.