David Ejemot Aquah

David Aquah David Aquah Lagos, Nigeria | -, --,- Professional Profile An enthusiastic, self-motivated, proactive practising engineer with relevant experience gained within the electricity and aerospace industry. A Self-starter, fast learner, responsible and dedicated team member who strive always for excellence and self development. Works well with others, but can also work independently and take directions. Demonstrate patience, punctuality, efficiency and good customer relations. Communicate effectively at all level and able to write clear and concise reports and documents covering technical subjects. Key Skills Report writing, Microsoft office& CAD design |Interpersonal, adaptability, communication & Data entry |Management, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities | Certified in Electrical Engineering (COREN Certified), HSE Certified. Career Summary Defence Space Administration (DSA), Abuja, Nigeria. Date: November 2018 – Till Date Aerospace Engineer – Launch Service Operation Description – Working closely with the Team Leader and integrated project unit team to ensure rocket launch, modernisation and projects are delivered on or before the contracted date. Responsibilities include:  Review subsystem design, receive design requests and draft designs  Engaging in design evaluation, cost analysis and fabrication processes  Work collaboratively with team members to verify efficiency and functionality of design  Utilize drafting tools to test and verify design  Generate and deliver reports to Team leader and senior-level officers  Research and report on new technology implementations State Electrification Agency (SEA), Cross River, Nigeria. Date: June 2016 – October 2018 Project Engineer – Supply and Maintenance Description – Design, develop and purchase the electrical systems used for electrification project in the agency. Responsibilities include:  Managing and developing of assigned staff and trainees through performance management frameworks and on-job coaching & mentoring  Collaborated with other engineers to ensure safe production process while ensuring health and safety codes are obeyed at all times  Provided monthly updates on project delivery as well as weekly and monthly reporting and regulatory reporting  Liaison of operational support for planned work ensuring correct resources are placed along with appropriate methods statements and Risk Assessments  Utilized my knowledge of power distribution systems and instrumentation Ocado Group, Hertfordshire, UK Date: November 2015 – April 2016 Maintenance Engineer Description – Reported directly to the respective shift assigned Engineering Team manager. Provided first response to engineering fault conditions both reactive and planned maintenance activities as well as being involved in continuous improvement projects. Responsibilities include:  Keeping accurate records such as work activities, task carried out, parts used through stores  Reacted to MHE breakdown, performed troubleshooting to identify the fault, analyzing the issue, and completing the fix in a timely manner to keep operation downtime to a minimum  Investigated any stoppage on the grid which pauses the operation and see through to resolution, including escalating to off-site support and remotely connecting to the robots  Monitored the status of both the robots and the physical grid including investigating locked grid cells and general robot health.  Completed quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard David Aquah University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, UK Date: November 2014 – October 2015 Workshop Assistant (Part-time) Description – Worked within the toolroom Team aiding supervisors, staff and students to complete manufacturing activities by operating machinery, measuring components, maintaining records and databases and assisting to manage inventory. Responsibilities include:  Participating in daily operations of machine tools such as CNC metal cutting machine and heat treatment machines  Implementing accurate measurement activities to ensure that in- progress component quality is within specification, including limited adjustment and setting up under direction  Diligently took compliance with the WHS requirements in the workshop  Participating in daily record keeping and data entry duties  Efficiently finished part checking and recording NANET Hotels Limited, Ebonyi, Nigeria. Date: July 2012 – May 2013 Electrical Engineer Description – Responsibilities include:  Working with a variety of technicians and supervising or training project team members  Conferring with customers, engineers and others to discuss potential engineering products  Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential electrical engineering projects and studies  Managed the diagnosis, repair of electrical circuits/wiring and maintain electrical equipments  Accurately diagnosed and directed system issues.  Estimating material, labor or construction cost for budget preparation State Electrification Agency (SEA), Cross River, Nigeria. Date: July 2009 – June 2012 Assistant Supervisor – Projects (Industrial Training)  Motivated workers while handling deals with stakeholders, 3rd party suppliers and vendors.  Organized equipments and manpower necessary to complete approved projects.  Provided schedules for technicians in the absence of the supervisor.  Maintain safety and quality standards at all times. Education University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK 2016 MSc Aerospace Engineering Modules: Control System; Flight Mechanics; CFD & Applications; Finite Element Analysis; Operation Management; Aeroelasticity; Operation Research Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, UK 2014 Short Course: Combine Cycle Gas Turbine Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria2012 B.Eng. Electrical & Electronics Engineering Modules: Engineering mathematics, Technical drawing, Electrical Engineering drawing and Installation, Waves Optic and Sonic, Control Systems, Power Electronics, Computer application & Data Management, Electrical Service design, Communication System, Industrial Electronics Design, Professional Practice & Procedures, Circuit Theory Dewis College, Calabar, Nigeria 2000 - 2006 Senior School Certificate Passed Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Agricultural Science & Geography IT Skills  MatLab, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Python, SolidWorks, References are available on request