Abdullah Hassaneen
Rochester,USA
Summary
Systems Engineer with over 8 years of engineering experience. Specializing in the integration and design of battery energy solutions. Proven expertise in 3D CAD, CAE tools, and electromechanical integration. Excellent communicator with a proven ability to collaborate seamlessly with systems engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver scalable, robust energy solutions. Committed to continuous learning and innovation, with a track record of building and sustaining long-term client relationships to meet, and exceed, customer requirements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SYSTEMS ENGINEER (EXPERIENCED LEVEL Tier-2)
Alstom
Hornell, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Led cross-functional seven (7) engineering teams to integrate BESS and power conversion systems, resulting in a 30% reduction in project timelines and enhanced system performance for the new Chicago/Virginia Metro.
- Conducted over 1500 full requirements lifecycle management, from (ITO) to (OTR), overseeing comprehensive work plans and resource loading to secure a $5M milestone and ensure on-time delivery of three major electrical systems.
- Ensured compliance and design quality through rigorous technical reviews and requirements verification, decreasing non-conformance issues increasing overall project quality scores by 50%.
- Conducted electrical systems simulations and performed requirements-based equipment selection, enhancing system reliability by 30% and ensuring successful commissioning and traceability of electrical power supply systems.
- Implemented continuous process improvement and best practices through LEAN methodologies, reducing commissioning and operational costs by at least 10% and enhancing execution excellence across multiple systems engineering projects.
SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Alstom
Hornell, NY
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed seven (7) cross-functional engineering teams during mid-life design transition to new supplier, accelerating project schedule by 50% to meet very tight schedule, by performing agile technical oversight, requirements management, document management, ensuring compliance, and achieving design excellence.
- Increased project efficiency by up to 20% by implementing SMART requirements management techniques, enhancing system performance by aligning with project engineering objectives, and driving process improvement across engineering disciplines.
- Reduced project risks by 70% by developing and utilizing a comprehensive risk management, ensuring compliance and design assurance across engineering teams and suppliers, and effectively managing the requirements lifecycle.
- Enhanced safety compliance by at least 30% by resolving critical signaling EMI/EMC noise issues by leading thorough technical reviews with experts, ensuring adherence to industry standards, and implementing robust safety best practices.
- Achieved $0.5M in cost savings by innovating the 'induction loop' system with a core team of experts, simplifying design through system-level trade-offs, increasing project quality, and winning the Alstom Global Innovation Contest in 2021.
TRACTION SYSTEM ENGINEER - INTERN
Alstom
Hornell, NY
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed and validated LabView software for controlling DC boosters, simulating train inertia within the traction combined test lab, ensuring requirements management and system reliability.
- Saved over $70,000 in initial software development costs by optimizing external supplier engagements through effective risk management and resource loading.
- Modeled traction shaft mounting brackets and validated stress using Finite Element Analysis (FEA), creating detailed welding and manufacturing drawings to ensure design compliance and traceability.
- Doubled lab efficiency by enabling simultaneous testing of two projects, demonstrating process improvement and execution excellence.
Project Coordinator
Al-Mushkat Construction Company
SHARJAH, UAE
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Negotiated and secured five high-value construction modernization and new build projects worth $1.4M USD by coordinating with cross-functional expert teams, managing project requirements, and mitigating risks, ensuring design assurance and compliance with industry standards.
- Supported project execution through cross-functional collaboration, working with multiple teams and functions to secure project milestones, maintaining projects on budget and on time by utilizing project management and lifecycle management techniques.
Mechanical Engineer - Intern
Emerson climate technologies
DUBAI, UAE
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Updated production line work instructions in excel, driving continuous improvement and supporting plant engineering objectives through standardized processes, enhancing compliance.
Mechanical Engineer - Intern
OTIS Elevators and Escalators
SHARJAH, UAE
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Oversaw installation, testing, and troubleshooting of elevator and escalator systems, ensuring system integration, adherence to project specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Rochester, NY05.2018
Skills
- Mechanical design and thermal management
- Electromechanical integration
- Leadership and team management
- CAE tools and GD&T
- Cross-functional collaboration and project management
- Engineering specifications development
- Test planning and execution
- Supplier management and interface
- Problem solving strategies
Certification
- Problem Solving 8D, ALSTOM UNIVERSITY, 12/2019
- World-Class-Engineer Requirement Management and Development for Rolling Stock, ALSTOM UNIVERSITY, 05/2020
- On-Time-Delivery, ALSTOM UNIVERSITY, 02/2022
- Primary and Secondary Batteries, ASU (Arizona State University), 04/2025
- Zn and Ni Based Batteries, ASU (Arizona State University), 07/2025
Awards
- Alstom Global Innovation Contest (Anti-EMC Noise Induction Loop), 2021
- Alstom Global Innovation Contest (Inertia Simulator), 2019
- NY International Scholarship Award (In recognition for academic achievement), 2016
- UAEU (United Arab Emirates University) Full Scholarship, 2014
- Physics Contest (Photovoltaic City), 2012
Timeline
SYSTEMS ENGINEER (EXPERIENCED LEVEL Tier-2)
Alstom
01.2021 - Current
SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Alstom
01.2019 - 01.2021
TRACTION SYSTEM ENGINEER - INTERN
Alstom
06.2018 - 01.2019
Project Coordinator
Al-Mushkat Construction Company
01.2016 - 07.2016
Mechanical Engineer - Intern
Emerson climate technologies
06.2015 - 09.2015
Mechanical Engineer - Intern
OTIS Elevators and Escalators
06.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
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