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2023 - Present
Head of Research, Development and Innovation
University of Buiness and Technology
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Guiding interdisciplinary research teams, and fostering a culture of creativity through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
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2023
Technical Project Manager
Tonomus.neom
Saudi Arabia
Identified technology research areas to support ongoing projects in TONOMUS. Collaborated with experts from North America, Europe, and Saudi Arabia to conduct research and develop digital solutions for robotic projects at NEOM.
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2019 - 2023
Head of Engineering
Braebon Medical
Ottawa, Canada
Lead cross-functional teams and ensured the development of cutting-edge medical technologies in alignment with regulatory standards and industry best practices. Oversaw engineering projects from conceptualization all the way to market release. Secured $2.3 million dollars in external funding.
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2013 - 2023
Program Manager
NSERC CREATE-BEST
Ottawa/Montreal, Canada
Managed a $1.65 million-dollar Biomedical Engineering Smartphone Training program funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC CREATE-BEST). Planned and monitored budget expenditures, business development, events organization, recruiting and project management.
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2013 - 2019
Research Engineer
MCRLab
Ottawa, Canada
R&D in software, firmware, and hardware design of embedded computing systems, sensor networks, and microcontroller systems with a focus on big data acquisition and analysis for cyber-physical systems and Internet of Things (IoT).
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2010 - 2012
Research Assistant
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
Firmware and hardware design for sensor networks and microcontroller systems with a focus on haptic feedback.
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2008 - 2010
Control Systems Engineer
Saudi Aramco
Saudi Arabia
Analyzed and documenting business requirements and providing solution recommendations. Troubleshooting and repairing of real-time data and control issues.
about me
Experienced and results-driven professional with a diverse background in technology solutions, engineering, research, and academia.
I am adept at leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from inception to market release. Skilled in collaborating with experts from various backgrounds to drive innovation and develop solutions. I have demonstrated success in securing funding and managing engineers and scientists while adhering to industry standards and regulations. Strong expertise in software development, cloud computing, and algorithm design. Proven track record in R&D, embedded systems, sensor networks, and IoT. Effective communicator with history of working in the higher education industry.
faisal@arafsha.com
website
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