Ahmed Farrag, P.Eng.
About Ahmed Farrag, P.Eng.
Ahmed Farrag, P.Eng., is a Field Application Engineer at Lutron Electronics in the Greater Toronto Area with extensive experience in engineering roles across various industries.
Current Role at Lutron Electronics
Ahmed Farrag currently holds the position of Field Application Engineer at Lutron Electronics in the Greater Toronto Area Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include managing and coordinating with Electrical/General Contractors, Facility Managers, Lighting Designers, Engineers, and End Users to set up and oversee energy-saving lighting systems. Ahmed has successfully commissioned major Lutron Advanced Lighting Control projects such as the Soprema Factory in Woodstock, Ontario, and The Keg Restaurant in Vaughan, Ontario. Additionally, he has contributed to projects like Drop-Box in San Francisco, California, and Mackenzie Vaughan Smart Hospital in Vaughan, Ontario.
Professional Experience in Engineering
Ahmed Farrag has an extensive background in engineering, spanning various roles and locations. His previous experience includes positions at Centrica, such as Support Electrical Engineer Graduate and Plant Performance Engineer Graduate in the United Kingdom. Throughout his tenure at Centrica, he worked at several sites, including the Grimsby Operational Base, Peterborough Power Station, and Killingholme Power Station. He also worked as an Engineering Integrity Engineer at Siemens Transmission and Distribution Ltd in Manchester, United Kingdom. Earlier in his career, Ahmed served at The Green Home Company (South) Ltd as a Solar PV System Engineer and at Schlumberger in multiple roles, including Testing Field Training Champion and Testing Field Engineer in Kattamia, Egypt.
Education in Renewable Energy Systems and Electrical Engineering
Ahmed Farrag pursued his education in the fields of renewable energy systems and electrical engineering. He completed his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Renewable Energy Systems Technology at Loughborough University from 2010 to 2011. This advanced degree gave Ahmed specialized knowledge in renewable energy technologies. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Electronics and Electrical Communications at Ain Shams University in Egypt, from 1999 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise and professional practice in the engineering field.
Multilingual Capabilities
Ahmed Farrag is proficient in multiple languages, enhancing his ability to work in diverse settings and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. He is fluent in both Arabic and English, which facilitates his professional interactions in international and multicultural environments. Additionally, he has a basic understanding of Spanish, further broadening his communication skills and enabling him to engage in more extensive professional and personal interactions across different linguistic contexts.