Rafed Hossain
About Rafed Hossain
Rafed Hossain is a Technical Director at Cognite, specializing in the renewable energy sector and digital transformation of the power industry. He has a strong academic background in engineering and has held various roles in organizations such as Statkraft and Schlumberger.
Work at Cognite
Rafed Hossain serves as the Technical Director at Cognite, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enabling the digital transformation of the power and renewables industry. His work involves leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability within the sector.
Education and Expertise
Rafed Hossain holds multiple degrees in engineering and renewable energy. He achieved a Master of Science (MSc) in Wind Energy from DTU - Technical University of Denmark and another MSc in Wind Energy (Electrical Track) from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Liverpool. His expertise includes implementing process control, SCADA, remote control, and condition monitoring systems for utility-scale projects.
Background
Rafed Hossain has a diverse background in both academia and industry. He began his career at the University of Liverpool, where he served as a Student Researcher and later as President of the Bangladesh Society. He gained practical experience as an Experimental Physicist-Intern at Schlumberger in Norway. His career continued at Statkraft, where he held positions as a Protection Relay Engineer and Specialist Control Systems.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Rafed Hossain has contributed to various initiatives in the renewable energy sector. He was involved as a Delegate Recruitment Team Leader for the International Student Energy Summit in 2013. He also served as a Board Member at Tekna from 2016 to 2020, where he contributed to discussions on technology and engineering in Norway. His certifications in data analysis and strategic thinking further enhance his professional profile.