Data Analytics Machine Learning

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Farzaneh Faramarzi

Houston, Texas, USA ********.*********@*****.*** 832-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• I&C Engineer with 10+ years of experience in design, engineering, and project management for oil & gas, power plants, and industrial applications.

• Expertise in PLC, DCS design, configuration, and integration, with strong technical leadership, troubleshooting, and procurement skills.

• Ph.D. candidate focused on data analytics and system optimization. Seeking an I&C engineering role to contribute expertise in control technologies and system modernization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ph.D. Student, Research Assistant - Transportation Data Analytics Institute of Transportation (InTrans) 2019 Aug. - Present.

• Conducted sophisticated data analytics and system evaluations for transportation safety, applying advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.

• Conducted data analytics and system evaluations for transportation safety.

• Developed GIS-based crash analysis and statistical modeling.

• Applied machine learning techniques for predictive safety measures.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary research teams to optimize infrastructure safety. Senior Instrument Engineer Planning and Scheduling Engineer PARS OIL & GAS CO. (Refinery, Power Plant) 2010 Oct. - 2013 Dec.

• Led customer design review meetings and project coordination.

• Assisted in change order generation by estimating hardware costs and engineering effort for scope changes.

• Performed comprehensive process instrumentation scheduling and management with Microsoft Project for complex EPC projects in Gas Industry.

• Designed process control and instrumentation systems with advanced control strategies for heat exchangers, valves, pumps, and turbines.

• Developed advanced process control system architectures, ensuring optimal performance through meticulous design.

• Conducted in-depth technical feasibility studies and assessments, leveraging technical judgment to guide system adaptation and implementation.

• Designed and implemented process control and instrumentation systems, including PLC and DCS.

• Led procurement specification development and reviewed vendor bids from a technical perspective.

• Led Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) for control systems, including instrumentation, PLCs, DCS cabinets, and cables.

• Created instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings.

• Evaluated vendor bids for compliance and served as liaison, facilitating communication between project teams to ensure smooth execution.

• Conducted troubleshooting and resolved engineering issues related to control systems.

• Selected and implemented appropriate PLC systems as needed, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens S7, Yokogawa, Schneider Electric (Modicon), Emerson (DeltaV), Honeywell (HC900 & Safety Manager), and ABB (AC500, Freelance, 800xA).

• Served as primary liaison between project teams, customers, consultants, and contractors

• Facilitated effective communication and coordination across multiple stakeholders

• Managed complex interdisciplinary projects requiring intricate collaboration and technical expertise

• Developed and maintained strong relationships with external partners to ensure project success

• Developed and reviewed P&IDs using AutoCAD Plant 3D, SmartPlant P&ID (SPPID)

• Developed technical documentation, including instrument lists, datasheets, specifications, loop diagrams, and wiring diagrams using SmartPlant Instrumentation

Electronics Instrument Engineer

PARS OIL & GAS CO. (Refinery, Power Plant) 2005 Oct. – 2010 Oct.

• Designed and implemented advanced instrumentation and control strategies, focusing on field instrument selection and integration.

• Implemented sophisticated PLC and DCS programming for comprehensive plant automation, covering intricate control system design.

• Programmed and configured PLC and DCS for plant automation.

• Performed point-to-point loop checks for all instrumentation.

• Monitored and optimized process control systems.

• Led system integration and compliance verification.

• Provided technical support for equipment selection, implementation, and commissioning.

• Worked with Allen-Bradley, Siemens S7, Yokogawa, Schneider Electric, Emerson, Honeywell, and ABB PLCs, selecting the appropriate systems for new phases of South Oil and Gas under construction.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Infrastructure Intelligent Engineering) with a Minor in Statistics Iowa State University • 2019 Aug - Present

• Thesis: Transportation system optimization via data analytics. Master of Science: Industrial Engineering (Management of Systems & Productivity) Islamic Azad University (IAU), Iran • 2010 Aug. - 2013 Feb. Bachelor of Science: Electronic Engineering

Islamic Azad University (IAU), Iran • 2000 Feb. - 2004 Feb. Farzaneh Faramarzi Resume

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Core Technical Skills Project Management Skills

• Control Systems:

• Advanced PLC, DCS, HSI, SCADA,

• Comprehensive Instrumentation & Control

• Field modifications configuration

• Advanced Control Network Architecture

• Hardware Configuration

• Instrumentation device selection

• Control hardware evaluation

• System startup and commissioning

• Engineering & Design:

• Advanced control system functional and implementation requirements

• Detailed P&ID and loop diagrams

• Comprehensive technical specifications

• Heat exchanger, valve, pump, and turbine system design.

• Creation of instrumentation and control documents from P&IDs,

• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation

Diagrams), and PFD (Process Flow Diagrams).

• Design & Simulation Tools

• AutoCAD 2D/3D

• SmartPlant P&ID (SPPID), Aveva P&ID. Bentley OpenPlant P&ID,

• SmartPlant Instrumentation

• Plant 3D Modeling

• GIS Mapping Tools

• Data Analytics Platforms

• System Simulation Software

• Extensive knowledge of process systems, instrumentation, and control strategies

• Technical Documentation:

• Comprehensive FAT/SAT reports

• Detailed control system studies

• Technical documents, proposals and design reviews

• Performance assessment documentation

• Standards & Compliance:

• API, ASME, NEC, IEC, ATEX, NFPA standards

implementation and verification.

• Programming & Analytics:

• Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib),

• R (ggplot2, dplyr),

• Machine Learning Applications

• Project Management:

• Strategic resource planning

• Precise cost monitoring

• Advanced procurement techniques

• Vendor coordination and management

• Detailed scheduling (MS Project)

• Project implementation and timeline management

• Technical guidance as part of leadership team

• Professional Competencies:

• Cross-functional stakeholder communication

• Technical document review and validation

• Interdisciplinary project coordination

• Strategic project liaison management

• Advanced leadership

• Complex problem-solving

• Technical writing

• Strategic technical guidance

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized.

• Languages:

• English, Farsi (Persian), Azeri, Turkish

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Industry Control System Certifications:

• Industrial Control System Configuration

• PLC and DCS System Integration

• Functional Testing and Commissioning

• Professional Engineering (PE) License – (Planned after graduation)

• Project Management & Cost Control (EPC Projects)

• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) & Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) & System Compliance Audits

• Engineering Consultancy and Feasibility Study

• GIS Certificate – Iowa State University

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Holds US Green Card and is authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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