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MUHAMMAD WAQAS AZFAR

Businessman
Lahore

Summary

Determined Business Owner with commitment to excellence and more than 12 years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting Renewable Energy. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

MB SOLAR ENERGY
2 2011 - Current
  • Successfully founded and led MB Solar Energy to become a leading renewable energy company in Pakistan, with over 800 solar projects across diverse sectors
  • Spearheaded all operational, financial, and strategic aspects, ensuring seamless execution of large-scale solar installations
  • Oversaw import operations, supply chain management, and negotiations with international suppliers to maintain cost-effectiveness and quality assurance
  • Directed the development and implementation of customized solar solutions for industrial, commercial, agricultural, and residential clients
  • Ensured compliance with national and international renewable energy standards and regulations
  • Led a team of professional engineers and technical staff, focusing on skill development, innovation, and quality management

LAB Engineer & Lecturer

Indus University Karachi
02.2010 - 01.2011
  • Applied mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products, tools and systems
  • Collaborated with faculty to integrate course descriptions and offerings
  • Assisted students in finding internships and other learning opportunities
  • Led classes of 20 to 30 electrical engineering students at 5th-7th semester
  • Specified material for production use in alignment with environmental concerns and budget constraints
  • Followed up with external contractors, project owners and other stakeholders to gather information and resolve issues
  • Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions

Internee

Siemens Pakistan
01.2010 - 02.2010
  • Siemens PLC
  • Work on : SCADA , RTUs , Power link carriers , ERP (SAP)

Computer Repair Technician

Softage Computers
02.2005 - 08.2005
  • Patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks
  • Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers and more
  • Tested and installed motherboards, processors and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

Indus Institute of Higher Education
01.2006 - 1 2009

EDEXCEL BTEC Higher Nationals (Level 5) - Engineering, Electrical/Electronics

Indus Institute of Higher Education
01.2005 - 1 2007

DAE - Instrumentation

Govt Polytechnic Institute
08.2001 - 7 2004

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership Roles & Affiliations

Founding Member, Pakistan Alternative Energy Association (PAEA) 

  • Played a key role in establishing PAEA to promote renewable energy solutions across Pakistan.
  • Contributed to policy development and advocacy for sustainable energy practices.
  • Engaged with stakeholders to drive clean energy adoption and awareness campaigns.
  • Helped position PAEA as a significant player in advancing Pakistan’s green energy sector.


Vice Chairman (R&D), Pakistan Alternative Energy Association (PAEA) (2023 - continue)

  • Led research and development initiatives to foster innovation in renewable energy technologies.
  • Oversaw technical advancements to support sustainable energy systems in alignment with national goals.
  • Provided guidance and resources to members for technical improvements and skill development.
  • Facilitated collaboration with industry experts to enhance the association’s technical capabilities and impact.

Certification

Renewable Energy (4 Courses/online), University of Colorado Boulder

Interests

Sports

Technology

Science

Timeline

Renewable Energy (4 Courses/online), University of Colorado Boulder

10-2023

Energy Storage, Stanford University Online

10-2017

Solar Energy, Delft University of Technology-EDX

12-2014

LAB Engineer & Lecturer

Indus University Karachi
02.2010 - 01.2011

Internee

Siemens Pakistan
01.2010 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

Indus Institute of Higher Education
01.2006 - 1 2009

Computer Repair Technician

Softage Computers
02.2005 - 08.2005

EDEXCEL BTEC Higher Nationals (Level 5) - Engineering, Electrical/Electronics

Indus Institute of Higher Education
01.2005 - 1 2007

Electronics Certificate, GTTI Sargodha-TEVTA

07-2004

DAE - Instrumentation

Govt Polytechnic Institute
08.2001 - 7 2004

Chief Executive Officer

MB SOLAR ENERGY
2 2011 - Current
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