Mehrdad Shirin

Mehrdad shirin

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  • Timeline

    Sept 2014 - Jun 2016

    High School Physics Teacher

    National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (Sampad)
    Sept 2015 - Apr 2017

    Digital Marketing Manager

    SISARV Marcom Agency
    Jun 2016 - Mar 2018

    Energy Efficiency Consultant

    Central Bank of Iran
    Mar 2021 - Aug 2023

    ESG Consultant

    Amp Energy
    Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

    Sustainability Consultant

    Peak Power Inc
    Sept 2022 - Jul 2023

    Building Decarbonization Consultant

    Purpose Building Inc.
    Current Company
    Aug 2023 - now

    Senior Manager, Sustainability

    Triovest
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • About me

    Senior Sustainability Manager at Triovest | Building Decarbonization | Climate Risk and Resilience | ESG Reporting | Carbon Accounting

  • Education

    • University of tehran

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      Bachelor of science (bsc) mechanical engineering

      B.Sc. Final Project: Thermal Simulation and Optimization of a Data CenterSupervisor: Prof. Farshad Kowsary

    • University of toronto

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      Doctor of philosophy - phd climate change | net-zero buildings | energy efficiency | renewable energy |

      Supervisor: Prof. Danny HarveyDuring my Ph.D., I taught a course on carbon-free energy, filled the role of teacher assistant for the Global Warming course, and have published the following peer-reviewed papers on the subject of net-zero energy buildings:- Net-zero energy buildings: The influence of definition on greenhouse gas emissions, Journal of Energy and Buildings- Feasibility of Achieving Net-Zero Energy Performance in High-Rise Buildings Using Solar Energy, Journal of Energy… Show more Supervisor: Prof. Danny HarveyDuring my Ph.D., I taught a course on carbon-free energy, filled the role of teacher assistant for the Global Warming course, and have published the following peer-reviewed papers on the subject of net-zero energy buildings:- Net-zero energy buildings: The influence of definition on greenhouse gas emissions, Journal of Energy and Buildings- Feasibility of Achieving Net-Zero Energy Performance in High-Rise Buildings Using Solar Energy, Journal of Energy and Built Environment. Show less

    • K. n. toosi university of technology

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      Master of science (msc) energy systems engineering

      Thesis: Solar Assisted Municipal Solid Waste Treatment (Reducing Waste Environmental Problems with the Help of Solar Energy)Supervisor: Prof. Majid Amidpour

  • Experience

    • National organization for development of exceptional talents (sampad)

      Sept 2014 - Jun 2016
      High school physics teacher
    • 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).

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Gresb accredited professional

      Gresb
      Aug 2024
    • Leed green associate

      Green business certification inc. (gbci)
      Jul 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mehrdad Shirin
      Connaught International Scholarship for Doctoral Students University of Toronto Sep 2018
    • Awarded to Mehrdad Shirin
      Fellowship Stipend Award University of Toronto Sep 2018
    • Awarded to Mehrdad Shirin
      Fellowship Tuition Award University of Toronto Sep 2018
    • Awarded to Mehrdad Shirin
      Full Scholarship toward MSc Program K.N.Toosi University of Technology - Tehran,Iran 2014
    • Awarded to Mehrdad Shirin
      Full Scholarship toward Undergraduate Program University of Tehran - Iran 2009