Burhan Orfali: Get to know me
Discover my story, skills, and passion
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My engineering timeline
First step: Graduating from Aleppo University
It was finally over! After five years of hard work I have just finished my presentation of the graduating thesis. It was a study of Heating, cooling and Firefighting system in a hotel in Aleppo.
Vertical tanks Firefighting systems
2018 - Aleppo
2020 - Tank farms in Syria
2023 - Aleppo
Tanks design and manufacturing
I gained a solid orientation in the full process of steel tank fabrication—from initial design using AMETank, to detailed part modeling in SolidWorks, manufacturing in the workshops, assembly and welding, non-destructive testing (NDT), and final painting and shipment to the customer. While I wasn’t involved in every stage, I developed a clear understanding of the overall workflow and primarily contributed during the CAD drawing phase.
Cement factory
I worked as an engineer supervisor in a cement factory, overseeing renovation works after years of neglect and structural damage. I coordinated with contractors, ensured proper execution of repair tasks, and monitored quality to restore operational safety and efficiency.
2021 - Aleppo
My first engineering experience involved supporting the design of fire fighting systems for vertical storage tanks, with a focus on foam chambers, nozzle selection, and adherence to NFPA standards. I had the opportunity to work alongside specialized fire protection engineers, assisting them and learning from their design and analysis process. During this project, I used PIPENET by Sunrise Systems Limited to perform hydraulic calculations and simulate flow distribution across the system.
2024 - Essen
01.07.2023 - Duisburg, Germany
The beginning of a new journy
I finally made it!
After completing German level B1 and traveling to Jordan to take my official German exams and attend the embassy interview, I successfully moved to Germany. I’m now pursuing my Master's in Mechatronics at the University of Duisburg-Essen.
On 23.07.2024, I joined M&S Umwelttechnik as a Working Student.
My main responsibility was to generate 3D models and technical drawings using Autodesk Inventor. One of the key projects I contribute to is the drawing of a Mixing and Metering Module, which includes complex valve assemblies and fluid routing systems. You can learn more about such systems by visiting the company’s official website.
Since all internal designs are classified, I have included this representative image to demonstrate my CAD skills—it's very similar in complexity and style to the work I performed.
First ever german-engineering experiment
Software Experience
You can rely on me to create 3D models of steel structures or to perform reverse engineering on existing mechanical parts. In addition, generating layout and manufacturing drawings is one of my key responsibilities.
I have worked with the following programs
Autodesk: AutoCAD, Inventor, and Vault
Dassult: Solidworks
GstarCAD
