Omar Hamad AlTrad

Omar Hamad AlTrad

Apprenticeship Design
Canada
Arabic, English

About Me

I am a dedicated and accomplished professional with a diverse skill set and a strong commitment to excellence in the fields of project management and engineering. My career reflects a dynamic blend of technical expertise…

Experience

Professor

Seneca College,
Jan 2020 - Present · 6 years 9 months

• Deliver high-quality lectures and educational materials to undergraduate/graduate students.
• Develop course curricula, syllabi, and assignments, as well as assess student performance through exams, projects, and other evaluations.
• Seek research funding through grants and proposals.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students, including advising on academic and career matters, supervising graduate students' theses or dissertations, and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Participate in departmental and university service activities such as serving on committees, contributing to the development of academic programs, and engaging with the broader academic community.
• Stay current with advancements in the field, continuously update knowledge, and participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching and research skills.
• Engage with the local community or industry partners to promote collaboration and contribute to the broader impact of their research and teaching.
• Perform administrative responsibilities related to departmental /university functions, such as assisting with program coordination, curriculum development, or accreditation efforts.

Professor

Seneca College, Canada
Jan 2020 - Present · 6 years 9 months

<p>Teach the following courses: System Analysis & Design<br>
Teach the following courses: Database Management and Warehousing<br>
Teach the following courses: Database Design<br>
Teach the following courses: Data Preparation and handling<br>
Teach the following courses: Data Visualization<br>
Teach the following courses: Programing for Analytics<br>
Monitor student’s progression<br>
Provide academic advice<br>
Make recommendation as needed<br>
Prepare and develop course material</p>

Assistant Professor

University of Toronto
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 · 2 years

• Apply machine learning algorithms and stochastic methods for load forecasting of the distribution generation of MicroGrid systems (Isolated-Grid connected)
• Develop research objectives, projects and proposals; supervised postgraduate research students
• Facilitate presentations at conferences and exhibited work at other appropriate events
• Collaborate in a collegial and cooperative manner with supervisor and other co-workers

Assistant Professor

University of Toronto
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 · 2 years

• Apply machine learning algorithms and stochastic methods for load forecasting of the distribution generation of MicroGrid systems (Isolated-Grid connected)
• Develop research objectives, projects and proposals; supervised postgraduate research students
• Facilitate presentations at conferences and exhibited work at other appropriate events
• Collaborate in a collegial and cooperative manner with supervisor and other co-workers

Assistant Professor

University of Toronto, Canada
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 · 2 years

<p>Apply machine learning algorithms and stochastic methods for load forecasting of the distribution generation of MicroGrid systems (Isolated-Grid connected)<br>
Develop research objectives, projects and proposals<br>
Supervised postgraduate research students<br>
Facilitate presentations at conferences<br>
Exhibited work at other appropriate events<br>
Collaborate in a collegial and cooperative manner with supervisor and other co-workers</p>

Lecturer

Simon Fraser University, Canada
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 · 1 year

<p>Teach Computer science courses for first and second level students<br>
Prepare and develop course material based on the industry needs<br>
Monitor student’s progression<br>
Provide academic advice<br>
Make recommendation as needed</p>

Program Academic Chair

Higher College of Technology
Aug 2017 - Aug 2019 · 2 years

• Performed regular industry needs analysis to ensure the program remained current & acted based on findings
• Managed & arranged program industrial advisory council meetings, program stakeholders and alumni meetings
• Ensured that curriculum design and program documentation met local/international accreditation standards
• Reviewed recommendations/actions of the annual program review report and followed up on implementations
• Developed criteria for selection, evaluation and appointment of System Course Team Leaders and any curriculum development sub-committees, and program committees as needed
• Reviewed KPIs concerning the program, discussed & implemented strategies to improve program performance
• Oversaw the development of the Faculty Wide Assessment, rubrics, and moderations, analysis of results and implementation of action plans
• Fostered faculty professional development programs that met academic program requirements
• Piloted, evaluated & developed standards to integrate new educational technologies/resources in the program
• Developed the program annual budget and monitored its utilization
• Shared and promoted best practices in academic operation
• Developed and maintained a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors and key clients
• Lead and monitored all matters related to curriculum development and evaluation of major
• Ensured all campus academic operation goals are accomplished with the ultimate aim of delivering quality learning experience to students
• Direct oversight of three functions that provide the infrastructure needed for effective academic program delivery, such as learning resources for labs and workshops, software needs, professional development and faculty needs
• Provided operational oversight for all program coordinators in the division

Program Academic Chair

Higher College of Technology
Aug 2017 - Aug 2019 · 2 years

• Performed regular industry needs analysis to ensure the program remained current & acted based on findings
• Managed & arranged program industrial advisory council meetings, program stakeholders and alumni meetings
• Ensured that curriculum design and program documentation met local/international accreditation standards
• Reviewed recommendations/actions of the annual program review report and followed up on implementations
• Developed criteria for selection, evaluation and appointment of System Course Team Leaders and any curriculum development sub-committees, and program committees as needed
• Reviewed KPIs concerning the program, discussed & implemented strategies to improve program performance
• Oversaw the development of the Faculty Wide Assessment, rubrics, and moderations, analysis of results and implementation of action plans
• Fostered faculty professional development programs that met academic program requirements
• Piloted, evaluated & developed standards to integrate new educational technologies/resources in the program
• Developed the program annual budget and monitored its utilization
• Shared and promoted best practices in academic operation
• Developed and maintained a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors and key clients
• Lead and monitored all matters related to curriculum development and evaluation of major
• Ensured all campus academic operation goals are accomplished with the ultimate aim of delivering quality learning experience to students
• Direct oversight of three functions that provide the infrastructure needed for effective academic program delivery, such as learning resources for labs and workshops, software needs, professional development and faculty needs
• Provided operational oversight for all program coordinators in the division

Assistant Professor

Higher College of Technology
Aug 2015 - Aug 2019 · 4 years

• Used a practical and applied approaches in line with course and program goals to meet the needs and aspirations of the students and the community
• Applied and created innovative strategies to ensure that effective student learning are achieved within a second-language environment
• Provided continuous feedback on student progress through a variety of existing assessment tools, including tests, projects, assignments and other evaluation instruments
• Took a student-centered approach, providing students with individual assistance, and dealing promptly with student issues by liaising directly with the student, program supervisor and other college personnel as required
• Served as student advisor and supported and mentored students during internships and work placements
• Ensured that teaching assignments are prepared in advance and that the material is presented in an appropriate manner to support student success and “Learning by Doing" concept
• Developed course curriculum under the guidance of the line management as per accreditation and international standards and maintain the relevance of the materials

Assistant Professor

Higher College of Technology
Aug 2015 - Aug 2019 · 4 years

• Used a practical and applied approaches in line with course and program goals to meet the needs and aspirations of the students and the community
• Applied and created innovative strategies to ensure that effective student learning are achieved within a second-language environment
• Provided continuous feedback on student progress through a variety of existing assessment tools, including tests, projects, assignments and other evaluation instruments
• Took a student-centered approach, providing students with individual assistance, and dealing promptly with student issues by liaising directly with the student, program supervisor and other college personnel as required
• Served as student advisor and supported and mentored students during internships and work placements
• Ensured that teaching assignments are prepared in advance and that the material is presented in an appropriate manner to support student success and “Learning by Doing" concept
• Developed course curriculum under the guidance of the line management as per accreditation and international standards and maintain the relevance of the materials

Program Academic Chair

Higher College of Technology, UAE
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 · 2 years

<p>Performed regular industry needs analysis to ensure the program remained current<br>
Acted based on findings<br>
Managed and arranged program industrial advisory council meetings<br>
Managed and arranged program stakeholders meetings<br>
Managed and arranged alumni meetings<br>
Ensured that curriculum design and program documentation met local/international accreditation standards<br>
Reviewed recommendations/actions of the annual program review report<br>
Followed up on implementations<br>
Developed criteria for selection, evaluation and appointment of System Course Team Leaders and curriculum development sub-committees<br>
Developed criteria for selection, evaluation and appointment of program committees as needed<br>
Reviewed KPIs concerning the program<br>
Discussed and implemented strategies to improve program performance<br>
Oversaw the development of the Faculty Wide Assessment, rubrics, and moderations<br>
Oversaw analysis of results and implementation of action plans<br>
Fostered faculty professional development programs that met academic program requirements<br>
Piloted, evaluated and developed standards to integrate new educational technologies/resources in the program<br>
Developed the program annual budget<br>
Monitored its utilization<br>
Shared and promoted best practices in academic operation<br>
Developed and maintained a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors and key clients<br>
Ensured all campus academic operation goals are accomplished<br>
Led and monitored all matters related to curriculum development and evaluation of major learning experience to students<br>
Direct oversight of three functions that provide the infrastructure needed for effective academic program delivery<br>
Provided operational oversight for all program coordinators in the division</p>

IT manager

Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 · 3 years

<p>Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services<br>
Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels<br>
Make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure<br>
Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes<br>
Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs<br>
Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software<br>
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT</p>

Assistant Professor

Higher College of Technology, UAE
Jan 2015 - Jan 2019 · 4 years

<p>Used practical and applied approaches in line with course and program goals to meet the needs and aspirations of the students and the community<br>
Applied and created innovative strategies to ensure that effective student learning are achieved within a second-language environment<br>
Provided continuous feedback on student progress through a variety of existing assessment tools, including tests, projects, assignments and other evaluation instruments<br>
Took a student-centered approach, providing students with individual assistance<br>
Dealt promptly with student issues by liaising directly with the student, program supervisor and other college personnel as required<br>
Served as student advisor<br>
Supported and mentored students during internships and work placements<br>
Ensured that teaching assignments are prepared in advance<br>
Ensured that the material is presented in an appropriate manner to support student success and “Learning by Doing" concept<br>
Developed course curriculum under the guidance of the line management as per accreditation and international standards<br>
Maintained the relevance of the materials</p>

Research Fellow

Etisalat British Telecom Innovation Center (EBTIC), UAE
Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

<p>Acted as principal investigator on research projects to a high standard and in accordance with all institutional regulations<br>
Developed research objectives, projects and proposals<br>
Supervised postgraduate research students<br>
Facilitated presentations at conferences<br>
Exhibited work at other appropriate events<br>
Wrote/contributed to publications<br>
Disseminated research findings using project appropriate media</p>

Assistant Professor

American University of Madaba, Jordan
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 · 1 year

<p>Taught the following courses: Applied Programing for Engineers<br>
Taught the following courses: Simulation Tools<br>
Taught the following courses: Database Management<br>
Provided instruction and student advising as assigned by the departmental chairman<br>
Evaluated students' work and assigning grades within the policies of the University<br>
Participated in scholarly/research activities<br>
Served on departmental, college and University committees<br>
Made discipline-related contributions to professional organizations and the community</p>

Engineering Manager

Royal Jordanian Air Force, Jordan
Jan 2002 - Dec 2010 · 8 years 11 months

• Directed, controlled and evaluated the operations of new equipment
• Planned IT system installation, operation and maintenance services and made recommendations for improvement
• Analyzed and evaluated IT system solutions architectures (IaaS PaaS, SaaS) - installation, operation and maintenance services and made recommendations for improvement
• Prepared design and construction packages, equipment specifications, and bid packages

Engineering Manager

Royal Jordanian Air Force, Jordan
Jan 2002 - Dec 2010 · 8 years 11 months

• Directed, controlled and evaluated the operations of new equipment
• Planned IT system installation, operation and maintenance services and made recommendations for improvement
• Analyzed and evaluated IT system solutions architectures (IaaS PaaS, SaaS) - installation, operation and maintenance services and made recommendations for improvement
• Prepared design and construction packages, equipment specifications, and bid packages

Engineering Manager

Royal Jordanian Air Force, Jordan
Jan 2002 - Jan 2010 · 8 years

<p>Directed, controlled and evaluated the operations of new equipment<br>
Planned IT system installation, operation and maintenance services<br>
Made recommendations for improvement<br>
Analyzed and evaluated IT system solutions architectures (IaaS PaaS, SaaS)<br>
Prepared design and construction packages<br>
Prepared equipment specifications<br>
Prepared bid packages</p>

Research Assistant

Simon Fraser University, BC

<p>Duties similar to above positions</p>

Skills

System Analysis and Design Project management Communication Management Data Analysis with Python Enterprise Analytics Python Statistical Analysis Data Visualization Tableau Data preparation and Handling SAS Enterprise Management Machine Learning Ethics and Privacy in AI Database Design Database Management Database Warehousing AWS Power BI MS SQL MySQL NumPy Pandas SciPy scikit-learn PyTorch TensorFlow Matplotlib Folium Seaborn Predictive modeling Regression Classification Clustering Recommender systems Windows Microsoft Office Excel Access PowerPoint Project JavaScript CSS HTML Blackboard Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Algorithms Stochastic methods Load forecasting MicroGrid systems
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