Shirad’s career in roofing began over 25 years ago, but his lifelong love of education began well before. As a young man in Trinidad, he earned his first degree in drafting & design and from there, went on to the prestigious University of Cambridge, to earned his Bachelor of Science in Architectural and Civil Engineering. As Shirad gained experience, he took on more responsibilities, some of which was training others in roof technology and code compliance. Even after he became Vice President of Engineering and Operations at one of the top commercial roofing companies in the US, he continued to educate himself, earning his State of FL Contractors License and IIBEC Registered Roof Observer Certification. Shirad’s experience as a leader and trainer motivated him to educate others within the industry. He recognized that his experience and education gave him the unique skills to problem solve within the roofing community, and fit well with ACRC’s mission and values. Shirad joined ACRC in 2011. The wide range of interests that inspired him to amass expertise in so many areas when he began his roofing career in 1989, led him to become one of the most recognized commercial roofing experts within the industry.