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Saad Rayees

Saad Rayees

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  • About me

    Technical Documentation Engineer | UP42

  • Education

    • Lakefield College School

      2010 - 2010
      Cultural Exchange

      Activities and Societies: Sailing, Ultimate Frisbee, Photography, Football, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Ranging. I had the opportunity to undertake an exchange in Lakefield, Ontario as part of the Round Square cultural exchange programme. My time there was extraordinary and exposed me to all new experiences and opportunities. If I had to pick my favourite memory from several cherished ones, it would have to be canoeing across Lake Katchewanooka, just to get a cup of hot chocolate between classes.

    • Indian School Al Ghubra

      1997 - 2012
      AISSCE

      Activities and Societies: Photography, Drama, Charity Fundraising, Football, Volleyball, Debate, Film-making. I take pride in attributing ISG as my alma mater. You can never spend 15 years in an environment without being instilled in the system of values and responsibilities inherent there. I was nurtured to take responsibilities for my actions and to attain confidence in my own abilities and place in the world.In my final year I was elected to the School prefectorial body by my peers. I was also nominated to represent my school at the Global Young Leaders Conference in Washington and New York.… Show more I take pride in attributing ISG as my alma mater. You can never spend 15 years in an environment without being instilled in the system of values and responsibilities inherent there. I was nurtured to take responsibilities for my actions and to attain confidence in my own abilities and place in the world.In my final year I was elected to the School prefectorial body by my peers. I was also nominated to represent my school at the Global Young Leaders Conference in Washington and New York. I also was an active member for the Round Square organisation, taking part in several charity initiatives and undertaking a cultural exchange at a partner school in Canada. Show less

    • Technische Universität Berlin

      2019 -
      Master's degree Space Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Running, German Language I was accepted into the Master of Space Engineering programme at the prestigious Technische Universität Berlin, alma mater to Wernher von Braun, architect of the Saturn V. Since their first satellite launch in 1991, TU Berlin has established itself as the leading university in the area of small- and nano-satellite technology with over a dozen successful launches.Through a combination of training from industry veterans and hands-on projects, I have been able to explore the various… Show more I was accepted into the Master of Space Engineering programme at the prestigious Technische Universität Berlin, alma mater to Wernher von Braun, architect of the Saturn V. Since their first satellite launch in 1991, TU Berlin has established itself as the leading university in the area of small- and nano-satellite technology with over a dozen successful launches.Through a combination of training from industry veterans and hands-on projects, I have been able to explore the various aspects involved in planning, building, launching and operating a space system. I am taking electables in areas of Satellite Technology and Human Spaceflight.I am a part of TUPEX-8, a 40-strong university student team developing a sounding rocket mission. As the systems engineer, and a payload author, I got to present our concept at a 2-day selection workshop hosted by the German Space Agency (DLR) in Bonn, as part of their Rocket Experiments for University Students (REXUS) programme. Show less

    • University of Nottingham

      2012 - 2016
      Integrated Master's degree Mechanical Engineering Upper Second Class with Honours (2:1)

      Activities and Societies: Volleyball, Travel, Photography, Film-making, Course Representative I had the honour of working and studying under a Mechanical Engineering faculty that cumulatively had over a half-century worth of experience at Rolls Royce Engineering division. As course representative, I was able to take part in the process of designing a more robust engineering curriculum for my peers.In my third year, I acted as the design and production lead for a simulator chair that integrated virtual reality application. As part of my final year Masters project, I studied the… Show more I had the honour of working and studying under a Mechanical Engineering faculty that cumulatively had over a half-century worth of experience at Rolls Royce Engineering division. As course representative, I was able to take part in the process of designing a more robust engineering curriculum for my peers.In my third year, I acted as the design and production lead for a simulator chair that integrated virtual reality application. As part of my final year Masters project, I studied the human factors involved in visual inspection task design. I utilised sample generation, Python programming, live human experimentation, extensive data analysis and research as part of my study. My work successfully resolved a long-standing conflict in Human Task Design literature and was recognised with a first-class distinction.I also specialised in:• Aerospace and Propulsion Systems• Computer Aided Design and Engineering• Finite Element Analysis• Human Factors and Systems Engineering Show less

  • Experience

    • UNDP

      May 2012 - Jun 2012
      Learning and Development Trainee

    • EY

      Aug 2013 - Sept 2013
      Trainee

    • The University of Nottingham

      Sept 2013 - Sept 2016

      • UCAS Open Day Student Ambassador

        Nov 2012 - Sept 2016

      • Vice President

        Apr 2015 - May 2016

      • Social Media and Marketing Officer

        Apr 2015 - May 2016

      • Course Representative for Mechanical Engineering

        Sept 2013 - Jun 2015

    • International Water Treatment LLC

      Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
      Industrial Trainee

    • National Drilling & Services Co. LLC

      Jul 2014 - Sept 2014
      Trainee

    • High Fliers Research Limited

      Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
      The Times Final Year Student Survey Interviewer

    • Centrepoint

      Aug 2016 - Sept 2016
      Fundraiser

    • Ministry of Education - Dubai, UAE

      Apr 2017 - Apr 2019

      • Design & Technology Specialist - Assessment Development Unit

        Sept 2017 - Apr 2019

      • Design and Technology Teacher Graduate

        Apr 2017 - Sept 2017

    • Hive

      Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
      Working Student

    • Technische Universität Berlin

      Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
      Student Researcher

    • UP42

      Sept 2022 - now
      Technical Documentation Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Python for Everybody Specialization

      Coursera
      Nov 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Level 2 International Award in Emergency First Aid, Defibrillation and CPR

      HIGHFIELD AWARDING BODY FOR COMPLIANCE LIMITED
      Jun 2017

    • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

      Coursera
      Jul 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Essential Training

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Analyzing and Visualizing Data in Looker

      Coursera
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Duolingo German Fluency: Intermediate (Estimated)

      Duolingo
      Dec 2016
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Saad Rayees
      Best Trip University of Nottingham Students' Union May 2016
    • Awarded to Saad Rayees
      Participation Club of the Year University of Nottingham Students' Union May 2016
    • Awarded to Saad Rayees
      Bronze Certificate University of Nottingham Students' Union Jun 2014
    • Awarded to Saad Rayees
      Prefect Indian School Al Ghubra May 2011 I was elected by my peers to be a member of my school prefectorial body. I was charged with the representation of the student body, and maintaining of the general discipline of the school.
    • Awarded to Saad Rayees
      Global Young Leaders Conference - Jun 2010 I was nominated by my school to attend the GYLC in Washington and New York. Over the course of two weeks I had the opportunity to work with my peers from around the globe and interact with members of the United Nations and the US State Department.
    • Awarded to Saad Rayees
      Cubscribe Journalism Contest TheWeek 2009 As part of a student team, I was tasked with producing a two-page spread for TheWeek, a national weekly. Our spread on the propagation and roots of cafe culture in the Middle East, emerged as the overall winner, and also bagging the best design accolade.