Basheer Sweidan, Ph.D., S.E., P.E. Email and Phone Number

Evaluate MOX project amendments (ECRs, NCRs and FCRs) to evaluate the degree of compliance with the original design and make a structural assessment for the new structural requirements of the building.

Evaluated the MOX project amendments (ECRs, NCRs and FCRs) to assess the degree of compliance with the original design and to make structural assessment for the new structural requirements of the building. Evaluated the structural modification of other existing building structures for repurposing. Coordination of design activities with the major design firms of the project.

Worked on the conceptual structural design and analysis of the VTR reactor building. Developed design concept for the underground reactor support that utilizes steel composite for efficient construction. Executed the initial design of the steel superstructure of VTR reactor building.

• Reviewed parts of the DCA related to reactor building analysis and design. Prepared responses to several RAIs from NRC.• Identified several issues related to rebar details, design and structural analysis of the reactor building. Led the engineering activities to correct the rebar details and provided the road map for the resolution of the other issues.• Reviewed several engineering calculations and provided feedback to improve the design and the structural analysis methods.• Designed several engineering components essential to the function of the plant such as the bio shield and the reactor support plate.

• Lead Civil/Structural Engineer at V. C. Summer site, providing leadership and mentoring to civil structural site engineering team.• On-site representative and liaison between Construction, Field Engineering, Home Office Engineering, and Customer Engineering organizations.• Ensure that systematic controls are in place to ensure the design and construction activities are performed using the latest applicable design documentation.• Work with Construction, Startup Testing, and Design Engineers to reconcile design deviations and changes such as Disposition of Non-Conformances, Requests for Information, Design Changes, Material Substitutions, and testing deficiencies within the established authority limits.• Investigate and resolve fit-up or sequencing problems in relation to the approved design. • Review construction, field engineering, and startup procedures to ensure compliance with engineering specifications. • Perform site walk downs to identify design solutions and develop cost effective problem resolutions

• Supported the construction of four AP1000 nuclear power plants in China by timely responding to requests for information (RFI) and providing detailed drawings and resolutions to construction issues.• Led a team of engineers to prepare design change packages for the Nuclear Island• Prepared and verified design calculations for the Nuclear Island buildings design• Led a group of three principal engineers to create LS-DYNA detailed finite element model for the Nuclear Island and performed seismic non-linear finite element analysis to assess the response and ductility of the structure under seismic ground motion beyond Safe Shutdown Earthquake.• Designed the critical joints for major structural components and participated in design reviews• Prepared responses for NRC Requests for Information• Built a detailed, large scale LS-DYNA finite element model for AP1000 steel composite Shield Building to analyze the structural performance under the impact of large commercial airplane and missile and provided design recommendations to meet NRC design requirements.• Interfaced with internal and external customers on technical issues. Coordinated engineering efforts of partners and suppliers.• Simulated the test results of reinforced concrete and steel composite structures using LS-DYNA under quasi-static loading and dynamic conditions and achieved good correlation between analysis and test data. • Performed LS-DYNA pipe whip analysis on reinforced concrete walls to evaluate the structural non-linear response and to provide design recommendations.

• Designed, packaged, and guided the product development process of mechanical components from concept to product implementation. • Designed test fixtures to perform vibration and accelerated fatigue testing of mechanical and electrical components. • Resolved quality and product service related issues by working closely with suppliers, manufacturing and purchasing and achieved significant cost savings.• Coordinated with offshore engineering resources in India and China to address design concerns and improvements of mechanical components.

• Supported Hanford Nuclear Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) structural design of jumpers and coordinated structural engineering efforts across multi-disciplined engineering teams. • Performed finite element analysis to design and qualify pipe support frames to meet system requirements.• Designed the frame structural connections and joints to ensure that the frame structural characteristics were not negatively impacted.

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (January 2005 - February 2007) • Led eight Six Sigma project teams and used DMAIC processes and tools to resolve product quality issues. • Achieved considerable improvements in quality and customer satisfaction.• Realized financial savings in excess of $4 million.• Mentored Six Sigma Green Belt candidates. Team Leader for F-150 Crash Development and Occupant Safety (Sept. 1998 – Jan. 2005)• Led a team of 14 engineers to design and certify the occupant safety system and the body and frame structure for Ford F-150 truck to comply with federal regulatory requirements.• Trained and mentored 8 CAE structural analysts in the use of Hyper Mesh and RADIOSS to perform non-linear finite element analysis.• Designed the frame and cab structures to provide optimum occupant protection in frontal, side and rear crash modes and to ensure the protection of the fuel system components in any crash event. • Conducted full vehicle finite element crash simulations for frontal, side and rear crash modes to evaluate vehicle performance and guide the design of vehicle structures.• Developed product development plan for safety attribute and integrated the plan with the overall vehicle plan. Integrated the analytical and testing plans for components, systems and subsystems.• Executed crash tests, analyzed crash test data and recommended design improvements when needed.• Achieved vehicle certification for federal and corporate safety requirements 7 months before Job one.• Participated in program milestones management reviews, issues reporting and resolutions Lead Structural CAE Analyst (January 1991 - September 1998) • Performed full vehicle crash simulations for front, side and rear impact modes for mid-size car to design and optimize vehicle structural performance. • Designed and improved roof crush performance and guided the design of interior trim to meet head injury criteria requirements for different car programs.

• Designed steel and reinforced concrete structures of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with AISC, ACI, and UBC codes.• Calculated the design loads • Conducted finite element analysis to design and optimize the lateral bracing system using GT-STRUDL • Worked closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate building design.• Supervised the creation of engineering drawings and details and verified shop drawings for steel structures and reinforced concrete rebar

• Designed the foundations and buildings structures for the Chrysler Technical Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan using AISC, ACI, and UBC codes.• Designed all steel moment and shear connections, steel members bracing and buildings lateral wind bracing system.• Designed heavy-duty steel frames for machine foundations to meet stringent vibration requirements for electronic chips manufacturing facility.• Supervised the creation of engineering drawings and details and verified shop drawings for steel structures and reinforced concrete rebar.

• Supervised the construction of $36 million industrial timber manufacturing complex and $30 million housing project. • Developed project work plan, controlled scheduling and project tracking, performed cost analysis and prepared monthly billing statements. • Resolved all construction issues with the Consultant Engineer. • Coordinated and directed all activities of subcontractors. • Supervised all construction activities such as: steel structures, reinforced concrete structures, retaining walls, machine foundations, soil compaction, roads, storm water system and finishing work. Ensured compliance with drawings and specifications.