About Kassem Wridan


So who is Kassem ?

in short ...
... An electronic engineer by qualification
... A software engineer by profession
... A web developer by hobby
and someone who enjoys a fine meal out with friends at fancy restaurants (Lebanese cuisine to be specific).



Here are more formal bits if you’re interested >>

Education

University of Surrey

Duration: September 2006 - July 2011
Location: Guildford , United Kingdom
Award: Master of Engineering in Electronic Engineering with Distinction

Description: Undertook a 5 year course which involved 3 years bachelors, 1 year industrial placement and a final masters year.


Here are some of the modules taken (+)
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Administration
  • C & C++ Programming
  • Data & Internet Networking
  • Digital Communications
  • Digital Design with VHDL
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Engineering Design and Professional Studies
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Level 3 Project
  • Mobile Communications
  • Multi Disciplinary Design Project
  • Network Control & Service Management
  • Satellite Communications
  • Software Analysis & Design









Work Experience

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited 

Duration: July 2010 - September 2011 (Part Time, ~ 7 Months full time)
Location: Guildford , United Kingdom
Team:  GNSS Receivers (AKA The GPS Team)
Position: Embedded Software Engineer


Surrey Satellite Technology Limited 

Duration: January 2009 - September 2009
Location: Guildford , United Kingdom
 Team:  Ground Systems Software
Position: Software Engineer


Surrey Satellite Technology Limited 

Duration: June 2008 - December 2008
Location: Guildford , United Kingdom
 Team:  Attitude & Orbital Control Subsystems
Position: Intern




Awards

DTI Prize

Award Date: July 2011
Description: Awarded for achieving the highest overall grades on the MEng course in Electronic Engineering.

The IEEE Project Prize

Award Date: June 2010
Description: Awarded for the best final year undergraduate project in the area of telecommunications.

NXP Prize

Award Date: February 2010
Description: Awarded for achieving the best industrial placement results.

Winner - UAE Educational IT Challenge 2006

Award Date: April 2006
Description: Winner of the best secondary school educational project category.