statement of purpose graduate school phd applicant
azizmoe
InfoaboutmeCV.docxI am interested to join the doctoral program offered jointly through CSULB and the Claremont University in Engineering and Industrial Applied Mathematics.
My name is Aziz, I have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a master's degree in systems engineering from Loyola Marymount University.
Being a systems engineer, I have good understanding of the system and its subsystems, which gives me the ability to think and apply lean, quality and waste elimination. (Click Here for more info about the System Engineering, M. S. program) .
My master’s studies thesis was about reliable and safe power solutions for Saudi Arabia, where I explored the alternatives of renewable, safe, reliable power sources.
I am currently doing my optional practical training (OPT) with the plant operation department at California Rehab Institute in Los Angeles, CA.
Working at CRI I have the chance to manage projects onsite, conduct emergency drills and get involve with disaster planning community, be part of the quality team, lead the engineering department to provide support to internal and external customers, maintain the mechanical, electrical and water systems in the building, also apply lean methodology, systems architecture and systems thinking on the plant operations such as our material management and inventory planning.
With that being said, I have recently received a full sponsorship from the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission to do my PhD in engineering. This will be a great opportunity and a challenge to gain more knowledge, and have more room for research in well-structured academic platform such as CSULB. I have explored your department’s graduate school website, and it seems like an excellent fit for me.
Dear Dr. Rahai, It was a pleasure meeting with you yesterday. I sincerely enjoyed our conversation, hearing about the research topics within the department, and learning more about the PhD program at CSULB. As I mentioned, I am interested in sustainable and renewable energy and have dedicated most of my projects throughout my education towards this topic. Please find attached slides, where I used systems engineering methods to come up with a sustainable, reliable, and cost effective alternative source of energy for Saudi Arabia (CSP). You have mentioned that there is a team working on transforming the ECS building into a smart building. I am interested to learn more about their research and design. It is my hope in the near future, with my education and dedication to this subject matter, to be part of Neom project (click on the link for more info) . I will finish the online applications by next week hoping to start as soon as this summer if any classes are offered.
I have met with the program director Dr. Hamid Rahai last week, and a potential research advisor Dr. Masoud Nazari this week to talk about my graduate school plan at CSULB and I was recommended to proceed with the application.
I will have full scolarship by The Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM),
Electrical Engineer / Systems Engineer
Self-driven Electrical/Project Engineer, recent graduate of Loyola Marymount University, M.S. Systems Engineering, with a concentrated technical focus in Electrical Engineering. Professional experience working in varied and complex environments and projects, using various skills including:
Project Management. Lean Methodologies. Systems Architecture. Risk Management. 5S Solutions. Research and Analytical. Systems Thinking. Project Scheduling. Requirements Analysis (Verification &Validation). Electrical Circuits Design. Planning and Multitasking. Leadership and Creativity. Communication Skills. Inventory management
EDUCATION
Loyola Marymount University August 2014 – December 2016
M.S. in Systems Engineering with technical focus in Electrical Engineering
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University September 2008 – December 2012
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Facility Management
California Rehab Institute, Los Angeles, California Jun 2017– Present
· Managing onsite projects done my subcontractors and different vendors.
· Leading the Engineering department that provide supports for our internal and external costumers.
· Providing high quality service applying lean methodology, systems architecture and systems thinking.
Freelance Project Manager
Gulf Real Estate Agency, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 2008 – Present (Off-Site)
· Supervised in the management and operations of a family real estate business.
· Managed client relations including sales, leasing, real estate management from construction to completion.
· Developed online marketing strategies, identifying business opportunities to meet annual financial targets.
Teaching Assistant
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, USA August 2014 – December 2014
· Facilitated Instructor in achieving course goals by providing laboratory instruction pertaining to junior level courses.
· Produced various technical report writings
· Taught undergraduate electrical engineering students how to operate contemporary lab equipment and learn the proper techniques of measurement and experimentation.
Project Engineer
Schneider Electric, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 2012 – July 2013
· Worked as a Mega Projects Engineer with the Department of Solutions on medium voltage projects for switchgears and transformers.
· Projects included the set-up and management of the electrical installation systems for The Great Mosque of Mecca.
Project Engineer (Internship)
Saudi Aramco, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia June 2012– December 2012
· Supervised subcontracted companies servicing Saudi Aramco in the areas of design and instillation
· Special projects included working with a project management team in Abqaiq and managing the oil pipeline department
· Worked on Cathodic Protection and the Permanent Down Hole Measurement System.
PROJECTS
“Design a Solar Tracker” – B.A. Senior Project, Khobar, Saudi Arabia December 2012
My senior project involved the development of a more efficient solar panel system that tracks solar energy to maximize exposure to and usage of solar energy in 3D motion.
“Reliable & Safe Power Solutions for Saudi Arabia” – M.S. Thesis, LMU December 2016
My thesis evaluated current electrical energy sources in Saudi Arabia, identifying cost, efficiency and management issues. It further proposed alternatives, with specific focus on Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) to address these problems with a cost analysis, implementation strategy (verification and validation), and measurement of effectiveness using the Systems Architecting Model.
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
The Los Angeles Urban League Young Professionals, Los Angeles, USA January 2013
Helping iUrban Teen organization on the National Day of Service STEM Conference, targeting teens aged 13 to 18 to receive hands-on exposure to a variety of careers and civic engagement by increasing awareness and knowledge of STEM majors.
Saudi Cancer Foundation, Khobar, Saudi Arabia September 2008 –June 2013
Volunteered with the Saudi Cancer Foundation organizing conferences and events, supporting cancer patients through the operational branch, Hope.
Rawabi Talent Holding Exhibit, Khobar, Saudi Arabian January 2011 – December 2012
The exhibit sheds light on the nature of various career options available to youth and hosts experts to represent these career choices. The experts describe careers to motivate youth and provide insights into their future, and aid them in discovering their hidden potential.
SKILLS
LANGUAGES: English (fluent); Arabic (native, fluent)
COMPUTER SKILLS: ENTELIWEB, Microsoft Office Suite; Windows, Mac OSX; NI LabVIEW; Etap; Dreamweaver; AutoCAD; MatLab All social media platforms
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
· Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
· Member of The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)
