William Zhang
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
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.
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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.