Fares Abassi
Dipl.-Ing. Electrical Engineering
Bridging engineering, product thinking, and entrepreneurship
Engineering-driven and business-minded Dipl.-Ing. student at TU Dresden, specializing in Automation Technology & Robotics. Founder and former General Manager of Qameleon in Qatar, with hands-on experience in automotive development at Porsche Engineering, biomedical sensor research at DKFZ, deep-tech sensors at Senorics, and Formula Student racing.
About
I'm a Dipl.-Ing. Electrical Engineering student at TU Dresden, specializing in Automation Technology and Robotics (formerly Automation, Measurement & Control). My academic foundation combines engineering fundamentals, product thinking, automation, and digital workflows with practical field experience across Germany, Qatar, and Tunisia.
In February 2024, I founded Qameleon General Services (LLC) in Qatar, providing PDLC smart film, heat and sun protection film, decorative privacy films, and glass maintenance for villas, offices, and commercial clients. I built the full business infrastructure, managed a team of ~10 roles, and led technical planning from site surveys and feasibility assessments to field execution, electrical integration, and quality control.
My engineering experience spans multiple domains: product concept development with requirements engineering at Porsche Engineering (Lastenheft, decision matrices, FMEA, V-model), RF simulations with Altair Feko and lab measurements with Rohde & Schwarz VNA, embedded systems development, and data automation with Python at Senorics, where I worked on organic semiconductor-based NIR spectroscopy sensors. I also contributed to Elbflorace Formula Student team on vehicle dynamics and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing.
I combine technical depth with entrepreneurial mindset. At Qameleon, I developed digital systems using n8n/Zapier automation, email campaigns with MJML/HTML, analytics with UTM tracking and Google Analytics, and designed brand assets using Adobe Suite, Figma, and Canva. I'm fluent in Arabic (native), English, German, and French, allowing me to navigate technical and business environments across multiple cultural contexts.
Beyond work, I'm passionate about trail running and endurance sports. I've completed two self-supported ultra marathons and maintain a competitive 5K personal record of 16:03. I hold both Qatar and German driving licenses for light vehicles with manual transmission.
Experience
Student Research Assistant (HiWi)
DKFZ – German Cancer Research Center
Part-time
- Supporting research on advanced magnetometer technologies (xMR sensors) for biomedical and micro-scale applications
- Designing and executing experiments to characterize sensor behavior
- Evaluating sensor performance in terms of sensitivity, noise, and frequency response using lab equipment and DAQ systems
- Contributing to prototyping and testing of measurement systems in noisy real-world environments
General Manager & Co-Founder
Qameleon General Services (LLC)
- Founded and managed a technical services company specializing in PDLC smart film, heat and sun protection film, decorative privacy films, and glass maintenance for villas, offices, and commercial clients
- Built the full business infrastructure: commercial registration, licensing, tax registration, office setup, and supplier network
- Oversaw a team of ~10 roles including foreman, technicians, helpers, admin assistant, marketing/BDM, interns, and design support
- Led technical planning and field execution: glass preparation, film application, electrical integration of PDLC (busbars, transformers, power distribution), troubleshooting, and quality control + after-sale
- Managed procurement and logistics of hundreds of kilograms of film materials, including international shipments by air and sea through different INCOTERMS trade rules
- Conducted site surveys, requirement definitions, surface area calculations, and technical feasibility assessments
- Prepared B2B/B2C quotations and RFQs for hotels, malls, contractors, clinics, and private villas with customized Terms & Conditions
- Developed digital systems: automation workflows in n8n/Zapier/ClickUp for marketing, quotation generation, documentation, and CRM/ERP-style processes; email campaigns using MJML/HTML coding; analytics with UTM + Google Analytics/Console; designed brand assets and marketing materials (Adobe Suite, Figma, Canva, GenAI)
Engineering Internship
Porsche Engineering Services GmbH
- Contributed to a Lastenheft (requirement specifications sheet) and concept development for an innovative, wirelessly controllable power-protection device used in complex test environments
- Supported requirement structuring, functional decomposition, and system use-case mapping
- Built decision matrices, early FMEA, and a V-model development plan
- Contributed to early schematic concepts, component research, PCB structural considerations, and initial 3D/CAD housing ideas
- Conducted extensive literature and market research on relevant protection components, electronic architectures, and similar systems
- Performed RF simulations using Altair Feko and supported lab measurements with a Rohde & Schwarz ZNL Vector Network Analyzer
- Final evaluation: 70% Fully Meets Expectations, 30% Fully Exceeds Expectations
Working Student (Lab Assistant)
Senorics GmbH
- Worked in a deep-tech environment developing organic semiconductor-based NIR spectroscopy sensors
- Conducted NIR measurements, device calibration, and sensor quality control
- Built Python-based data workflows (Pandas, NumPy) for measurement evaluation, visualization, and automation
- Worked with microcontroller-driven setups for sensor communication and acquisition
- Used Microsoft Graph API and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) to automate internal flows/actions
- Built small internal tools using Power Automate, Power Apps, and Python
- Collaborated with hardware, software, and data engineering teams
- Presented Senorics' technology to a potential business client in Qatar
Team Member – Dynamics & HiL Support
Elbflorace Formula Student Team (TU Dresden)
- Worked with LabVIEW on vehicle dynamics logic, building control systems and migrating GUI environment to Python with test scenarios using historic data
- Assisted during Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing using Vector CANoe and Vector VN1640
- Contributed to "car-on-the-table" setup testing, identifying electrical issues before on-track testing
- Gained exposure to modeling, simulation, and validation of automotive subsystems
- Experienced benefits of partnership collaboration (e.g., tracetronic GmbH) using professional-grade HiL tools
Education
Dipl.-Ing. Electrical Engineering
Technische Universität Dresden
Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Specialization: Automatisierungs-, Mess- und Regelungstechnik
(Automation Technology & Robotics)
Degree Clarification: The German "Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.)" is a long-form engineering degree comparable to a combined Bachelor + Master and is academically equivalent to a Master of Science.
Academic Focus:
- Automation and industrial control systems
- Measurement and sensor technology
- Control theory and dynamic systems
- Robotics and mechatronic systems
- Embedded systems and real-time microcontroller applications
- Signal processing and communication fundamentals
- Power electronics and electrical drives
Program Background:
TU Dresden's traditional Diplom-Ingenieur program integrates advanced mathematics, system modelling, circuit and electronics design, simulation, and laboratory practice. The AMR track combines theoretical foundations with project-based work in automation, embedded systems, and applied engineering.
Practical Application:
Parallel to my studies, I have applied these concepts in engineering roles at Porsche Engineering and Senorics, as well as through entrepreneurial and product development projects including Formula Student team participation.
Selected Projects
Automotive eFuse Concept
Contributed to high-level concept development for a wirelessly controllable power-protection device at Porsche Engineering. Focused on requirements engineering, decision matrices, V-model development, FMEA, and PCB/3D concept work.
PDLC Smart Film Systems
Practical work on installing and troubleshooting PDLC smart film for real clients at Qameleon. Developed portable battery-powered sample kit for demos, considering copper busbar heating and power distribution (50-100W over ~30cm).
RF Simulation & Measurement
Simulated horn antennas using Altair Feko and performed practical measurements with Rohde & Schwarz ZNL vector network analyzer. Gained hands-on experience with RF fundamentals, S-parameters, and lab instrumentation.
NIR Spectroscopy Data Automation
Developed Python tooling for automating sensor data analysis and visualization at Senorics. Created workflows using Pandas and NumPy for calibration data processing, quality control, and reporting for NIR spectroscopy sensors.
ESP32 GPS Web Dashboard
Built an embedded system using Neo-6M GPS module with ESP32 microcontroller, featuring a web interface for real-time position visualization. Demonstrated full-stack embedded development from hardware integration to web UI.
Skills
Hardware & Electronics
Embedded & Software
RF, Simulation & Tools
Business & Operations
Tools & Platforms
Core Competencies
Languages
Journey Between Qatar, Germany & Tunisia
Started at TU Dresden
Began Dipl.-Ing. Electrical Engineering program with specialization in Automation Technology & Robotics (formerly Automation, Measurement & Control)
Senorics Deep-Tech Experience
Worked as lab assistant developing NIR spectroscopy sensors, building data automation tools with Python, and bridging technical and business communication
Formula Student Racing
Contributed to Elbflorace team on vehicle dynamics and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing with Vector tools
Founded Qameleon in Qatar
Established technical services company, built full business infrastructure, managed team of ~10, and led operations from procurement to installation
Porsche Engineering Internship
Six-month internship working on automotive product concept development, requirements engineering, RF simulations, and lab measurements. Received strong performance evaluation.
Continuing Study Journey
Continuing studies at TU Dresden.
Contact
I'm open to professional opportunities in electrical engineering, product/concept engineering, technical consulting, R&D/innovation roles, and hybrid positions combining engineering and business. Let's connect!
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