AHMED ALI
Baltimore,MD
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Motors
Stanley Black & Decker
05.2021 - Current
- Lead motor innovation projects with the goal to expand motor platform performance, increase platform robustness and improve manufacturability
- Conduct product and component level DFM, root cause analysis and stack ups in a core team of 3-4 engineers to develop products from start to finish
- Analyze airflow, thermal and mechanical FEA models for components and system level at the design level.
- Validate models and tune as needed with product and component level testing
- Responsible for managing cost, schedule and delivery of motors supporting new and existing products
Masters- UAV Application For Wind Blade Inspection
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Master's thesis investigating the use of UAVs to inspect wind turbine blades during uninterrupted operation.
- Build and tested a PID based visual feedback drone control algorithm with a DJI Tello EDU capable of mock wind turbine blades
- Establish vision system theory and future hardware needed to investigate building a more robust system capable of on-board computing
- Successfully trained and tested an MRCNN based Machine Learning Algorithm to detect mock wind turbine blades in noisy environments and under variable lighting
Project Engineer, Mechanical Lead
Advanced Thermal Batteries
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Stress analyst responsible for validating and testing battery hardware, fixtures and battery internals under various environments (vibration, shock, salt fog,etc..)
- Create engineering drawings, BOMs & specifications for: equipment, tooling, electrical schematics, and component specifications to achieve optimal fit, form and function
- Provide quick reworks and prototypes through 3D printing, machining and laser cutting
- Design components based on cost, assembly and supply chain consideration for production and development programs
- Master’s Project- Edge Detection & Vision System (In Progress
Configuration Manager
Advanced Thermal Batteries
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Initiated a cost & technical proposal to integrate product data management system within the international group
- Launched & Lead the first Configuration Control Board within the company with the guidance of a senior board.
Project Engineer
Advanced Thermal Batteries
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Design thermal batteries based on customer life & electrical loading requirements
- Create destructive and nondestructive (X-Ray and NDT) test plans
- Program manager responsibilities included customer day to day interaction, managing cost, schedule, vendors, and revenue targets
- Sense of urgency required on the job as swift, yet reliable engineering solutions need to be provided to meet supply chain needs.
Entry Level Project Manager
EMG
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Conduct data quality control to create client reports as well as other diverse client deliverables (power points, spreadsheets, and custom surveys)
- Autonomously mobilized company resources to arrange cost effective travel to sites while maintaining a progress and cost report.
Research and Development Intern
Paramount Die Co Inc
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Localized and quantified areas of high stress during wire extrusion process utilizing ANSYS and Solidworks
- Evaluated the effects of different roughness profiles to improve die lifespan through manufacturing processes
- Machined samples to collect surface tribology data from dies and correlated them to both the wire drawing force and cast magnitude and direction.
Capstone- All Terrain Vehicle Control System
University Of Maryland - Baltimore County
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Successfully developed within a team of 4 an Arduino based dual joystick wireless controller to maneuver an approximate 50''x 30''x 25'' tank tread vehicle
- Responsible for Initial Prototype in which bidirectional motion was achieved with one joystick
- Implemented dual joystick motor control while assisting with the design and integration of emergency stop mechanisms and wireless communication
Education
Masters of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
05.2018
Skills
- Computer Skills: LabView, Simulink, Matlab, C, Python, Solidworks, CATIAV5, Arduino, Microsoft Office
- Certification & Training: GD&T Certificate, Solidworks Simulation Professional Certificate, Manual Machining Apprentice Training
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Motors
Stanley Black & Decker
05.2021 - Current
Masters- UAV Application For Wind Blade Inspection
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
10.2020 - 05.2023
Project Engineer, Mechanical Lead
Advanced Thermal Batteries
06.2019 - 05.2021
Configuration Manager
Advanced Thermal Batteries
06.2019 - 06.2020
Project Engineer
Advanced Thermal Batteries
10.2018 - 06.2019
Entry Level Project Manager
EMG
06.2018 - 10.2018
Research and Development Intern
Paramount Die Co Inc
02.2018 - 05.2018
Capstone- All Terrain Vehicle Control System
University Of Maryland - Baltimore County
09.2017 - 12.2017
Masters of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
University of Maryland - Baltimore County