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Portrait of Raafe Khan

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Raafe Khan

Project Engineer at Wipro Technologies

  • Carnegie
  • Energy Science Technology & Policy
  • Class of 2016
  • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Member since January 2016

About

I'm a Master's student in the Energy Science, Technology & Policy program at Carnegie Mellon University. I'm passionate about making a mark in the energy sector by developing cutting edge technology which makes our world a better place to live in. My disciplinary concentration is in Engineering & Public Policy, and I have an undergrad degree in Electrical & Electronics engineering from Manipal University. I'm a technocrat at heart, and I enjoy policy making as much as I love my music!

I have published four papers in reputed international journal in diverse disciplines of engineering. I'm certified by Texas Instruments in Real Time Motor Control and by the National Institute for Information Technology in Java Programming. I was also awarded certification in Workforce Development by Oracle. I have worn many caps in my career: programmer, analyst, consultant, however I feel that my true calling is in serving an institution which works towards solving the grave issues we face today - energy security, energy and infrastructure equity and climate change. I wish to use my mental resources in engineering a better future for society.

I love connecting with people, and if you would like to talk business, cricket, music or technology - please feel free to hit me up on my LinkedIn profile!

Education

  • Carnegie Mellon University

    Energy Science Technology & Policy

    2015 – 2016

  • Manipal University

    Electrical & Electronics Engineering

    2010 – 2014

Honors and awards

  • Fr. Anthony J Casale Scholarship

    Scholarship awarded for Math and Social Studies

  • 1st Prize Techtatva (2013)

    Won the best paper presentation award at the national technical festival of Manipal University

  • 1st Prize Anveshan (2014)

    Best paper in the field of automotive engineering - Indian Society of Technical Education

  • 1st Prize Eureka (2014)

    Best policy paper - Akshay Urja: A government of India initiative

Goals and interests

Career goal

I'm keeping my options open. However, I would prefer opportunities in the energy sector or in business/ technology consulting.

My LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/raafekarimkhan

Graduate school interests

Organizational leadership: I'm currently the Marketing chair for the 4th Annual Energy Careers Symposium, which is being held on the 12th of February at Carnegie Mellon University - www.cmu-energy-symposium.org

I also make it a point to play soccer and volleyball in my free time!

Outside the classroom

I love playing the guitar. I used to play rhythm guitar for a band back in my undergrad. We released a song too! - http://yourlisten.com/rkk/knockout-the-beatz

I enjoy writing music (lyrics only!), photography and traveling. I'm a foodie by nature, so I love trying out new cuisines!

Experience

  • Project Engineer

    Wipro Technologies

    Jan 2015 – May 2015

  • Intern Analyst

    Development Credit Bank Ltd.

    Aug 2014 – Sep 2014

  • Research Intern

    Kirloskar Oil Engines

    Jun 2013 – Jul 2013

  • Intern

    Cipla Ltd.

    Jul 2012

Volunteering

  • Teaching Assistant

    Manipal University

    Nov 2012 – May 2013

Languages

  • English (UK) Advanced
  • Hindi Advanced
  • Urdu Intermediate

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