Ben Franklin

BEN-FRANKLIN NDUKWU Engineer PERSONAL SUMMARY 2 The Cedars Nottingham, NG5 3FP (--LinkedIn | github A versatile Engineer with expertise in process optimization and sustainable development, holding a Master's in Advanced Chemical Engineering. Skilled in Agile Project Management, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, and Integrated Management Systems, with over 6 years of diverse industry experience. Focused on renewable energy, digital technology, CCU(S), and hydrogen for achieving net zero. Adept in technical, analytical, and management roles, with a strong drive for innovation and efficiency in sustainability and energy transition projects. QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Project Management and Quality Assurance ● Proficient in project management and QA ● Skilled in ISO-integrated management systems ● Expertise in process optimization and automation ● Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities Research, Analysis, and Presentation ● Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools ● Experienced in machine learning techniques ● Skilled in data analysis and management ● Advanced technical and verbal communication skills Software Design, Development, and Maintenance ● Skilled in software design and maintenance ● Proficient in Python and web frameworks ● Experienced in Linux administration and Git ● Strong grasp of software design principles Process, Safety, and Risk Management ● ● ● Expertise in HAZOP, HAZID, and SIL verification Skilled in quantitative risk assessments Proficient in techno-economic analysis (TEA), and Lifecycle Assessment (LCA). EXPERIENCE Midlands Net Zero Hub (Nottingham City Council), Nottingham - Principal Net Zero Training Projects Officer CIVIL SERVICE (ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR) OCTOBER 2023 - PRESENT ● Project manager for administering the Heat Training Grant for the Department Of Energy Security and Net Zero. ● Improved the administrative processes by automating the performance data gathering, stakeholder report generation, and fund management processes. ● It implemented a new budgeting method that enabled us to achieve over 100% on the KPI for Budget Utilisation which was a significant margin better than other similar projects using the same KPI and earned us an additional 17% funding. ● Line managed a team of 3 to deliver project objectives. Vegroot Development LTD, Birmingham - Sustainability and Environmental Solutions Developer START-UP (DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY SECTOR) NOVEMBER 2022 - OCTOBER 2023 ● Researching and developing software solutions for clients. ● ● Troubleshooting, fixing, upgrading, and maintaining software services for clients. Developed a software tool that estimates power generation, cost, and land use of renewable energy systems for any location in the world. The tool won an ERDF grant as part of the CREAD project. Jaguar Land Rover, Solihull - Quality Inspector MANUFACTURING (AUTOMOBILE SECTOR) MAY 2022 - NOVEMBER 2022 ● Conducted checks on cars to ensure the quality met the required standards. ● Trained team members to achieve standardized work processes. ● Played a key role in creating and implementing a check process that increased first-time through (FTT) numbers from above 70%. Greenlife Concepts and Developments LTD, Port Harcourt - Junior Data Analyst & IT Support START-UP (ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR) JANUARY 2017 - AUGUST 2020 ● Analysed sample data and created visualizations for environmental evaluation studies and environmental impact assessments, using spreadsheets and presentation software. ● Executed IT support role for the company. ● Participated in the Environmental Evaluation Studies of OML 30, a world-class asset in the Niger Delta. EDUCATION University of Aberdeen, Scotland UK - MSc. Advanced Chemical Engineering SEPTEMBER 2020 - NOVEMBER 2021 University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria - BEng. Chemical Engineering NOVEMBER 2013 - FEBRUARY 2019 University of Colorado Boulder - Renewable Energy Specialization AUGUST 2023 ZTM Academy - Complete Python Developer FEBRUARY 2023 ALX Academy - Software Engineering FEBRUARY 2023 - NOVEMBER 2023 KEY PROJECTS Heat Training Grant for Heat Pumps and Heat Networks: ● Administered a £5 million grant fund for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero to be used to speed up the UK’s conversion to low-carbon heating by addressing the skills shortage in the industry. ● The project has delivered 4,000+ of 10,000 upskilled heating engineers and installers within England by working with 65 low-carbon heating systems training providers spread across all regions. Land Use Impact and Supply Characteristics of Hybrid Variable Renewable Energy Systems (Master’s Thesis): ● Built a techno-economic model for variable renewable energy systems in both hybrid and stand-alone forms for any location. ● The results estimate the power generation(annual, monthly, hourly), dispatchability, cost, ACOE, land use, and capacity factor. ● The results use a weighted scoring system to determine the optimum technology to install. Community Renewable Energy Assistant for Decision Making (CREAD): ● Designed software that integrates a techno-economic model for the installation of variable renewable energy systems into an AI model that generates schematics for green buildings. ● The results estimate the power generation (annual, monthly, hourly), dispatchability, cost, ACOE, area covered, and capacity. ● The results use a weighted scoring system to determine the optimum technology to install and integrate the method. ● The project was sponsored by an ERDF grant as part of a KTP under the Ecrofit Project. Environmental Evaluation Studies (EES) Of OML 30: ● Environmental analysis studies are required for the acquisition process of OML 30 by Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited. ● Analysed sample data and created visualizations for environmental evaluation studies and environmental impact assessments, using spreadsheets and presentation software. KEY CERTIFICATES ● Agile Project Management Practitioner (APMP ● Google Professional Data Analytics ● Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (Power BI, Apps, Automate, Virtual Agents) ● Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt ● Diploma in Operations Management ● Diploma in ISO Integrated Management Systems (14001:2015, 45001:2018, 9001:2015, 50001:2018, 19011:2015)