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William Zhang

Energy Advisor
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Location
Richmond, BC
Experience
9 years
Life Cycle Assessment Energy Management

Energy data scientist specializing in advanced analytics, building automation systems, IoT integration, and AI-driven energy optimization for commercial and industrial facilities.

About William Zhang

My practice sits at the intersection of energy management and data science, where I help organizations transform raw energy data into actionable insights. Using custom algorithms and machine learning models, I uncover hidden patterns in energy usage, predict future consumption, and identify optimization opportunities not visible through traditional analysis.

Education

MSc, Computer Science (Machine Learning)

University of British Columbia

2014

BASc, Electrical Engineering

University of Waterloo

2011

Professional Experience

Founder & Lead Data Scientist

2018-03 - Present

Zhang Energy Data Analytics

Provide specialized energy data analytics consulting for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. Developed proprietary machine learning algorithms for energy anomaly detection and optimization now used in over 15 million square feet of facilities.

Senior Data Scientist

2015-06 - 2018-02

BuildingIQ

Developed advanced analytics and machine learning models for predictive HVAC optimization platform. Created fault detection algorithms achieving 94% accuracy in identifying energy system inefficiencies.

Energy Systems Engineer

2011-09 - 2015-05

Schneider Electric

Designed and implemented building automation and energy monitoring systems for large commercial clients. Specialized in data integration between disparate building systems.

Professional Credentials

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Association of Energy Engineers

2016-10

Certified Data Scientist

Data Science Council of America

2018-05

Thought Leadership

Applying Deep Learning to Building Energy Optimization

From Big Data to Smart Energy: AI Applications in Facility Management

Consultation Process

My data-driven approach begins with an assessment of your existing monitoring infrastructure and data quality. I then design and implement advanced analytics systems that provide real-time insights, predictive capabilities, and automated optimization. My solutions range from basic dashboards to fully integrated AI-driven control systems.

Industries Served

Transportation Water Resources

Areas of Expertise

Life Cycle Assessment Energy Management

Regions Served

New Brunswick Manitoba

Certifications

Living Building Challenge Passive House

Policy Expertise

I focus on data governance policies, privacy regulations for energy data, and technical standards for metering and monitoring systems. I stay current with evolving data protection regulations like GDPR and PIPEDA as they apply to energy management systems and smart building technologies.