Shady Soliman
AI Specialist | Instrumentation & Control Engineer
I design and deliver intelligent systems that bridge industrial operations with modern AI.
With 13+ years at ADNOC Offshore, I combine instrumentation, control engineering, and large-scale project execution with hands-on machine learning, data science, and AI agents.
I focus on applying AI to real-world operations—improving efficiency, decision-making, and production performance in complex energy environments.
Experience
13+ years
Domains
- Instrumentation & Control Engineering
- Production Operations
- Project Management
- Artificial Intelligence
Certifications
5
Strengths
- Analytical Thinking
- Fast Learning
- Teamwork
Career
Work Experience
Instrumentation & Control Engineer
ADNOC Offshore - HQ
- Developed engineering scopes and deliverables aligned with ADNOC and international standards.
- Performed technical bid evaluation and supported procurement and contract activities.
- Managed engineering interfaces across operations, contractors, and vendors.
- Supported operations through troubleshooting, optimization, and Management of Change.
- Participated in FAT/SAT, HSE studies, and incident investigations.
Project Engineer - Site Based
ADNOC Offshore – Upper Zakum Field
- Led planning, coordination, and execution of brownfield projects in live production environments.
- Supervised 400+ contractor personnel across multiple sites while meeting strict KPIs and timelines.
- Contributed to execution and commissioning of major field developments with multi-billion-dollar scope.
- Monitored performance and drove corrective actions to protect schedule, cost, and quality.
- Coordinated technical issue resolution during execution to sustain operational continuity.
Education
Strong academic foundation combining engineering discipline with modern AI and data science training.
Post Graduate Diploma – Data Science & Machine Learning
McGill University, Canada
2022Master’s – Electrical & Control Engineering
Khalifa University, UAE
2015Bachelor’s – Electrical & Control Engineering
Khalifa University, UAE
2012Professional Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMI
Functional Safety Practitioner
Exida
Copilot Studio Practitioner
Microsoft
Data Scientist Professional
IBM
AI Accelerator Program
BCG
Selected Achievements
Project Light Champion
Contributed to initiatives linked to over $2B in production gains across ADNOC operations.
Technical Focal Point – Robowell
Upper Zakum technical focal point for Robowell and automated well operations support.
Taskforce Leader
Led taskforces spanning technology, media, and Management of Change initiatives.
UZ750 Commissioning Team
Commissioning contributor for a major ~$10B field development project.
Large-Scale Site Supervision
Supervised 400+ contractor personnel across four sites during project execution.
Academic Distinction
Graduated high school 7th across the UAE with a 99.4% final score.
Expertise & Skills
Data Science / Machine Learning
Agentic AI & Automation
Instrumentation & Control
ADNOC Digital Tools
Other Interests
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