Systems Engineer II (MBSE, Security Clearance)

Ahmad H. Abdul-Samad

860-***-**** Email: ***************.**@*****.***

EDUCATION

Florida State University Tallahassee, FL

MS in Systems Engineering

University of the Virgin Islands U.S. Virgin Islands

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Minor in Mathematics

SKILLS AND SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Laboratory Experience Cameo Systems Modeler Citrix Fluent in English and Arabic Java Programming Matlab Adobe Acrobat JavaScript Software Development Cameo Enterprise Architecture Lean Six Sigma Green Belt System Design MBSE SysML Quality Assurance QA/QC IT Support LAN Makeblock Software Troubleshooting Internet of Things Database Administration SQL Jira TeamCenter DOORS MagicDraw SysML

Security Clearance: Secret Level Security Clearance (2023-present)

WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Systems Engineer

Bechtel Corporation

Feb 2026-Present Reston, VA

Collaborated on systems engineering efforts for nuclear power plant wind turbine.

Served as SE model owner for 26 mechanical systems which included system specification documents and design interface descriptions.

Modeled context diagrams for 26 mechanical systems for stakeholders.

Analyzed and formulated system requirements for 26 mechanical systems in Innoslate and WINTER by leveraging customer specifications, design documentation, test outcomes, and engaging in negotiations with clients across various projects.

Revisited and enhanced several Technical Requirements Verification Matrices as well as requirements traceability (Validation) to uphold rigorous requirement traceability and ensure optimal system functionality.

Pioneered system requirement refinement using Innoslate and WINTER, ensuring alignment with client specifications and project milestones/goals.

Systems Engineer II

SimVentions

Oct 2024-Feb 2026 Fredericksburg, VA

Collaborated on systems engineering efforts for the Department of the Navy (DON).

Modeled block definition diagrams, internal block diagrams, parametric diagrams and activity diagrams for stakeholders.

Analyzed and formulated system requirements as well as Change Requests in Cameo and DOORs by leveraging customer specifications, design documentation, test outcomes, and engaging in negotiations with clients across various projects.

Revisited and enhanced several Requirements Verification Matrices as well as requirements traceability (Validation) to uphold rigorous requirement traceability and ensure optimal system functionality.

Pioneered system requirement analysis and formulation using Cameo and DOORs, ensuring alignment with client specifications and project goals.

Associate Systems Engineer

Feb 2023-Oct 2024 Hartford, CT

EXB Solutions, Inc.

Engineering Position

Collaborated on systems engineering efforts for a distinguished Aerospace and Defense (A&D) firm based in Hartford, CT.

Developed meta chains in Cameo to illustrate subsystem connections, streamlining system design and integration processes.

Modeled block definition diagrams, internal block diagrams, parametric diagrams and activity diagrams for stakeholders.

Analyzed and formulated system requirements in Cameo and DOORs by leveraging customer specifications, design documentation, test outcomes, and engaging in negotiations with clients across various projects.

Implemented validation rule configurations for multiple projects, emphasizing seamless software integration within the systems.

Revisited and enhanced several Requirements Verification Matrices as well as requirements traceability (Validation) to uphold rigorous requirement traceability and ensure optimal system functionality.

Pioneered system requirement analysis and formulation using Cameo and DOORs, ensuring alignment with client specifications and project goals.

Facilitated alignment meetings with MBSE leads and Deputy Chief Systems Engineer to review system level behaviors, enhancing team coordination.

Implemented software validation rule configurations across projects, achieving seamless software integration and improving overall system functionality.

Enhanced Requirements Verification Matrices, ensuring rigorous requirement traceability and optimal system performance.

Quality Control Lab Analyst/Technician

Sept 2022-Feb 2023

Titan America LLC Richmond, VA

Lab Analyst Position

Provided Quality Control support such as air specification tests and slump tests for Central Virginia cement and concrete plants

Monitored concrete pour schedules and ensured QC presence on high priority projects

Verified the supplied cement passed specification requirements by conducting mini-mix mortar testing, preventing a potential loss of $1.5M

Operated on-site inspections at company cement/concrete plants to verify the specifications of PSI, slump, and air percentages

Performed calibration procedures on multiple testing equipment as specified

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

National Dean’s List; 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 University of the Virgin Islands, American Chemical Society President (2019-2020) Florida State University CBEGS President (2020-2021) Barnett Frank Best In Class Award (Sophomore) American Muslim Society Public Relations Officer USVI Gaming Club Financial Treasurer Golden Key Honors Society Emerging Caribbean Scholar Fund Recipient Outdoor Track & Field (Long Jump) Cross-Country (Track) 2019 Hackfest Best Hack Recipient Outstanding Chemistry Major (2020) EAI Commercial Energy Auditor Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Google IT Support Specialist CompTIA Security + Certification (SYS-701)

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