Engineer Project Manager
Resume:
ABDELSALAM BUBAKER AMER
**** ******* ****** • Victoria, British Columbia V8P 4A5
250-***-**** • ******@*****.***
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER • ACADEMIC RESEARCHER
Knowledgeable network engineer with over 11 years of experience assuring optimal operations of wireless networks. Experienced researcher with history of contributing to groundbreaking scientific inquiry within network engineering field. Strong project manager with demonstrated skill in capacity planning, budget management and resource allocation. Hands-on expertise in radio frequency planning and optimization.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Electrical Engineering • Telecommunications • Radio Propagation Models • Coverage Enhancements
Radio Frequency Engineering, Planning & Optimization • Capacity Planning • Project Management
GSM Networks • UTRAN & RF Design • Site Acquisition Policy • Network Simulator & Optimization Tools
Antenna Compatibility & Design • Traffic Engineering • Schematic Capture & Layout Review
Air Interface Protocols • 4G Networks • Radio Wireless Network Design • Internal Engineering Processes
Budget Planning • Cellular Theory • Research & Development • Bilingual: English / Arabic
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA, Victoria, British Columbia • 2004-2010
Research Associate (2004-2010): Played key role in conducting academic research into wireless networking technologies and standards. Performed research into quality of service support modeling and wireless network congestion control, focusing on wireless LAN networks including Hiperlan\2, WiMAX, and IEEE802.1X. Developed cross-layer design models and algorithms to resolve user contention in medium access control. Explored methods for error control modeling to reduce delay caused by faulty data retransmission reception.
• Created several cross-layer analytical models between physical and data link layers enhancing single- and multi-channel medium access standard wireless network operations.
Research Assistant (2004-2010): Led Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering classes for Electronics and Linear Circuits 1 and 2, Electronic Devices, Microwave / Fiber Optics, Engineering Economy, Applied Electronics and Electrical Machines. Conducted Engineering Economy course tutorial and acted as marker and lab instructor for electronic and linear circuits.
HIGHER INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING, Hoon, Libya • 1999-2003
Faculty Member: Taught graduate-level courses in numerous subjects including communication and electromagnetic theory. Oversaw and advised student graduate projects. Directed laboratory research.
ERICSSON, Sweden, Libya Branch • 2001-2003
Radio Frequency Network Engineer: Assured optimal operations of GSM Network. Identified improvement areas and implemented enhancements. Conducted drive tests to improve cell handover performance.
• Established expert reputation as Certified Cell Planner for Libya Ericsson office; led all network implementations within area.
EDUCATION
Doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia
Bachelor of Science in Microwave & Radar Engineering
Higher Institute of Electronics, Bani-Walid, Libya
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Wireless Networks • Mobile Communications • Wireless Network Design & Analysis
Digital Communications • Antenna Engineering • Cell Planning Principles
Cell Planning with TEMS Cell Planner
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Matlab, C • TEMS • TEMS Cellplanner • MS Office • Latex • Unix
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE Computer Communication Society
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Higher Education Technology Symposium, Hoon, Libya: Executive Committee member
IEEE 68th Vehicular Technology Conference: Session Chair
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology: Reviewer
IGI-Global: Book, Wireless Network Traffic and Quality of Service Support: Trends and
Standards Reviewer
17th International Conference on Telecommunications: Reviewer
The 1st International Conference on Mobile Lightweight Wireless Systems: Reviewer
AWARDS
Libyan Higher Education Award (1995-1999; 2004-2008)
PUBLICATIONS
Abdelsalam Amer and Fayez Gebali, ”General Model for Infrastructure Multi-Channel Wireless LANs,” International Journal of Computer Networks and Communications (IJCNC), Vol.2, No.3, May 2010
Abdelsalam Amer and Fayez Gebali, “General Model for Single and Multiple Channels WLANs with Quality of Service Support,” International Journal of Wireless and Mobile Networks (IJWMN), Vol.1, No.3, Oct. 2009
CONFERENCES
Abdelsalam Amer and Fayez Gebali,” Cross-Layer Design Analysis in Wireless Local Area Network for Backoff Strategies Investigation and Error Control Protocol,” IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering 2009
Abdelsalam Amer and Fayez Gebali,” Quality of Service Support and Backoff Strategies in Wireless Networks with Error Control Protocol”, PM2HW2N 2008:
Abdelsalam Amer, Fayez Gebali and Abdel-Hamid, Y.: ”Quality of Service Support in Wireless Local Area Network with Error Control Protocol”, 33rd IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks, 2008., Oct 14-17th 2008
Abdelsalam Amer, Fayez Gebali and Abdel-Hamid, Y.: ” Backoff Strategies in Hiperlan 2 with Error Control Protocol”, 68th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, 2008.
ABDELSALAM BUBAKER AMER
3224 Shelley Street • Victoria, British Columbia V8P 4A5
250-***-**** • ******@*****.***
Dear Sir / Dear Madam:
With advanced knowledge of emerging network technologies and over 11 years of experience as a network engineer and academic researcher, I am writing to express my interest in joining your organization. Combining hands-on experience as a network and radio frequency engineer for top wireless network company Ericsson with research and adjunct faculty experience for two leading international universities, I am confident my skills and background will make me a valuable addition to your team.
Past achievements in previous roles include:
• Creating several cross-layer analytical models between physical and data link layers enhancing single- and multi-channel medium access standard wireless network operations as a Research Associate for the University of Victoria.
• Assuring optimal operations of Ericsson’s GSM Networks, identifying areas of potential improvement and implementing enhancements.
• Establishing an expert reputation as a Certified Cell Planner for the Libya Ericsson office, leading all network implementations within the area.
• Leading Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduate classes for Linear Circuits 1 and 2 , Electronics Circuits and Applied Electronics and Electric Machines, at the University of Victoria.
Please accept the enclosed resume as a more comprehensive account of my background. I would welcome the chance to discuss my possible fit with your team in further detail, and have provided my contact information for your convenience. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to your call.
Sincerely,
Abdelsalam Bubaker Amer
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