Najim Afzalzada
About Najim Afzalzada
Najim Afzalzada is a Senior Airport Analyst at Arup with extensive experience in optimizing airport operations and conducting various analytical studies to improve airport efficiency.
Company
Najim Afzalzada currently works as a Senior Airport Analyst at Arup. He has held this position since 2012 and is based in both Toronto, Canada, and London, England. Arup is known for its focus on various engineering and consulting services, where Najim specializes in airport-related projects.
Previous Roles
Before joining Arup, Najim Afzalzada worked at FedEx Express as a Global Operations Control Support from 2011 to 2012. Over the course of one year, he was involved in managing and supporting global operations. Prior to this, Najim worked at Infas Market and Social Research Institute as a Surveyor and Analyst from 2008 to 2010, where he gained valuable experience in survey data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Najim Afzalzada studied at the Canadian Aviation Institute, Georgian College, where he earned an Advanced Diploma in Aviation Management from 2010 to 2013. His expertise includes passenger flow and baggage flow simulations, gate optimization studies, airside delay simulation, minimum connect time analysis, and future schedule development for airports.
Key Projects
Najim Afzalzada has led analysis projects at major international airports. Notable projects include work at Dubai International Airport and Singapore Changi International Airport. His responsibilities often involve optimizing airport operations through methods such as passenger and baggage flow simulations, gate optimization, and airside delay simulation.
Specialized Skills
Najim Afzalzada specializes in various facets of airport analysis. His skill set includes conducting passenger flow and baggage flow simulations, gate optimization studies, airside delay simulations, and analyzing survey data for airport project decisions. He also focuses on minimum connect time analysis to improve passenger transfer efficiency and future schedule development for international airports.