Rifat Chowdhury

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  • Timeline

    Oct 2006 - Apr 2008

    Intern

    Beth Israel Medical Center
    Mar 2012 - May 2012

    Intern

    Swiss Post Solutions
    May 2012 - Aug 2012

    Electrical Engineer Intern

    Electric Boat
    Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

    Geek Squad Agent

    Best Buy
    Feb 2013 - May 2017

    Senior Electrical Engineer

    Electric Boat
    Groton, Connecticut
    May 2017 - Jul 2024

    MEP Project Manager

    Turner Construction Company
    Greater New York City Area
    Current Company
    Jul 2024 - now

    Senior MEP Program Manager

    Microsoft
  • About me

    Senior MEP Program Manager at Microsoft Datacenter Construction and Delivery Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I)

  • Education

    • High school for health professions and human services

      2005 - 2008
    • Nyu tandon school of engineering

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor’s degree electrical engineering

      PROJECTS:Prototype Bomb Disarming Robot:-Built an autonomous robot that would navigate through a maze -Programmed using Lego Mindstorms Software-Managed the team working on the project and set up the schedule plansTemperature Changes of AC Induction Motors:-Installed thermocouples on 3-phase induction motors to measure energy dissipation caused by heat -Analyzed internal and surface temperature along with electrical power change-Tests included… Show more PROJECTS:Prototype Bomb Disarming Robot:-Built an autonomous robot that would navigate through a maze -Programmed using Lego Mindstorms Software-Managed the team working on the project and set up the schedule plansTemperature Changes of AC Induction Motors:-Installed thermocouples on 3-phase induction motors to measure energy dissipation caused by heat -Analyzed internal and surface temperature along with electrical power change-Tests included motors attached to a dynamometer at full-load, half-load, and no load Developed and hardwired a game chip named the Polytechnic Playing Machine -Used a FPGA chip to emulate the new chips functions-Successfully programmed the block that controlled the machine players strategy individually-Programmed chip with 3 other classmates working as a team Show less

    • Worcester polytechnic institute

      2014 - 2017
      Master of science - ms electrical and computer engineering
  • Experience

    • Beth israel medical center

      Oct 2006 - Apr 2008
      Intern

      -Evaluated and worked on equipment in the Bio-medical Engineering department-Conducted analysis on pros and cons of different strategies -Coordinated inventory by recommending repairs or new orders

    • Swiss post solutions

      Mar 2012 - May 2012
      Intern

      Worked in the document processing center to maintain confidential client documents in database Assisted the IT team to get the company ISO CertifiedKept track of physical company assets and helped maintain server room Attended weekly leadership class to develop communication and leadership skills

    • Electric boat

      May 2012 - Aug 2012
      Electrical engineer intern

      -Assisted senior engineers developing solutions for faults encountered on electrical systems-Reviewed engineering reports to check for technical and grammatical errors -Supported construction schedule and troubleshooting for department cognizant

    • Best buy

      Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
      Geek squad agent

      -Engaged with consumers to provide guidance for their technical questions and challenges-Performed basic testing of consumer products to determine needs and service solutions-Installed basic software as well as hardware and demonstrated tutorials for consumers-Coached the sales team explaining services and technology to achieve company milestone

    • Electric boat

      Feb 2013 - May 2017

      -Provide technical direction and oversight to resolve shipboard issues for electrical components -Provide rapid response troubleshooting guidance to maintain cost and schedule of Naval Nuclear Program -Interfaces with lead Navy personal, Operations, Program Office, and Planning Yard to meet deliverable -Development of work breakdown structures and authoring of technical work documents -Support the new construction program as well as post commissioned vessels for Virginia Class Submarines-Support Naval Submarine Base New London for electrical troubleshooting of Reactor Plant Systems -Obtain and maintain Radiation worker training for entry into high radiation areas-Provide construction support for all Reactor Plant Instrumentation and Control systems -Review work procedures and drawings to provide technical concurrence or feedback to management -Troubleshoot faults and failures encountered with electrical and mechanical components -Provide technical guidance to trade workers during performance of troubleshooting and repair -Active mentor for newly hired and developing engineers -Prepare engineering reports for purpose of quality assurance and documentation of work accomplished -Work with various contractors and vendors to meet the budget and schedule of the nuclear test program -Review design products and drawings for technical compliance-Obtain and maintain Department of Defense Secret Clearance Show less

      • Senior Electrical Engineer

        Oct 2016 - May 2017
      • Electrical Engineer II

        Feb 2013 - Oct 2016
    • Turner construction company

      May 2017 - Jul 2024

      Project: 2 Manhattan West Floors 48-56 – D.E. ShawInterior fit out of approximately 283,421 rentable square footage for a global investment and technology development firmProject: NYC Health+ Hospitals – Ruth Bader Ginsburg HospitalNew 10-story 360,000 gross square feet hospital which was replaced due to extensive damage from Hurricane Sandy Project: 1221 Avenue of the Americas Rockefeller Group project consisting of selective demolition to create a new dynamic public space with variety of seating and planting. Indoor sub-grade spaces include a retail space for both tenants and the public.Project: NYC Health+ Hospitals - WoodhullScope of work includes replacing and expanding the existing O2 Farm and furnish/install of new emergency panels and associated ATS feeders.Project: New Public School K599 (Demo of Existing Building; and Rehabilitation of the Existing Pool Building. The New Building will contain Nine (9) IS Classrooms(Grades 6th through 8th); Ten (10) HS Classrooms-(Grades 9th through 12th); Two (2) Resource Rooms; Music, Art and Science Facilities; a Library; Administrative and Staff Areas; a Gymatorium, Kitchen, Cafeteria and an existing Swimming Pool. Full range of new school amenities; wireless LAN and internet access throughout, fully air-conditioned. - Review all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Elevator, Kitchen Equipment and Fire Protection submittals for compliance with the contract documents including but not limited to shop drawings, product data, installation and testing procedures. - Lead for MEP coordination to ensure all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scope of work are in compliance with contract drawings and specifications- Review request for information to ensure all issues, change orders, and bulletins are addressed Show less Project: New York Presbyterian Hospital David H. Koch- Ambulatory Care Center (The Building is 14 stories tall and 450,000 SF with 2 levels below grade. Program Included 3 LINAC, 28 Operating rooms, 15 Modality procedure Spaces and 3 MER rooms)Awarded ENR Best Healthcare Project of 2018 - Review submittals for compliance with contract documents including but not limited to shop drawings, commissioning scripts, installation procedures, and start-up reports for HVAC, Electrical, BMS and Fire Alarm subcontractors - Superintendent for managing and facilitating field installation of mechanical, electrical, and fire alarm systems - Conduct FDNY fire alarm testing for base building, Elevator Machine Room Aerosol System, and Pre-Action Foam system - Oversee commissioning and testing of critical life safety equipment for the Ambulatory Care Center, which includes air handling units, generators, motorized fire smoke dampers and other various fire suppression systems - Manage HVAC balancer during testing adjusting and balancing of diffusers and air handling units - Demonstrate to owners’ representatives and third party inspectors’ air duct leakage tests and hydrostatic pressure tests for ductwork and mechanical pipes in the entire building - Coordinate between BMS contractor and Commissioning agent to resolve punch list findings during start-up and testing - Collaborate with facilities management team to resolve warranties, turnover, and as-built documents - Spearhead punch list closeout for all MEP subcontractors using the BIM 360 Field platform - Compiled final close-out documents such as warranties, operations/maintenance manuals and attic stock - Performed and tracked special inspections for seismic bracing on mechanical pipes, fire standpipe, domestic water piping, ductwork, and electrical conduit runs for certificate of occupancy - Implement site safety program and ensure subcontractors compliance with safety standards, DOB codes and OSHA regulations Show less

      • MEP Project Manager

        Jan 2019 - Jul 2024
      • MEP Superintendent

        May 2017 - Jan 2019
    • Microsoft

      Jul 2024 - now
      Senior mep program manager

      Datacenter Construction and Delivery (DCD) Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Program Manager for MKE

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Construction site safety supervisor (csst)

      Tsc training academy
      Oct 2019
    • Construction superintendent

      Nyc department of buildings
      Jul 2019