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Ali Abbas

@aliabbas18

Software and computer vision engineer behind MapViewer for Android, combining UAV control, offline GIS, and terrain-based target localization.

Syrian Arab Republic

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I built MapViewer for Android, an offline platform that combines DJI UAV control, GIS mapping, encrypted peer-to-peer communications, and terrain-based target localization. I integrated GNSS, GPS, and IMU data with Kalman filtering to support real-time navigation and position estimation.

At HIAST, I led R&D projects in image processing, GIS, computer vision, and software development, including PhD research on real-time UAV pose estimation using a 3D terrain engine. I also developed a GIS platform using GeoServer, PostgreSQL, and OpenLayers, and built a desktop 3D map viewer using NASA WorldWind, GDAL, and DEM data.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Full Stack Developer – Healthcare Platform

Current

OnePoint Healthcare

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Built and maintained a healthcare service web platform using Laravel, React.js, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.

Laravel React JavaScript CSS HTML

Current

Java Offline 3D MapViewer

Current

Self-employed

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Developed a desktop 3D map application using NASA WorldWind, GDAL, and DEM data with full offline capability. Implemented DEM-based 3D terrain visualization and geospatial image overlay tools.

Java WorldWind GDAL DEM 3D Terrain Visualization Geospatial Overlay

Current

UAV MapViewer Platform (Android)

Current

Self-employed

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Built a full Android application supporting DJI SDK4 UAV flight control, offline digital maps, and encrypted communications. Integrated GNSS, GPS, IMU, and Kalman filtering for real-time navigation and position accuracy.

Android DJI SDK 4 Osmdroid GNSS GPS IMU Kalman Filter 2D CAD Software Path Planning Computational Geometry Encryption

GIS Platform for Electricity Company

Self-employed

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Deployed a full GIS mapping platform using GeoServer, PostgreSQL, OpenLayers, and offline OpenStreetMap data. Built custom spatial queries, layer management, and geospatial data visualization for infrastructure monitoring.

Geoserver PostgreSQL OpenLayers OpenStreetMap GIS Spatial Data Querying Data Visualization

Project Manager & Senior Developer

HIAST

Feb 2001 - Dec 2024 (23 years 10 months)

Led R&D projects in digital image processing, GIS systems, computer vision, and software development. Managed full project lifecycle from requirements to delivery across academic and applied research contexts.

Digital Image Processing GIS Computer Vision Software Development Project Management

Real-time UAV Global Pose Estimation

HIAST

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 11 months)

Designed a novel approach for real-time UAV global pose estimation using a 3D Terrain Engine, achieving 12 FPS with GPU-accelerated feature matching. Implemented co-planarity-based algorithms for coplanar and non-coplanar 3D point sets to refine camera pose.

Computer Vision UAV 3D Terrain Engine GPU Feature Detection And Matching Pose Estimation

Target Localization from UAV Using 3D Terrain Engine

HIAST / ICEENG

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)

Developed an approach to localize ground targets from UAV imagery by transmitting virtual rays through pixel coordinates and intersecting with the 3D terrain model. Achieved accuracy on par with 3D terrain engine resolution in both synthetic and real test scenarios.

Computer Vision UAV 3D Terrain Engine Ray Casting Localization

CNC Programmer & CAD/CAM Developer

Self-employed

Jan 2001 - Dec 2007 (6 years 11 months)

Developed CNC machine programming tools and CAD simulation software in C++ with 2D computational geometry.

C++CNC Programming CAD CAM Computational Geometry

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Higher Institute for Applied Science and Technology

PhD, Electrical & Electronic Engineering

2014 - 2017

Grade: 95/100

PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering with a focus on Computer Vision. Thesis on 6-DOF camera image registration using 3D terrain models for UAV applications, achieving a grade of 95/100.

Malek Ashtar University of Technology

MSc, Electrical Engineering

2007 - 2010

Grade: 86/100

MSc in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Image Processing. Thesis on recognition of a predefined texture within an image, achieving a grade of 86/100.