Muhammad Samir

Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced
Turkish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead R&D and deployment of advanced drone and IoT solutions at Independent Drone & IoT Solutions (Dubai-based)
December 1, 2015 - Present
Led R&D and deployment of advanced drone and IoT solutions across energy, defense, security, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors; developed AI-based analytics, real-time telemetry dashboards; integrated DJI platforms with LiDAR, thermal imaging and hyperspectral sensors; contributed to business models, partnerships, investor pitches, regulatory compliance, and go-to-market strategy.
Lead UAV Systems Engineer / Drone Solutions at Independent / Dubai, UAE
December 1, 2015 - Present
Led R&D and deployment of advanced drone and IoT solutions across industrial sectors including energy, defense, security, and healthcare. Responsibilities included regulatory compliance, government collaborations, project proposals, investor presentations, and enterprise growth strategies. Integrated drone payloads with AI analytics and real-time telemetry dashboards; developed end-to-end field operations, safety programs, and proactive maintenance planning; supported emergency response, urban planning, and asset inspections with high-precision 2D/3D mapping, DL/AI data processing, and GIS integration.

Education

Drone Operations Certification (Part 101/102) at Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) & General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Drone Operations Certification (GCAA/DCAA)
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
GCAA/DCAA Drone Pilot Certification
January 1, 2020 - December 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare, Government, Professional Services