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📧 [email protected] | 📱 (+964) 77-1046-9988 | 📍 Mosul, Iraq
🎂 Jul 1995
- M.Sc. in Control and System Engineering / Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
University of Technology - Iraq, Baghdad (2020 - 2023) - B.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering
University of Mosul - Iraq, Mosul (2013 – 2019)
- University of Technology, Baghdad
Automation and Robotics Research Unit- Autonomous UV-C sterilizer mobile robot design.
- 2D LiDAR-based SLAM improvements.
- Advanced motion planning algorithms.
- International Collaboration
- Development of open-source SLAM and autonomous navigation tools.
- University of Mosul
- Open-source, 3D-printed prosthetic arm with gesture recognition.
- Introduction to Computational Neuroscience (2022)
Arabs in Neuroscience
Top 20 out of 250 candidates. - Summer Training Program (2018)
Mosul Co. for Iron and Steel
Focus on control, automation, and quality assurance processes.
- Control and Systems Engineering: PLC with classic control equipment, ladder diagram, structured text
- Embedded Systems: Linux-embedded systems, Arduino, ESP32, OpenCR, Raspberry Pi
- Software Engineering: OOP, Event-Driven Programming, Model-Based Design, Parallel Programming
- Programming Languages: C++, Python, MATLAB
- Robotics Software: ROS, Gazebo, Isaac
- Programming Libraries: OpenCV, PCL, TensorFlow
- 3D Design and Prototyping: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, CNC, 3D printing
- Networking and IT Skills: MikroTik, Ubiquiti, server-client services, SSH, FTP protocols
- Additional Software: ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
- English: Professional working proficiency
- Arabic: Native or bilingual proficiency
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Ibdaa for Sustainable Development (NGO)
(2021 – Present)- Handled documentation and data management, GIS management via ArcGIS.
- Provided IT support for COVID-19 response and training projects.
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OptimiTech Initiative
(2017 - 2020)- Co-founder and instructor focusing on robotics and IoT.
- Ahmed, Zuhair A., and Raafat, Safanah M. (2023). ”An Extensive Analysis and Fine-Tuning of Gmapping’s Initialization Parameters.” IJIES, 16(3), 126-138. DOI: 10.22266/ijies2023.0630.10. (Q2 Scopus Indexed).
- Ahmed, Zuhair A., and Raafat, Safanah M. (2023). ”Enhanced Global Path Planning Efficiency by Bidirectional A*, Gradient Descent, and Orientation Interpolation Algorithms.” IJIES, 16(5), 449-461. DOI: 10.22266/ijies2023.1031.39. (Q2 Scopus Indexed).
ATC - ITSP at Al-Majal Business Park, Burj.
Basrah, Iraq
Dec. 2023 - Present
- Ensured the seamless functionality of tech systems, provided robust internet services, and prepared for ISO compliance.
- Optimized system topology and configured networks, including switching, routing, and firewall setup.
- Prepared technical documentation and prepared for ISO 9001:2015 certification.
IJ Automation (Hybrid)
Kirkuk, Iraq
Nov. 2023 - Jul. 2024
- Developed PLC ladder logic for local factories in KRI and Kirkuk.
- Assisted in designing and installing SCADA systems (Ignition and OPC Configuration).
Operation Department of Mosul Dam Hydro Power Plant (MOE)
Mosul, Iraq
Dec. 2019 - Nov. 2023
- Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Maintained records of system performance and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored and controlled plant operations including grid synchronization and load management.
- Performed measurements and diagnostics of control systems and instrumentation to ensure operational efficiency.
Asiacell / Korek / Zain (Subcontractors)
Mosul, Iraq
Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2019
- Installed and uninstalled telecommunications equipment from Nokia, Huawei.
- Conducted on-site troubleshooting and maintenance to resolve technical issues related to the installed equipment.
Local Internet Service Providers (Earthlink, Smart Link, and BlueSky) (Hybrid)
Mosul, Iraq
Jun. 2014 - Jul. 2019
- Monitored and provided technical support for internet services, setup, configuration, and maintenance of network devices.
Control and Systems Engineering Dept., University of Technology - Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq
Nov. 2021 - Oct. 2023
- Developed an indoor navigation UV-C sterilizer mobile robot: improving 2D LiDAR-based Grid SLAM and proposing an enhanced global path planner.
Online Collaboration
International
Jun. 2022 - Present
- Developed open-source tools for SLAM and autonomous navigation.
University of Mosul
Mosul, Iraq
Jan. 2019 – May 2019
- Developed a 3D-printed prosthetic arm controlled to recognize gestures made with a Myo EMG armband using machine learning.
University of Mosul
Mosul, Iraq
Jul. 2017 – Jan. 2019
- Simulation and implementation of oil tank level monitoring and control as a SCADA system.
- Developed a wheelchair prototype controlled via a smartphone application and created a multi-task mobile robot for STEAM education.
- Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets: Grade Achieved: 93.43%
7h - Online
Issued: 2024
- Courses: Learning Industrial Automation, Learning PLC Ladder Logic: 1 The Basics, Learning PLC Ladder Logic: 2 Diving Deeper, PLC Memory Organization, PLC Sequencer Logic, PLC Program Flow and Control Instructions, PLC Simulation Software: Factory I/O with Connected Component Workbench, Learning SCADA: Collect, Analyze, and Visualize Data for Industrial Automation
LinkedIn - Zara Khalil
9h 28m - Online
Issued: 2023
- Courses: Mechanical Systems: Reading HVAC, Plumbing, and Other Drawings and Schematics, Electrical Systems: Reading Drawings and Schematics
LinkedIn - Christopher Randall
1h 38m - Online
Issued: 2023
- Introduction to Computational Neuroscience: Selected among the top 20 out of 250 applicants
1 Month - Online
Issued: 2022
- Courses: Slips, Trips, and Falls, Fire and Emergency Preparedness
LinkedIn - Jim Rogers
1h 39m - Online
Issued: 2021
- Control and Systems Engineering: Learned classic control and PLC basics, automated production line processes, and quality control tests.
3 Months - Onsite
Issued: 2018
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