Team Member High School
Resume:
Mark W. Wafula,
Bettendorf, IA *****
**************@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Dedicated and safety-conscious individual with a High School Diploma and over a year of continuous employment experience, seeking to join The Kraft Heinz Company as a Production Team Member on 3rd Shift. Eager to contribute to a team-oriented, fast-paced, and refrigerated environment by ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in food manufacturing. Skilled in processing and handling raw meat, troubleshooting to minimize downtime, and performing daily sanitation tasks. Committed to maintaining a clean and safe workspace, and capable of lifting to 50 lbs. and working in cold/wet conditions. Ready to comply with all safety regulations and contribute to the efficient operation of the Davenport facility.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Advanced Electronics Engineer,
Kenya Defense Forces Nairobi, Kenya
Aug 1998 – Aug 2023
•Designed and optimized 20 RF circuits for Computer and Radio hardware.
•Conducts weekly simulations and perform measurements to validate circuit performance.
•Collaborated day-to-day with cross-functional teams to integrate RF subsystems into larger electronic systems.
•Led troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis for RF-related issues—100% successful compliance.
•Contributes to product documentation and provides technical support to manufacturing teams.
•Assists in the design and testing of RF modules under the supervision of senior engineers.
•conducts literature reviews and research on emerging RF technologies.
•Created prototypes and performed initial testing to evaluate performance characteristics.
•Prepared technical reports and presentations summarizing project findings.
Computer Electronic Systems Engineer
Micro Logic Computer Institute Nairobi, Kenya
Feb 2020 – Aug 2021
•Proficiency in designing and troubleshooting digital and analog electronic circuits.
•Experienced with microcontrollers and microprocessors (e.g., Arduino, PIC, ARM).
•Knowledge of embedded systems programming (C, C++) and firmware development.
•Familiarity with FPGA programming and digital signal processing.
•I am skilled in PCB design software (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle) and circuit simulation tools.
•Understanding of computer architecture and system integration.
EDUCATION
Orion Technical College Davenport, IA
Bachelor’s degree, Expected 2026
Major: Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Orion Technical College Davenport, IA
Associate degree, 2025
Credit Earned: 75 Semester Hours
Major: Electronics Engineering Technology
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
The curriculum spans a comprehensive range of subjects across Engineering Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, and other disciplines. In Engineering Sciences, students delve into Electronics, Control Systems, Communications, Antennas, Transmission Lines, Signals and Systems, AC/DC Circuits with Labs, Circuit Analysis and Design, and Solid-State Circuits with emphasis on Schematics and Drawings. In Computer Science, the focus includes Programming essentials, C++ Programming using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net, Computer Hardware aligned with CompTIA A+ certification standards, Computer Networks covering CompTIA Net+ certification concepts, LAN/WAN Topologies, and OSI models, HTML Programming, and Microprocessors System Engineering. The mathematics component encompasses College Algebra with Trigonometry, covering factorization, powers, exponents, radicals, quadratic equations, inequalities, absolute value, progressions, graphing, and limits. Additional subjects like simple and harmonic motion, fluid dynamics, temperature and heat, waves and sound, electric forces and fields, electric potential energy, electric circuits, magnetic forces and fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating current circuits, Logic Analysis & Design, Project Management, Data Communications, PLC Systems, Technical Writing, and Capstone projects further enrich the educational experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A. OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows 9x, 2000, XP/7/8/8.1/10, Windows Server 2003, 2012, UNIX, Linux, Mac OS.
B. COMPUTER LANGUAGES: C++, HTML, JavaScript, Python 2.7, VMWare; Virtualbox; Wireshark 4.2.5; Zenmap
C. TOOLS: Powershell; DOS Command Line; Team Viewer; Microsoft Office (Project+/Project Libre, Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, SharePoint); LibreOffice, MS Teams, Zoom, Oscilloscope, analog/digital multimeter, function generator, signal generator, isolation transformer
D. PLATFORMS: Allen Bradley PLC
E. ADDITIONAL: Four (4) design projects and capstone (1,390 hours)
F. SKILLS: Self-motivated Customer service Communication Troubleshooting Strong problem-solving Detailed Oriented Multi-tasking Allen Bradley PLC SCADA HMI Time management Attention to detail Teamwork Adaptability Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills Project management Leadership Engineering design Electronics Control systems Industrial cabinet wiring Embedded processors Arduino 1.6 Fanuc Robot CNC Lathe/Mill Drill press Computers.
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