Electrical & communication systems engineer

Eng. Ahmad Hassan

Lebanese-born engineer based in France, with a career spanning industrial power, automation, and telecommunications infrastructure across Europe and the Gulf.

Born 1975 · Lebanon Resident · France Languages · EN · FR · AR

Profile

Eng. Ahmad Hassan combines classical electrical engineering with modern computer and communication engineering. His work focuses on reliable power distribution, industrial control systems, and the integration of SCADA, networking, and field protocols in demanding environments.

Background

Born in Lebanon in 1975, Ahmad built his technical foundation in the Middle East before relocating to France, where he deepened his expertise in European norms, medium-voltage systems, and cross-border project delivery.

Focus areas

  • Electrical design, commissioning & maintenance
  • Industrial automation & PLC / SCADA integration
  • Computer networks for OT/IT convergence
  • Telecom backhaul, fiber, and structured cabling oversight
  • Project coordination, vendor management, HSE awareness

Employment history

Career path across Lebanon, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and France. Dates are written as month and year for clarity.

  1. September 2019 — Present

    Senior Electrical Project Engineer

    EDF SA — Électricité de France

    Lyon, France (regional engineering assignment)

    Delivers and oversees medium- and low-voltage projects tied to industrial and tertiary clients, aligned with French distribution practice and group engineering methods. Specifies switchgear, coordinates CAD and protection studies, supports commissioning milestones, and mentors juniors on NF C and IEC-aligned design habits.

  2. June 2013 — August 2019

    Electrical Systems Engineer

    Schneider Electric Industries SAS

    Rueil-Malmaison, France (Greater Paris)

    Worked on industrial automation and power distribution offerings: motor control centres, variable speed drives, protection and control architectures, and integration of industrial Ethernet with fieldbuses (PROFIBUS, Modbus). Supported customer projects from sizing through factory acceptance and site handover.

  3. January 2008 — May 2013

    Senior Electrical Engineer

    The Bahrain Petroleum Company B.S.C. (Closed) — Bapco

    Awali, Kingdom of Bahrain (refinery / industrial site)

    Electrical scope for a large refining environment: medium- and low-voltage distribution, motor control, lighting and grounding, interface with maintenance and projects teams, and coordination during shutdowns and upgrades. Exposure to hazardous-area practices and reliability-driven maintenance in oil & gas operations.

  4. July 2002 — December 2007

    Electrical Engineer

    Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)

    Askar, Kingdom of Bahrain

    Supported electrical systems for one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters: high-load industrial distribution, rectifier / potline-related plant interfaces, preventive maintenance planning, and project support during line upgrades. Strong grounding in heavy-industry safety and continuous operations.

  5. June 1998 — June 2002

    Junior Electrical Engineer

    Allawi s.a.l

    Beirut, Lebanon

    Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy work: site surveys, load lists, single-line drafts, coordination with architects and MEP teams, and as-built documentation for commercial and institutional buildings. First professional use of CAE tools and exposure to earthing and lightning-protection concepts.

Education

Degrees completed in France. Dates below align with the employment timeline above; adjust months and official diploma titles to match your transcripts.

MBA

Master of Business Administration

HEC Paris

September 2013 — June 2015 · Jouy-en-Josas, France · Strategy & digital innovation track

Coursework in corporate finance, operations, and technology strategy. Capstone on scaling engineering services internationally. Emphasis on leadership, stakeholder communication, and decision-making under uncertainty — complementing a technical career.

Verify: Official programme name, cohort, and any honors on your diploma.

BA

Bachelor of Science — Electrical & Computer Engineering

Sorbonne Université — Faculty of Science & Engineering

September 1994 — June 1998 · Paris, France · Signals, electronics, power systems

Foundational studies in circuit theory, electromagnetics, digital systems, and telecommunications. Laboratory work in microprocessors and data networks; undergraduate project on energy-efficient motor control.

Verify: Exact Licence or degree title and award date on your certificate.

Cert.

Professional development

Various — France / online · 2008 — Present

Examples to list with real dates and providers: industrial cybersecurity (IEC 62443 awareness), fiber and structured-cabling certifications, and advanced technical French. Replace this block with your actual entries.

Technical skills

Electrical engineering

  • LV/MV design studies
  • Transformer & switchgear selection
  • Short-circuit & selectivity
  • Harmonics & power quality
  • Grounding & bonding
  • NF / IEC design awareness

Automation & control

  • PLC / DCS interfaces
  • SCADA & HMI
  • Motor drives (VFD)
  • Industrial networks
  • Commissioning & FAT/SAT

Computer & communication engineering

  • TCP/IP & routing basics
  • Industrial Ethernet
  • Structured cabling (ISO/IEC)
  • Wireless backhaul concepts
  • Network monitoring
  • Documentation & versioning

Tools & methods

  • AutoCAD Electrical / SEE Electrical
  • Dialux / relux (lighting)
  • MS Project
  • Python (scripting, data)
  • Git / document control

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