Mehrdad Shirin

Experience

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  National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (Sampad)

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2016

  High School Physics Teacher
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  SISARV Marcom Agency

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2017

  Digital Marketing Manager

  - Developed multiple digital marketing strategy plans, proposals, and campaigns.- Ran and supervised a wide spectrum of digital marketing activities, including social media marketing and Seach Engine Optimization (SEO).

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  Central Bank of Iran

  Jun 2016 - Mar 2018

  Energy Efficiency Consultant

  Served as an Energy Efficiency Consultant in a collaborative project between the University of Tehran and the Central Bank of Iran. The project aimed to enhance energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of five data centers owned and operated by the Central Bank of Iran.Responsibilities:- Conducted detailed energy and carbon audits of the data centers to identify areas for improvement.- Conducted comprehensive reviews of data center standards, including ASHRAE and ANSI BICSI, to ensure compliance and best practices.- Researched and evaluated trending cooling solutions for data centers to identify innovative and efficient options.- Assessed the technical and economic feasibility of integrating renewable and low-carbon cooling solutions (e.g. free cooling). Show less

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  Amp Energy

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2023

  ESG Consultant

  Full-time: Mar 2021 - Aug 2021Part-time: Aug 2021 - PresentResponsibilities:- Quantified company-wide scope 1,2 & 3 GHG emissions.- Assisted attainment of SBTi Net-Zero pledge.- Developed a +20 page internal GHG quantification guide.- Assisted with UN-PRI and TCFD applications submission.

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  Peak Power Inc

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

  Sustainability Consultant

  My main focus was on the impact of demand shifting and peak shaving on buildings' GHG emissions.Responsibilities:- Developed a novel GHG impact forecasting methodology for energy storage facilities.- Developed a methodology to estimate the decarbonization potential of shifting electricity demand in buildings.- Assessed decarbonization potential of shifting electricity demand in buildings using batteries for five different electricity grids in Canada and the US.- Quantified the GHG impact of 17 operating battery storage sites in Canada and the US for the periods of 2021 and 2022Q1.- Educated the team on various Energy/ESG/GHG standards, including GHG protocol, GRESB, LEED, BOMA, ESPM, CaGBC ZCB, and TGS.- Created a comprehensive database of electricity grid conditions, including emission factors, grid mix, and capacity, for five different electricity grids in Canada and the US. Show less

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  Purpose Building Inc.

  Sept 2022 - Jul 2023

  Building Decarbonization Consultant

  My main focus was on developing decarbonization plans for existing buildings and portfolios.Responsibilities:- Developed zero-carbon transition plan for +1,000,000 sqft of buildings.- Conducted energy & carbon audit on +1,300,000 sqft of buildings.- Designed and developed a decarbonization planning tool for industrial portfolios.- Assisted with development of portfolio decarbonization planning tool.

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  Triovest

  Aug 2023 - now

  • Senior Manager, Sustainability

    Mar 2025 - now

  • Sustainability Manager

    Mar 2024 - Mar 2025

  • National Manager, Sustainability Certification and Disclosure

    Aug 2023 - Mar 2024