Khalid Alfuwail
Al Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in project management, leadership, and team coordination. Demonstrates a strong ability to innovate and solve complex problems, particularly in the fields of distributed control systems and control system design using MATLAB/Simulink. Proficient in robotics and autonomous systems, including UAV communication and system integration. Skilled in embedded systems development with Arduino and microcontrollers, as well as machine learning and deep learning using Python, TensorFlow, and Keras. Adept at producing technical documentation and reports. Committed to advancing technology through innovative solutions while pursuing opportunities for career growth in advanced control systems engineering.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sales & Service Trainee
Naizak Global Engineering Systems
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
07.2024
- Gained hands-on exposure to industrial automation products and engineering services.
- Assisted in pre-sales technical presentations and service demonstrations for control and instrumentation systems.
- Shadowed engineers to understand customer needs, system integration, and post-sales support processes.
- Participated in technical discussions involving Honeywell systems and industrial control components.
Production Trainee
Industrial Systems Group
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Trained on the operation of industrial production lines and instrumentation systems.
- Observed maintenance procedures, control loops, and process safety management in real environments.
- Engaged with control panel wiring, PLC setup, and sensor integration in industrial applications.
- Gained insight into SCADA monitoring and DCS implementation in production facilities.
Communication system operator
UAS2030
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Designed a tracking and high-frequency wireless communication system between the drone (UAV) and the ground control station (GCS) to guarantee a dependable and uninterrupted connection.
- As a result, the UAV successfully interacted with the ground control station over a distance of kilometers and broadcasted a live streaming video for observation.
- Successfully we obtained 1st place in the global competition for the UAV that took place in the united states from 25 - 27 July 2024
Scientific Researcher
IRC for Renewable Energy and Power Systems
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
12.2023 - 11.2024
KFUPM Representative in Local / Global Events
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Represented KFUPM as the only undergraduate research student in the 13th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS (ICRERA 2024) in Japan.
- Represented both KFUPM and KSA along with my team (UAS2030) in the global Student Unmanned Aerial Systems Competition (SUAS 2025) in the United States.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS - Control & Instrumentation Systems Engineer
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals - KFUPM
09.2020 - 08.2025
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Innovation Development
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Control System Design (MATLAB / Simulink)
- Robotics & Autonomous Systems (ROS)
- UAV Communication & System Integration
- Embedded Systems (Arduino, Microcontrollers)
- Machine Learning & Deep Learning (Python, TensorFlow, Keras)
- Technical Documentation & Report Writing
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
Certification
- Industrial Safety
- Certificate of Participation - Introduction to Embedded Systems with Arduino as Platform
- Certificate of participation - Introduction to Honeywell DCS
- Conference Participation Certificate – ICRERA 2024
Publications
- Hybrid Sliding Mode Control and RNN-Based Strategy for Maximizing Power Extraction in Small Wind Turbines for Electric Vehicles, DergiPark, Mar 30, 2025.
- Signal Processing-free Intelligent Model for Power Quality Disturbances Identification, IEEE Xplore, Jan 12, 2025.
- Renewable Power Generation Maximization for UAVs with Adaptive Sliding Mode Control, IEEE Xplore, Jan 1, 2025.
Accomplishments
- 🎖️ Nominee – President’s Medal Award (Year 2024/2025)
- 🥇 1st Place – SUAS 2024 (Student Unmanned Aerial Systems Competition)
- 🏅 Best Poster Award – Undergraduate Research Forum ( AITS 2025 )
Projects
- UAV Wireless Communication & Live Video System
SUAS 2024 – UAS2030 Team | 1st Place – USA - Adaptive Sliding Mode Control for UAV Wind Power Generation
Published in IEEE Xplore, Jan 2025 - Leadership Project – President of CIE Club
Managed the Control & Instrumentation Engineering Club at KFUPM. Organised workshops, competitions, and industrial visits; enhanced student engagement in automation and robotics.
Timeline
KFUPM Representative in Local / Global Events
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
11.2024 - 07.2025
Sales & Service Trainee
Naizak Global Engineering Systems
07.2024
Production Trainee
Industrial Systems Group
07.2024 - 08.2024
Communication system operator
UAS2030
01.2024 - 08.2024
Scientific Researcher
IRC for Renewable Energy and Power Systems
12.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - BS - Control & Instrumentation Systems Engineer
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals - KFUPM
09.2020 - 08.2025
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