Aftab Sheikh, P.E., PMP, MBA

Pflugerville, Texas
Aftab Sheikh, P.E., PMP, MBA Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Electrical Expert Witness - MEP system specialist

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Electrical Engineering and Failure Analysis

Keywords/Search Terms:

Transformer, motor, generator, UPS, circuit breaker, switchboard, electrical fire, electrical insulation failure, VFDs, short circuit, fault current, arch flash hazard analysis, fire alarm, electrocution, field investigation, electrical demand analysis, electrical needs assessments, project management, electrical fire analysis, solar PV

Education:

BSEE, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh; P.E., NCEES; MBA, Louisiana State University at Shreveport; PMP, Project Management Institute

Years in Practice:

35

Additional Information

Professional Summary – Electrical Engineering Expert Witness Highly experienced, licensed Professional Electrical Engineer in the States of California and Texas, currently serving as Senior Engineer for the Travis County Sheriff’s Office in Austin, Texas. Provides advanced engineering leadership and technical oversight for a 130-acre correctional complex, including the Travis County Jail, with responsibilities encompassing electrical infrastructure reliability, safety compliance, and system optimization. Core competencies include electrical equipment failure analysis, forensic investigation, preparation of defensible technical reports, development of business cases, capital project budgeting, and end-to-end project management. Regularly provides independent engineering judgment, evaluates complex technical issues, and recommends practical, code-compliant solutions. Demonstrated expertise in electrical safety, energy efficiency, and implementation of clean energy and sustainable system designs. Possesses international engineering experience across Bangladesh, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, and the United States. Proficient in the application and interpretation of major codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA standards (including National Fire Alarm Code), International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC – IEEE Standards Association), and British Standards. Extensive experience in the design, analysis, and review of electrical, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems across a wide range of facility types, including commercial, institutional, correctional, healthcare, laboratory, residential, retail, and government facilities. Technical expertise includes: Electrical system design and peer review Power distribution systems, lighting design, and NEC-compliant layouts Short-circuit and fault current analysis Emergency and standby power systems, including generator sizing Transformer selection and system coordination Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems Indoor substation design Electrical one-line diagrams and as-built documentation review Site investigations, electrical surveys, and needs assessments Additionally, possesses significant experience in forensic electrical engineering, including investigation and root cause analysis of electrical failures and fire incidents, with preparation of expert reports suitable for litigation and testimony. All opinions are formed based on sound engineering principles, applicable codes and standards, and are expressed to a reasonable degree of engineering certainty.