Curriculum Vitae Mohammad Saeed ABOU TRAB

PERSONAL INFORMATION Mohammad Saeed ABOU TRAB

Building 2, Maymonya Street, Abasyeen square, Damascus, Syria. 00963-11-4424465 00963-99-2652251

Sex Male | Date of birth 02/01/1981 | Nationality Syrian

WORK EXPERIENCE

September 2017 – Present Head of Department Department of Software Engineering and Information Systems, Faculty of Informatics Engineering, Damascus University (Tabaleh , airport street ,Damascus, Syria). Tel:+963-11-54917750. Website: www.damascusuniversity.edu.sy/faculties/informatic/. Business or sector: Academic.

October 2015 – Present Erasmus+ DESIRE Project Team Member DESIRE – Development of higher Education teaching modules on the Socio-economic Impacts of the Renewable Energy implementation, Project Number 561638-EPP-1-2015-1-JO-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP” The main goal of DESIRE Project is to provide a high quality education for MENA students in the key aspects of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE) technology with the emphasis on the socio-economic aspects. Website: http://gjudesire.wix.com/desire Business or sector: Academic.

September 2015 – Present Lecturer Department of Software Engineering and Information Systems, Faculty of Informatics Engineering, Damascus University (Tabaleh , airport street ,Damascus, Syria). Tel:+963-11-54917750. Website: www.damascusuniversity.edu.sy/faculties/informatic/. ▪ Teach several modules including Software Engineering (1, 2 & 3), Algorithms and Data Structure, Programming Language, Database (1 &2) and advanced database. ▪ Supervise several Master students and graduation projects. Business or sector: Academic.

April 2015 – Present Lecturer MWS Master Program in the Syrian Virtual University. Website: www.svuonline.org. ▪ Teach Web Engineering Module. ▪ Supervise several Master students. Business or sector: Academic.

October 2013 – Present Lecturer Department of Informatics Engineering and Computer sciences, Faculty of Informatics Engineering, Arab International University (Ghabaghib, Daraa, Damascus - Jordan Highway, Syria). Tel:+963-11-5448122. Website: www.aiu.edu.sy. ▪ Teach several modules including Software Engineering, Software Testing and Quality Assurance, Programming, Algorithms and System Analysis and Design. ▪ Supervise graduation projects. Business or sector: Academic.

August 2012 - Present Lecturer Department of Computer Engineering and Automation, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Damascus University (Tabaleh , airport street ,Damascus, Syria). Tel:+963-11-5448122. Website: www.damascusuniversity.edu.sy/faculties/electric/. ▪ Teach several modules including Software Engineering, Algorithm and Data Structure, Database, and Programming in C++. ▪ Supervise graduation projects. Business or sector Academic.

October 2008 – April 2012 Graduate Teaching Assistant Department of Information Systems and Computing, School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics, Brunel University (Uxbridge, Middlesex, London, UK, UB8 3PH). Tel: +44 (0)1895 265975. Website: www. brunel.ac.uk. ▪ Teach several modules including Software Engineering, Algorithms and their Applications, Logic and Computation POROLOG, Service-Oriented Architecture and Programming in Python and Java. Business or sector Academic.

November 2009 – July 2012 Library Assistant Brunel University (Uxbridge, Middlesex, London, UK, UB8 3PH). Tel: +44 (0)1895 265975. Website: www. brunel.ac.uk. ▪ Manage the library during the night shifts. ▪ Help students with all related library materials. ▪ Sort out any security issues with cooperation with the security department. Business or sector Academic.

June 2008 – July 2008 Student Escort International Department, Brunel University (Uxbridge, Middlesex, London, UK, UB8 3PH). Tel: +44 (0)1895 265975. Website: www. brunel.ac.uk ▪ Help students register at Brunel University. Business or sector Academic.

June 2008 – June 2008 Event Facilitator Brunel University (Uxbridge, Middlesex, London, UK, UB8 3PH). Tel: +44 (0)1895 265975. Website: www. brunel.ac.uk. ▪ Help organising academic conferences. Business or sector Academic.

June 2005 – July 2006 Teaching Assistant Department of Computer Engineering and Automation, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Damascus University (Tabaleh , airport street ,Damascus, Syria). Tel:+963-11-5448122. Website: www.damascusuniversity.edu.sy/faculties/electric/. ▪ Teach several modules. Business or sector Academic.

February 2004 – January 2006 Engineering Analyst Engineering Studies Department, Bayo Engineering office ( Mysat, Damascus, Syria )

▪ Prepare project cost analysis report. ▪ Prepare the installation plan. Business or sector Engineering.

May 2004 – May 2005 Automation Engineer Automation Department, Syrian Atomic Energy Commission (Kafersoosah, Damascus, Syria). Tel: +963-11-2132580. ▪ Supervise the installation and maintenance activities of the automation systems inside the commission. Business or sector Engineering.

August 2002 – July 2002 Trained Engineer Training Department, Public Power Corporation ( Athens, Greece , Fax:+30-10-7247341 ) Business or sector Engineering.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

24 July 2017 –28 July 2017 Certificate of Participation Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, Germany. ▪ Main Focus: The socio economic impact of the implementation of renewable energy ▪ Funded: Erasmus+ Project. ▪ Co-funded: Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

17 July 2017 –21 July 2017 Certificate of Participation Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy. ▪ Main Focus: The socio economic impact of the implementation of renewable energy ▪ Funded: Erasmus+ Project. ▪ Co-funded: Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

28 Feb 2017 –03 March 2017 Certificate of Participation University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus. ▪ Main Focus: The socio economic impact of the implementation of renewable energy ▪ Funded: Erasmus+ Project. ▪ Co-funded: Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

October 2008 –August 2012 PhD in Software Engineering School of Information Systems and Computing in Brunel University, London, UK. ▪ Thesis Title (Software Engineering: Testing Real-time Embedded Systems using Timed Automata Based Approaches). ▪ Real-Time Embedded Systems. ▪ Model-based Software Testing. ▪ Formal Methods. ▪ Mutation Analysis. ▪ Decision Making Framework. ▪ Analytical hierarchical Approach. ▪ Control Area Network.

October 2010 –October 2011 Associate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education The Higher Education Academy, London, UK. ▪ Large Group Teaching. ▪ Managing Student Behaviour. ▪ Effective Presentation Skills. ▪ Learning and Teaching Skills.

October 2008 –October 2009 Certificate in Research Methods School of Information Systems and Computing in Brunel University, London, UK. ▪ Supervisor- Research Student Relation. ▪ Researching in Computer Science. ▪ Literature Searching. ▪ Planning and Organising Research. ▪ Quantitative and Qualitative Research. ▪ Quality, Originality and Critiquing a Paper. ▪ Presentation Skills. ▪ Computing Research Methods. ▪ Experimental Design and Statistics. ▪ Scientific Methods. ▪ Content Analysis. ▪ Action Research. ▪ Textual Analysis. ▪ Data Mining.

October 2006 –August 2008 Master of Research in Information Technology School of Information Systems and Computing in Brunel University, London, UK. ▪ Thesis Title (A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of a TTCN-3 Coupling Metric). ▪ Business Modelling. ▪ Multimedia Communication. ▪ Software Implementation and Testing. ▪ Software Design and Architecture. ▪ Research Methods.

October 2008 –August 2012 Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Department of Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Damascus University, Syria. ▪ Graduation Project (Connecting Several Weather Stations via Wireless Communication). ▪ 4th year Project (Computerized Bode Plotter). ▪ Signal Processing. ▪ Computing. ▪ Programming. ▪ Communication Systems. ▪ Microwave Engineering. ▪ Radar Engineering. ▪ Integrated Circuits. ▪ Electronic Measurements. ▪ Information Theory. ▪ Automation. ▪ Logical Circuits. ▪ Electrical Circuits. ▪ Math and Physics.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Mother tongue(s) Arabic

Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING

Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production English Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent TOEFL Certificate

Communication skills ▪ Excellent communication skills gained through my experience as lecturer and engineer.

Organisational / managerial skills ▪ Founder of Placement and Training Centre at Informatics Engineering-Damascus University (Currently responsible for connecting the students with the industry) Organizer (Currently responsible for organizing conferences as well as my lectures). ▪ Leadership (was responsible for a team of 5 people when I was a team leader within the Brunel Library).

Computer skills ▪ Proficient in Software Engineering methods including (Software Development, Software Analysis and Design, Software Metrics, Software Project management, Software Quality Assurance). ▪ Good command of Microsoft Office™ tools ▪ Proficient in UML (Unified Modelling Language). ▪ Proficient in Java and C/C++ Language. ▪ Proficient in Database management. ▪ Good in SPSS software. ▪ Knowledge in Assembly languages, Circuit boards design and layout. ▪ Good Matlab, Eagle, workbench. ▪ Proficient in Multimedia software such as Media Studio and Video Studio. ▪ Good in HTML , XML, PHP, ASB.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Publications ▪ Aboutrab, M. S. and Counsell, S. (2016) Prioritising Timed Automata Based Test Sets: A Multi-Criteria Decision Making Approach. Journal of Systems and Software (Under Revision). ▪ Hassouna, M., Tarhini, A., Elyas, T. and Aboutrab, M. S. (2015) Customer Churn in Mobile Markets: A Comparison of Techniques. International Business Research. 8 (6), pp. 224-237. ▪ Tarhini, A., Mgbemena, C., Aboutrab, M. S. and Masa'deh, R. (2015) User Adoption of Online Banking in Nigeria: A Qualitative study. Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce. 20 (3), pp. 1-8. ▪ Aboutrab, M. S., Brockway, M., Counsell, S. and Hierons, R. M. (2013) Testing Real-time Embedded Systems using Timed Automata Based Approaches. Journal of Systems and Software Journal of Systems and Software 86(5), pp:1209-1223. ▪ Aboutrab, M. S., Counsell, S. and Hierons, R. M. (2012) Specification Mutation Analysis for Validating Timed Testing Approaches Based on Timed Automata. IEEE Signature Conference on Computers, Software, and Applications (COMPSAC 2012), Izmir, Turkey. ▪ Aboutrab, M. S., Counsell, S. and Hierons, R. M. (2011) GeTeX: A Tool for Testing Real-Time Embedded Systems Using CAN Applications. 18th IEEE International Conference on the Engineering of Computer-Based Systems, Las Vega, USA, pp. 61-70 ▪ Aboutrab, M. S., Alrouh, B., Counsell, S., Hierons, R. and Ghinea, G. (2010) A Multi-criteria Decision Making Framework for Real Time Model-Based Testing. Testing – Practice and Research Techniques, London, UK: Springer Berlin / Heidelberg, pp. 194-197. ▪ Aboutrab, M. S. and Counsell, S. (2010) Fault Coverage Measurement of a Timed Test Case Generation Approach. 17th IEEE International Conference on the Engineering of Computer-Based Systems, Oxford, UK, pp. 141-149. ▪ Aboutrab, M. S., Counsell, S. and Hall, T. (2008) A Theoretical and an Empirical Analysis of a TTCN-3 Coupling Metric , in ECC'08 Proceedings of the 2nd conference on European computing conference, Malta. pp. 95-101.