Hameedullah Ekhlas
About Hameedullah Ekhlas
Hameedullah Ekhlas is a Senior Project Engineer specializing in MEP for data centers in the DACH region, currently employed at DPR Construction in Frankfurt, Germany. He has extensive experience in electrical engineering, having previously worked for Kofler Energies, Royal HaskoningDHV, and holds a Master's Degree in Electrical Power Systems.
Work at DPR Construction
Hameedullah Ekhlas currently serves as a Senior Project Engineer MEP for the DACH Region at DPR Construction. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to various projects in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. In this role, he is responsible for managing subcontractors and overseeing construction, installations, and commissioning activities. His expertise in managing complex engineering tasks is essential for the successful execution of projects within the data center sector.
Previous Experience in Electrical Engineering
Prior to his current role, Hameedullah Ekhlas worked at Royal HaskoningDHV as a Lead Electrical Engineer from 2020 to 2021. He also held the position of Electrical Consulting Engineer at the same company from 2018 to 2020. His earlier experience includes working as an Electrical Project Engineer at Kofler Energies from 2016 to 2018. This diverse background in electrical engineering has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of project management and execution in the field.
Education and Expertise
Hameedullah Ekhlas holds a Master's Degree in Electrical Power Systems from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. He is a registered Professional Engineer with Ingenieurkammer Hessen, Germany. His qualifications include licenses for Fire Alarm systems and grounding & lightning protection from TÜV SÜD Germany. He possesses in-depth knowledge of German Standards such as VDE, IEC, NFPA, TÜV IT, EN-50600, and Uptime Institute requirements, which are critical for ensuring compliance in engineering projects.
Contributions to Data Center Projects
Hameedullah Ekhlas has significantly contributed to the development of data centers with substantial IT loads. Notable projects include the FRA18 data center with a 16 MW IT load and the FRA29 data center with a 6 MW IT load. He was also involved in the full build of the Vantage FR20 data center in Frankfurt, which has an 80 MW capacity. His work on these projects highlights his expertise in managing large-scale electrical engineering initiatives.