Hamed possesses a multidisciplinary Engineering background, blending academic competence with industry expertise to drive innovation in Machinery Manufacturing and Mining sectors. With a Ph.D. from McGill University, his journey encompasses roles in academia where he led patented technologies in drilling condition monitoring and predictive maintenance systems for mining automation as well as CNC high-precision manufacturing. As an experienced Innovation Lead and Technical Product Manager, Hamed’s expertise includes managing the front end of innovation (FEI), product development processes (PDP), new technology development (NTD), maturing innovation roadmaps among cross-functional teams and defining minimum viable products (MVP) in addition to creation of business cases and training the stakeholders. Hamed’s entrepreneurship mindset has extended his contributions beyond the conventional boundaries of academia and industry, positioning him as a dynamic leader in fostering innovation ecosystem and mentoring. His portfolio of publications, patents, and honors showcases his commitment to advancing the industry's technological frontier.