Camran Ahmed
About Camran Ahmed
Camran Ahmed is an Electrical Building Services Engineer at Arup in London, with a background in electrical engineering and experience in various roles across the UK and Germany.
Current Role at Arup
Camran Ahmed currently serves as an Electrical Building Services Engineer at Arup in London. He has been with the company since 2020, contributing his expertise in electrical systems design and implementation. His work includes specializations in earthing and lightning protection, utilizing CDEGS software, and developing fire alarm systems and lighting controls.
Previous Roles in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Camran Ahmed worked as a Graduate Electrical Building Services Engineer at Arup from 2018 to 2020 in London. He also served as a University Application Support Engineer at Texas Instruments from 2015 to 2016 in Bayern, Germany, where he gained international experience. His early career includes a summer placement as an Electrical Student at United Utilities in Warrington in 2014, providing foundational industry experience.
Career Beginnings in Various Positions
Camran Ahmed began his career in diverse roles. He worked as a Trainee Machinist at Ashtead Engineering Ltd. in 2010. Between 2013 and 2014, he held a position as a Food Service Agent at The University of Manchester. Additionally, he served as a Bureau Assistant at HSBC/Marks & Spencer Bank in Surrey from 2017 to 2018 before fully transitioning into engineering.
Educational Background in Engineering
Camran Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from The University of Manchester, completed in 2017. He also studied Mathematics, Physics, and History, achieving A Levels at The Sixth Form College Farnborough from 2008 to 2010, and earned 8 GCSEs with grades A*-B from Fullbrook Secondary School from 2003 to 2008.
Special Skills and Interests
Camran Ahmed has a strong interest in visualization using the Unity games engine and 3D modeling in Blender. He possesses skills in medium voltage (MV) and high voltage (HV) systems, as well as switchgear control and SCADA. His technical expertise includes designing fire alarm systems and lighting controls, with a notable focus on earthing and lightning protection, specifically using CDEGS software.