About me

Hi 👋, I'm Yousif Ali

Welcome to my portfolio

I am an Automation and Control Engineer with a passion for building intelligent and reliable industrial systems. My experience spans PLC and SCADA development, Python-based backend integration, and SQL data management for real-time control and monitoring.

My journey began with a deep interest in motion control during my graduation project—developing a control system for a prosthetic foot testing machine. That project sparked my dedication to combining hardware, software, and data to create smarter automation systems.

Currently, I work as a Controls Engineer at Dematic through TEXVIA, an Ireland-based company, designing and implementing control system hardware and software for a large-scale Amazon fulfillment center. Alongside this, I work part-time as an Automation Engineer at TEXVIA, where we help industrial enterprises improve efficiency, achieve real-time visibility, and future-proof their operations through Industry 4.0 and digital transformation technologies.

I am driven by the idea of integrating industrial automation with modern software technologies—turning raw machine data into actionable insights. My next goal is to deepen my expertise in SCADA platforms (such as AVEVA and WinCC) and data-driven automation systems.

Yousif Ali

Resume

Education

  1. B.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering

    Ain Shams University - Faculty of Engineering | Cairo, Egypt
    Oct 2018 - Jul 2024

    • Graduation project: Developed a control system and software for a prosthetic foot testing machine per ISO 22675. The project focused on creating a hybrid force and motion control algorithm, integrating Schneider motion drive systems and PLCs for real-time testing.


    • Key modules: Automatic and Hybrid Control, Industrial Automation and Networks, Hydraulics and Pneumatics Control, Sensors and Measurement Systems, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Embedded Systems, Machine Vision, Mechatronic Systems Design, Power Electronics, Machine Elements Design, Mechanical Vibrations, Financial and Cost Accounting, Project Management.


Work Experience

  1. Controls Engineer

    Dematic (Full-time, outsourced contract via TEXVIA) | Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA | Remote
    Apr 2026 - Present
    • Design and implement control system hardware and software for Amazon’s ARS Gen. 14 fulfillment center in Fort Myers, Florida, covering system layout, PLC software development, emulation, and on-site support.
    • Ensure control system design and implementation comply with Amazon and Dematic engineering standards.
    • Conduct technical and safety review meetings with principal engineers from Amazon and Dematic.
    • Develop and improve work instructions for controls engineers, particularly procedures for safety gate access control.


  2. Automation Engineer

    TEXVIA (Part-time) | Cairo, Egypt
    Apr 2026 - Present
    • Lead a team of engineers and coordinate with clients and senior management to align project requirements, communicate progress, and support project delivery.
    • Design and develop a beverage production plant demonstration system using AVEVA System Platform (Application Server and InTouch) and AVEVA Edge for process monitoring, control, and visualization.


  3. Automation and Control Engineer

    HA Technology | Cairo, Egypt
    Mar 2025 - Mar 2026
    • Developed and tested PLC and SCADA systems for HA Ready-Mix (RMX) automation software, improving batching accuracy and process reliability.
      • Reduced batch error rate from 1% to 0.1% through enhanced error-correction logic; designed and deployed a Manual Mode Handler to improve recipe control and inventory tracking.
      • Resolved software defects and improved HMI usability through enhanced alarm handling and clearer operator guidance.
    • Designed and developed a scalable, multi-tier Python backend for Solar PV SCADA, implementing historian, alarm, event and audit trail, and maintenance services, with data pipelines connecting PLCs to MS SQL Server.
      • Developed secure REST APIs using FastAPI to provide historical and alarm data to the SCADA user interface.
      • Developed backend services for an industrial SCADA AI chatbot using multi-level RAG and cost-based model selection to support response accuracy and cost efficiency.
    • Supported troubleshooting, maintenance, and system upgrades across multiple client projects.
    • Assisted in preparing technical proposals for automation solutions involving Siemens PLCs and WAGO I/O systems.





Internships

  1. Acoustics Modeling and Simulation Engineer

    DSDC - Dynamic Systems & Digitalization Cluster | Cairo, Egypt
    Jul 2022 - Sep 2022
    • Reviewed research on duct and muffler acoustics and evaluated models for pod silencers using fibrous sound-absorbing materials.
    • Built MATLAB scripts using selected models to simulate pod silencer performance.
    • Compared simulation results with published findings to verify the code and validate the results.


  2. Technical Member - Modeling Team

    ASU Racing Team - Formula Student UK 2021 | Cairo, Egypt
    Dec 2020 - May 2021
    • Developed vehicle dynamics models using ADAMS, with a focus on tire data modeling to evaluate race car performance.
    • Designed and modeled the race car braking system to meet vehicle performance requirements.
    • Prepared detailed design reports and collaborated with cross-functional teams to support participation in the competition’s Design Event.



Achievements & Awards

  1. The Prototype of Aeolus Car - 1st Place

    Design and Production Department - Faculty of Engineering | Cairo, Egypt
    Oct 2022 - Feb 2023


  2. Design Event - 4th Overall Worldwide

    Formula Student UK 2021 - ASU Racing Team | Silverstone, UK
    Dec 2020 - May 2021



Courses & Certificates

  1. AVEVA™ InTouch for System Platform

    AVEVA
    Oct 2026
  2. AVEVA™ Application Server

    AVEVA
    Sep 2026
  3. DCS Architecture & Applications

    EGYCET
    Apr 2025
  4. Advanced Automation Training Program

    HA Consulting Group
    Dec 2024 - Feb 2025
  5. Basic Automation Training Program

    HA Consulting Group
    Sep 2024 - Oct 2024
  6. CAD & Digital Manufacturing Specialization

    Autodesk (Coursera)
    Jul 2020 - Sep 2020

Skills

  1. Programming

    Python, VBScript, SQL, MATLAB (Script and Simulink), C (Arduino, ESP32), C++.

  2. Automation & Control

    SCL, PLC Ladder, STL. PLCs (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 5580, Schneider M200, SIMATIC S7-1200). SCADA (AVEVA Edge, WinCC, AVEVA InTouch).

  3. Engineering Software

    MS Office, EPLAN, CET Material Handling, Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.

  4. Soft Skills

    Public Speaking, Communication, Time Management, Planning, Problem Solving, Team Management.

  5. Languages

    Arabic: Native | English: Fluent


Volunteering Experience

  1. Graphic Designer and Branding Specialist

    SSA - Sudanese Students Association at ASU | Cairo, Egypt
    Jul 2020 - Oct 2022


  2. Media Specialist

    Generations Care Charity Association | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    Feb 2018 - Feb 2019


  3. Graphic Designer & Project Director

    Khayrocom Association | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    Jan 2015 - Jun 2017



Portfolio

  • HA-ReadyMix Software

    HA-ReadyMix Software

    Engineering Project

    2025

  • Prosthetic Feet Testing Machine

    Prosthetic Feet Testing Machine

    Engineering Project

    2024

  • Furuta Pendulum

    Furuta Pendulum

    Engineering Project

    2023

  • 4-DOF Robot Manipulator

    4-DOF Robot Manipulator

    Engineering Project

    2023

  • Excavator Model Controlled by Pneumatic Cylinder

    Excavator Model Controlled by Pneumatic Cylinder

    Engineering Project

    2022

  • Course Project: Industrial Automation

    Course Project: Industrial Automation

    Engineering Project

    2022

  • Generations Care Charity Association

    Generations Care Charity Association

    Graphic Design

    2018 - 2019

  • SSA - Sudanese Students Association at ASU

    SSA - Sudanese Students Association at ASU

    Graphic Design

    2020 - 2022

  • Khayrocom Association

    Khayrocom Association

    Graphic Design

    2015 - 2017

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