Adel El Hamad
About Adel El Hamad
Adel El Hamad is an Electrical Patent Examiner at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office since 2009 and has extensive experience in hardware design, currently working at Nortel since 2006. He holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Concordia University and a Bachelor's degree from Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University.
Work at Government of Canada
Adel El Hamad has served as an Electrical Patent Examiner at the Government of Canada, specifically within Industry Canada at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), since 2009. In this role, he is responsible for examining electrical patents, ensuring compliance with intellectual property laws and regulations. His tenure at CIPO spans over 15 years, during which he has contributed to the evaluation and processing of numerous patent applications.
Current Position at Nortel
Adel El Hamad has been employed at Nortel since 2006, where he holds the position of Hardware Designer. His role involves designing and developing hardware solutions, leveraging his extensive background in electrical engineering. With 18 years of experience at Nortel, he has played a significant role in various hardware design projects, contributing to the company's technological advancements.
Education and Expertise
Adel El Hamad earned a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Concordia University, where he studied from 1993 to 1995. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in Electrical Engineering from Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University 'LETI', completing his studies from 1985 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in electrical engineering and patent examination.
Previous Experience in FPGA/ASIC Design
Before his current roles, Adel El Hamad worked as an FPGA/ASIC Design Engineer at Nortel Networks from 2000 to 2004. He then continued in a similar capacity at Flextronics Canada from 2004 to 2006. His experience in FPGA and ASIC design has contributed to his expertise in hardware development and patent examination.