Yasser Salem

• Supervised water cooling chiller operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and optimizing cooling efficiency.
• Led troubleshooting efforts for instrumentation, PLC panels, and SCADA systems, minimizing system downtime.
• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance plans, enhancing system reliability and operational efficiency.
• Utilized Metasys Configuration tools for testing and commissioning, ensuring optimal performance of BMS and CCMS systems.
• Coordinated material requests and procurement activities, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Collaborated closely with clients to align system performance with client-specific requirements, enhancing overall satisfaction.
• Prepared detailed reports on system performance, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Facilitated team training sessions on maintenance practices, resulting reduction in system downtime.

Led power system supervision, ensuring safety compliance for critical clients, resulting in improving operational reliability.
• Developed and implemented a preventive maintenance schedule for circuit breakers, reducing downtime.
• Enhanced team competency through hands-on training during maintenance activities, and increase in team efficiency.
• Regularly liaised with clients to address operational challenges, fostering improved client satisfaction and retention.
• Managed HVAC operations across supporting buildings, ensuring optimal performance and comfort for occupants.
• Implemented a proactive preventive maintenance plan, reducing HVAC system breakdowns.
• Conducted regular meetings with clients to address operational concerns and ensure service delivery excellence.
• Prepared comprehensive reports on HVAC system performance and efficiency improvements.
• Mentored team members on best practices, contributing increase in team productivity
• Troubleshot Siemens SAS power systems, resolving complex technical issues and optimizing system performance.

Oversaw operations and maintenance of Tetra Pak systems, ensuring compliance with food industry standards.
• Implemented PLC panel commissioning and troubleshooting, optimizing system stability and efficiency.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions to enhance team capabilities in PLC systems management.
• Submitted daily operational reports, providing insights for continuous process optimization

• Conducted literature research on Low Rate-Denial of Service (LR-DoS) attacks, funded by the Army Research Office.
• Programmed and simulated cybersecurity scenarios using network simulation tools, enhancing defense strategies against cyber threats.
• Published two articles in engineering education communities, disseminating findings and advancing knowledge in cybersecurity.
• Analyzed and interpreted research data to detect attackers and propose novel defense mechanisms.
• Contributed to innovative research projects, demonstrating academic rigor and technical expertise.
• Literature research in Low Rate-Denial of Service (LR-DoS) attacks funded by the Army Research Office (ARO) Department of Defense (DOD) W911NF-15-1-0481: “Performance Data-Driven Methods and Tool for Computer Network Defense through Network Science”.

• Assisted faculty in instructional activities, exams, and project supervision, ensuring effective learning outcomes.
• Procured instructional materials and equipment, facilitating hands-on learning experiences for students.
• Tutored and mentored students, promoting academic success and comprehension of complex engineering concepts.
• Conducted laboratory research and prepared experimental setups, ensuring safety and efficacy of lab activities.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on graduate projects, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

• Participated in a comprehensive rotational program focused on the operation and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems in power and water desalination plants.
• Gained hands-on experience with transmitters, control valves, analyzers, and PLC/DCS systems used in utility plants. Supported operational activities including troubleshooting of signal loops, device calibrations, and field verifications.
Worked alongside senior engineers to monitor system health and resolve faults affecting plant performance.
Applied safety procedures and quality checks in alignment with ISO and OHSAS standards during routine tasks.
Engaged in team briefings, plant walkthroughs, and technical reporting to support ongoing operations and improvement efforts. Developed understanding of the integration between mechanical, electrical, and control systems within the utility process flow.

• Ensured adherence to Aramco standards in construction projects, maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Utilized AutoCAD for design review and approval, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
• Conducted regular meetings with construction teams to monitor progress and address project challenges.
• Collaborated with technicians to troubleshoot and resolve electrical and instrumentation issues promptly.
• Provided detailed reports to project management, facilitating informed decision-making and project oversight.

• Reviewed and developed designs for avionics instrumentation, ensuring compliance with aviation safety standards.
• Conducted repairs and inspections on aircraft avionic systems, ensuring optimal functionality and safety.
• Collaborated with pilots and aviation engineers to address flight safety and electronic navigation system issues.
• Contributed to the final inspection process, ensuring aircraft readiness and compliance with operational standards.

• Acquired comprehensive knowledge of aviation systems and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Rotated through radio and instrument departments, gaining hands-on experience in avionics equipment maintenance.
• Supported the maintenance of avionics equipment in aircraft, ensuring reliability and operational readiness.
• Collaborated closely with supervisors and inspectors to verify work quality and adherence to safety protocols.