Engineer Project

MOHAMAD HAIDAR

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Montreal, QC H*J 3A6

Email: *******@*******.***

Tel: 514-***-****

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

. Ph.D. in Applied Science, M.S. in Telecommunications, and B.Eng. in

Electrical Engineering.

. Over 8 years of experience in wireless communications (Capacity

planning, coverage prediction, RF propagation, R&D, project

management).

. Career interests include, but not limited to, RF Engineering and

Wireless Network Planning, R&D Wireless Engineer, Project Management.

. Ability to thrive under pressure and handle multiple tasks

simultaneously; Great presentation and teaching skills.

. Excellent technical and analytical skills, specifically in the area of

wireless communications and network design, and simulations.

. Fluent in English and Arabic. In the process of learning French.

EDUCATION

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

Ph.D. in Applied Science, December 2007

Dissertation Title: "Load-Balancing and Channel Assignment in IEEE 802.11

Indoor Wireless LANs"

GPA: 4.0

Roosevelt University, Chicago Illinois

M.S. in Telecommunication, May 2002

Thesis Title: "Examining the Performance of Voice Packets over IP based

Local Area Networks"

GPA: 3.92

Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon

B.E. in Electrical Engineering (5 years), July 2000

Project Title: "Location of Transmission Lines Faults using Digital Fault

Recorders"

COMPUTER SKILLS

Software

Proficient in OPNET, HFSS, Wireless InSite (Indoor/Outdoor Propagation

Tool, similar to EDX and planet EV) by Remcom,

PropLAB by Elektrobit, eTrust Intrusion Detection (monitors, reports, scans

network traffic,

blocks URLs), AutoCAD14/2000, Microsoft office, Microsoft Project,

GantTProject, and FrontPage.

Programming Languages

Experienced in Object-Oriented C++ design and development, MATLAB, Turbo

Pascal, HTML, working knowledge in Visual Basic, and LINGO by LINDO

systems, little TCL experience in NS-2.

Operating Systems

Windows 2000/NT/XP/ME/98, DOS

Technical Knowledge of (but not limited to)

CDMA, TDMA, OFDMA, UMTS (3GPP), FDD, TDD, GSM, GPRS, LTE, EDGE, EV-DO,

802.11a/b/g/n, 802.16d/e-2005, indoor/outdoor propagation, propagation

tools, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, VoIP, G. 711 and G. 729 voice encoding

schemes, optimization, RF, antenna design, dipole antenna, horn antenna,

Yagi Antenna, DSSS, FHSS, Linear Programming, modulation schemes (QAM,

QPSK, FSK, ASK, BPSK) and bluetooth.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Wireless Engineer Consultant (P/T)

Nov. 2008 - June 2009

TabbiTech Inc.

Provided technical assistance on an in-door Bluetooth networking project.

Worked with software engineers to execute and meet application platforms

requirements.

Wireless Consultant

Jan. 2009 - Mar. 2009

Wispra, Inc.

Provided technical feedback regarding patent infringement issues related to

in-flight wireless broadband access.

Wireless Consultant

Mar. 2008 - Sept. 2008

HighTech Solutions

Provided technical and intellectual property consulting in the fields of

Wireless Networking. Evaluated and analyzed patent infringement and patent

applications.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Intelligent Bandwidth Allocation Engineer

July 2009 -- Present

University of Quebec: Ecole de Technologie Superieure, Montreal, QC

My responsibilities are twofold: Developing a dynamic bandwidth allocation

algorithm in a satellite communication network. Implementing algorithm in

NS-2 simulator. Testing and demonstrating the full intelligent bandwidth

allocation functionalities on a testbed platform and simulator. Also,

technically guide project team and define strategic goals. Maintain a

balanced portfolio of existing and new tasks. Direct project management

responsibilities for systems project. Prepare technical goals for the

project team, review the progress, and participate in the relevant parts of

associates' performance reviews.

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Feb. 2008 - Jan. 2009

Electrical Engineering

University of Quebec: Ecole de Technologie Superieure, Montreal, QC

Analyzed and selected cognitive radio architectures for Cognitive Wireless

Mesh Networks (CWMNs). Proposed quality of service continuity protection

models for CWMNs. Developed Power management approach for CWMNs. Presented

CWMN approaches, architecture designs, and economical frame works to the

project committee monthly.

Teaching Assistant

Aug. 2003-Dec. 2007

Systems Engineering

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

Developed and taught wireless lab to students. Instructed students

concerning RF theoretical foundations of lab exercises and participated in

RF site surveying exercises. Graded lab reports and provided consultation

to students during office hours.

RF Engineer

Aug.2006- Jul. 2007

UALR-ALLTEL-MOTOROLA project, Little Rock, AR

Analyzed Wi-Mesh and Wi-Max trials on university campus (indoor and

outdoor). Simulated real-time indoor and outdoor environments and what-if

scenarios using OPNET, MATLAB, and RF propagation tools. Performed RF

coverage predictions and RF capacity planning for indoor and outdoor

environments. Provided feedback concerning network optimization procedures

(optimal channel assignment, optimal site selection, better antenna

configurations). Lead and trained more than 20 students during site-

surveying tests everyday (different building materials, several floors,

etc Participated in designing, documenting and testing of digital

radio system components. Attended weekly meetings with Alltel and Motorola

engineers to discuss and evaluate project progress. Troubleshot network

faults and maintained network operations. Collected, organized, and

analyzed data collected from site-survey tests using MS Excel sheets.

Submitted proposals and reports to higher management for further study.

Development Engineer in Blade Server Development

May 2006-Aug. 2006

IBM supplemental (Coop), RTP Durham, NC

Developed new concepts for applying wireless technology to IBM eserver

products. Conducted brief indoor RF site-surveying to asset the

environment. Assisted Senior Technical Staff Member in developing several

invention disclosures.

Hardware and Network Engineer

Jul. 2002-Aug. 2003

Warp Computers, Raleigh, NC

Supervised and quality-control checked three engineers and two technicians.

Designed networks and camera surveillance systems for small businesses.

Installed small office WiFi networks.

PUBLICATIONS

Journals

1. M. Haidar, H.M. Al-Rizzo, R. Akl, and Z. Elbazzal, "The Effect of an

Enhanced Channel Assignment Algorithm in an IEEE 802.11 WLAN," World

Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society Transactions on

Communications, WSEAS, Vol. 8, Issue 12, Dec 2009.

2. R. Akl, P. Kadiyala, and M. Haidar, "Non-Uniform Grid-Based

Coordinated Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks," Journal of Sensors,

Hindawi, article ID 491349, volume 2009.

3. M. Haidar, H. M. Al-Rizzo, R. Akl, and Y. Chan, "User-Based Channel

Assignment in a Load-Balanced IEEE 802.11 WLAN," International Journal

of Interdisciplinary Telecommunications and Networking, Vol.1, Issue

2, April-June, 2009, pp. 66-81.

4. Z. Elbazzel, M. Kadoch, A. Basili, M. Haidar, and F. Gagnon, "A

Quality of Service Driven Approach for Clustering in Mobile Ad hoc

Networks Based on Metrics Adaptation: Looking Beyond Clustering,"

Journal of Communication Software and Systems, Vol. 6, Issue 6,

February 2009.

5. M. Haidar, I. Habib and Z. Dziong, "Power Control and Channel

Allocation in a Cognitive Wireless Mesh Network," Canadian Journal of

Electrical and Computer Engineering, under review.

6. R. Akl, M. Haidar, and S. Park, "IEEE 802.11 Network Planning by

Modeling and Optimizing Overlapping Channel Assignment and Access

Point Selection," Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, under

review.

7. R. Akl, Y. Saravanos, and M. Haidar, "Hybrid Approach for Energy-Aware

Synchronization in Sensor Networks," Ad Hoc Networks Journal,

Elsevier, ADHOC-D-09-103, under review.

Refereed Conference Papers

1. R. Akl, P. Kadiyala, and M. Haidar, "Non-Uniform Grid-Based

Coordinated Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks,"9th IEEE Malaysia

International Conference on Communications, MICC'09,Dec 14-17, 2009,

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2. M. Haidar, M. Msakni, and Z. Dziong, "Power Management and Bandwidth

Allocation in a Cognitive Wireless Mesh Network," 7th Annual

conference on Communication Networks and Services Research Conference,

CNSR'09, May 11-13, 2009, Monton, New Brunswick, Canada.

3. M. Haidar, H. M. Al-Rizzo, R. Akl, Y. Chan, M. Bouharras," Throughput

Validation of an Advanced Channel Assignment in an IEEE 802.11

WLAN," International Conference on Communication Software and

Networking, 20-22 February, 2009, Macau, China.

4. M. Bouharras, Z. Dziong, F. Gagnon, and M. Haidar, "Multi-Objective

Scheduling for MUD Based Ad-Hoc Networks,"4th International Wireless

Internet Conference, WICON, Novemeber 17-19, 2008, Maui, HI, USA.

5. M. Bouharras, Z. Dziong, F. Gagnon, and M. Haidar, " Scheduling

Optimization in Multiuser Detection based MAC Design for Ad-Hoc

Networks," 4th IEEE International Workshop on Performance and

Management of Wireless and Mobile Networks, P2MNET, October 14-17,

2008, Montreal, QC, Canada.

6. M. Haidar, R. Akl, H. M. Al-Rizzo, and Y. Chan, "Enhanced Channel

Assignment in an IEEE 802.11 Balanced WLAN Based on Signal-to-

Interference Ratio," 21st IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and

Computer Engineering, May 4-7, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada 2008.

7. M. Haidar, H. M. Al-Rizzo, R. Akl, and Y. Chan," Enhanced Channel

Assignment and Load Distribution in IEEE 802.11 WLANs," IEEE

International Conference on Signal Processing and Communications, 24-

27 November, 2007, Dubai, UAE.

8. M. Haidar, H. M. Al-Rizzo, R. Akl, and Y. Chan," Channel Assignment

and Load Distribution in a Power-managed WLAN," 18th Annual IEEE

International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio

Communications, 3-7 September, 2007, Athens, Greece.

9. M. Haidar, R. Akl, H. M. Al-Rizzo, Y. Chan and R. Adada, "Optimal Load

Distribution in Large Scale WLAN Networks Utilizing a Power Management

Algorithm," IEEE Sarnoff Symposium 2007, April 30-May 2nd, 2007,

Princeton, NJ, USA.

10. H. M. Al-Rizzo, A. Al Habsi, M. Haidar and R. Adada, "Design, analysis

and optimization of a hexagonal cavity applicator at 915 MHz," The

39th Annual Symposium, International Microwave Power Institute, 13-15

July, 2005, Seattle, USA.

11. H. M. Al-Rizzo, A. Al Habsi, M. Haidar and R. Adada, "Finite-

difference time domain modeling of waveguide-coupled resonators using

locally conformal overlapping grids," The Second IEEE GCC Conference,

23-25 November, 2004, Manama, Bahrain.

12. H. M. Al-Rizzo, A. Al Habsi, M. Haidar and R. Adada, "An

interdisciplinary simulation based laboratory for undergraduate

wireless communications education," The Second IEEE GCC Conference, 23-

25 November, 2004, Manama, Bahrain.

13. H. M. Al-Rizzo, A. Al Habsi, M. Haidar, and R. Adada,"Multiple Access

Interference Issues in 3G WCDMA Cellular Systems," 1st International

Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications Networks, 7-9 June,

2004, Muscat, Oman.

14. M. Haidar, R. Alrifai, and J. Kenevan "Examining the Performance of

Voice Packets over IP based Local Area Networks," IASTED, 4-6

November, 2002, Cambridge, USA.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

IEEE Member, WiMax360 member

INTERESTS

International chess player (Lebanese Chess Champion for several years),

Math tutoring, reading with special interest in WiMax, LTE,

and WiFi, soccer, tennis, and swimming.

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