Ian Okumu

Nakuru, Kenya

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Personal profile:

A self-motivated, hardworking, adaptable and enthusiastic young man with desire to succeed in life. I am a recent graduate with a BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree at 2.1 classification. I possess social, practical and technical skills, which are vital in any work place. I possess valuable experience in mechanical engineering design, process manufacturing, process modelling - employing professional software such ANSYS, SOLIDWORKS, MATLAB, amongst others. I am currently seeking a Mechanical engineering graduate opportunity, which will utilize the knowledge and skills acquired over years.

Education

2014 – 2017 Swansea University, United Kingdom

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering: 2.1

Highly technical and professional course, accredited by the institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE), which has enabled me to acquire and improve on the skills below: -

•Excellent knowledge of key concepts reinforcing major fields of Mechanical engineering, especially Kinematics and programming for robots, Manufacturing technology, Engineering management, Thermodynamics, Design of machine elements, to mention but a few

•Excellent ability to solve problems, using logical and technical skills. During my third year, I was required to conduct a design project – A wind turbine design, as part of a group of five engineering students. The project required me to quickly learn various engineering software, employ project-planning strategies and work as part of a team.

•Competence to use professional software such as ANSYS, MATLAB, SOLID WORKS, Riccardo wave model, amongst others

2013 -2014 ICWS College, Swansea, United Kingdom

Foundation degree in Mechanical Engineering

2012 – 2013 Perth Institute of Business and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya

Foundation degree in Mechanical Engineering

2009 – 2011 Gulab Lochab Academy, Eldoret, Kenya

3 A ‘levels including Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

2006 - 2009 Gulab Lochab academy, Eldoret, Kenya

5 O’ levels including Mathematics (A), Physics (B) and Chemistry (C)

Work experience

July – Sept. 2017 SPECIFIC, Swansea University

This was a summer placement opportunity.

The project required me to develop a model that demonstrated a moving heat source during laser cladding

•Developed good communiaction skills by working as part of interdisplinary team.

•I further improved my attention to detail, as this was crucial for a successful completion of the project.

2014 – Date Liberty Stadium, Swansea

Sales Assistant.

My role include:

•Demonstrated financial awareness and great communication skills by satisfying customer needs; supervised and maintained cleanliness of the shop floor; and maintained effective assembly and frequent maintenance of fridge shelves

•Played a leading role in educating and training newly recruited members of staff on health and safety policies as well as inductions on the organisation’s day-to-day dealings. I developed good customer service and improved on my punctuality skills.

May – Aug. 2012 Bamburi cement, Mombasa, Kenya

Mechanical fitter.

My roles ranged from Mechanical workshop, to rotary kilns and clinker transportation, and right through to raw material crushing and cement packing.

My time at Bamburi cement further improved my teamwork spirit, introduced me to understanding the importance of promoting health and safety concepts in a work place, and many more.

Additional skills Lathe machine operation and engine block works.

Computer and IT skills:

Proficient at using CAD (3D and 2D modelling), Simulink, MS package, MATLAB, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS

Driving license I possess a clean international driving licence

Languages I am fluent at writing and reading English and Swahili

References available on request

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