Ahmed Zeyad
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
a self-motivated, lifelong learner and dedicated biomedical engineer with over 15 years experience working on Elekta linear accelerators in the Middle East who was later entrusted as one of a select small group of engineers in the region to install, repair and maintain the newest technology. Expertise beyond linear accelerators include working with radiofrequency therapy and cryotherapy devices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer Manager
Ministry Of Health-Baghdad Oncology Center
12.2019 - 02.2024
- Facilitated contract acquisition between each of Siemens and Varian and the ministry of health to purchase and install linear accelerators for Baghdad Medical Center, the largest hospital in the country that houses Baghdad Oncology Center.
- Creating and implementing quality assurance protocol to ensure adherence to manufactures standards.
Lead Biomedical Engineer
Elekta- Local Agent
01.2016 - 02.2024
- Implemented a contract to install linear accelerators, Elekta MOSAIQ and Elekta Neuromag, in new countries like Syria and Egypt.
- Trained a team of engineers to perform remote diagnosis and provide technical support to the new teams in Syria and Egypt.
Senior Biomedical Engineer
Elekta-Local Agent
07.2013 - 01.2016
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at supplying more cancer treatment centers with their own linear accelerators. Efforts included national workshops to train site engineers from different provinces at once.
- Sought more regional and international training opportunities to gain broader hands-on experiences on more advanced accelerators like Leksell Sterotactic Neurosurgery.
Junior Biomedical Engingeer
Elekta-Local Agent
11.2008 - 07.2013
- Assisted senior engineers with trouble-shooting and repair of imaging systems and chemotherapy infusion pumps moving, within the first 6 months, to installing, repairing and performing preventive maintenance on more advanced devices like the Elekta Compact.
- Entrusted with training and supervising new hires after one year of training, which required traveling around the country to different cancer treatment centers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Biomedical Engineering
College of Health And Medical Technology
Baghdad, Iraq05.2008
Skills
Calibration and Maintenance
Software Configuration
Hardware Troubleshooting
Radiation Safety
Emergency Response
Data Analysis
Upgrades and Installations
Regulatory Compliance
Team Collaboration
Teaching
Accomplishments
Successfully installed the following devices:
Linear Accelerators: Elekta Leksell Stereotactic Neurosurgery system
Location: Iraq, multiple provinces
Number of Devices: 8
Linear Accelerators: Elekta Compact, Elekta Synergy, Elekta MOSAIQ
Location: Iraq, Multiple Provinces
Number of Devices: 26
Linear Accelerators: Elekta MOSAIQ
Location: Syria, including Alkhatib Medical Center in Damascus
Number of Devices: 2
Linear Accelerators: Elekta Neuromag
Location: Egypt, 57357 Children Cancer Hospital
Number of Devices: 1
Certification
- Elekta Annual Distributor Sales Training
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Date: 20-22 November 2012
- Elekta Oncology Engineer 1
Location: Beijing, Republic of China
Date: 9-27 April 2012
- Leksell Stereotactic Neurosurgery Engineer Training Program
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Date: 24-27 February 2014
- Elekta Oncology Engineer 2
Location: Beijing, Republic of China
Date: 4-22 August 2014
- Linac Install Phase 1
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, UK
Date: 16-27 February 2015
- Agility Service Training
Location: Beijing, Republic of China
Date: 29 June - 2 July 2015
- Agility and Integrity R3.0 (Part 1)
Location: Remote
Date: April 30, 2015
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Engineer Manager
Ministry Of Health-Baghdad Oncology Center
12.2019 - 02.2024
Lead Biomedical Engineer
Elekta- Local Agent
01.2016 - 02.2024
Senior Biomedical Engineer
Elekta-Local Agent
07.2013 - 01.2016
Junior Biomedical Engingeer
Elekta-Local Agent
11.2008 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Biomedical Engineering
College of Health And Medical Technology
- Elekta Annual Distributor Sales Training
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Date: 20-22 November 2012
- Elekta Oncology Engineer 1
Location: Beijing, Republic of China
Date: 9-27 April 2012
- Leksell Stereotactic Neurosurgery Engineer Training Program
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Date: 24-27 February 2014
- Elekta Oncology Engineer 2
Location: Beijing, Republic of China
Date: 4-22 August 2014
- Linac Install Phase 1
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, UK
Date: 16-27 February 2015
- Agility Service Training
Location: Beijing, Republic of China
Date: 29 June - 2 July 2015
- Agility and Integrity R3.0 (Part 1)
Location: Remote
Date: April 30, 2015
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