Gaming
Abram Abu-giemi
Control Systems And Communications Team 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
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Control Systems and Communication Lead
Alstom
07.2022 - Current
- Managing the design, installation, and maintenance of Alstom's Smartlock400 Control Systems and Communication networks.
- Managing and coordinating projects, ensuring all subsystem designs meet safety and performance requirements.
- Providing guidance, support and mentorship to young engineers
- Troubleshooting and repairing system issues, ensuring all systems are functioning properly
- Identifying areas for improvement and recommended upgrades or modifications as necessary
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managing a team of 7 engineers
- Managing day-to-day activities and forecasted activities to ensure successful delivery of projects
- Communicating with clients and team members regarding project status and timelines
- Managing Alstom's Melbourne Lab headquarters where all national and international projects subsystem design and testing take place
- Technical lead for all Smartlock400 Subsystem activities in Australia and overseas
Project Engineering Manager (Korean Project)
Alstom
03.2022 - Current
- Providing leadership and management to the engineering team.
- Overseeing all aspects of the project including design, feasibility, planning, budgeting, execution, and monitoring.
- Providing technical guidance to the engineering team and ensure that project deadlines are met.
- Managed project risks and championed innovation and continuous improvement.
- Collaborating and communicating effectively with Korean clients, stakeholders, and other departments to ensure project specifications are met.
- Maintaining an excellent relationship with the Client, achieving a 9/10 customer satisfaction rating.
- Verifying design documentations to meet client requirements and vision.
- Developing and leading a multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Implementing quality control standards for consistent approach and results.
- Drafted System Architectures and other technical document/drawings for client review
- Proposed design concepts, worked with customers to incorporate changes and oversaw design process.
Verification and Validation Team Lead
Alstom
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Acted as a V&V team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and managing all testing activities.
- Ensured that testing and validation processes are executed correctly and that all deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards and timelines.
- Managed and coordinated with project leads to ensure all Designs and installations meet safety and performance requirements.
- Developed and implemented testing strategies, plans and procedures for Alstom's Smartlock 400 subsystems
- Identified areas for improvement and recommend upgrades or modifications as necessary.
- Managed Subsystem defects and ensured patches/fixes have been implemented and tested
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Managed the validation and influenced the design of SML400 subsystems and tools.
- Lead and successfully achieved the type approval of Alstom's first Train Control System (RailView) for the Frankston Line, which is now commissioned and operational at multiple control centers on the MTM network.
- Interfaced with other design departments, safety managers and quality managers to ensure design requirements are met and tested
- Managed client interface to understand design requirements and ensure delivery dates are met
Acting Testing and Commissioning Manager
Alstom
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinate onsite testing activities, working collaboratively with alliances and Alstom's contractors to enure commissioning deadline and targets are met.
- Monitored key metrics of the commissioning team to meet performance expectations.
- Prepared progress reports and communicated commissioning activities to the alliance.
- Managed T&C roster and fatigue management
- Prepared and maintained testing records
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Managed and oversaw all project material delivery to and from site offices
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Managed all site test logs and design modifications/updates
- Acted as the technical lead for the deployment of Alstom's Train Control System and the SML400 Maintenance subsystems
Verification and Validation Engineer
Alstom
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Develop and execute detailed testing plans, procedures and reports for complex systems and software applications.
- Follow systems engineering processes, ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Identify, report, and track errors, bugs, and design flaws to ensure timely resolution.
- Participate in design reviews with, engineering, development teams, and ensure specifications are meet.
- Utilize automated testing tools to develop automated tests.
- Develop, maintain and enhance test automation scripts.
- Participate in the full lifecycle of all validation and verification activities.
- Report on testing progress throughout projects ensuring that adequate testing coverage of requirements is provided.
- Provide suggestions, recommendations, and improvements for the verification and validation process.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Computer System Engineering
Monash University
Clayton, VIC 03.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Biomedical Engineering
LaTrobe University
Bundoora, VIC 03.2010 - 11.2011
Skills
Network Communication Systems
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
- Level 2 MTM SoC in Control System and Communications Engineering Role
- Level 1 MTM SoC in Design Engineering Role
- Westermo Certified Network Engineer
- Employee of the year award
- Exceptional performance review track record
Interests
Reading
Scientific and philosophical discussion
Exercising
Timeline
Control Systems and Communication Lead
Alstom
07.2022 - Current
Project Engineering Manager (Korean Project)
Alstom
03.2022 - Current
Acting Testing and Commissioning Manager
Alstom
09.2021 - 02.2022
Verification and Validation Team Lead
Alstom
09.2019 - 07.2022
Verification and Validation Engineer
Alstom
09.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Computer System Engineering
Monash University
03.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Biomedical Engineering
LaTrobe University
03.2010 - 11.2011