Pouria Qashqai

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ABOUT POURIA QASHQAI

I’m a Software Developer with an Electrical Engineering background, with a unique blend of skills in both fields, allowing me to bridge gaps between software and hardware. Passionate about technology and problem-solving, I thrive on tackling complex challenges and continuously expanding my knowledge. With a strong analytical mindset and a drive for innovation, I am eager to contribute to impactful projects and collaborate within a dynamic team Professionally, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders such as OPAL-RT Technologies and Hydro-Québec Research Institute (IREQ), where I focused on real-time simulation, power system modeling, and co-simulation. One of my recent contributions includes modernizing legacy systems by translating Fortran-based solutions into Python, boosting efficiency for power electronics applications. As a Ph.D. student in electrical engineering at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Montreal, Canada. My focus has been on a collaborative project with Hydro-Québec Research Institute (IREQ) and OPAL-RT, centered on the seamless integration of electric vehicles (EVs) in Quebec. In this endeavor, I\'ve been tasked with the development of cutting-edge machine-learning algorithms to control and model power electronic converters used by a multitude of EVs connected to the power grid. Before embarking on my Ph.D. journey in Canada, I gained valuable experience as a web developer and DevOps engineer at MedianaCo in Tehran, Iran, where I was responsible for implementing CD/CI solutions as a DevOps engineer and crafting user interfaces for various Mediana products as a front-end web developer, from June 2017 to September 2018. Prior to that, I served as a front-end web developer and a SysAdmin at SedanMed in Tehran, Iran, between April 2017 and June 2017. My role involved integrating and enhancing features for SedanMed\'s e-commerce website, encompassing UI design, WordPress backend development, and Linux Hosting. I also had the privilege of working as a contract researcher at Niroo Research Institute (NRI), a prominent research organization affiliated with the Ministry of Energy in Iran, from December 2016 to March 2017. During this collaboration, I contributed to an R&D team tasked with designing a laboratory for standardization tests conducted by the NRI. Beyond my professional pursuits, I\'m a fervent tech enthusiast, an advocate for critical thinking, and a linguaphile. I find immense satisfaction in problem-solving, which has evolved from a hobby into a lifelong passion.