Hassan Zakaria
About Hassan Zakaria
Current Role at Emerson
Hassan Zakaria is currently serving as the Engineering Manager-Mechanical Design at Emerson in Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing mechanical design projects, ensuring they align with company standards and client requirements. His position involves leading a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative environment, and driving innovation in mechanical design.
Previous Role as Creative Director at TEDx Stavanger
In 2020, Hassan Zakaria worked as the Creative Director for TEDx Stavanger for a brief period of two months. During his time in this role, he was responsible for guiding the creative vision and direction of TEDx events, collaborating with speakers and organizers to ensure a cohesive and engaging experience for the audience.
Professional Experience in Engineering Management
Hassan Zakaria has extensive experience in engineering management, having held various roles in prominent companies. From 2019 to 2021, he was an Engineering Manager at RA Norway in Stavanger Area, Norway. Prior to that, he worked as a Completion Design Engineer at National Oilwell Varco from 2018 to 2019, and as a Sr. Downhole Tools Design Engineer at Altus Intervention from 2014 to 2018. He also held design roles at Aker Solutions from 2012 to 2014, and worked as a Sr. Field Engineer from 2009 to 2012.
Educational Background in Engineering and Design
Hassan Zakaria holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from UiT—The Arctic University of Norway, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Master's degree in Engineering Design from Narvik University College (HiN) between 2013 and 2015. Hassan's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Homs University (2003-2008) and a Diploma in Fine Art from Fine Art Institute, Homs, Syria (2005-2007). Additionally, he studied Industrial and Product Design at Istituto Marangoni in 2016.
Core Beliefs and Professional Values
Hassan Zakaria strongly believes that enjoying one's work is crucial for success and managing stress effectively. He values working with enthusiastic, dedicated teams and has had the opportunity to collaborate with highly professional individuals throughout his career. Hassan is committed to continuous improvement in professional practices, emphasizing the importance of enthusiasm, competence, and ongoing personal and professional growth. He aims to advance in his career through hard work and focus, while maintaining a balance with strong family bonds.