Ahmed Seddik
Skills

Technical Expertise Meets Industry Knowledge

Successful NDT/FFS software development requires more than just coding skills - it demands deep understanding of inspection workflows, engineering codes, and industry challenges. Here's how my combined technical and domain expertise delivers solutions that actually work.

11+
NDT Methods Supported
15+
Codes & Standards
10+
Programming Languages
5+
Years Experience

Domain Knowledge & Industry Expertise

NDT Methods (All Supported)

UT

Ultrasonic Testing

Thickness gauging, flaw detection, corrosion mapping

RT

Radiographic Testing

Film interpretation, digital RT, weld quality

MT

Magnetic Particle Testing

Surface crack detection, weld inspection

PT

Liquid Penetrant Testing

Surface defect detection

VT

Visual Testing

Direct and remote inspection, damage assessment

PAUT

Phased Array UT

Advanced ultrasonic imaging

TOFD

Time of Flight Diffraction

Weld inspection, sizing

ET

Eddy Current Testing

Tube inspection, crack detection

AE

Acoustic Emission

Active defect monitoring

IR

Infrared Thermography

Thermal imaging

PMI

Positive Material Identification

Material verification

Codes, Standards & Regulations

Fitness-for-Service:

✓API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 - Fitness-For-Service

Pressure Equipment:

✓ASME Section V - Nondestructive Examination
✓ASME Section VIII - Pressure Vessels (Div 1 & 2)
✓ASME B31.3 - Process Piping
✓ASME B31.4 - Liquid Petroleum Transportation
✓ASME B31.8 - Gas Transmission and Distribution

Inspection Standards:

✓API 510 - Pressure Vessel Inspection Code
✓API 570 - Piping Inspection Code
✓API 653 - Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction
✓API 571 - Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment

Welding Standards:

✓AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code - Steel
✓AWS D1.5 - Bridge Welding Code
✓ASME Section IX - Welding and Brazing Qualifications

Material & Testing:

✓ASTM - Material and Testing Standards
✓EN Standards - European Standards

Custom:

✓Client Specific - Company-specific procedures and acceptance criteria

Asset Integrity & Inspection Workflows

✓Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) principles
✓Corrosion monitoring and management
✓Remaining life assessment
✓Inspection interval optimization
✓Damage mechanism identification
✓Pressure equipment integrity management
✓Inspection planning and execution
✓Data management and trending
✓Regulatory compliance workflows

Software Development Expertise

Core Programming Languages

Expert

PythonTypeScriptJavaScriptSQL

Advanced

RustC++C#

Frameworks & Platforms

frontend:

ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSFramer Motion

backend:

FastAPIFlaskSQLAlchemy

desktop:

TauriElectron

mobile:

React NativeFlutter

databases:

PostgreSQLMySQLSQLiteRedis

AI/ML & Data Science

Frameworks:

TensorFlowKerasPyTorchScikit-learn

Libraries:

PandasNumPyOpenCV

NDT Applications:

Defect detectionCorrosion segmentationPredictive maintenanceTrend forecasting

Specialized Skills for NDT/FFS Software

Report Generation

ReportLabComplex multi-page technical PDF reports
python-docxWord document generation and manipulation
openpyxlExcel spreadsheet automation and formatting
Jinja2Dynamic report templates with conditional content
WeasyPrintHTML/CSS to PDF conversion

Engineering Calculations

  • ✓Remaining Strength Factor (RSF)
  • ✓Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP)
  • ✓Remaining life estimation
  • ✓Corrosion rate calculations
  • ✓Trend analysis and forecasting
  • ✓Outlier detection and confidence intervals
  • ✓Iterative solvers and optimization
  • ✓Interpolation and extrapolation

System Integration & APIs

  • ✓RESTful API development (FastAPI, Flask)
  • ✓Equipment APIs (UT gauges, instruments)
  • ✓ERP/CMMS system integration
  • ✓Cloud storage (S3, Azure Blob)
  • ✓Multi-database connectivity
  • ✓Data synchronization and migration
  • ✓Authentication and authorization

Software Engineering Concepts

Architecture & Design Patterns

Microservices ArchitectureModel-View-Controller (MVC)Repository PatternDependency InjectionSOLID PrinciplesTest-Driven Development (TDD)Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Development Practices

Version Control (Git, GitHub)Agile Development MethodologiesCode Review and Quality AssuranceDocumentation and Technical WritingPerformance OptimizationSecurity Best PracticesResponsive Design PrinciplesCI/CD (GitHub Actions)

Business & Soft Skills

Client Collaboration

Requirements Gathering & Analysis

Understanding client workflows and pain points to design effective solutions

Technical Communication

Explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Project Management

Timeline planning, milestone tracking, deliverable coordination

Change Management

Helping organizations adapt to new digital workflows and systems

Training & Documentation

User manuals, training sessions, ongoing support materials

Problem Solving & Innovation

Critical Thinking

Analyzing problems from multiple angles to find optimal solutions

Adaptability

Quickly learning new domains, standards, and technologies as needed

Attention to Detail

Ensuring accuracy in calculations, code compliance, and report generation

Time Management

Delivering projects on schedule while maintaining quality standards

Continuous Learning

Staying current with industry standards, new technologies, and best practices

The Intersection of Domains

What makes my work effective is the combination of:

Engineering Knowledge

Understanding of NDT methods, codes, standards, and inspection workflows

Software Expertise

Modern development practices, architecture, and technology stack mastery

Business Acumen

Focus on ROI, efficiency, and real-world operational impact

= Solutions That Actually Work

Software that fits seamlessly into your workflow and delivers measurable results