Sam Abuelsamid

After 22 years working as an engineer in the auto industry I've made the transition to journalism and communications. After joining AutoblogGreen and later Autoblog on a part-time basis in September 2006 I became the technical editor for Green Fuels Forecast, Diesel Forecast, Hydrogen Forecast in January 2008.

From mid-2008 I also became the technical director for ICON Creative Technologies in Ann Arbor, MI producing a variety of content for clients including numerous live video webcasts. In my role as technical director I also developed solutions to a variety of needs including producing live web video streams from a vehicle test drive. In addition to my writing, I also do most of my own photography, video shooting and editing and was one of the regular hosts of the Autoblog podcast for two years.

From late 2010 to mid-2014 I worked in automotive product communications, creating media content in written and visual form and developing new ways of presenting that content.

In 2014 I joined Navigant Research as a Senior Analyst for Smart Transportation. In that role I cover alternative fuels and powertrains, advanced driving technologies and connectivity.

In my roles first at ICON, Weber Shandwick and WPP I've provided counsel to clients on how to more effectively communicate with non-traditional media outlets .

Specialties

My background in automotive engineering gives me a perspective on how the process of developing cars works and an in-depth knowledge of the new technology being developed.

My interest in new technology has allowed me to discover and adapt tools to a variety of purposes to help clients find solutions to communications needs.