Shikar Takurpersad
About Shikar Takurpersad
Shikar Takurpersad is an Associate at Arup with expertise in designing electrical systems for various sectors and a focus on energy-efficient buildings.
Title
Shikar Takurpersad currently holds the title of Associate at Arup. He has been with the company in various capacities, including the role of Senior Engineer since 2011.
Company
Shikar Takurpersad is an Associate at Arup, where he has been employed since 2011 in London, United Kingdom. Arup is a globally recognized design, engineering, and consulting firm. Before his tenure at Arup, he worked as an Electrical Technologist at Wsp Group Africa in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Education and Expertise
Shikar Takurpersad obtained his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Durban University of Technology, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. His expertise lies in designing electrical systems across various sectors, including hospitality, retail, commercial, health, industrial, education, and residential.
Background
Shikar Takurpersad began his career as an Electrical Technologist at Wsp Group Africa, where he worked from 2005 to 2011. He then joined Arup in London, where he initially served as a Senior Engineer before transitioning to an Associate role. His work focuses on designing efficient electrical systems and advocating for 'Collaborative Building Services Designs' to eliminate traditional barriers between building disciplines.
Expertise in Building Design
Shikar Takurpersad is committed to designing buildings that emphasize low energy consumption and high efficiency. He manages multi-disciplinary, integrated Building Services teams to implement these electrical system designs, ensuring a holistic approach to building services.