Ahmed N. Alfahdi
Mechanical Engineer | Oil & Gas Trainee | Software & Reverse Engineering Enthusiast
About Me
I am a mechanical engineer with hands-on experience in the Oil & Gas industry—specifically upstream (Wireline & Tubing Conveyed Perforation, TCP) and midstream (pipeline) sectors. My practical background includes both field operations (TCP/Wireline support, pipeline integrity) and design/simulation tasks. Notably, I used Ansys extensively for my Bachelor's degree thesis, as well as SolidWorks for technical design and modeling.
Outside of engineering, I'm passionate about software development and reverse engineering, frequently using automation, scripting, and process optimization to streamline tasks and deepen my technical knowledge.
Skills & Expertise
- Wireline & TCP Eng.: View Details
- Hands-on experience with assembling and disassembling packers
- Logging support
- TCP string assembly
- Fiber-optic perforation readiness
- Loading guns with explosives
- Explosive materials handling and operations
- Pipeline Eng.: View Details
- Design calculations: wall thickness, buoyancy, upheaval buckling, road crossings (ASME B31.4/B31.8)
- Construction support: hydrotesting, NDT coordination, HSE plan, QA/QC, ITP, AFC documentation
- Flow simulation and analysis (PIPSIM, Pipeline Studio, OLGA)
- Concept studies: CAPEX/OPEX evaluation, route selection, option screening
- Material and corrosion assessments
- Integrity management and fitness-for-service evaluations
- Alignment drawings and constructability assessments
- Engineering Software:
- Ansys (simulation)
- SolidWorks (CAD/CAM/CAE)
- FreeCAD (parametric CAD)
- Mathcad, SMath, Maxima (mathematical calculation)
- Software & Automation:
- PowerShell & Bash (shell scripting)
- PLC programming
- SBC prototyping
- Software development and reverse engineering
- Frontend and backend development
- Programming languages: Assembly (x86-64), C, C++, Python
- Systems & Documentation:
- Windows/Linux
- Docker (containerization)
- Documentation (LaTeX/Markdown/Typst)
- Obsidian (knowledge management)
- Safety:
- H2S & SO2 entry permit (for all sites)
- ISO 45001:2018 (2024 certified)
Explore My Work
Career & Experience
Professional journey in Oil & Gas, mechanical engineering, and industry experience.
Personal Projects
Software, automation, and builds that solve real problems.
Notes & Knowledge
Personal knowledge base, Obsidian notes, and technical observations.
Engineering
Real-life engineering projects, design challenges, and technical deep dives.