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BMS / EMS & SCADA
Equipment visibility, reusable interfaces, alarm handling, and trends. Educational Ignition work connects building systems to clear operator views.
Mission-critical data centers
Controls for
critical
infrastructure.
Sam Khalaf · Controls Engineer
PLC / HMI / SCADA. BMS / EMS. Industrial networks. Connecting field signals, control logic, and system visibility—with a hands-on foundation in troubleshooting and validation.
Ignition Core CertifiedInductive Automation
Dual B.S.E.Electrical + Computer Engineering
Infrastructure overviewDC-LAB / BMS · EMS
CHW supply6.7°CSimulated temperature
Plant ΔT5.5KReturn − supply
Active alarms00Cooling layer
CHILLED WATER / SUPPLY + RETURN
CHW supplyILLUSTRATIVE TREND
6.7 °CNo active cooling alarmsNOMINAL
Independent interface concept · Synthetic data only · No client or facility affiliation.
Portfolio / Engineering + Systems IntegrationExplore the system
Platforms
+ protocols
IgnitionHMI / SCADA
Allen-BradleySTUDIO 5000
SiemensTIA PORTAL / STEP 7
BACnet/IPBUILDING AUTOMATION
01Engineering focus
From the field device
to the supervisory layer.
A controls-focused approach to mission-critical infrastructure: understand the signal, follow the logic, verify communication, and make system behavior visible.
02
PLC & field controls
Trace HMI alarms through ladder logic, permissives, interlocks, I/O, sensors, actuators, and drives.
03
Industrial networks
Connect field devices and supervisory systems. Practice switching, VLANs, routing, and redundancy in independent networking labs.
04
Diagnostics & validation
Work from schematics, measurements, and test evidence to isolate faults, verify system behavior, and document the result.
One connected viewHardware → software.
01 / ACQUIREField I/O
02 / CONTROLPLC logic
03 / CONNECTOT networks
04 / VISUALIZEHMI / SCADA
02Project library
Engineering work.
Beyond the interface.
PLC logic, feedback control, embedded sensing, and networked systems. Explore the project notes, development images, and technical reports behind the work.
Allen-Bradley PLC logic
Start/stop control, seal-in logic, timers, counters, and alarm conditions—with an emphasis on fault tracing and production-style troubleshooting.
Explore project — Allen-Bradley PLC logic
Developed and reviewed Allen-Bradley ladder logic concepts using Studio 5000, including start/stop motor control, seal-in logic, timers, counters, interlocks, permissives, fault conditions, HMI alarm logic, and basic I/O troubleshooting. Focused on production-style troubleshooting, safe machine recovery, and reducing downtime.
Project materials · 3 images
Siemens PLC logic
Machine sequences, function blocks, I/O mapping, and HMI alarm logic. Focused on understanding control behavior and tracing faults through an automated system.
Explore project — Siemens PLC logic
Built and analyzed Siemens PLC logic using TIA Portal and STEP 7 concepts, including ladder logic, function blocks, timers, counters, memory bits, I/O mapping, Profinet device communication, HMI tag structure, alarm logic, and machine sequence control. Emphasized electrical diagnostics, PLC fault tracing, and structured troubleshooting for automated equipment.
Project materials · 3 images
Arduino Opta PLC logic
Industrial-style control logic using timers, counters, permissives, and alarm handling. A practical exploration of I/O verification and structured machine diagnostics.
Explore project — Arduino Opta PLC logic
Built and reviewed PLC control logic using the Arduino Opta PLC for industrial-style automation applications, including digital I/O control, ladder logic concepts, timers, counters, interlocks, permissives, memory bits, alarm handling, and machine sequence logic. Focused on electrical troubleshooting, input/output verification, fault tracing, safe machine recovery, and structured diagnostics for automated equipment.
Project materials · 3 images
Control systems & signal analysis
Transfer functions, feedback systems, step response, and frequency-domain analysis, including aliasing and notch-filter behavior.
Explore project — Control systems & signal analysis
Modeled dynamic systems using transfer functions, feedback blocks, poles and zeros, step response, sinusoidal response, Bode/Nyquist analysis, Simulink workflows, aliasing analysis, and notch-filter response.
Project materials · 3 images
Smart Shoe sensing system
A wearable prototype connecting force sensors, ESP32 communication, and a Flutter dashboard—from early sketches and circuits to physical hardware and mobile visualization.
Explore project — Smart Shoe sensing system
Designed a wearable sensing system using pressure/force sensors, ESP32 communication, serial data readings, and a Flutter mobile dashboard. Demonstrates sensor integration, embedded reads, mobile visualization, hardware/software integration, and physical prototype iteration.
Project materials · 19 images
Robot vision & proportional control
Camera-based line following using ROS image acquisition, Canny edge detection, Hough line extraction, and proportional steering control.
Explore project — Robot vision & proportional control
Developed robot vision software for line following using ROS image acquisition, Canny edge detection, Hough line extraction, and proportional steering control.
Project materials · 2 images
Embedded development platforms
Hands-on work across Arduino, Nexys A7 FPGA, DragonBoard, and TM4C123GXL platforms for sensing, communication, digital logic, and embedded debugging.
Explore project — Embedded development platforms
Hands-on embedded systems work across Arduino, Nexys A7 FPGA, DragonBoard, and TM4C123GXL platforms. Used these boards for sensor integration, digital logic, UART/I2C communication, embedded debugging, and hardware/software validation.
Project materials · 4 images
Serial interfaces & embedded debugging
UART communication, ADC conversion, I2C accelerometer reads, and LED control, with serial output used to verify embedded behavior.
Explore project — Serial interfaces & embedded debugging
Configured UART communication, ADC conversion, I2C accelerometer reads, and LED control logic. Used serial output and debugging tools to verify embedded behavior.
Project materials · 1 image
FPGA alcohol-detection logic
Sensor-driven VHDL decision logic with simulation waveforms for intoxication, distance, speed, and display outputs.
Explore project — FPGA alcohol-detection logic
Developed VHDL logic for sensor-driven decision logic with simulation waveforms for intoxication, distance, speed, and display outputs.
Project materials · 1 image
Image transmission network
A socket-based image transmission system using client/server networking concepts and file-transfer workflows.
Explore project — Image transmission network
Built a socket-based image transmission system using client/server networking concepts and file-transfer workflows.
Project materials · 1 image
Operational amplifier analysis
Op-amp configurations evaluated through LTspice simulation and lab measurements, comparing gain, clipping, waveforms, and hardware behavior.
Explore project — Operational amplifier analysis
Simulated and tested op-amp configurations in LTspice and lab measurements. Compared gain, clipping, waveform response, and measured hardware results.
Project materials · 2 images
MOSFET amplifier validation
Common-source and source-follower amplifier behavior investigated through LTspice simulation and comparison with lab results.
Explore project — MOSFET amplifier validation
Investigated common-source and source-follower MOSFET amplifier behavior through LTspice simulation and lab comparison.
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03Technical toolkit
A toolkit built
for connected systems.
Controls software, electrical diagnostics, industrial communication, and the tools that connect field work to system-level understanding.
SCADA & building systemsIgnition · BMS/EMS · Alarm visualization
IgnitionBMS/EMSReusable equipment viewsUDTsAlarm visualizationTrend displaysSQLPythonGateway scripting
Industrial networksBACnet/IP · VLANs · Routing labs
BACnet/IPTCP/IPIndustrial EthernetVLANs802.1Q trunksInter-VLAN routingSTP / Rapid PVST+EtherChannelCisco Packet Tracer
PLC troubleshooting & controlsStudio 5000 · Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal · Ladder logic
Siemens STEP 7TIA PortalAllen-Bradley Studio 5000PLC programmingLadder logicPLC troubleshootingHMI developmentHMI alarmsI/O commissioningI/O checksNachi AX PLC & I/O
Industrial automation & machine controlsSensors & actuators · VFDs · Motors · Industrial panels
PLC-controlled equipmentIndustrial automationSensors & actuatorsVFDsMotor controlsRelaysSafety systemsIndustrial control panelsMachine startupsChangeoversMachine commissioningEquipment testing
Electrical diagnostics & troubleshootingSchematics · Multimeters · Oscilloscopes · Root-cause analysis
Electrical schematicsWiring verificationSignal tracingMultimetersContinuity checksPolarity checksImpedance checksSignal integrityRoot-cause analysisDowntime reductionOscilloscopesVector network analyzers (VNA)
SCADA, validation & reliabilitySCADA · SQL · Python · Instrumentation · Documentation
SCADA systemsSQL scriptingPython scriptingEquipment monitoringPost-repair validationInstrumentation setupTechnical documentationCorrective actionsCAPA documentationDowntime analysis
Automotive & EMC testingVector · ETAS INCA · CAN · EMC validation
ETAS INCAVector CANoeVector CANalyzerdSPACE ControlDeskLabVIEWECU/VCU FlashingDTC diagnosticsInstrumentation setupTechnical documentationCAN bus analysisBCI testingRadiated emissionsRadiated immunityESD testingTest setup validationOEM procedures
Electrical & mechanical design toolsAutoCAD Electrical · EPLAN Electric P8 · Fusion 360
AutoCADAutoCAD ElectricalEPLAN Electric P8Autodesk Fusion 360
Safety awareness & technical documentation
NFPA 70E · NFPA 79 · LOTO · UL 508A · ISO 26262 awareness · FMEA/DFMEA · Technical reporting · Downtime analysis · CAPA documentation
04Experience
Experience at
the equipment level.
Production troubleshooting, EMC testing, and ECU validation—experience built around machines, signals, repeatable checks, and documented evidence.
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Controls Technician
AAM Oxford Forge
Oxford, MI
Through May 2026
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults on PLC-controlled production equipment using Siemens STEP 7/TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, including HMI alarms, sensors, actuators, relays, motors, VFDs, and industrial control panels.
- Supported HMI/SCADA interface development and data visibility using SQL and Python scripting for equipment monitoring and troubleshooting support.
- Used ladder logic, electrical schematics, multimeters, and I/O checks to identify root causes of machine downtime and reduce repeat equipment failures.
- Supported machine startups, changeovers, equipment testing, and post-repair validation to restore production safely and minimize interruptions.
- Documented repairs, downtime causes, troubleshooting steps, and corrective actions.
- Collaborated with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to quickly diagnose equipment issues, restore machine operation, and reduce downtime impact on production.
EMC Lab Test Technician
Applus+ Reliable
Madison Heights, MI
August 2024 – September 2025
- Executed automotive EMC validation testing (BCI, radiated emissions/immunity, ESD) following OEM procedures, delivering traceable pass/fail engineering data.
- Configured and validated EMC test setups including instrumentation, harnesses, fixtures, and DUT mounting to ensure repeatable and reliable test conditions.
- Performed signal integrity, impedance, continuity, and polarity checks on test setups to minimize invalid data and reduce unnecessary retesting.
- Troubleshot test failures by isolating setup-related issues from DUT behavior, documenting corrective actions and validated retest results.
- Maintained detailed test logs, screenshots, plots, and compliance documentation.
Junior Electrical Engineer Intern
Robert Bosch
XC-Multimedia Department · Plymouth, MI
March 2021 – September 2021
- Supported ECU validation workflows through flashing, post-flash verification, CAN checks, and tool-based data review.
- Used ETAS INCA and Vector CANoe/CANalyzer to log, review, and validate CAN signal behavior and communication quality.
- Reviewed signals including speed, torque, temperature, pressure, throttle, boost, and lambda/AFR for plausibility and data integrity.
- Diagnosed DTCs, CAN timeouts, sensor dropouts, and configuration mismatches using traces, logs, and measurement data.
- Maintained structured notes and run documentation to support repeatable validation workflows.
05Background
Electrical engineering.
Systems thinking.
I earned dual BSE degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. My work connects controls, instrumentation, embedded systems, automotive validation, circuit analysis, and robotics.
The value I bring is practical execution: verify the setup, check the signal, isolate the fault, document the evidence, and keep the system reliable.
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dual BSE · Electrical Engineering
& Computer Engineering
September 2019 – April 2024
Technical foundationControl Systems, Automatic Control Systems, Circuits, Electronic Circuits, Digital Signal Processing, Microprocessors, Embedded Systems, Computer Networks, Robotics, and Vision Systems.
06Continuous learning
Focused learning.
Documented training.
Course completion and technical training records across robotics, automation, simulation, programming, analytics, and engineering tools.
Featured credential
CORE CERTIFIEDIgnition Core Certification
Inductive Automation · Ignition 8.3 Credential also completed.
35 training records · 7 provider groups
Nachi Robotics Systems Inc.Robot Programming & PLC 02 records
IBM / CourseraAI · Data Science · Prompt Engineering 12 records
RECORD / 01
IBM Certificate
AI, data science, Python, and software engineering training.
RECORD / 02
IBM Certificate
Technical training in data, AI, and programming fundamentals.
RECORD / 03
IBM Certificate
Applied learning in artificial intelligence and data tools.
RECORD / 04
IBM Certificate
Software engineering, analytics, and technical development.
RECORD / 05
IBM Certificate
Machine learning and data science training.
RECORD / 06
IBM Certificate
AI concepts, technical workflows, and applied data skills.
RECORD / 07
IBM Certificate
Python, automation concepts, and data-driven development.
RECORD / 08
IBM Certificate
Professional technical training in AI and software tools.
RECORD / 09
IBM Certificate
Data science, analytics, and machine learning foundations.
RECORD / 10
IBM Certificate
Technical learning across AI, Python, and data systems.
RECORD / 11
IBM Certificate
Software, analytics, and AI-focused professional training.
RECORD / 12
IBM Certificate
Prompt engineering, AI tools, and technical problem solving.
LinkedIn LearningPLC · Automation · Technical Training 12 records
RECORD / 01
LinkedIn Learning Certificate
PLC, automation, software, and technical training.
RECORD / 02
LinkedIn Learning Certificate
Industrial automation and controls-related learning.
RECORD / 03
LinkedIn Learning Certificate
Technical development and engineering workflow training.
RECORD / 04
LinkedIn Learning Certificate
Software, automation, and technical problem-solving skills.
RECORD / 05
LinkedIn Learning Certificate
PLC concepts, automation, and engineering support skills.
RECORD / 06
LinkedIn Learning Certificate
Professional training in technical systems and software tools.
RECORD / 07
LinkedIn Learning Certificate
Industrial automation, troubleshooting, and systems learning.
RECORD / 08
LinkedIn Learning Certificate
Controls-related training and technical skill development.
RECORD / 09
LinkedIn Learning Certificate
Automation, engineering tools, and professional development.
RECORD / 10
LinkedIn Learning Certificate
Technical training supporting automation and diagnostics work.
RECORD / 11
LinkedIn Learning Certificate
PLC, automation, and engineering workflow development.
RECORD / 12
LinkedIn Learning Certificate
Professional technical training for automation-focused roles.
MATLAB / SimulinkEngineering Simulation 01 record
MicrosoftCareer Essentials 01 record
Google / CourseraData Analytics 02 records
CodecademyWeb Development 05 records
RECORD / 01
Codecademy Certificate
Web development training and front-end foundations.
RECORD / 02
Codecademy Certificate
HTML, CSS, and website-building concepts.
RECORD / 03
Codecademy Certificate
Front-end development and web structure.
RECORD / 04
Codecademy Certificate
Interactive website and programming fundamentals.
RECORD / 05
Codecademy Certificate
Web development practice and technical learning.
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