Expert Robotics Trainer & Developer with International Experience
1. CHARBEL B. NAJJAR
Zahle, Ksara
(971) 56-288-1081 (961) 3-706-881 charbelnajjar@hotmail.com
Marital status: Single
Nationality: Lebanese
Date of Birth: 15 January 1984
Place of Birth: Zahle – Lebanon
EDUCATION
Robotics Teacher Training, 2013 Carnegie Mellon University – Pittsburgh, USA
Bachelor of Science, Multimedia, 2006 Antonine University – Baabda, Lebanon
Lebanese Baccalaureate, 2001 St. Joseph Antonine Sisters – Zahle, Lebanon
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Robotics Department Chief / Robotics Trainer
September 2014 – Present
International Concept for Education – Dubai
Design and prepare the robotics Lab.
Set Robotics curriculum for schools.
Training teachers includes technical design and programming instructions on LEGO and
TETRIX platforms.
Develop and teach lessons that expose students to programming and the engineering design
process.
Model how to program and build structurally sound robots using the LEGO Mindstorms
Robotics Kit, and support groups of students in building and programming their own.
Teach students the principles of Robotics including the functions of power source, sensors,
motors and structural members of a robot.
Teach the basics and advanced of how to program a robot using the LEGO Mindstorms
programming interface.
Support students during their research.
Run practice sessions and train the team on content and strategy.
2. Robo-bee Founder
September 2015 – Present
Robo-bee (Academy and Robotics Solution – www.robo-bee.com)
Robo-bee provides a hands-on experience in solving real world challenges and exposes
students to physics, mechanics, electronics, programming, algorithm, vocabulary building,
leadership, teamwork, self-confidence and much more.
It is the best source for Robotics Education, robotics curriculum, and robotics teacher
training.
ICT assistant – Database administrator
November 2012 – August 2014
United Nations – World Food Program
Assisting in database design, creating complex query definitions that allow data to be
extracted.
Training colleagues in how to input and extract data.
Hardware and software installations/maintenance and provide high-level partners care and
technical support.
ICT training for colleagues & cooperating partners.
Technical troubleshooting inside WFP Bekaa sub office, including slow-downs and data
recoveries.
Warehouse Focal Point.
Admin assistant for two month.
Security Focal point.
Certified Robotics Trainer
November 2012 – September 2015
Notre Dame de Jamhour – Louaize, Lebanon
& Cedars Cultural School (CCS) – Aley, Lebanon
Material delivered includes designing, building and programming robots.
Teach the basics and advanced of how to program a robot using the LEGO Mindstorms
programming interface.
Technology Instructor – Database Administrator
September 2010 – October 2012
National American School (NAS) – Zahle, Lebanon
Provided a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in
order to motivate students.
Installing and upgrading the database server and application tools.
Generating various reports by querying from database as per need.
Backing up and restoring databases.
Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast query responses to front-
end users.
Also responsible of the school LAN, Computer lab server, Classroom based PC’s, Networks &
School’s website.
3. Technology Instructor – Programming and web design
September 2012 – October 2012
Greenfield School – Beyrout, Lebanon
Teaching HTML and Algorithm
Flash Integrator (E-Learning CD Development) / IT
May 2008 – August 2010
Dataflow – Achrafieh, Lebanon
Assistant Operations Manager / IT Manager
February 2007 – April 2008
American-Iraqi Solutions Group (AISG) – Baghdad, Iraq Red Zone
(AISG is a company conducting construction and life support business, with more than 5,000 multi-national
employees)
Flash Integrator / IT
February 2006 – February 2007
Dataflow – Achrafieh, Lebanon
Graphic Designer
August 2004 – January 2006
Tahtouh Printing Press – Zahle, Lebanon
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
1. PHP, SQL, Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP, MS Office and C++.
2. Strong creative and innovative skills.
3. Strong communication skills.
4. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; strong ability to communicate effectively and
comfortable with students.
5. Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
6. Ability to deliver under pressure.
7. Designing, building and programming robots using NXT/EV3 software (Mindstorms) and
Lego digital designer.
Languages: Fluent in English, French and Arabic
4. AWARDS
1st Place – Champions Award First Lego League World Festival 2015
St. Louis Missouri – USA (2015)
FLL World Festival is an international robotics competition that unites 106 robot champion
teams from more than 55 countries to compete for the world title.
2nd
Place – Champions Award First Lego League World Festival 2014
St. Louis Missouri – USA (2014)
FLL World Festival is an international robotics competition that unites 106 robot champion
teams from more than 55 countries to compete for the world title.
Judge World Championship – World Robot Olympiad (WRO)
Qatar (2015)
3rd
Place – Robot Performance Award OEC 2013 (Open European Championship)
Paderborn – Germany (2013)
OEC is an international robotics competition that unites more than 60 teams from more than 40
countries to celebrate science and technology
2nd
Place – Mechanical Design Award OEC 2013 (Open European Championship)
Paderborn – Germany (2013)
OEC is an international robotics competition that unites more than 60 teams from more than 40
countries to celebrate science and technology
1st
Place – Arab Robot Champions First Lego League (Open Arab Robotics Championship)
Qatar (2013-2014)
1st
Place – Arab Robot Performance First Lego League (Open Arab Robotics
Championship)
Qatar (2013-2014)
3rd
Place – Innovative Solutions Award OEC 2012 (Open European Championship)
Mannheim – Germany (2012)
OEC is an international competition that unites more than 60 teams from more than 40
countries to celebrate science and technology
1st
Place – Robot Performance First Lego League (FLL Lebanon)
Lebanon (2013-2014)
1st
Place – Lebanese Robot Champions First Lego League (FLL Lebanon)
Lebanon (2013-2014)
1st
Place – Robot Performance First Lego League (FLL Lebanon)
Lebanon (2011-2012)
Judge – World Robot Olympiad Arabia (WRO)
Qatar (2012)
2nd
Place Overall – First Lego League (FLL Lebanon)
Lebanon (2012-2013)
5. 3rd
Place Overall – First Lego League (Open Arab Robotics Championship)
Egypt (2012-2013)
Award from the Lebanese Federation of Robots
In recognition of the OEC Innovative Solutions Award in Germany, and for awarding Lebanon
the third prize in a worldwide competition
Award Nominations from Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS)
Best use of ICT/E-Learning in classroom
Best Innovative Solution.
GESS is a world leading education exhibitions and conferences.
CERTIFICATES
Certified Robotics Instructor
Robot Design Judge Certification
Certificate of Gratitude for an outstanding robotic festival from ICE
Basic Security In The Filed (BSITF)
Advanced Security In The Field (ASITF)
International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
UN Course on the prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority in
the work place.
ORI – World Food Programme Orientation e-Learning
Hostile Environment Training (HET)
Landmines and Explosive Remnant of War Safety Training
Anti-Fraud Anti-Corruption, Ethics, Code of Conduct and HSHAP – Awareness Training
REFERENCES
1. Mrs. Nadine Tarazi 3. Mr. Ghazi Mtawih
Principal –ICE school Dubai President – Lebanese Federation of Robots
principal@icedubai.org Vice President – Arab Federation of Robots
971 (0)50 801 6788 ghazi.mtaweh@fll-lebanon.org
961 (0)3 964 379
2. Mr. Joy Azzam 4. Mr. Ingolfur Palson
Secondary Department Manager – NAS Head of Bekaa Sub Office - UNWFP
joyazzam@hotmail.com ingolpa@simnet.is
961)3 239 971