Mina Samaan
Computer / System Engineer
I am Mina Samaan.
Results-driven Computer and Systems Engineer with 15+ years of experience streamlining and automating mission-critical naval software and hardware systems. Expertise in real-time sensor fusion, high-performance computing (HPC), and DevOps. Proven success in leading $26M+ projects, reducing system downtime, and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong background in C#, Python, .NET, and Linux environments with a Top Secret Clearance.
Sample Projects
Some fun work, home, and school projects that have kept me busy or gainfully employed over the years
Travels
“Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
“To travel is to live.” – Hans Christian Andersen
Professional Experience
Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) | West Bethesda, MD
Senior Software Engineer (Acoustic Trials) | 2021-Present
– Rebuilt and documented Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Acquisition System for submarines, improving performance and maintainability.
– Revived and optimized On-Demand Cut Analysis Tool (C# and ASP.NET), enabling analysis of complex naval systems.
– Implemented DevOps practices using GitLab, improving code deployment efficiency.
– Led multi-phase software improvement initiatives, enhancing system reliability.
Senior Computer Engineer (Radar Trials) | 2017-2020
– Executed 30+ Naval trials, installing and operating instrumentation and data link packages.
– Developed modern sensor fusion systems and ported codebases to web-based portals (C# and ASP.NET).
– Designed and implemented Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging solutions, improving ship component analysis.
– Engineered long-range (5-mile) data communication systems for real-time Naval tests.
High Performance Cluster (HPC) Administrator (Acoustic Simulations) | 2017–2020
– Automated data extraction and visualization for rapid simulation analysis (Python).
– Designed, deployed, and managed $700K Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) HPC cluster using OpenHPC and SLURM.
– Built a 4-node HPC testbed for evaluating Finite Element Analysis (FEA) technologies.
System Engineer (Acoustic Trainers) | 2011–2016
– Transitioned System Engineering processes to implement Verification, Validation, and Traceability for Navy Trainers.
– Led full project lifecycle management, from design to deployment.
– Automated system builds and managed diskless image deployment using Cobbler and PXE services.
Computer Engineer (Radar Simulations) | 2009-2011
– Automated simulation workflows to enhance branch operational efficiency (Perl).
– Developed and maintained secure, cross-platform network infrastructures.
Stevens Institute of Technology | Center for Maritime Systems | Hoboken, NJ
Research Engineer | 2006–2009
– Executed a $25K grant to design, build, and demonstrate an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) for Naval port security. Presented to CNO Roughead.
– Developed mission optimization software using Java, integrating real-time ocean current models.
– Conducted simulation-based evaluations of high-speed ship hull designs.
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