Ahmed Maher

E-mail: amaher@bellsouth.net
Office: (510) 612-6981

Summary

  • Expertise in QA, Validation and Verification methodology for both HW, Operating Systems and software.
  • Expertise in Automation Script Development via Rational Visual Test 6.5 and Silk QA Partner.
  • Expertise in Avionics, Aerodynamics, Propulsion Systems, Guidance and Control systems.
  • Expertise in Aircraft Systems Engineering, Civilian and Military Flight Operations.
  • Logged 2500 hours of Single/Multi Jet flight time, 1000 hours of multi-engine Jet.
  • Aircraft type flown (PIC) F-5E/F, T-37B, CASA 101, Bulldog, PA24, Be76, Cessna 177RG, 172, 152. (SIC) ERJ-145, Beech 1900D
  • Solid understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations, US Airspace, Aviation Weather.
  • Solid understanding of Aerial Navigation under both VFR and IFR rules.
  • Experienced Aircraft systems instructor and Aircraft maintenance management.
  • Expertise in C and C++, Foxpro, Pascal, Fortran, Visual Basic and Assembly Computer programming.
  • Expertise in PC Computer Hardware troubleshooting and repair, DOS , Windows 95/98/2000/NT.
  • Familiar with Unix, Lynix, Novel Netware and Proficient in Computer Networks
  • Expertise in Software and Hardware Component Testing, Test Plans, Failure Analysis and documentation.
  • Very proficient in OFFICE WORKS, Autocad, Mathcad, and many software applications.
  • Achieved high volume sales in Computer Software and Hardware.

    Experience

    Mesa Airlines (US Air Express), Phoenix, Arizona                                                  2000 to Present
    First Officer Pilot - responsible for providing passengers with air transportation under FAR Part 121 and assisting the Captain in commanding the Embraer ERJ-145 Jet airplane safely and accurately to a variety of destination within the 48 contiguous US States.

  • Improved IFR skills.

    Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) , Sunnyvale, California                                            2000 to 2002
    Senior Test Engineer-responsible for CPU testing, develop test scripts to automate applications in Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Millennium, train new hires, write bug reports. An example of a project was to automate MS FLight Simulator 2000's Concorde IFR Flight out of SFO and land into LAX, utilizing actual Jeppson charts and being as realistic as posible.

  • Improved Rational Visual Test 6.0 scriptting skills.

    Bel Air International , San Carlos, California                                                              2000 to 2001
    Certified Flight Instructor Pilot-responsible for teaching flight students in preparation for their flight test according to the FAA Practical Test Standards for either FAA The Private Pilot or Commercial Pilot License. Flight Lessons were given in a variety of single engine airplanes. Provide Scenic Flight tours over the San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Improved Aviation knowledge and teaching skills.

    Silicon Graphics (SGI) , Mountain View, California;                                                     1999 to 2000
    Silicon Graphics is known as the world’s leading company in developing tools for 3D Animation and Flight Simulators, most of its customers are in the Aerospace and Movie industry.
    3D Animation QA Engineer-responsible for testing 3D tools such as Maya, 3D Studio MAX and other 3D applications on Windows 2000 and NT workstation, emphasizing on Graphics/ Animation rendering performance as well as overall system performance. Work closely with both hardware and software developers in resolving bug fixes. Used QA Partner to automate tests suites.

  • Contributed to improved product quality and reliability by implementing good Test Plans.

    KCBS-Shadow Broadcasting Bureau, Hayward Airport, California                           1998 to 1999
    Traffic Watch Pilot (part time)-pilot in command of a Cessna 172, responsible for flying a KCBS reporter over traffic accidents during rush hours on a scheduled time, so that the reporter may make his/her report live over the radio (AM 740).

  • Improved personal airmanship, flight safety and precise flying.

    Personal Small Aviation Business-Leaseback of a Cessna 177 RG-II, Concord and San Carlos, California                         1998 to 2001
    Ferry Flight Pilot-pilot in command of a 1975 Cessna 177RG-II, which I purchased from Sanford, Maine and ferryed it to Concord, California. I performed all the necessary flight planning involved.

  • Became very familiar with the FARs and US Airspace and ATC Radio Communications system.
  • Improved personal CRM, Navigation and Weather knowledge.
  • Became familiar with General Aviation maintenance and management requirements.

    Acer America Corporation , 2641 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, California 95134                  1996 to 1999
    Acer America is one of the top three world leading PC Manufacturing company which is constantly listed as editor's choice in PC magazine, Byte, PC World and other publications. It has 38 major locations and over 100 distributors worldwide.
    Software Test Engineer - responsible for Software testing and interfacing with computer Hardware. Determine bugs and recommend software design changes. Tested Microsoft Windows 95 SR2 Beta and Windows 98.

  • Improved product quality and reliability by 5% by developing good Test Plans.

    Tangent Computers, Inc. , 197 Airport Blvd. Burlingame, CA 49010                             1995 to 1996
    Tangent Computer is a PC Manufacturing company which has been listed editor's choice in PC magazine.
    Technical Support Engineer - responsible for PC computer hardware trouble shooting and repair, answer customer's technical questions, upgrades, network setup and final product QC.

  • Improved PC turn around time by 50%.
  • Acquired expertise in Windows95 configuration/setup and troubleshooting on PCs.

    IDS Software, Inc. , Foster City, California                                                                              1993 to 1995
    IDS is a small Software development company, founded in 1991, that offers data management and statistical analysis systems to address the needs of product characterization and yield enhancement in the semiconductor industry.
    Support Engineer & Sales - responsible for computer hardware systems, software sales, software and documentation quality, customer and supplier communications.

  • Selected, assembled and installed PC systems tailored to the customer's application, such as CPUs, Modems, Tape & Hard drives, memory, Video Accelerator cards. etc., insuring customer satisfaction.
  • Provided customers with technical support on IDS software and PC problems via the telephone.
  • Performed software demonstrations with emphasis on customer needs, closing sales.
  • Assisted in setting up Representation Force internationally and domestically, increasing sales by 80% .
  • Maintained customer database files of potential and current customers so as to follow up on software and new release sales on software maintenance/ upgrades.
  • Generated Foxpro database programs for accounting and inventory control, improving the efficiency of financial management.
  • Performed quality control function of statistical analysis software and User's Manual, insuring and customer satisfaction.

    The Good Guys, Mt. Diablo, Walnut Creek, California                                                            1994 to 1995
    Sales Associate & Computer Support - responsible for personal electronics and computer sales and service contracts.

  • Assembled/ upgraded computer hardware and answered customer questions, increasing customer confidence in sold product.
  • Constantly achieved sales and customer service quota, placing in the upper 10% of the sales people.
  • Performed computer hardware demonstration with emphasis on customers needs.
  • Constantly achieved extended warranty on a variety of electronic products.

    Leo Computers. Amman, Jordan                                                                                    1989 to 1993
    Computer Sales Engineer - responsible for inside/outside sales and installation of PCs.

  • Constantly achieved sales of PCs ranking top 1%.
  • Upgraded computer hardware and software on site and answered customer questions, increasing customer confidence in sold product.

    Royal Jordanian Air Force                                                                                           1985 to 1993
    First Lieutenant F5E (CASA 101 & T37) Tactical jet pilot, secondary responsibilities included:
    Maintenance and Quality Engineer, Ground School Instructor, C, Foxpro, Pascal, and Fortran programmer. Member of RJAF Equipment Evaluation Board. Additionally, for two years was an assistant professor at Jordan University of Science and Technology in Aircraft Systems.

  • Provided technical evaluation on aircraft avionics systems, resulting in a purchase of more than $4 Million dollars.
  • Generated Foxpro database programs for several departments, such as aircraft components maintenance. reducing time to seconds.
  • Recommended, purchased and upgraded computer PCs and software for RJAF Locations, reducing access time to seconds.
  • Managed and assisted six technicians in F5 engine trouble shooting, reducing repair time by 30%.
  • Designed the wing structure of a remote piloted airplane, using Autocad, reducing the time to production by two months.
  • Performed functional maintenance check flights, insuring aircraft reliability.
  • Designed and programmed a rate table for load simulation, reducing actual flight costs.

    Education

    M.Sc in Computer Science (STILL ENROLLED), California State Univ., Hayward, CA.
    Completed courses in Rational Visual Test 6.0 and Silk QA Partner, Santa Clara, CA.
    B.Sc in Computer Science, California State Univ., Hayward, CA.
    B.Sc in Aerospace Engineering Saint Louis University, Cahokia, IL.
    Computer Sciences courses, Chabot College, Hayward, CA.
    Certificate in Military Administration and Leadership, RJAF, Jordan.
    FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate (single-engine land airplane), Bel Air International, San Carlos, CA.
    FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (multi /single-engine instrument rating land airplane), CA.
    Tri-Lingual - English, Arabic and Maltese.

    Honors Awards, And Extra Curriculum Activities

    Member of the Airplane Owners and Pilot Association, 1998.
    Member of the Cessna Pilot Association, 1998.
    National Dean's List, 1983 - 1984.
    Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, 1984 - 1985.
    Proud owner of a 1975 Cessna 177 RG-II Cardinal airplane.
    American Standard Book of Distinguished Colleges and Universities, 1985.
    Vice President of the Parks College International Students Association, 1984 - 1985.
    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), member, 1983.
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