Hesham Salah — Mechanical Engineer · Innovation Leader

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About

I'm an engineer and innovation leader with deep experience in large-scale power plant operations, now focused on applying AI, machine learning fundamentals, and data analytics to transform industrial workflows and elevate operational excellence.

Through Siemens Energy innovation sprints and venture programs and as a volunteering Digital Transformation Expert working with Erasmus+ and the European Commission, I combine technical domain expertise with a strong digital mindset. I'm seeking opportunities to contribute to AI-driven products, data platforms, and transformation initiatives that shape the future of energy and industry.

10+Years in engineering

4800 MWCombined-cycle plant operated

3Languages spoken

2022→PresentInnovation & AI

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Experience

2019 – Present

Senior Shift Operation Engineer

Siemens Energy · New Capital Combined-Cycle Power Plant, Egypt (4800 MW)

Operate, monitor, and maintain combined-cycle plant equipment, ensuring safe and efficient production.
Perform system isolations (LOTO), plant startups/shutdowns, and maintain detailed operational logs and reports.
Carry out procedures and risk assessments, create isolation/normalization lists on WebBFS, do PTW work, and follow up PCM & PDC reports.

Innovation & Data Analysis at Siemens Energy

Innovator in the ExO Sprint II initiative (2022) for innovation and start-ups, with ongoing engagement in the SE Innovation & SE Ventures community.
Venture Associate in the Venture Clienting team-manager program (2025).
Innovation Coach for the Senior Talents Sprint (2025).
Data Analysis Team Lead in the ExO Alumni Community (since 2024).

2025 – Present

Community Mobilizer & Digital Transformation Expert Volunteering

Creativity Lab for Empowerment and Innovation · Erasmus+ / European Commission

Designed and led community mobilization strategies for youth, women, and grassroots initiatives, ensuring inclusive participation in non-formal education and civic engagement.
Implemented digital transformation solutions integrating social tools, content strategy, and data-driven outreach to boost visibility and impact.
Mentored young participants on digital skills, online advocacy, and personal branding; applied human-centered design and systems thinking to program planning.

2016 – 2019

Shift Operation Engineer

Egyptian Electricity Holding Company · New Capital CCPP (4800 MW)

2015 – 2016

Commissioning Engineer

Nile Engineering Consultant Bureau · National Project — AL Amrya Grain Silos

2014 – 2015

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Egypco Trading Company · Hyundai Heavy Industry & Kobelco Cranes Co.

Education & Trainings

2014

B.Sc. Mechanical Power Engineering

Helwan University · Grade: Very Good

2017

Power Plant Operation Training

Siemens Training Center · Germany

2024

AI-Augmented Professional Development

Skills in the Digital Age · ALX

2025

Venture Associate Workshop

Program Manager Track · SE Ventures · Berlin

2025

Innovation Roundtable® Workshops

AB InBev · Leuven, Belgium — Generative AI for Innovation & Customer Insight; Culture for Innovation & Transformative Leadership

2025

Product Owner (Scrum) & RCM Principles

Scrum Framework · Reliability-Centered Maintenance / Asset Management

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Hackathon Experience

Siemens Energy · 2026

GSO AI & Automation Innovation Hackathon

Competed in the Siemens Energy innovation hackathon, working in a cross-functional team to rapidly prototype an AI-driven solution for an operational challenge. Contributed data analysis, solution design, and the pitch, turning a raw problem statement into a working concept under tight time pressure.