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Omar Akash

US CITIZEN

Mobile: +971*********, E-mail: ac1wxt@r.postjobfree.com

Career Overview:

I hold a master degree in engineering project management, I have 2 years of experience in UAE, seeking a mid-level position in project management related field. Education:

M.S. Engineering Project Management, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, May 2017.

Degree outcomes & highlights:

- Gained an understanding of human behavior in the workplace from an individual, group, and organizational perspective.

- Fundamental concepts and techniques for project acquisition and procurement.

- Obtained some 'hands-on' experience in the use of Project Management techniques and in the approaches used to solve management problems in the project environment.

- Used different types of control charts for variables and attributes.

- Knowledge on resource allocation and management, time management in projects, project scheduling and change management in the project environment.

- Effective project management communications skills and problem-solving techniques related to project team management, project status reporting and project stakeholder management. Link to the program: http://aurak.ac.ae/en/academics/school-graduate-studies-research/graduate- programs/master-science-engineering-project-management-mepm/

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Hashemite University, Jordan, June 2015. Degree main courses:

- Statics/ Dynamics.

- HVAC.

- Renewable Energy.

- Fluid Mechanics.

- Manufacturing Processes.

- CAD/CAM.

- Machine Design.

- Mechanical Vibrations.

- Engineering Ethics.

- Electromechanical Systems

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Link to the program: https://hu.edu.jo/fac/dept/DepDefault.aspx?deptid=55020000 Work Experience:

American University of Ras Al Khaimah/ RAK Research & Innovation Center Title: Research and Development Engineer, July 2015- Present Link to the center website: http://aurak.ac.ae/en/rak-research-innovation-center/ Work roles & major achievements:

- Authored and co-authored more than 10 research articles in different international journals.

- Presented my research work in 2 international conferences.

- Represented the center in conferences, exhibitions and workshops in UAE.

- Established a collaboration project between RAKRIC & ICARDA, UAE.

- Established a collaboration project between RAKRIC and ETA-MAX, Jordan.

- Carried out testing services for industrial partners & clients.

- Held responsible for updating the news material for the events being carried out at the center.

- Actively provided training support for students whom done their internship at the center.

- Presented the different R & D activities to the scientists and the industrial bodies who visited the center.

List of publications:

1. O. Akash. Scopus-Based Analysis of Solar Energy Research in the United Arab Emirates, Int. J. of Thermal & Environmental Engineering, Vol. 12 (2016), pp. 111-115. 2. O. Akash, Z. Iqbal, M. Mohsen. Evaluation of Two Different Tubular Daylighting Devices in UAE Climate, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research 11 (4), 2611-2614. 3. A.M.A. Abdo, B. Akash, M.S. Mohsen, O. Akash. Scopus Based Analysis of Related Literature to Traffic Safety and Awareness in the Arab Countries, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research 11 (6), 4076-4080.

4. M. Mohsen, Z. Iqbal, U. Kumar, W. Ullah, O. Akash Sustainable System Solutions: RAK Research and Innovation Center, Int. J. of Sustainable Water & Environmental Systems 5 (2), 67-76. 5. O. Akash, A. Abu Abdo, B. Akash, M. Mohsen. A Review on Solar Energy Research in Jordan. Fifth Global Conference on Renewables and Energy Efficiency for Desert Regions (GCREEDER 2016), April 4-6, 2016, Amman, Jordan, Paper 120.

6. B. Akash, A. Abu Abdo, O. Akash, M. Mohsen Scopus-Based Analysis of Peer-Reviewed Literature Related to Solar Energy in GCC Countries, Procedia Computer Science 83 ( 2016 ) 750– Page 3 of 4

757 (paper presented in Sixth International Conference on Sustainable Energy Information Technology (2016), Madrid, Spain).

7. M.S. Mohsen, B. Akash, A. Abdo, O. Akash. Energy Options for Water Desalination in UAE. Procedia Computer Science 83, 894-901 (paper presented in Sixth International Conference on Sustainable Energy Information Technology (2016), Madrid, Spain). 8. Akash, O. Experiment on PV Panels Tilt Angle and Dust, ICEDSA 2016. 9. Akash, O., & Mohsen, M. Measurement and Analysis of Solar Irradiation and Other Related Meteorological Parameters in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, ICEDSA 2016. 10. Akash, O. B., Abdo, A. M. A., Mohsen, M. S., & Akash, B. A. (2016). A Note on Solar Energy Research in Jordan. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 11(10), 7100-7105.

All the above research papers can be accessed online through the following link (Google Scholar): https://scholar.google.ae/citations?hl=ar&user=s_YcY1cAAAAJ. List of conferences & professional workshops attended:

Energy and Water in the GCC Workshop 2016, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, April 12-14, 2016. (Social Organizing Committee member).

The 5th International Conference on Electronic Devices, Systems and Applications ICEDSA-2016

(presented my work at the conference).

The International Conference on Energy, Water & Environmental Sciences ICEWES-2015, Ras Al Khaimah UAE, December 15-17, 2015 (presented my work at the conference).

HVAC Training Program (Jordan Association of Engineers, 2014).

Soiling Effects on Photovoltaic Modules Workshop 2016 (Organized by DEWA).

PMP Seminar (AURAK).

Trouble shooting of Motors Seminar (FLUKE).

RAK Zero-Energy Villa Kick-off Workshop, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, September 7, 2016. Training Experience:

Izzat Marji Group (IMG) (2 months) (http://www.marji.jo/) IMG is a leading provider of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, sanitary supplies and plumbing materials, and power tools. It introduces energy efficient systems, green and energy saving products, water saving technologies and renewable energy sources. ETA-max Energy & Environmental Solutions (2 months) (http://www.eta-max.com/) Page 4 of 4

ETA-max is a cutting-edge engineering company specialized to design, develop, and deliver innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions that get results: Cutting energy costs, decreasing carbon footprints, and improving the comfort and health of people. Computer Skills:

MS Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, AutoCad, Sketchup, PVsyst. Language:

Arabic: native speaker.

English: full professional proficiency.

Date and Place of Birth:

29 March 1992, Illinois, USA.

References:

Available upon request.

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