Automation specialist

To work as a specialist in the automation area

Nortel Networks, Ottawa 2000-2001
Software Designer
* Investigated and tested different software (in C++) defects on Nortel passport switch shelves which reduces the number of service requests assigned to design support team.
* Provided fixes to the software defects (Fixes in C++ code) and submit them to the streams after testing.
* Participated in reviews (CDL, code) for ATM Link TX Utilization feature.
* Actively involved in changes made to ATM core code through participation in code control responsibilities.
Factories and Private Sector 1996–1999
Consultant
* Repairing and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers faults in different factories:
Cables factory: - (Drop-Wire and Telephone-Wire isolating Machines).
Beverage factory: - (Palletize Machine).
Video factory: - (Wave Soldering machine)
Agoco Oil Company 1996–2000
Project Engineer
* Designed and commissioned several projects to add new oil wells to Messla field Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SCADA system, which increased the company’s oil production.
* Participation in the installation and commissioning of a new SCADA system and RTU’s (Remote Terminal Units) at Mesla Oil Field.
* Upgraded, integrated, tested, and documented a software program for Programmable Logic Controller (Siemens 100U) to synchronize between the Generator and the main power supply in the company’s Oil Refinery.
* Prepared a technical specification for a proposed Load shading project for Messla Field Gas Turbines.

Agoco Oil Company 1989–1994
Automation Engineer
* Calibration of field instruments (pressure, Temperature, and Vibration transducers).
* Commissioning of Selma Programmable Logic Controller at Messla oil field.
* Working under call to troubleshoot shutdown problems with a team of engineers.
* Software and hardware troubleshooting of different types of programmable logic controllers (Telemechanique, Siemens Simatic-S5 series) in both Messla and Majed oil fields.
* Troubleshooting of electronic cards in Flow computer 1120 (Waugh controls) and SquareD 8881 PLC and maintenance of data logger and vibration monitor equipments.

MSc: Digital Systems Engineering July, 1996
Department of Computing and Electrical Engineering,
Heriot-Watt University,
Edinburgh – UK

Principal Subjects:
Digital systems design, Computer system architectures, Real-Time software, Advanced digital systems, Networks and distributed programming, Software development, Real-Time knowledge based systems.

Research Topic:
Real-time Computer control application using Ctask kernel
Advisor: Dr. Herd, Jim T.


B.Sc: Computer Engineering July, 1985
Computer Department
Higher Institute of Electronics, Beniwalid

Graduated with the overall average 90.4 (The First student on the HIOE)

Garyounis University 1997 - 1999
Lecturer at the computer department and Supervisor of student’s projects
Subjects taught:
Advanced digital design (Sequential Machines), Digital Electronics Laboratory and Microprocessor Laboratory (Z80).
Prepared teaching materials and outlines of courses.
Participating in staff meeting and allocating consultation time for tutorials.
Participated in the computer department examination committee.

Factories & Private sector 1996 - 2000
Delivered training courses in Programmable Logic Controllers, digital electronics and Microprocessors to Engineers and Technicians in different factories (Beverage company, Cables company, Pipes company, Video company and others).


Course Materials Development

Developed course materials for advanced digital design, PLC programming & troubleshooting and VHDL coding.