Capstone Project
Drinkify Smart Soda Dispenser
An IoT-enabled soda dispensing system integrating Arduino-based control, pumps, valves, sensors, HMI elements, and cloud-ready monitoring.
Automation Engineering • Electrical Design • Controls • Technical Projects
From concept to execution: engineering for the real world
I’m Hussein Al-Ansari, a recent graduate in Automation Systems Engineering with a strong focus on control systems, automation, electrical design, and industrial integration. I enjoy turning technical ideas into practical solutions that are well built, clearly documented, and presented with confidence.
10+
Portfolio-ready academic and professional projects
Automation
Controls, HMIs, PLC integration, industrial communication
Design
Electrical, embedded, documentation, and technical storytelling
About Me
My background sits at the intersection of engineering execution and professional presentation. I’ve worked on control systems, HMIs, industrial communication, electrical design support, motion-focused automation tasks, embedded systems, and capstone development.
What sets my work apart is that I care about both the build and the final result. I like turning technical complexity into something that is organized, clear, and visually strong. Whether it’s a PLC project, a design document, an automation workflow, or a portfolio presentation, I aim for work that is thoughtful and easy to understand.
PLC & HMI Development
Industrial Networks
Electrical Design
Embedded Systems
Automation Workflows
Technical Documentation
Core Focus Areas
Automation & Controls
PLC programming, interlocks, ladder logic, remote I/O, and HMI-driven systems.
Industrial Integration
EtherNet/IP, hardware coordination, field devices, sensors, and actuator-based systems.
Electrical & Technical Design
System layouts, electrical planning, component integration, and practical implementation.
Professional Presentation
Clear reports, project writeups, portfolio design, and recruiter-friendly communication.
Featured Projects
Industrial Automation
SMC Machine Integration with OMRON HMI
A control and visualization project combining PLC logic, tank process control, Ethernet/IP communication, and operator-facing HMI functionality.
Workflow Automation
Power Automate Intelligence
A workflow system built to reduce manual reporting, organize project updates, summarize meeting notes, and connect Microsoft 365 tools for faster team communication.
Controls & Networking
Industrial Networks & Controllers
Master-slave control integration between Allen-Bradley and Click PLC platforms featuring interlocking, analog scaling, VFD integration, and industrial communications.
Electrical Engineering Support
JSS & OOSV Marine Projects
Electrical support work involving cable management, routing coordination, vendor communication, spreadsheet tracking, and project-side execution for ship-based systems.
Digital Systems
3-Level Elevator Control System
A digital-logic elevator control project built around FPGA concepts, display integration, input handling, circuit logic, and hardware testing.
Extracurricular Experience
Battery Workforce Challenge (BattChallenge)
The Battery Workforce Challenge is a three-year collegiate competition led by the U.S. Department of Energy, Argonne National Laboratory, and Stellantis. It brings together 12 North American universities and community colleges to design, build, test, and integrate a state-of-the-art EV battery pack into a Stellantis-donated vehicle.
The program simulates real-world engineering through battery pack design, cell and module testing, BMS development, safety, and full vehicle integration. It emphasizes hands-on learning, industry-standard design reviews, and collaboration across disciplines.
In my role focused on Cell Characterization, I design and execute experiments to evaluate individual battery cell performance. This includes charge/discharge cycling, impedance measurements, and thermal analysis under various operating conditions.
I develop test procedures, operate lab instrumentation, and analyze large datasets to identify performance trends and reliability concerns. I also collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering teams to ensure cell-level data informs pack-level design decisions, while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards.
Experience
Current Position
Electrical Designer — Eclipse Automation
Designed industrial electrical control systems in EPLAN, creating schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs while supporting PLC, servo, safety, and field I/O integration across design and commissioning.
Previous Experience
Controls Hardware Designer (Co-op) — Eclipse Automation
Designed electrical hardware for automated manufacturing systems using EPLAN and supported system integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting across multidisciplinary teams.
Education
Automation Systems Engineering Technology — McMaster University
Bachelor of Technology in Automation Systems Engineering, with an Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology – Process Automation and a Certificate in Business, focused on control systems, industrial networking, and automation integration.
Skills & Tools
Controls & Automation
PLC programming, ladder logic, interlocks, HMI configuration, industrial control flow, sensors, actuators, and troubleshooting.
Industrial Communication
EtherNet/IP concepts, networked automation, master-slave communication, device integration, and plant-floor coordination.
Electrical & Embedded
Arduino development, wiring, low-voltage system integration, component selection, prototype implementation, and testing.
Software & Documentation
MATLAB, Simulink, Power Automate, technical writeups, reports, presentations, and structured project documentation.
Let’s Connect
Whether it’s for internships, full-time engineering roles, project collaboration, or technical conversations, I’d be glad to connect.
Emailalansarihussein@gmail.com
LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/hussein-alansari
Phone(905) 818-8260
Websitehusseinalansari.com
Let’s Connect
Interested in engineering opportunities, automation projects, or technical collaboration? Send me a message and I’ll get back to you.