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Abram Abu-giemi

Control Systems & Communications Lead
Melbourne

Summary

Highly motivated and dynamic professional with a strong foundation in Control Systems and Communications. Possessing 7 years of Rail experience in V&V, Project Engineering, Project Management, Testing and Commissioning and Design. Known for possessing an exceptional ability to adapt and manage, as well as the proven track record of delivering outstanding results. A detail-oriented individual who thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments and is constantly striving to exceed expectations. Seeking a challenging role as Control Systems Manager with a focus on Communication and delivery and an opportunity to leverage innovative skills and strategic thinking to contribute to company success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
03.2022 - Current

Project: Korail SSI Migration - Namseoul, Cheonan & Ulsan Stations

  • Drafted Network Configuration and Test procedures.
  • Drafted Factory and Site Acceptance Test Report
  • Designed and reviewed System Architecture Description
  • Develop the network switch configurations for the Signalling Equipment Room using the Westermo L210-F2G routers.
  • Performed and lead the onsite network deployment and supported the integration activities the new SML400 system.
  • Provide post-commissioning support which included troubleshooting and fixing site defect relating to the network architecture
  • Managed validation and integration activities of the SML400 environment with Korean subsystems.

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
06.2023 - 11.2024

Project: South Eastern Program Alliance - Bedford, Dublin, Coolstore & Cave Hill Rd LX Removal

  • Helped draft the Network Configuration and Test procedures.
  • Provided mentorship of the System Architecture and Network Design
  • Develop the network switch configurations for SMIO and AXC locations using the Westermo L210-F2G and Redfox RFIR-5526 routers.
  • Performed and lead the onsite network deployment and testing of the integrated network ring which also includes network migration in the Signalling Equipment Room
  • Provide post-commissioning support which included troubleshooting and fixing site defect relating to the network architecture
  • Managed validation activities and defect rectification of Alstom's Front-End Processor (FEP), Train Number System and RailView Train Control System at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC). This also includes the overseeing of integration activities with TCMS
  • Managed on-site deployment and installation of Alstom's FEP, TNS and RailView TCS as well as Support System Maintenance Terminal & CBI data

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
04.2023 - 08.2024

Project: Southern Program Alliance - Additional Work Package 7

  • Helped draft the Network Configuration and Test procedures.
  • Provided Mentorship on System Architecture and Network Design.
  • Develop the network switch configurations for SMIO and AXC locations as well as for the TCS network using the Westermo L210-F2G and Redfox RFIR-5526 routers.
  • Performed and lead the onsite network deployment and testing of the integrated network ring which also includes network migration in the Signalling Equipment Room
  • Provide post-commissioning support which included troubleshooting and fixing site defect relating to the network architecture
  • Managed validation activities and defect rectification of Alstom's Front-End Processor (FEP), Train Number System and RailView Train Control System at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC). This also includes the overseeing of integration activities with TCMS
  • Managed on-site deployment and installation of Alstom's FEP, TNS and RailView TCS as well as Support System Maintenance Terminal & CBI data

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
04.2023 - 07.2024

Project: Southern Program Alliance - Additional Work Package 6

  • Helped draft the Network Configuration and Test procedures.
  • Provided Mentorship on System Architecture and Network Design.
  • Develop the network switch configurations for SMIO and AXC locations as well as for the TCS network using the Westermo L210-F2G and Redfox RFIR-5526 routers.
  • Performed and lead the onsite network deployment and testing of the integrated network ring which also includes network migration in the Signalling Equipment Room
  • Provide post-commissioning support which included troubleshooting and fixing site defect relating to the network architecture
  • Managed validation activities and defect rectification of Alstom's Front-End Processor (FEP), Train Number System and RailView Train Control System at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC). This also includes the overseeing of integration activities with TCMS
  • Managed on-site deployment and installation of Alstom's FEP, TNS and RailView TCS as well as Support System Maintenance Terminal & CBI data

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
06.2022 - 07.2024

Project: Franklin St Sub-Optimal CBI data Project

  • Helped draft the Network Configuration and Test procedures.
  • Provided Mentorship on Stage 1 System Architecture and Network Design
  • Designed Stage 2 System Architecture and Network Drawings
  • Performed and lead the onsite network deployment and testing of the SMIO and TCS network.
  • Managed validation activities and defect rectification of Alstom's Front-End Processor (FEP) at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC). This also includes the overseeing of integration activities with TCMS
  • Managed on-site deployment and installation of Alstom's FEP, Support System Maintenance Terminal & CBI data

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
09.2023 - 06.2024

Project: North West Program Alliance: Keon Parade LX removal

  • Helped draft the Network Configuration and Test procedures.
  • Design the System Architecture and Network Drawings.
  • Develop the network switch configurations for SMIO and AXC locations using the Westermo L210-F2G and Redfox RFIR-5526 routers.
  • Provide post-commissioning support which included troubleshooting and fixing site defect relating to the network architecture
  • Performed and lead the onsite network deployment and testing of the integrated network ring.
  • Managed on-site deployment and installation of Alstom's Support System Maintenance Terminal & CBI data

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
11.2022 - 07.2023

Project: South Kensington FEP Upgrade

  • Helped draft the Network Configuration and Test procedures.
  • Designed System Architecture and Network Drawings
  • Performed and lead the onsite deployment and testing of the modified network and system architecture testing of the TCS network.
  • Managed validation activities and defect rectification of Alstom's Front-End Processor (FEP) at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC). This also includes the overseeing of integration activities with SigMAP
  • Managed on-site deployment and installation of Alstom's FEP.

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
01.2022 - 07.2023

Project: Southern Program Alliance - Additional Work Package 4

  • Helped draft the Network Configuration and Test procedures.
  • Provided Mentorship on System Architecture and Network Design.
  • Develop the network switch configurations for SMIO and AXC locations as well as for the TCS network using the Westermo L210-F2G and Redfox RFIR-5526 routers.
  • Performed and lead the onsite network deployment and testing of a new network ring which also includes commissioning of a new Signalling Equipment Room
  • Provide post-commissioning support which included troubleshooting and fixing site defect relating to the network architecture
  • Managed validation activities and defect rectification of Alstom's Front-End Processor (FEP) at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC). This also includes the overseeing of intergration activities with TCMS
  • Managed on-site deployment and installation of Alstom's Front-End Processor, Support System Maintenance Terminal & CBI data

Verification and Validation Team Lead

Alstom Transport
09.2021 - 02.2022

Project: Southern Program Alliance - Kananook Sidings Extension

  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's RailView Train Control System at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's Front-End Processor (FEP) at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's Train Number System (TNS) at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Drafted Alstom's RailView Train Control System Functional Specification document based on MTM requirements.
  • Drafted Alstom's RailView Train Control System Operations and Maintenance Manuals
  • Worked closely with MTM to Identify areas for improvement / enhancement of the RailView TCS and Train Number System
  • Managed on-site deployment of Alstom's Front-End Processor, Train Number System and RailView Train Control System.

Verification and Validation Team Lead

Alstom Transport
06.2020 - 11.2021

Project: Southern Program Alliance - Additional Work Package 2

  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's RailView Train Control System at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's Front-End Processor (FEP) at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's Train Number System (TNS) at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Drafted Alstom's RailView Train Control System Functional Specification document based on MTM requirements.
  • Drafted Alstom's RailView Train Control System Operations and Maintenance Manuals
  • Worked closely with MTM to Identify areas for improvement / enhancement of the RailView TCS and Train Number System
  • Managed on-site installation and deployment of the new KANSCC RailView Train Control System.

Verification and Validation Team Lead

Alstom Transport
09.2019 - 08.2020

Project: Southern Program Alliance - Additional Work Package 1

  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's RailView Train Control System at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's Front-End Processor (FEP) at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's Train Number System (TNS) at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Drafted Alstom's RailView Train Control System Functional Specification document based on MTM requirements.
  • Drafted Alstom's RailView Train Control System Operations and Maintenance Manuals
  • Worked closely with MTM to Identify areas for improvement / enhancement of the RailView TCS and Train Number System
  • Managed on-site deployment of Alstom's Front-End Processor, Train Number System and RailView Train Control System.

Verification and Validation Team Lead

Alstom Transport
06.2019 - 05.2020

Project: Southern Program Alliance - Initial Work Package 5

  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's RailView Train Control System at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's Front-End Processor (FEP) at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's Train Number System (TNS) at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Drafted Alstom's RailView Train Control System Functional Specification document based on MTM requirements.
  • Drafted Alstom's RailView Train Control System Operations and Maintenance Manuals
  • Worked closely with MTM to Identify areas for improvement / enhancement of the RailView TCS and Train Number System
  • Managed on-site deployment of Alstom's Front-End Processor, Train Number System and RailView Train Control System.

Verification and Validation Team Lead

Alstom Transport
03.2019 - 02.2020

Project: Southern Program Alliance - Initial Work Package 4

  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's RailView Train Control System at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's Front-End Processor (FEP) at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's Train Number System (TNS) at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Drafted Alstom's RailView Train Control System Functional Specification document based on MTM requirements.
  • Drafted Alstom's RailView Train Control System Operations and Maintenance Manuals
  • Worked closely with MTM to Identify areas for improvement / enhancement of the RailView TCS and Train Number System
  • Managed on-site deployment of Alstom's Front-End Processor, Train Number System and RailView Train Control System.

Verification and Validation Team Lead

Alstom Transport
04.2018 - 08.2019

Project: Southern Program Alliance - Initial Work Package 3

  • Performed and Lead the validation and defect rectification of Alstom's RailView Train Control System at all the different stages of the design (DD, FD & IFC)
  • Drafted Alstom's RailView Train Control System Functional Specification document based on MTM requirements.
  • Drafted Alstom's RailView Train Control System Operations and Maintenance Manuals
  • Lead the Type Approval of the RailView Train Control System (including the Train Number Server and Front-End Processor) which involved developing test cases and procedures to verify the system against functional and cyber security requirements. This also involved attending meetings with MTM, submitting all type approval documents and evidence and working closely with the external party assessor (Downer) to type approve the system
  • Worked closely with MTM to Identify areas for improvement / enhancement of the RailView TCS and Train Number System
  • Managed on-site installation and deployment of Alstom's Front-End Processor, Train Number System and RailView Train Control System.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Computer System Engineering

Monash University
03.2012 - 2017.06

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Biomedical Engineering

LaTrobe University
03.2010 - 2011.11

Skills

Control Systems Design

Verification and Validation

Testing and Commissioning

Project Management

Verbal Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Leadership and Management

Material Sourcing and Handling

Accomplishments

  • BLA Registered Professional Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Reg No. PE0011225)
  • MIEAust NER Certificate in Information, Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering
  • Level 2 MTM SoC in Signal Testing Engineering role - Expired
  • Level 2 MTM SoC in Control System and Communications Engineering Role - Expired
  • Level 1 MTM SoC in Design Engineering Role - Expired
  • Westermo Certified Network Engineer

Timeline

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
09.2023 - 06.2024

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
06.2023 - 11.2024

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
04.2023 - 08.2024

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
04.2023 - 07.2024

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
11.2022 - 07.2023

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
06.2022 - 07.2024

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
03.2022 - Current

Control System and Communications Lead

Alstom Transport
01.2022 - 07.2023

Verification and Validation Team Lead

Alstom Transport
09.2021 - 02.2022

Verification and Validation Team Lead

Alstom Transport
06.2020 - 11.2021

Verification and Validation Team Lead

Alstom Transport
09.2019 - 08.2020

Verification and Validation Team Lead

Alstom Transport
06.2019 - 05.2020

Verification and Validation Team Lead

Alstom Transport
03.2019 - 02.2020

Verification and Validation Team Lead

Alstom Transport
04.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Computer System Engineering

Monash University
03.2012 - 2017.06

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Biomedical Engineering

LaTrobe University
03.2010 - 2011.11
Abram Abu-giemiControl Systems & Communications Lead