bætin‘s team of professional engineers and technicians provided an exceptional service and experience on diversity of high end projects around the globe. The team participated in the design and management of prominent projects including future record tallest structure in the world, Europe’s famous underground tunnels, and the world’s busiest ports in addition to remarkable high end artificial islands and offshore applications.

In addition to providing general consultation on geotechnical applications and projects, bætin provides expert review and design solutions by engineers specialized in specific areas. An example is bætin‘s Austrian team specialized in the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) and TBM tunneling method.

Decades of geotechnical and earthwork experience accumulated by bætin‘s professional engineers and scientists is utilized on wide spectrum of projects extending to several continents including North America, Europe, Middle East, and North Africa.

OUR TEAM

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Samar Katerji

(President)
As a business leader and president, Samar is adept at creating and communicating the company’s vision and strategy, establishing teams, setting expectations, monitoring progress, and ensuring results are delivered. Her philosophy is a focus on continuous innovation while addressing the business needs, aligning processes with relevant technology, progressing company objectives, and building value proposition for bætin's clients.
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science
  • MBA in Innovation Leadership and Consulting

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    Nour Ayman

    (Marketing Manager)
    From managing the brand name and published material to managing of the company's website, print communication, and advertising, Nour brings to bætin an exceptional value that helps promote the company's service opportunities in the market. Nour also introduces exciting ideas that keeps the team moving forward.
  • B.Sc. in Graphics Design
  • Joined bætin's team on February, 2020

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    Omar Itani, P.E.

    (Geotechnical Consultant)
    25 years of hands on experience with projects mainly in North America, the Middle East, and the GCC area mostly related to onshore and offshore construction works with emphasis on civil engineering and special geotechnical applications.
  • B.Sc., Civil Engineering
  • M.Sc., Geotechnical Engineering
  • M. Eng., Tunneling

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    Abdul Rahim

    (Lead Design Engineer - Ports & Dockyards)
    Mr. Abdul Rahim Ali is a well known expert in the field of Civil Maritime Structural Design and Construction and has more than 37 years of international experience including the the GCC area and the far East.
  • B.Sc., Civil Engineering (1983)
  • M.Sc., Structural Engineering with Computer Applications (1986)

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    Abdul Ali, P.E.

    (Geotechnical and Marine Structures Expert)
    Dr. Abdul has broad experience in design and analysis of geotechnical systems including deep and shallow foundations, ground improvement, earth dams, earth supporting systems in addition to wide experience in the design of reinforced concrete, lab and in-situ soil testing, data analysis and modelling, quality assurance, and quality control.
    Dr. Abdul's experience extends to the design of Ports and Marine structures in addition to extensive knowledge in international and GCC standards and requirements. Dr. Ali's design experience also extends to highways, industrial structures, port heavy duty pavements, storage tanks and containers, and building structures.
  • B.Sc., Civil Engineering
  • M.Sc., Geotechnical Engineering
  • Ph.D., Geotechnical Engineering

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    Robert Galler

    (Tunneling Expert)
    Having more than 34 years of experience, Mr. Galler is one of the tunneling and mining experts that is well recognized in Austria as well as worldwide. In addition to his academic and practice achievements, Mr. Galler is a leader and expert in many areas including developing advanced and resource efficient underground technologies, project cost studies, tunnel alignment selection, tunnel upgrades, tunnel designs, tunnel risk assessment and safety measures.
  • B.Sc., Civil Engineering
  • M.Sc., Mining Engineering
  • Ph.D., Tunneling & Heavy Construction Engineering

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