Zeeshan Shafiq

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DISC Type : i

Director, SCADA Engineering at Pattern Energy Group

Houston, Texas, United States

Overview

Zeeshan Shafiq is the Director of SCADA Engineering at Pattern Energy Group, specializing in power plant SCADA systems for the renewable energy fleet. With an MSc from the University of Oklahoma, he is described by colleagues as professional, meticulous, and intelligent.

He has a keen interest in advancing energy technology, particularly in large-scale projects like the SunZia Wind project, which he considers a historic undertaking.

Unique fact: Zeeshan authored a publication titled "Beyond OEM SCADA, " which explores options from third-party SCADA providers.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

SCADA Systems
Oversees the development, administration, and compliance of SCADA systems for Pattern Energy's entire fleet of wind and solar facilities.
Renewable Energy
His career at Pattern Energy and DNV GL is focused on renewable power. He is currently involved in the landmark SunZia Wind project.
Third-Party Solutions
Authored a publication exploring SCADA options beyond original equipment manufacturer (OEM) offerings, showing an interest in alternative providers.

Media Appearances

Zeeshan has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2023
Director, SCADA Engineering at Pattern Energy Group
4-2021
Senior Manager, SCADA Engineering at Pattern Energy Group
2-2015 - 4-2021
Manager, SCADA Engineering at Pattern Energy Group
3-2011 - 2-2015
Team Leader, WindHelm SCADA and Portfolio Manager at DNV GL
6-2009 - 3-2011
Senior SCADA Project Engineer at DNV GL

Education

2000 - 2003
MSc from University of Oklahoma
1995 - 2000
B.Sc from University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

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Insights For Selling To Zeeshan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Zeeshan is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Zeeshan

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Zeeshan move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Zeeshan take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Zeeshan

Personality Compatibility


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