Okechukwu Nwalo

Gender: Male Date of birth: **/**/1997 Nationality: Nigerian (Nigeria)

Address: **, ****** ****** ******, ***** Works, 480242, Abakaliki, Nigeria

Email address: adp0rd@r.postjobfree.com Phone number: (+234) 070********

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nwalo-okechukwu-398408176 ABOUT ME

An engineering student from a sound academic background and ever willing to learn. With original and creative thinking, has led engineering design teams in developing solutions to solve some human problems by applying human-centered design thinking processes. Passionate about learning energy and engineering management in order to create transformative solutions to combat environmental and energy issues through an integrated approach, combining technological development and innovations together with the consideration of human, social and economic factors. I don't limit myself because I am curious, and curiosity keeps moving me forward. LANGUAGE SKILLS

Mother tongue(s): English

EDUCATION AND

TRAINING

[ 15/10/2015 – 28/06/2021 ] Bachelor of Engineering. BEng(Mech)(Hons) (4.67/5) (3.8/4 WES Equivalent) University of Nigeria, Nsukka https://www.unn.edu.ng/ Address: UNN Main campus,Nsukka Road, Ihe Nsukka 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, 410001, Nsukka, Nigeria

WORK EXPERIENCE

[ 26/11/2021 – Current ] Researcher

Personal Research

City: Enugu

Country: Nigeria

Main activities and responsibilities:

The drive for sustainable vehicles took me a step deeper into the field and the knowledge from the Wonsulting collaboration spurred another research. Currently researching "Improvement on range covered by solar vehicle" as EVs are challenged by the continuous need for battery recharge. Using flexible monocrystalline solar panels fused as the body of the electric vehicle thus forming a Solar Hybrid Electric Vehicle (SHEV). Based on theories and simulation, even during low insolation in Africa (Nigeria), it would improve the performance of the EV by increasing a Tesla-S (test model) average distance range of 300miles to about 500miles.

[ 10/03/2021 – Current ] Technical Lead Innovator

GreenChef

City: Enugu

Country: Nigeria

Main activities and responsibilities:

Led a team of 5, wherein we deployed a design thinking approach via empathy, ideation, and testing to develop a Clean Cook Stove for last-mile communities in my locality.

We are solving the health and environmental perils of open-fire cooking in last-mile communities in Nsukka, Nigeria. This predominantly inefficient cooking method is not a sustainable approach as it harms the environment and our planet at large. It is the leading cause of unsustainable fuel harvesting and deforestation, accounting for 55% of the global wood harvest.

I was tasked with the research and design of the CAD model using Autodesk Fusion 360 software.

[ 02/02/2021 – 28/06/2021 ] Student Researcher

University of Nigeria

City: Nsukka

Country: Nigeria

Main activities and responsibilities:

An undergraduate research project work on "Thermo-electric cooling of Agricultural produce during transportation".

Carried out extensive research on the major problem facing agricultural produce

(fruits and vegetables) in Nigeria.

Using alternate energy (Thermoelectricity) as a clean, cheaper, and eco-friendly energy source as against the mechanical gas cooling system which releases exhaust Chlorofluoro carbon to the environment.

Ideated on renewable energy source as power input - Solar energy and exhaust heat from the engine of the vehicle.

Design, fabrication, and testing of the prototype.

[ 10/10/2020 – 31/10/2020 ] Team Lead

Wonsulting Global Virtual Collaboration.

Main activities and responsibilities:

Lead a team of four (4) from different countries during the outbreak of Covid-19 in the Wonsulting Global Virtual Collaboration on LinkedIn to research "Problems facing Electric Vehicles".

Discovered the problem of the charging system, whereby EV companies have different charging systems for their vehicles, thus vehicles can only be charged in a distinct electric charging station using distinct plugs. Researched ways to solve this problem and ideated to design a CAD model for a universal charger that could be used to charge 3 EVs (Tesla, Toyota, and Nio), thus several vehicles can charge at the same charging station. Pitched the team's solution at the virtual Wonsulting Global Collaboration conference.

The project was nominated among the top 100 projects among other participants.

[ 03/07/2019 – 23/12/2019 ] Mechanical Engineering Intern Future Oilfields Service Limited

City: Lagos

Country: Nigeria

Main activities and responsibilities:

As a mechanical intern, I was deployed to the Maintenance, Operation, and Technical Unit wherein:

Under supervision, I was responsible for daily maintenance of the equipment in the Future Automation, Calibration, and Technical Services Laboratory. I was tasked with the regular statutory monitor and report of the status of jobs executed by field engineers and provide promptly the necessary support for their operation.

Carried out profit and loss analysis and constructively ensured a gain of over 500% after Flow meter purchase and installation at Heritage Oil. Responsible for the provision of technical support to the operation team/field engineers on sites.

Carried out Quality Assurance Quality Control on equipment received from OEMs and/or items in the company's warehouse.

Responsible for carrying out bump tests and calibration of instruments (Sound meter, Particle counter, Gas detectors) using the Timeselctronic Calbench, and also repairs of the Gas detectors (Altair 4x, 5x).

VOLUNTEERING

[ 23/01/2019 – Current ] Gray2Green Movement University of Nigeria, Nsukka Led public enlightenment of the perils of climate change and actions to take in order to mitigate its effects.

Team lead of "Operation Keep UNN clean" campaign, to ensure proper disposal of refuse and waste within the walls of UNN.

Actively participated in Earth's Day Movement.

Online presence manager - used my coding skills to build a website for the movement, and provide opportunities for aspiring coders to harness their skills through blogging.

HONOURS AND

AWARDS

[ 04/03/2021 ] Top 10 Teams at Global Challenge4climate Action Awarding institution: Conver gence Tech

Selected as top 10 teams out of 200 teams in 58 countries globally. The challenge4climate is a 10-day hackathon that invites students to develop and present solutions to selected climate challenges facing the world.

[ 10/10/2020 ] Design thinking: The beginners guide The Interaction design foundation Aw arding institution: Interaction Design Foundation

[ 14/01/2020 ] Academic Award of Excellence Awarding institution: University of Nigeria, Nsukka An award was presented by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka as a result of brilliance in academic performance over the course of study. It is presented to top students of Mechanical Engineering who have maintained a CGPA of 4.5/5.0 (First class) in the previous sessions.

[ 18/11/2010 ] Best Student in Sciences Awarding institution: Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board

Among all schools in Ojo, Lagos state. I was best overall science student for middle school.

NETWORKS AND MEM

BERSHIPS

[ 11/10/2019 – Current ] Institute of Mechanical Engineers UK A student member of Institute of Mechnical Engineers (IMechE).

[ 18/08/2019 – Current ] Nigerian Universities Engineering Students Association Nigeria A student member of Nigerian Universities Engineering Students Association - NUESA

[ 10/03/2019 – Current ] Gray2Green Nigeria

An active member and Technical Lead Innovator at gray2green, a climate action organization that takes actions to mitigate climate change. DIGITAL SKILLS

Fusion 360 Microsoft Office Autodesk AutoCAD (Optimal Knowledge) Team-work oriented Good listener and communicator Motivated Research and analytical skills

Critical thinking Problem-solving Efficient multi-tasking leadership innovative

Quick Learner and adaptable to new exposures and experiences Coding - Basic Skills

HOBBIES AND INTER

ESTS

Sustainable Development and Climate Action

Sustainable Engineering and Transportation

Green Energy

Football

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