Moustafa Kasem, P.Eng Email & Phone Number

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Burlington, Ontario

• In my diverse role, I led machine vision projects to automate client systems and performed statistical modeling to facilitate analytics and automation initiatives for Fortune 500 companies.𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑
• Implemented image acquisition and processing algorithms utilizing imaging technologies such as Matrox Imaging and OpenCV libraries to automate client quality inspection capabilities (ex: defect detection, object.
• Initiated development of proprietary 6-camera vision system backend in C# and optimized computer vision pipeline to automate quality control for synthetic rubber manufacturer
• Led vision software development initiatives, such as implementing custom algorithms and calibration processes to optimize image processing pipeline and maximize system uptime in manufacturing environments𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌.
• Collaborated with customer engineers and vendors to define system design specification and lead the custom development, implementation, installation, and configuration of hardware and software vision solutions
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives such as on-site/remote troubleshooting, performing hardware upgrades, implementing software features, and training users on maintenance procedures𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐀 𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐘𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 & 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒.

Ontario, Canada

• Engaged in various project phases, including technical installation documentation, application development, simulation testing, and on-site commissioning & troubleshooting of PLC/HMI upgrades
• Configured and programmed PLC and HMI applications meeting client’s user requirement specification and process description and control narrative provided by project leadEx: machine control sequence, alarm.
• Provided ad-hoc support to team through in-house tasks such as testing Wonderware Archestra functionality for viability as client solution and assisting with control panel building and wiring
• Gained knowledge in Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and Schneider/AVEVA’s PLC and HMI/SCADA solutions, having acquired certifications in EcoStruxure Control Expert (Unity Pro XL), Wonderware InTouch HMI & System Platform.

Hamilton, Ontario

• ENG 1D04 - Engineering Computation
• Responsible for overseeing laboratories for first year engineering programming course and teaching programming concepts in Python to assist students in building, testing, and debugging computer programs
• Reviewed and graded laboratory assignments and provided constructive feedback to students to foster critical thinking
• Received positive feedback from instructor and students and was brought back for a second semester of teaching students programming basics

Ontario, Canada

• Utilized VBA to create macros and excel-based tools to enhance data acquisition and analysis and process monitoring and to revamp Why-Tree automation tool used for refinery-wide Kepner-Tregoe (KT) root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities supporting engineering projects by performing engineering calculations and developing simulations using Aspen HYSYS, PIPE-FLO, Flowel and other engineering software to model and.
• Provided support to KT root cause analysis sessions when recording meeting updates and completing action items for technical investigation, thereby enhancing understanding of chemical processes and unit operations
• Performed data collection, analysis and reporting of monthly stewardship activities and refinery operations, including catalyst performance monitoring, gasoline blending activities, and refinery planning tools
• Broadened leadership and interpersonal skills through community investment activities, taking on roles such as CANstruction team leader, United Way online auction lead, and Heart and Stroke Foundation's Big Bike team.

• Received NSERC grant to conduct full time student-initiated research in process modeling and control as a member of the Department of Chemical Engineering's Process Systems group in the McMaster Advanced Control.
• Developed a case study in an industrial application, exploring the Tennessee Eastman (TE) chemical process, proposed in literature as a process control problem that coordinates five major unit operations
• Derived a dynamic, mechanistic model of the nonlinear TE process with over 150 differential-algebraic equations, utilizing first principles derivation and appropriate literature sources
• Coded the process model in MATLAB with implemented process control strategies to simulate regulatory feedback control and stabilize the open-loop unstable process to remain within specified process constraints
• Exhibited strong organization skills prioritizing between conducting research, modeling, and performing simulations
• Delivered a detailed report documenting the derivation and development of the process model, providing the framework for model predictive control and dynamic optimization, demonstrating oral and written communication.

• Offered assistance as a sales representative to customers requiring technical assistance at the MacMicro Computer Department
• Addressed general customer inquiries, regarding a range of topics from electronics and software applications to course materials and general merchandise, and aided in purchase decisions, ultimately building rapport.
• Supported sales administration and cash handling, including performing cash transactions and processing orders