Ali Syed

Ali has more than 17 years of diverse experience in Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Performance Contracting, Energy Management and Sustainability, He is now working as a Technical Lead overseeing the entire LEED, BOMA, Green Globes, Built Green Facilitation & Energy Modeling, HVAC System sizing, Energy Auditing, Life-Cycle Costing Assessment, Measurement & Verification and some Commissioning work for the Alberta Government. Ali is also a CaGBC Experienced Energy Modeller, LEED AP, Green Globes Professional (GGP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP).  

Throughout his career, Ali has conducted numerous Energy Audits ranging from commercial, healthcare, educational, residential and heavy industrial clients across North America and Asia. He actively speaks at international energy conferences and symposia and teaches numerous courses in energy conservation across North America. Finally, Ali has published more than a dozen peer-reviewed articles on energy conservation globally and he demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of project management tools & methodologies, as well as instruments and processes related to project preparation & implementation, resource management, and stakeholder communications.

Jon Feldman

B.Sc. Eng. (Chem.), FAEE, CEM, CMVP, 50001 CP, Inductee AEE Hall of Fame

Jon Feldman is the Senior Energy Advisor at Aladaco Consulting Inc., a company which strives to advance a sustainable future by making a positive and measurable impact in the fight against climate change by building collaborative relationships and guiding organizations in their transition to an energy-efficient, low-carbon future. In this role Jon is responsible for supporting clients with expertise on industrial energy efficiency, carbon management, and Measurement & Verification, while also advising the executive leadership team on strategic business planning.

Prior to joining Aladaco, Jon was the Senior Technical Officer for Industrial Energy Efficiency at Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator which delivers energy efficiency incentive programs to Ontario’s electricity users. In this role, Jon was responsible for all technical aspects of the industrial programs. He also provided leadership and guidance to the IESO on industrial energy efficiency measures, Strategic Energy Management and ISO 50001.

In 2020 Jon became only the 2nd Canadian to be inducted into the AEE’s Energy Manager Hall of Fame; the Association’s highest honor, given to outstanding leaders in the energy industry who over their lifetimes have made significant contributions in the field of energy management.

Jon currently serves as a member of AEE’s CMVP Board, CEA Exam Committee and is a charter member of AEE’s ISO 50001 Certified Professional Board.

Jon holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town in South Africa. He holds the CEM, CMVP and 50001 CP designations, and is the longest serving instructor on the Canadian CEM panel, having taught over 50 classes and over 1,500 students.

Shahriar Ghahremanian

PEng, CEM, GBE, CEA,PMP

Shahriar managed many programs to save energy cost, to design a comfortable and healthy indoor environment for people and to save our planet, Earth. Shahriar holds a PhD, and two MSc degrees in mechanical engineering with more than 15 peer reviewed scientific research articles published in energy systems design. Among all the designations that he has, Shahriar practices as a Professional Engineer (PEng), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Green Building Engineer (GBE), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) and Project Management Professional (PMP). Shahriar worked for more than 20 years in various roles with engineering consulting firms, government agencies and universities in 3 different continents managing multi hundred million dollars business units.