2020 Engineering Leader Under 40: Nojan Nowakhtar, 34
Controls & Energy Engineer, Matern Professional Engineering Inc., Maitland, Fla., BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Central Florida
2020 Engineering Leader Under 40: Nojan Nowakhtar, 34
Controls & Energy Engineer
Matern Professional Engineering Inc.
Maitland, Fla.
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Central Florida
Nojan is responsible for the comprehensive design of a complete controls retrofit at One Orlando Centre, a 20-story high-rise in downtown Orlando, where he developed a custom sequence of operation that allowed the client to operate their central energy plant in the most efficient configuration based on seasonal weather changes. He also worked on the development of a controls system upgrade at Coleman Federal Prison that required formulation of a plan to execute extensive installation and repair work in an active prison facility along with integration between multiple building automation platforms to comply with multiple energy conservation measures.
Fun fact: Nojan is a fan of Formula One racing, with his favorite team being Scuderia Ferrari. Recently, he completed the first level of Mercedes AMG Racing Academy at Road Atlanta racecourse.
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