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Name: Dr. Zahir Javed Paracha Present Place of Residence: Pakistan Contact Number: +923018445040 Email: [email protected] 1. Career Outline: DURATION POSITION 2020-Date Professor, Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Technology Multan 2017-2019 Pro Rector, The University of Faisalabad 2014-2017 Pro Vice Chancellor, Qarshi University Lahore 2015-2016 National Expert- Asian Productivity Organization Japan/ APO Pakistan 2013-2014 Professor/ HOD Computer Engineering Department, The University of Lahore Expert TVET/ Principal, Swedish College of Engineering and Technology, 2013-2013 RahimYar Khan PhD Research Scholar/Teaching Training & Consultancy, Victoria University, 2007-2012 Australia General Manager Academics, Technical Education & Vocational Training 2002-2007 Authority (TEVTA), Punjab HOD, Department of Electrical Engineering, Bahauddin Zakariya University, 2001-2002 Multan 1999-2000 Change Management Consultant, AGC Sydney Australia 1997-1998 Project Manager, Astina Electronics Singapore Sessional Faculty, Illawara Institute of Technology TAFE, Wollongong, 1995-1996 Australia Design Engineer/ Assistant Director, Water & Power Development Authority, 1990-1995 Pakistan 2. Education: INSTITUTION [DATE] DEGREE(S) OR DIPLOMA(S) OBTAINED Victoria University Melbourne, Australia, 2012 PhD-Intelligent Computational Techniques (AI) The University of Melbourne, Australia, 2010 Research Commercialization Program Master of Science in Total Quality Management University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, 2005 (TQM) Southern Sydney Institute of TAFE, Australia, Management Communication Graduate 2000 Program University of Wollongong, Australia, 1997 Master of Engineering Studies University of Engineering & Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, 1989 3. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic): LANGUAGE READING SPEAKING WRITING Urdu Mother tongue English 1 1 1 Russian - 5 - Punjabi 3 1 3 4. Membership of Professional Bodies: Senior Member IEEE USA Member of Quality Teaching & Learning Committee Victoria University Australia Council Member Gilmore College for Girls Melbourne Australia Pakistan Engineering Council (Life Member) Associate Member-Institute of Engineers Pakistan Member Punjab Board of Technical Education 5. Present position: Pro Rector, Director Office of Post Graduate & Research The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan (2 years 4 months) 1 6. Key Responsibilities: Over 27 years of comprehensive range of experiences in strategic planning, academic leadership, teaching & research, Hr& administration, technical vocational education training (TVET), competency-based training (CBT), skills development, cultural issues and gender analysis and operations and project management, academic governance and compliance of regulatory and accreditation bodies. Key Responsibilities are enlisted in table below. POSITIO DESCRIPTION DATE LOCATION COMPANY N The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan Overseas academic planning, academic program review, curriculum and faculty development as Pro Rector of The University of Faisalabad Maintains liaison with other campuses of the university of Faisalabad and with regulatory bodies such as PEC, HEC, PHEC and HED as per charter of The University of Faisalabad Supervised the Heads of the Departments, Registrar and Controller offices of The University of Faisalabad evaluating and approving their recommendations for faculty The hiring, promotion, and continuous improvement University 07/2017 Faisalabad Pro of academic programs of To date Pakistan Rector Introduction of new Program in Engineering Faisalabad, Wing BS Aviation, M.COM, MS Computer Pakistan Science, BS Optometry Conversion of engineering programs to “Outcome Based Education” according to Washington Accord Streamlining of examination activities in Engineering Wing Establishment of Office off post Graduate studies & Research Approval of university Sub campus Lahore Pakistan Head of solar project 1.18 MW installed in The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan to overcome the environmental footprints Qarshi University Lahore Pakistan Implementation of Vision Supervised & developed master plan for new departments for Qarshi University keeping the guidelines of Higher Education Commission and Pakistan Engineering Council Operational head for the management of University Qarshi Supervised budget preparation for the academic 08/2014 Pro Vice Lahore University and academic-related programs, allocating and To Chancell Pakistan Lahore reallocating funds and resources for Qarshi 04/2017 or Pakistan university To ensure the long-term sustainability of University both in terms of Financial and Organizational Sustainability Faculty and Staff Development Established strong collaboration with national/international universities and organizations for placement of graduates in industries all over the globe 12/2013 Lahore The /HOD Department of Computer Engineering 2 POSITIO DESCRIPTION DATE LOCATION COMPANY N To Pakistan University Professo Launched new 4 years’ program of Bachelors 08/2014 of Lahore r of Science in Computer Engineering Pakistan Overall responsible for academic management and accreditation of BS computer engineering from Pakistan Engineering council Promoting policies to work together to achieve computer education for all incorporating Information and communications technology (ICT) Education Punjab Skill Development Fund (PSDF) “Skills for Jobs 2013-14 Scheme” Launched six vocational courses of 3 months to 1-year duration Develops and implements competency-based education and training system and implemented training programs on different topics of TVET using the CBET frameworks Develop, conduct, organize and coordinate CPSC regional, in-country and customized training programs and working at policy level Swedish in TVET sector with Local Government in College of various fields of TVET Engineerin 03/ 2013 Rahim Yar Expert Leading Engineering College for academic and g and To Khan TVET / administrative affairs for Electrical Engineering Technolog 11/2013 Pakistan Principal (Electronics & Power) affiliated with Islamia y Rahim University Bahawalpur and Mechanical Yar Khan Engineering program affiliated with University Pakistan of Engineering and Technology Lahore Established R&D department at college and supervising research activities Leading Bachelors of Technology Program (B.Tech.) in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Consultant for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for 9 technical institutes under Swedish Group running DAE program in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical and Computer information Technology Design& Development of Intelligent Computational Techniques (AI) Developed a strategy to manage the quality of electrical supply power which is most important requirement of its customers at all PhD times Research Designed and developed intelligent Victoria Scholar/ 11/2007 computational techniques to enhance the Melbourne University Teaching To efficiency reliability and stability of the power Australia Melbourne Training 02/2013 distribution system Australia & Analysis of power quality parameters for Consulta 66/22kv zone substations for management of ncy power quality for united energy distribution system Australia 3 POSITIO DESCRIPTION DATE LOCATION COMPANY N Technical Education & Vocational Training To act as Principal Resource Person to Chairman TEVTA on all academic, training and skill up gradation matters Provided technical assistance on strategic planning, policy and program implementation for technical and vocational education policies & Programs Assist in the preparation of project proposals, concept papers and reports as and when required Support key staff in preparing presentations, policy briefs, and speaking notes for meetings, conferences and events etc; Build capacity to coordinate international partners’ activities in the TVET sector, with particular emphasis on projects supported and implemented by GIZ, the Embassy of the Netherlands, UNESCO, and USAID, EC with the objective of creating Technical synergies, reducing duplicated efforts and Education General maximize results and Manager Overall management of academic activities of 08/2002 Punjab Vocational / more than 500 technical, vocational and To Pakistan Training Director commerce institutes trough out Punjab 08/2007 TEVTA Academi including revision of curricula, development of Institutes cs new curricula, teachers training, identification Pakistan of new trades and technologies, monitoring of institutes for efficient institutional management, performance budgeting of institutes, academic audit of institutes and promotion of apprenticeship training program in close liaison with industries in Punjab Design and development of Academic Model Designed Academic Model for the development and promotion of Academic programs in various sectors for technical, vocational and commerce institutes spread all over Punjab TVET Reform policy formulation Carried out TVET Reform policy formulation and implementation regarding the competency- based training (CBT) & curriculum development; introduced competency-based curricula in the areas of TVET; Organized the training of more than 5000 Teachers for skill up- gradation and efficient institute management Programs National TVET Teachers Qualifications in Pakistan Vocational NAVTTC is an apex body at national level to and regulate, facilitate and