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EM Karara

EM Karara

Engineer

Engineering / Architecture

Westlands, Nairobi Area

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A mechatronic engineering student who is seeking the opportunity to work in an encouraging and challenging environment. Extremely motivated to constantly develop my skills and grow professionally, I am confident in my ability to develop and improve my skills and become the best engineer possible. My exceptional communication coupled with great networking skills make me a great team player. The ability to work under pressure and multitasking allow me to deliver quality results while formulating creative solutions to complex engineering issues

Mechatronic engineer
Automotive technician
Environmental coordinator
Approximate rate: KSh 500 per hour

Experience

AUGUST 2021 – SEPTEMBER 2022 

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AT BUSTANI GARDENS, KENYA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK (KEAN) 

Assisted in executing environmental duties by planning and organising events / rallies. Worked on a campaign and projects in different schools across Kenya.

• Liaising with schools and preparing logistics for Bustani installation.

• Coordinating school visitations and post - installation follow ups.

• Designing and supporting a successful Bustani project. 

• Supporting with reporting for projects in schools. 

• Impacting and equipping young minds in the importance of environmental care during the different school visitations.

FEBRUARY – JULY 2021 

AUTOMOTIVE MECHATRONICS, DT DOBIE CFAO GROUP LTD 

Assisted senior automotive technicians to carry out diagnostic checks, analysing of faults, mechanical inspection checks and repairs of different car brands: Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Jeep, Audi, and Hyundai.

• Pre-delivery inspection (PDI).

• Experienced different diagnostic machines to carry out quick diagnostic checks: Xentry pad and Offboard diagnostic information system. 

• Familiarized myself with the use of tools such as: Endoscope, Stethoscope, Mustimeter with extension clips, and Hermes Measuring System (HMS). 

• Assisted in opening of job cards, reviewing the customers complaint, and executing quality control checks. 

• Assisted in designing advanced electronic controls for mechanical systems. 

• Developed a concept 3D dent marking application for vehicles during initial inspection.

AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2016 

INTERN, TOYOTSU AUTO MART KENYA LIMITED 

Assisted the procurement team in mechanical inspection checks of different car brands: Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Suzuki and Hino.

• Assisted in procuring and testing of auto parts. 

• Carried out mechanical inspections of motor vehicles that had arrived from the port of Mombasa. 

• Increased performance of the sales team during an event by 9%, to successfully meet end of day KPIs. 

• Collaborated with a team of 10+ mechanical engineers to design, pioneered and install cooling equipment to be utilised in the workshop. 

• Underwent training with other engineers in the use of mechanical systems in the workshop. 

• Monitored and calibrated automated systems in industrial control of components maximizing efficiency of production.

Education

MAY 2018 – APRIL 2022 

BSC. MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING, ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, MALAYSIA

• GPA: 3.08 / 4.0 – Second Upper 

• Final Year Project – Created a holistic Speed Detection System with the use of AI and Image Processing. 

• Member of Institution of Engineering Malaysia (IEM). 

• Member of Automation Machines Club. 

• Awarded World Robotic Championship. 

• Member of Board Engineers Malaysia (BEM).

FEBRUARY 2014 – NOVEMBER 2017 

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ST. HANNAHS’ BOY’S HIGH SCHOOL 

• Grade achieved (B-). 

• Awarded most discipline student in 2018. 

• Elected prefect and later captain of the dormitory community.

• Awarded several sport medals in swimming and athletics.

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