Senior Engineering Leader - High-Reliability Systems Expert

Farouk Khader, M.Eng., B.Eng.

Ottawa, Ontario

613-***-**** ******.******@*****.***

Languages: English (Professional) French (Fluent) Secret Security Clearance

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Engineering leader with 15+ years of experience delivering complex technical systems in regulated, high-reliability environments. Strong foundation in electrical engineering, systems optimization, and cross-functional program execution. Experienced in aligning technical initiatives with business objectives, supporting lifecycle planning, and driving performance improvements through structured analysis and KPI-based decision-making. Currently expanding expertise in high-speed interconnect architectures, advanced electronics, and photonics-enabled infrastructure to transition into product line leadership within next-generation compute and networking technologies. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Technical Program & Lifecycle Management

• High-Reliability Production & Manufacturing Systems

• Cross-Functional Engineering Leadership

• Market & Feasibility Analysis Support

• KPI Development & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Risk Mitigation & Root Cause Analysis

• New System Introduction & Process Modernization

• Governance & Compliance (Controlled Goods)

• Cost Optimization & Operational Efficiency

• Lean / Continuous Improvement Methodologies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production Engineering & Operations

Canadian Bank Note Company – Ottawa, ON 2022 – 2024

(Secret Clearance Environment)

• Led cross-functional engineering coordination to ensure performance, reliability, and delivery continuity of complex production systems.

• Performed structured root cause analysis to resolve system-level failures and improve operational uptime.

• Supported lifecycle optimization of production and digital systems through preventive maintenance strategy development.

• Contributed to technical documentation aligned with cybersecurity, quality assurance, and governance standards.

• Collaborated with engineering and IT stakeholders to align system improvements with long-term operational objectives.

General Management / Maintenance Engineer

Khader General Maintenance – Ottawa, ON 2016 – Present

• Directed technical projects involving system upgrades, diagnostics, and infrastructure improvements.

• Developed structured implementation plans, resource allocation models, and milestone tracking frameworks.

• Designed KPI dashboards to monitor system performance, reliability, and cost- efficiency metrics.

• Conducted feasibility and cost-benefit analyses to support capital investment and modernization decisions.

• Led vendor coordination and technical stakeholder engagement to deliver projects on schedule and within scope.

Previous Technical & Engineering Roles

• Electrical Mechanic Assistant – Usimatech, Montreal, QC (2015 – 2016)

• Electrical Mechanic – Richford Inc., Montreal, QC (2012 – 2015)

• Refrigerator Assembly Line Manager – Samsung Home Appliance Company (2007 – 2011)

• Maintenance Manager / Engineering Planner – Cevital Group (2003 – 2007) EDUCATION

Master of Engineering Management (MEM) – University of Ottawa Bachelor of Electrical Engineering – National Institute of Hydrocarbons and Chemistry, Algeria (Equivalent to Canadian four-year Electrical Engineering degree – MICC) CERTIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

• Secret Security Clearance

• Controlled Goods Environment Experience

• Lean Six Sigma (Applied)

• Programmable Logic Control – Omron Canada

• CNC Machines & Diagnostics – Biesse, Italy

• Electrical Cable Production Lines – SAGEM, France

• Independent study: High-speed interconnect architectures, networking standards

(Ethernet/PCIe), and photonics fundamentals

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