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Karim Sattar
Research Engineer
Dhahran
Summary
Innovative Researcher adept at developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Experienced at identifying and using new technologies and resources. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher
Interdisciplinary Research Center For Smart Mobility & Logistics, KFUPM
11.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders by effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
- Designed experiments with rigorous controls to ensure validity and reliability of findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
- Mentored junior researchers, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional development.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Secured funding for critical research projects through persuasive grant writing and effective networking.
- Published high-impact articles in peer-reviewed journals, enhancing the reputation of the organization.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
Engineer I
Center For Communications And IT Research, KFUPM
07.2012 - 11.2022
- Worked as Business and Data Analyst and ICT Consultant at the center
- Lead client-funded projects in the area of Information & Communications Technology (ICT) and use my academic knowledge, industrial experience, and client management skills to achieve business goals.
- Led multidisciplinary teams towards successful completion of complex projects, fostering collaboration and effective communication among team members.
- Secured funding for new research projects by writing persuasive grant proposals and presenting them to stakeholders.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful completion of complex ICT projects within budget constraints.
- Streamlined data collection processes for improved accuracy and efficiency in reporting findings.
- Improved questionnaire designs by incorporating best practices in survey methodology, resulting in higher quality data collection.
- Documented opportunities for filling identified gaps within model for use at enterprise architecture level.
- Streamlined business processes through the development and implementation of customized software applications tailored to client needs.
Engineer II
Center For Communications And IT Research, KFUPM
09.2008 - 06.2012
- Worked as an ICT Consultant at the center
- Worked on client-funded projects in the area of ICT and used academic knowledge and industrial experience to achieve technical requirements of the projects.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
Research Assistant
College Of Computer Science And Engineering, KFUPM
09.2006 - 08.2008
- I worked as research assistant and contributed to multiple IT research funded projects related to network security, network management, and operating system performance.
Network Engineer
Supernet Ltd
02.2004 - 08.2006
- Worked as network engineer at Internet department of Supernet
- Managed nationwide Internet and data network backbone
- Involved in planning, designing, costing, network usage forecasting, and commissioning of Point of Presence(s) (PoPs) across the country.
- Increased overall network stability by performing root cause analysis on recurring issues and implementing long-term solutions.
- Designed and deployed scalable network infrastructure for increased efficiency and reliability.
- Streamlined network management through the implementation of automated monitoring tools and processes.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for network design, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer And Information Systems Engineering
12.1999 - 11.2003
Master of Science - Information And Computer Science
09.2006 - 08.2008
Skills
FlexibilityClient Management SkillsLogical ThinkingCommercial AwarenessNumeracy and Computing SkillsIT SkillsTime ManagementTeam PlayerNonverbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsWork EthicsOrganizer
Documentation And Reporting
Data Synthesis
Critical Thinking
Experiment Design
Scientific Writing
Publications
- Sattar, K. A., & Baroudi, U. (2024). Performance evaluation of cluster-based federated machine learning. Neural Computing and Applications, 1-12. Springer.
- Chowdhury, S., Sattar, K. A., & Rahman, S. M. (2024). Investigating bromide incorporation factor (BIF) and model development for predicting THMs in drinking water using machine learning. Science of The Total Environment, 906, 167595. Elsevier.
- Hijazi, H., Sattar, K., Al-Ahmadi, H. M., & El-Ferik, S. (2023). Comparative Study for Optimized Deep Learning-Based Road Accidents Severity Prediction Models. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 1-21. Springer.
- Mohammed, A. S., Almutahhar, M., Sattar, K., Alhajeri, A., Nazir, A., & Ali, U. (2023). Deep learning based porosity prediction for additively manufactured laser powder-bed fusion parts. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 27, 7330-7335. Elsevier.
- Ali, S. S. A., Memon, K., Yahya, N., Sattar, K. A., & El Ferik, S. (2023). Deep Learning Framework-Based Automated Multi-class Diagnosis for Neurological Disorders. In 2023 7th International Conference on Automation, Control and Robots (ICACR) (pp. 87-91). IEEE.
- Sattar, K., Chikh Oughali, F., Assi, K., Ratrout, N., Jamal, A., & Masiur Rahman, S. (2022). Transparent deep machine learning framework for predicting traffic crash severity. Neural Computing and Applications, 1-13. Springer.
- Sait, S. M., & Sattar, K. (2018). Empirical Study on Use of Online Social Networking Sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Jurnal Komunikasi: Malaysian Journal of Communication, 34(4), 2289-1528.
- Sattar, K., Salah, K., Sqalli, M., Rafiq, R., & Rizwan, M. (2017). A Delay-Based Countermeasure Against the Discovery of Default Rules in Firewalls. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 42(2), 833-844. Springer.
- Salah, K., Sattar, K., Sqalli, M., & Al-Shaer, E. (2011). A potential low-rate DoS attack against network firewalls. Security and Communication Networks, 4(2), 136-146. Wiley Online Library.
- Olatunji, S. O., Rasheed, Z., Sattar, K. A., Al-Mana, A. M., Alshayeb, M., & El-Sebakhy, E. A. (2010). Extreme Learning Machine as Maintainability Prediction model for Object-Oriented Software Systems. Journal of Computing, 2(8), 2010.
- Salah, K., Sattar, K., Baig, Z. A., Sqalli, M. H., & Calyam, P. (2010). Discovering last-matching rules in popular open-source and commercial firewalls. International Journal of Internet Protocol Technology, 5(1-2), 23-31. Inderscience Publishers.
- Salah, K., Sattar, K., Baig, Z., Sqalli, M., & Calyam, P. (2009). Resiliency of open-source firewalls against remote discovery of last-matching rules. In Proceedings of the 2nd international conference on Security of information and networks (pp. 186-192). ACM.
- Salah, K., Sattar, K., Sqalli, M., & Al-Shaer, E. (2008). A probing technique for discovering last-matching rules of a network firewall. In 2008 International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology (pp. 578-582). IEEE.
Software
MS Office
Mermaid
LLMs Generative AI
Timeline
Researcher - Interdisciplinary Research Center For Smart Mobility & Logistics, KFUPM
11.2022 - Current
Engineer I - Center For Communications And IT Research, KFUPM
07.2012 - 11.2022
Engineer II - Center For Communications And IT Research, KFUPM
09.2008 - 06.2012
Research Assistant - College Of Computer Science And Engineering, KFUPM
09.2006 - 08.2008
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals - Master of Science, Information And Computer Science
09.2006 - 08.2008
Network Engineer - Supernet Ltd
02.2004 - 08.2006
NED University of Engineering And Technology - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer And Information Systems Engineering
12.1999 - 11.2003