Curriculam Vitae

IDENTIFICATION

AL-YAQDHAN AL-ZADJALI
Emmastraat 210, 7513 BH, Enschede
(+31) 644972779

yaqdhan.z@gmail.com

Gender Male | Date of birth 14 Sept 88 | Nationality Omani

Driving license: Car (Omani driving license), Forklift (Dutch driving license)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Applied communication

2009 - 2015

Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Enschede (Netherlands)

Relevant courses: Analog Filters, Measuring Techniques, Microcontroller Programming, C-Programming, PLC Programming,
Fiber Optics, Advanced Telecommunication, Electro-magnetic compatibility, Radar Technology, Communication Networks,
High Frequency Techniques

Minor Leadership and managing people

2011 - 2012

Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Enschede (Netherlands)

Relevant courses: Accounting, Leadership, Organizational behavior, Organizational psychology, International human
resource management, Organizational theory

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) certificate

2008

Hawthorn Muscat English Centre, Muscat (Oman)

Pre-Engineering Foundation and Advanced English program

2006-2009

Higher College of Technology, Al-Khuwair (Oman)

Relevant courses: College Algebra, Fundamentals of Chemistry, Physics, Information Systems multimedia, Advanced
writing, One year intensive English language course

Non Particular

2015 - 2016
Travelling, guitar course practice in Spain, performance in several locations (i.e Popoddium Atak Enschede, Tankstation
(Enschede) and Diwalli festival (University Twente)), volunteering for electronics consumer repair (i.e PC maintenance,
guitar amplifier, playstation joystick, LCD screen), kitchen help at Tankstation restaurant
WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Graduate intern BLOM Opleidingen (Hengelo)

Sept 2014 Feb 2015

Forklift movement and orientation measurement to trace and record the forklift driver performance
o Literature research in the field of accelerometers, gyroscope
o Hands on mathematical model to convey sensor data into speed and tilt
o Study Linux programming from scratch. Use of Excel to record data tests
o Develop test plan and carry a test routines
o Methodological iterative approach
o Proof-of-concept of forklift speeds and tilt angle

Intern Pervasive systems, University of Twente (Enschede)

Sept 2012 June 2013

Firefighter Smart Helmet Prototype

o Design Wireless handheld analog circuit (Walkie-talkie) for firefighters to communicate with each other at a
distance using Mulitisim software for circuit simulation
o To locate the firefighter, design a circuit that contains GPS chip and Bluetooth chip, connect it to Arduino board,
and send GPS data to a distant Android mobile
o Set up a requirements list. Include cost and performance comparison list of existing chips & Interfaces techniques

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o Voice communication achieved at 20 meters line of sight at 433MHz with a disadvantage of lots of interference
o An Arduino code developed to make GPS data readable and to configure the Bluetooth chip in order to send the
data and pair it automatically with the android once switched on

Bruco Integrated circuits Master class (Borne)

April 2011
o Introduction to basic Integrated Circuits theory and manufacturing process
o Use Ltspice software to display test signals of a hardware board. And simulate buck converter circuitry
o Team of three students

Intern Microflown Technologies (Arnhem)

Sept 2010- Feb 2011

Incorporating a data recorder on an unmanned aerial vehicle for sound localization

o Reverse engineer data recorder to replace its Microphones with the 3D acoustic sensor without the availability of
the original circuit design of the data recorder
o Test, design voltage regulator circuitry and galvanic isolation DCDC converter
o Design and test a new rigid protective cap for 3D acoustic sensor to minimize the risk of damaging the sensor when
the unmanned aerial vehicle crashes from flight. (Data displayed using Matlab software polar graph)
o Volunteer to create a demo video for 3D acoustic situational awareness sensor at Microflown AVISA department
o Volunteer for soldering boards and troubleshooting schematics in production department
LANGUAGE SKILLS

Speaking

Arabic
Dutch
English

Listening

Reading

Native
Beginner

Writing

Native
Average

Average

Fluent

Beginner

Fluent

PERSONAL SKILLS
PROGRAMMING SKILLS
Arduino

Assembly

Linux

Python

PLC

C for Micrcontrollers
GROUP PROJECTS

Microcontroller

Adaptable
Broad-minded
Communication
Team Player

SOFTWARE
LtSpice

LabView

Micro-Cap

NI Multisim

MATLAB

MPLAB

Punctual
2015

Role: Several projects carried, such as: code using I2C Interface to display digital temperature sensor data via PIC
microcontroller programming in C language using MPLAB X software. Display letters on LCD screen using UART interface

Measurement Instruments

2011

Getting acquainted with Network Analyzer, basic measurements of transmission lines, high frequency theory. Also, getting
with Frequency Counter and Spectrum Analyzer using AM and FM signals. (Saxion University week project. Team of three)

Running a motor by H-bridge

2011

Role: Design a circuit that drives a Motor, control its speed and forward reverse movement using MOSFET half H-bridge
and inverter circuit chip. (Saxion University week project. Team of two)

Curriculam Vitae

Security Alarm System

2009

Role: Design and test the temperature sensor circuit. (Saxion University semester project, Team of four develops an analog
security alarm system that detects, motion, heat and sound). Use of Multisim software and Ultiboard for PCB design

Heart Beat Monitor

2010

Role: RF Transmission and receiving circuit design. (Saxion University project semester, Team of four). Use of Multisim
software and Ultiboard for PCB design
Additional Information

Hobbies

Reading, Hiking, football, electronics repair, watching documentaries, blogging, biking, jogging,
travelling, cooking, playing musical instruments such as the Guitar and Cajon