Ehtesham Tariq is a mechanical engineer who focuses on the structural and mechanical aspects and optimization of solar photovoltaic systems and installations. He is an expert at computer aided design and analysis, calculating load requirements using various codes and standards from multiple countries, and writing codes for spreadsheet and database automation and customization, macro creation, subroutines, and array manipulation. He has worked on the design and optimization of various solar modules to ensure they deliver the highest energy yield even in harsh environments. He has worked in the renewable energy industry for more than 2 years and has more than 7 years of experience in research and development projects. He holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of New Mexico and from Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom.