Usama Masood
About Usama Masood
Usama Masood is a Senior Fire Engineer at Arup in Melbourne, Australia, with extensive experience in fire safety and engineering across various sectors.
Current Role at Arup
Usama Masood has been working as a Senior Fire Engineer at Arup since 2021. He is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, where he employs his expertise in computational fluid dynamics, zone modelling, and occupant evacuation modelling. His role at Arup involves ensuring fire safety in various types of facilities, including large defense facilities, shopping malls, warehouse facilities, aged-care facilities, schools, retail, and residential buildings.
Previous Experience at Omnii
Before joining Arup, Usama Masood worked at Omnii in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He held the position of Project Fire Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and prior to that, he served as a Fire Consultant from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure at Omnii, he contributed significantly to various fire safety projects, applying his knowledge in fire engineering to enhance the safety standards of the facilities he worked on.
Fire Safety Consultant at Dobbs Doherty Pty Ltd
From 2017 to 2019, Usama Masood was employed at Dobbs Doherty Pty Ltd as a Fire Safety Consultant. In this role, he was responsible for consulting on fire safety measures and ensuring compliance with relevant fire codes and regulations. His duties included risk assessments, evacuation planning, and the application of fire engineering principles to safeguard different types of buildings in Melbourne, Australia.
Educational Background in Engineering
Usama Masood has a strong academic background in engineering. He achieved a Graduate Certificate in Performance-Based Building and Fire Codes from Victoria University in 2020. He also completed a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Melbourne from 2015 to 2016 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Systems from the same university between 2012 and 2014. His education laid a solid foundation for his subsequent career in fire engineering.
Pursuit of Chartered Professional Engineer Status
Usama Masood is actively working towards becoming a Chartered Professional Engineer with the Institute of Engineers Australia. This credential will formally recognize his expertise and competence in the field of engineering, particularly in his specialized area of fire safety. Achieving this status will further enhance his professional standing and capability to lead critical fire safety projects.