Moaz Altaf

Energy technology professional pursuing a Ph.D. in Energy Technology, with a Master's in Energy Engineering and a Master's in Business Administration. Proven track record of excellence in writing, speaking, and presenting to diverse audiences. Accomplished writer with publications in reputable journals, skilled at conveying complex technical information in a clear and concise manner. Engaging speaker and presenter with experience delivering talks at international conferences and webinars, including UNESCO's Future of Learning Program, Belt and Road Advanced Professional Development for Energy Professionals, and SMEDA-UNIDO Energy Desk, adept at tailoring content to the audience and facilitating productive discussions. Multilingual communicator fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, English, Italian, and Spanish, with basic proficiency in Arabic and Thai, comfortable working in multicultural environments and collaborating with international teams. Extensive volunteer experience with organizations such as UNICEF, Pakistan Red Crescent Society, and Boy Scouts, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to making a positive impact.

• A Boy Scout with International Status
• Recipient of WOSM scholarship for Pakistan to attend the 20th World Scout Jamboree in Thailand 2003
• Recipient of the Presidential Gold medal, awarded by the President of Pakistan in 2006, for being the best boy Scout of the country
• Won academic scholarships at Primary and Middle Schools
• Recipient of full University scholarships at University of Bologna, Italy and Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden
• Proud recipient of the scholarship by Bangkchak Corporations Ltd, Thailand to attend the Masters in Energy Engineering program at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
• Member of the World Association of Top Achiever Scouts (ATAS) #3114 Moaz Altaf
• President for Asia of Scouts Latinos Association (2021-Present)

• Finalist of the Smart Energy Hackathon (2018), Team "Boost"
• Participant of the Social Venture Youth Exchange in 2019
• Participant of the International Social Business Day 2019
• Participant of the United Nations Youth Forum at UN ESCAP Office in Bangkok, 2019
• Participant and selected student speaker of the UNESCO's Future of Learning Program 2020
• Participant and the student speaker of the Belt and Road Advanced Professional Development for Energy Professionals 2020
• Presentation on my selected research paper at the International Conference on Utilities and Exhibition (Energy, Environment and Climate Change) at Pattaya, Thailand, 2020
• Participant and the student speaker of the Belt and Road Advanced Professional Development for Energy Professionals 2021
• Attended and successfully completed The Singapore International Energy Agency (IEA) Regional Training Programme on Efficient Grid-Interactive Buildings, July 2022
• Participant and the student speaker of the Belt and Road Advanced Professional Development for Energy Professionals 2022
• Organized webinars for the SME Development Authority of Pakistan as a trainer

• Moaz Altaf (2014) "SMI-S for Storage Area Network (SAN) Management", Scholars' Press (ISBN: 978-3-639-66033-3)
• Moaz Altaf (2016) "Impact of ICT on Trust Theory and Economic Development", Eurasian Journal of Humanities (Vol.1 Issue.1 ISSN: 2413-9947)
• Moaz Altaf, Prof. Weerakorn Ongsaul, Wisuwat Klabwisas, Kaung Si Thu (2020) "Performance of the Outdoor Evaporative Cooling: A Case Study of Thammasat University, Rangsit campus", ICUE Conference Proceedings, ICUE2020_Online_253
• Altaf, M., Klabwisas, W., Thu, K. S., & Ongsakul, W. (2020, October). Performance of the outdoor evaporative cooling: A case study of Thammasat University Rangsit campus. In 2020 International Conference and Utility Exhibition on Energy, Environment and Climate Change (ICUE) (pp. 1-7). IEEE.
• Altaf, M. (2022). Pooling Regional Energy between China, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, and Russia. Policy Perspectives, 19(1), 35-64.

• Currently running social media campaign for the promotion and bidding process of the 25th WSJ for Korea Scouts Association, as part of their volunteering team
• Volunteered with Swedish Scouts
• Volunteered with AGESCI, Italy
• Volunteered with Pakistan Boy Scouts
• Volunteered with Pakistan Red Crescent Society
• Volunteered with UNICEF Pakistan

Research & Publications:

• Published 5 research papers in international journals and conference proceedings on topics related to energy technology, ICT, and regional energy cooperation
• Presented research findings at prestigious conferences such as ICUE and IEEE

Professional Experience:

• Conducted energy audits and devised energy-saving solutions using cutting-edge technologies like IoT, AI, and ML at Altotech
• Successfully managed digital marketing campaigns, web development, and data analytics at Green Softech
• Deployed SMI-S for SAN at Compuverde AB, ensuring data security and reliability

Awards & Recognitions:

• Recipient of the Presidential Gold Medal for being the Best Boy Scout of Pakistan (2006)
• Awarded full university scholarships in Italy, Sweden, and Thailand
• Member of the World Association of Top Achiever Scouts (ATAS)

Training & Events:

• Finalist of the Smart Energy Hackathon (2018)
• Participant and student speaker at various international forums, including UNESCO's Future of Learning Program and Belt and Road Advanced Professional Development for Energy Professionals
• Successfully completed the Singapore International Energy Agency (IEA) Regional Training Programme on Efficient Grid-Interactive Buildings
• Organized webinars as a trainer for the SME Development Authority of Pakistan on topics such as AI, IoT, energy efficiency, and smart farming

Volunteering:

• Extensive volunteer experience with renowned organizations such as UNICEF, Pakistan Red Crescent Society, and Boy Scouts
• Currently serving as the President for Asia of Scouts Latinos Association (2021-Present)