HIGHLIGHTS Deep understanding of optical link engineering design, optical network architecture design, access network design, different optical components, and different optical technologies. Extensive knowledge on different networking protocols TCPIP, Ethernet, OSPF, ISIS BGP, ORBGP, RIP, MPLS, GMPLS, SDN and NFV, SNMP, SIP, RTP, FTP, HTTP and different telecommunications systems and technologies telephony systems, Sonet, GSM, CDMA, LTE, OFDMA, TDM, ATM. Exceptional research, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Strong academic performance and excellent leadership skills Programming experience in Java, CC,VB with solid understanding of Object Oriented Design Excellent knowledge in the full software development lifecycle and excellent experience in translating highlevel design into detailed specifications and business rules. Experienceknowledge of operating systems Unix, Windows and realtime operating system. Familiar with ClearcaseClarify development environment. Dual citizenship Palestinian and Canadian EDUCATION Postdoc in Electrical Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 2010 Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, GPA 9.010, November 2008 M.A.Sc with thesis in Electrical Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, GPA 8.710, March 2004 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Research Assistance, University of Ottawa,Ontario, Canada, 20102014 Integrate the EPCglobal network with cloud computing to develop a distributed Discovery Service. Researched the Internet of Things IoT subject and the EPCglobal network architecture. Designed a scalable distributed Discovery Service for the EPCglobal network using BGP Designed a distributed Object Naming System ONS for the EPCglobal network Surveyed different wireless Technology and architectures such as GSM, CDMAONE, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, WiMaxIEEE 802.16, CDMA and OFDMA. Researched WiFiIEEE 802.11 and Zigbee IEEE 802.15.4 Developed protocols for wireless heterogonous sensor networks Project Manger, University Of Bethlehem World Bank, Bethlehem, Palestine, 2009 Upgraded the curriculum of Department of Information Technology. Developed training module for business incubation and entrepreneurship skills. Supervised forth year students projects and direct them to start their own business Set rules for Intellectual property rights for the university of Bethlehem Research Assistant, University of Ottawa,Ontario, Canada, 20042008 1 Designed and developed many fault localization protocols for next generation alloptical DWDM networks that guarantees fast localization, reduces over all network cost and increases scalability and simplicity. These protocols can also be applied to any highspeed switches routers Java and CC. Researched the weak points for all existing intradomain and interdomain localization protocols in traditional IP and Alloptical networks Designed and implemented a brand new Multifault localization protocol known as Parallel Limited Perimeter Vector Matching PLVM that speed up the localization process and can localize multiple failures at the same time without the need of any power monitoring device. Designed, Implemented and analyzed the performance of an Interdomain fault localization protocol for MultiDomain alloptical networks, thisnew protocol avoids exchanging any vital information about network topology among different Optical Domains throughout the localization process and still does not require power monitoring devices. Simplified the node architecture by eliminating the needs of all power monitoring devices in the physical layer that introduce high cost and scalability issues as the optical network size grow. Defined an interaction rules and policies between intradomain and interdomain localization protocol. Furthermore, defined interaction mechanism between fault localization protocols and intra and interdomain routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP. 2 Constructed and developed mathematical models for next generation highspeed alloptical networks to optimize traffic distribution to promote fast localization which leads to fast protection and restoration Constructed a mathematical model to optimize traffic distribution in a way that meets the Limited Perimeter Vector Matching LVM fault localization protocol conditions so that the fault localization probability in terms of the number of localized links can be maximized. Constructed another mathematical model to optimize traffic distribution so that the required time for localizing any failed link using LVM is minimized. Formulated the fault localization optimization problems into an integer linear programming ILP problem and used the CPLEX optimization tool to solve the formulated problems. Created a heuristic algorithm to validate the mathematical models results obtained by CPLEX optimization tool, this heuristic approach attempts to satisfy LVM protocol constraints by assigning the appropriate costs to each link. 3 Researched, Implemented, Simulated, Tested and Presented complex ideas. Synthesized and presented complex ideas to different government research agencies and industrials companies. Used different software simulation tools such as OPNET to study the performance of the researched network configurations or network topologies. Conducted experiments in laboratory environment using different laboratory instruments such as Oscilloscope, Spectrum analyzer and other measurement instruments to verify the results of the tested experiments. Designed and simulated using Java a Routing and Wavelength Assignment RWA technique for metroring networks that ensures medium access control fairness Excellent knowledge in the full software development lifecycle Excellent experience in translating highlevel design into detailed specifications and businessrules. 4 Teaching Assistance for the following courses ELG 4171 Communications Systems ELG 4105A Microwave Circuit ELG 4139 Electronics III ELG 3155 Introduction to Control Systems ELG 3170A Introduction to Communication Systems ELG2138A Circuit Theory I CEG 4161A RealTime Systems Design CEG3180 Introduction to Computer Networks CEG 2136A Computer Architecture I SEG 3255A Communications and Networking PHY1304 Physics Lab for Engineering Software Designer, Nortel Networks, Ottawa, Canada, 2006.32007.5 Developed features for optical modeler simulation tool using Visual Basic such as Pad Placement, Slot Assignment Simulated the exact behavior of different CPL optical components such as ROADM, WSS, OPM and different Fiber Type Proven excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity Solved IT System problems and managed priorities in order to meet expectations IP Engineer, Eion Inc,Ottawa, Canada 2006.1 2006.2 Converted Open IP suit from 32 bit architecture to 64 bit architecture CC Research Associate Internship, Communication Research Center CRC,Ottawa, Canada, 2002.3 2004.3 Researched intradomain routing protocols OSPF ISIS and interdomain routing protocol BGP. Enhanced and implemented using CC a novel interdomain routing protocol called Optical Routing Border Gateway Protocol ORBGP based on the experience gained from BGP Implementation of ORBGP allowed communication between ORBGP speakers in different optical networks to exchange optical routing parameters to support light path set up and management across multiple optical domains. ORBGP allows interaction with intradomain routing protocol such as OSPF Researched and analyzed the performance of ORBGP for different network architecture such as ARPANet, Ring and Star. Ran test cases to verify the proper operation of the implemented protocol Research Assistant, Canada Center for Remote Sensing CCRS,Ottawa, Canada, 2000.8 2001.2 Researched and analyzed the operation of an existing Cband transceiver radar system. Designed a new version of the existing system to improve the signal detection by added circuitry to the Cband transceiver The new design achieved a complete characterization of the polarization state of detected signal Supervising Field Engineer, Hilal Electrical Engineering Bureau, Bethlehem, Israel 1997.8 2000.4 Redesigned the electrical systems during the execution phase of complex construction sites Led a team of 20 technicians in establishing and Installing electrical, computer and telephone networks. Maintained and tested electrical systems, control panels, telephone systems and computer networks. Revised bill of materials. Organized and scheduled all phases of project milestones. Cooperated with other engineering teams to insure smooth operations and timely completion of the 2000 Millennium project. Instructor, Salesian Technical School, Bethlehem, Israel, 1997.91998.8 Taught classes, conducted electronics lectures and provided technical guidance for grade eleven class of approximately 20 students. TECHNICAL SKILLS Optimization tools CPLEX 7.09.0 Protocol Implementation BGP, OSPF, ISIS, ORBGP, RSVPTE, CRLDP Programming Languages Java, CC, Fortran77, Visual Basic, HTML, Intel Assembly language Intel 8085 Networking Tech Protocols DWDM, SONET, RIP, DVMRP, IGMP, MBONE, MPLS, GMPLS, RSVPTE, CRLDP, TCPIP, SNMP, LAN, WAN, Ethernet, VPN, Token Ring, FDDI, ATM, FR, PPP, T1E1, SS7, HTTP, FTP, X.25, MAC, 26003600 Cisco routers, MIBII, IEEE802.16de, MIBII, SNMP, SDN Wireless Tech Protocols GSMGPRS, UMTS, CDMA, WiMaxIEEE 802.16 family, GPS Operating Systems Windows 2000NT9895, DOS, Unix, Linux Computer Software MATLAB, OPNET 11, AutoCAD 2000 Clarify, Clear Case, .net, Eclipse, MySQL LANGUAGES English written, spoken fluent Arabic written, spoken fluent PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES, MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS The admission scholarship of the University of Ottawa, 20042008 Elected twice as president of Electrical Engineering Graduate Student Association EEGSA at University of Ottawa 2004 2006 Member of the CUPE2626 bargaining committee at University Of Ottawa, 20042005 PUBLICATIONS Journal papers M. G. Khair, A. Dahbi, B. Kantarci, H. T. Mouftah, ThresholdBased Distributed Discovery Services for EPCGlobal Network, submitted A. Jedda, M. G. Khair, H. T. Mouftah, Decentralized RFID Coverage Algorithms Using Writable Tags, Transactions on Sensor Networks submitted A. Dahbi, M. G. Khair, H. T. Mouftah, Analysis and Enhancement of Chordbased Distributed Discovery Services in the EPCglobal Network, IEEE Transactions on Computers submitted M. G. Khair, B. Kantarci, H. T. Mouftah, Cellular IP Address Provisioning in Wireless Sensor Networks, International Journal of Communication Systems, doi 10.1002dac.2451, 2012. A. Hafid, A. Maach, M. Khair, and J. Drissi , Advance lightpath provisioning in interdomain optical networks, Journal of Optical Networking, Volume 4, Issue 11, Pages714736, August 2005. M. Khair, B. Kantarci, J. Zheng, and H. T. Mouftah, Optimization for Fault Localization in AllOptical Networks, Journal of Lightwave Technology, Volume 27, Issue 21, Pagess 48324840, November 2009. International conference papers A. Dahbi, M. G. Khair, H. T. Mouftah, A Hidden Markov Model Security Scheme for Query State Inference in Discovery Services, Global Information Infrastructure and Networking Symposium GIIS 2014, Montreal, Canada, Sep. 2014 accepted. A. Dahbi, M. G. Khair, H. T. Mouftah, An Enhanced Security Scheme for Query State Inference in EPCglobal Discovery Services, The 9th ACM International Workshop on Performance Monitoring, Measurement and Evaluation of Heterogeneous Wireless and Wired Networks PM2HW2N14, Montreal, Canada, Sep. 2014 accepted. M. G. Khair, B. Kantarci, H. T. Mouftah, Delay Tolerant EPCBGP for discovery services in EPCGlobal networks, IEEE Intl. Symposium on Computers and Communications ISCC, Madeira, Portugal, June 2014 accepted M. G. Khair, B. Kantarci, H. T. Mouftah, Hybrid ThresholdBased Distributed Discovery Service for the EPCglobal Network, Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering CCECE, Toronto, Canada, May 2014 accepted. A. Jedda, M. G. Khair, H. T. Mouftah, Distributed Algorithms for The RFID Coverage Problem, in Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Communications ICC, Budapest, Hungary, pp. 351355, June 2013. A. Dahbi, M. G. Khair, H. T. Mouftah, Secured Distributed Discovery Services in the EPCglobal Network, in Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Communications ICC, Budapest, Hungary, pp. 15521556, June 2013. M. G. Khair, B. Kantarci, H. T. Mouftah, Distributed Discovery Services via EPCBGP for Mobile RFID, in Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Communications ICC, Budapest, Hungary, pp. 22712275, June 2013. M. G. Khair, H.T. Mouftah, Distributed Multifault Localization for Multidomain EPCglobal Networks, in Proc. of Seventh International Conference on P2P, Parallel, Grid, Cloud and Internet Computing 3PGCIC, Victoria, Canada, Pages 95 102, Nov. 2012. Ahmed Jeddah, Mazen G. Khair , Hussein T. Mouftah, Connected Coverage in RFID Networks and Wireless Sensor Networks, The 2nd International Workshop on Internet of Ubiquitous and Pervasive Things IUPT2012, August 2729, 2012, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada accepted M. Khair, B. Kantarci, H. T. Mouftah, Heterogeneous Clustering of Sensor Networks, in Proc. International Workshop on Emerging Technologies in Sensor Networks EmSeNs. Pages 939944,September 2011, Niagara Falls, Canada M. Khair, B. Kantarci, H. T. Mouftah, Towards Cellular IP Address Assignment in Wireless Heterogeneous Sensor Networks, in Proc. of 16th IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications ISCC, June 2011, Corfu, Greece. B. Kantarci, M. Khair, H. T. Mouftah, Power Saving Clusters for EnergyEfficient Design of FiberWireless Access Networks, International Symposium on High Capacity Optical Networks and Enabling Technoogies HONET, Pages 73 78, December 2010, Cairo, Egypt M. Khair, J. Zheng, and H. T. Mouftah, Distributed MultiFailure Localization Protocol for AllOptical Networks, The 13th International Conference on Optical Networking Design and Modeling ONDM 2009, Pages 1 6, February 2008, Braunschweig, Germany. M. Khair, B. Kantarci, J. Zheng, and H. T. Mouftah, Performance Optimization for Fault Localization in AllOptical Networks, The fifth international conference on broadband communications, networks and systems BroadNets08, Pages 531535, September 2008, London, UK. M. G. Khair, J. Zheng, and H. T. Mouftah, Distributed Fault Localization for MultiDomain AllOptical Networks with Partial Power Monitoring, IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications ISCC08, Pages 788 793, July 2008, Marrakech, Morocco. M. G. Khair, B. Kantarci, J. Zheng, and H. T. Mouftah, Optimization for Minimizing Fault Localization Time in AllOptical Networks, 10th Anniversary International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks ICTON 2008, Volume 3, Pages 6366, June 2008, Athens, Greece. M. Khair, J. Zheng, and H. T. Mouftah, Distributed Fault Localization for MultiDomain AllOptical Networks without Power Monitoring, 13th International Telecommunications Network Strategy and Planning Symposium NETWORKS 2008, Pages 117, SeptemberOctober 2008, Budapest, Hungary. M. G. Khair, B. Kantarci, J. Zheng, and H. T. Mouftah, Connection Provisioning Constrained to Fault Localization in Alloptical Networks, 23rd International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences ISCIS 2008, Pages 1 6, October, Istanbul, Turkey. M. G. Khair, T. J. Hall, Just Enough Routing and wavelength Assignment RWA scheme for metroring architecture, The 9th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology ICACT2007, Volume 2, Pages1397 1401, February 2007, Phoenix Park, Republic of Korea. R. Radziwilowicz, M. G. Khair, S. A. Paredes, T. J. Hall, Design issues for edge nodes in agile allphotonic networks, 2006 Workshop on High Performance Switching and Routing HPSR 2006, Pages6369, June 2006, Poznan, Poland. A. Hafid, M. Abdelilah, K. G. Mazen, J. Drissi, Optical routing border gateway protocolbased advance lightpath setup, Proceedings of the 2005 Systems Communications ICW 05 , Pages223 228, August 2005, Montreal, Canada.