AMIR ELGABARI

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Education:

UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT New York, New York

MS in Electrical Engineering January 2019

Cumulative GPA: 3.6

PROJECTS Accomplished:

Tracking aircrafts with Software Defined Radio using RTL2832u, dipole antenna and Raspberry Pi 2 in MATLAB.

Intelligent video surveillance for thread detection using facial recognition in a live CCTV feed using Histogram of Gradients (H.O.G) features in MATLAB.

Implementation of character recognition system for visually impaired people using RNNs and TTS in Python and Open CV4.

OCTOBER 6TH UNIVERSITY, Cairo, Egypt

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering September 2010

Major in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering.

Project Accomplished:

Implementation of CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access).

ACTIVITIES:

IEEE Member 2018

CISCO CCNA 1 Certification (May 2018)

Experience:

The Arcanum Group (VA CFM) New York, New York

Electrical Engineer (Construction Manager) July 2021 – Present

VA Medical Center

Monitor and inspect the installation of medium voltage equipment such as 13KV Transformers, 4KV Generators, 15KV and 5KV switch gear and associated instrumentation and control systems, to ensure compliance with the contract specifications, documents, prevailing codes and approved shop drawings.

Oversee the transformers, Switchgear, duct banks and power cables replacement.

Oversee the installation of the new power substations and distribution substations.

Oversee the testing, commissioning, and start-up of medium voltage equipment.

Provide onsite field support to the Construction Manager and the Program Management Team.

Participate in identification, responses to and evaluation of technical issues that affect schedule and safety.

Prepare daily reports, logs, and journals documenting construction activities.

Participate in weekly meetings with other inspectors and Program Management Team.

Inspect the work done by the contractor(s) to ascertain that work is executed in accordance with the Contract Documents and accepted practices.

Auditing of field work by subcontractors, performance of specific inspections and tests, and audit report preparation

Perform field inspections, surveillance, and audits of field electrical installations.

Reviews contractor's submittals and RFIs as required; maintains accurate and complete job files including as-built drawings and specifications.

Conducts and carries out portions of daily inspections of site work, building construction work, documents discrepancies, code violations, improper materials.

Reviews Contractor proposed plans for interruption of utility services and/or traffic and provide report to SRE or designated VA representative.

Leads construction impacts meeting with VAMC department staff, USACE, and contractor. Document with meeting minutes.

Manages planning and field verification of medical equipment requirements as central point of contact between VAMC and USACE/construction contractor.

Transfers as-built drawings, spare parts, and O&M manuals with VAMC and document receipt.

Participates in Design Development to ensure documents are high quality, match planned scope, and reflect VA interests. Reviews.

Attends USACE/Contractor meetings, including preparatory phase QC meetings and all weekly progress meetings.

Reviews the testing/inspections reports submitted by the Contractor and provide approval/dis-approval

of site work, building construction work; documents discrepancies, code violations, improper materials.

LP Transportation Consulting New York, New York

Electrical Engineer July 2020 – Present

R62A Times Sq. Shuttle Project/R160 Outfront Media Project.

Inspects AC and DC power distribution systems and AC and DC traction power substation, including 600/750-volt DC rail transit traction power substations and 25KV rail transit traction power substations.

Perform traction power system analysis and simulations.

Works closely with other disciplines and multi-discipline projects.

Performs site investigations in substations and along railroad tracks.

Assistance with power system studies DC electrified railway systems.

Analyze current methods of site supervision and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Monitor the progress of the work against the approved contractor program of works.

Inspect the work done by the contractor(s) to ascertain that work is executed in accordance with the Contract Documents and accepted practices.

R62A Installation/Removal of grab rails, stanchions, seats and floor heaters.

Removal of Passenger Seats, Handrails, Center Floor Heaters, Cab Heater rewiring, and installation of new handrails and windscreens.

Modifying Floor Heater Wiring Circuits.

Installing new heater elements in the existing heaters shells.

After the wiring of the car is completed, then a continuity test of each circuit loop is performed to verify that the circuits were wired correctly.

Supervising and overseeing contractor work of installation.

AECOM New York, New York

Electrical Engineer October 2019 – July 2020

OMNY MTA's new fare payment system

Worked as an Electrical engineer Inspector on installation of new fair payment system for New York City Transit (NYCT).

Supervised installation of new conduits and electrical cables in various New York city subway stations.

Coordinated with multiple agencies in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to work collectively in order to complete the task assigned. The following are the daily activities that were performed on job site:

Supervising six or more employees and overseeing contractor work of installation of new conduit, electrical cables, new switches in turnstiles, new power supply in turnstiles and new validators on turnstiles in NYC subway stations.

Coordinating with different departments of NYCT such as (MTA HQ, AFC & EMD)

In charge of any safety on site inside subway stations.

Preparation of detailed daily work reports and keeping field records of extra work on time and material basis to ensure contractor will be compensated in timely fashion.

Performed special inspection.

Doing markups on drawings for any changes taken place in the field.

Armand Corporation New York, New York

Construction Project Engineer March 2017 – October 2019

Maintain records of materials tests performed and executed works

Prepare daily report to the RE or ARE. This includes works orders, materials delivery, and daily inspections program

Co-ordinate and co-operate with client project manager during their site inspections in the presence of the RE or ARE

Monitor the start-up, commissioning, and handover of the site works. Including maintaining records of the project milestones.

Help coordinate and manage assigned projects from inception to completion by carrying out daily operational tasks in an effective and timely manner.

Contribute to the strategic planning phase of upcoming projects.

Collaborate, assist, and support Project managers with submittals, scheduling meetings, checking daily logs, reviewing certified payrolls and timesheets.

Review project designs for accuracy, feasibility, and budgeting purposes.

Assist with developing RFPs, Project Buyouts, Estimating and scheduling.

Facilitate communications between the office and field.

Interfacing with various clients, inspectors, stakeholders, facility managers, safety consultants and architects/ engineers on site.

Maintain detailed daily reports and cost monitoring to ensure adherence to deadlines and schedules.

Help problem solve issues and suggest ways to improve projects.

Report on work progress and budget matters to management and clients, as needed.

Participate in bid proposal presentations and other business development activities.

Schedule’s meetings, phone calls, site visits; attend progress and coordination meetings; update meeting minutes and memos for distribution.

Enovate Engineering S.t Croix, US Virgin Islands

Conti Federal April 2020 – May 2020

Electrical Project Engineer

Covid-19 RTI Alternate Care Facility USVI

U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Survey the site and collaborate in multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors, and clients.

Attend client meetings, understand project vision and goals, and execute.

Coordinate electrical system design with architects and other consultants such as power distribution, stand-by power generation, lighting, communications, and security systems.

Engineering calculations, equipment sizing and selection for low, medium, and high voltage systems.

Define customer needs and requirements.

Generally responsible for implementations and monitoring of all electrical related work at the site.

Estimates prepare and assign the resources such as manpower, materials, consumables, equipment, tools required for all electrical and related works prior to execution.

Ensures that all the works done are in accordance with the approved construction drawings, contract documents, project specifications, and all applicable standards whether local, national, or international standards.

Oversee submittals process for all electrical shop drawings, material submittals, testing procedures and test reports.

NuData Techcom/under T-Mobile New York, New York

Data Center Engineer June 2015 – March 2017

Installing 1830’s, 7705’s and 7750 Nokia hardware units for Verizon, AT&T and other vendors.

Racking and stacking chassis for 1830, 7705 and 7750 hardware units

Installing data cards, connecting fibers, Ethernet cables and Power cables.

Running, crimping, and terminating Power and Ground cables.

Commissioning and integrating all units.

Completing inventory logs, checklist, and daily reports.

Built racks for power cables and cat5 cabling.

Performed wrapped down wiring and PBX System wiring.

I have handled cables up to 750 using a hydraulic crimping tool.

Used power drills, power saws, battery testing equipment and electricity conducting tools

as part of the Power & Maintenance Group with MCI WorldCom.

Responsible for testing and maintaining all the backup battery supplies for the entire NYC region.

Including testing the sonic ring of fiber throughout NYC, testing Fiber optic continuity, equipment

THE COCKPIT AVIATION New York, New York

ASSISTANCE TO THE DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE December 2013 – April 2015

Design, implement and maintain electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components.

Direct and coordinate with technicians for maintenance support, documentation, testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications codes according to the system requirements.

Implements maintenance schedule for all systems including equipment, spares, and parts.

Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and anomaly investigation.

ARCADIA ELEVATOR Cairo, Egypt

Electrical Engineer January 2011 – June 2013

Worked under senior electrical engineers to service and maintain elevators.

Complete installation of elevator circuits, control and 3phase motor circuit.

Completed regular maintenance on elevators.

Troubleshooting control panels that include inverters.

Troubleshooting full automation machines working with PLC.

Skills:

Software:

Ladder Logic Programming

C Programming

Mat lab

Packet Tracer

P-SPICE

Python Programming

LabVIEW

OPENCV, and Command Line Interface in Linux

Hardware:

Signal and Function Generator

Oscilloscopes

Microcontrollers

Modulations and Demodulators

Circuit Design in Bread Board

Optical and IR Sensors

Design Knowledge:

Analog Electronic Circuit Design

Digital Electronic Circuit Design

Antenna Design

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Image Processing Problems

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