Sami D. Alnajjar
**** *** **** ****** *, Cordova, TN 38018 313-***-**** ************@*****.***
EDUCATION Master in Electrical Engineering, May 2015
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4
Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, December 2010
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
COMPUTER Programming Languages: C++ and MATLAB
SKILLS Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical 2015 and SIMULINK and PowerWorld-17
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
RELEVANT Power System, Power Distribution System, Energy Conversion, Smart Gird
COURSES Power System Stability and Control, and Electrical Power Quality
RELEVENT Design an overhead secondary distribution system to provide electricity for a certain subdivision
DESIGN Provide design details and specifications such as assumptions, calculations, sizing and selection
PROJECT Provide cost and optimization analysis, written report, and oral presentation
Applied electrical code/standards such as NEC, IEEE and ANSI
EXPERIENCE President and Founder - Clarksdale Gas Mart LLC; Clarksdale MS, July2009-present
President and Founder - Belzoni Gas Mart LLC; Belzoni, MS March 2012-present
Manager, Dan and Sam INC (DBA Race Track Amoco), January 2005-May2009
Direct all branches activities and supervise 10 employees while focusing on providing sales and service to the customers
Implement new sales tracking system to evaluate current sales tactics and increase revenue
Consistently maintain a high-standard performance record via exceptional service, follow-through, and specific attention to
detail which resulted in higher sales
Develop personnel, motivates staff to exceed goals, and improve product sales
ACADEMIC
EXPERIENCE Teaching Assistant, EECE-University of Memphis, Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Taught electronics labs
Created lab syllabus according to the provided curriculum
Administered exams, quizzes and grades of the students
Performed on experiments while monitored safety of the students and equipment
Kept track of students’ performance and attendance
Research Assistant,EECE-University of Memphis, Summer 2013-Spring 2015
Performed extensive research that focuses mainly on:
The stability and quality of power systems
Dynamics of renewable energy generators
Design and development of stability devices
Modeling of fuel cells storage
PUBLICATIONS S. Alnajjar, M. H. Ali, “Fault Ride through Capability Improvement of Grid Connected Fuel Cell System by Series Dynamic Braking Resistor”, IEEE, PES Transactions on Sustainable Energy (Under Revision)