Abel Dzoho (E.I.T)

Madison,WI

Summary

Results-driven Facilities & HVAC-R Engineer skilled in managing industrial refrigeration and electro-mechanical systems. Led maintenance teams to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, enhancing reliability and energy efficiency. Oversaw commissioning activities and collaborated with operations and engineering teams to optimize uptime and reduce costs. Proficient in HVAC load calculations, hydraulic analysis, and system optimization.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certifications

Work History

Mechanical Engineer

Hormel Foods

Rochelle, Illinois

08.2023 - Current

Supervised 13 technicians, ensuring reliable operation of large-scale HVAC&R systems for optimal performance.
Designed high-pressure hot water system, reducing energy consumption by four million BTU per day.
Engineered energy recovery system with economizer, increasing boiler efficiency from 80% to 95%.
Conducted heating/cooling load calculations and hydraulic horsepower sizing for equipment upgrades and new system integration.
Developed AUTOCAD layouts for new installations, ensuring safety and optimized workflow.
Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, and controls issues across various industrial refrigeration equipment.
Led $213,000 cost-saving initiative by implementing root cause analysis on burner system parts usage.
Managed preventive maintenance planning and executed work orders using Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) to enhance system reliability.

Hardware Engineer

Ingersoll Rand

Rockford, Illinois

08.2022 - 07.2023

Re-engineered and tested high-speed communication PCBs, ensuring thermal stability and signal integrity under maximum load
Validated PCB performance using oscilloscopes, signal generator, and multimeters to ensure compliance with design specifications.
Designed and simulated band-pass filter in B2 Spice to effectively remove high and low frequency noise, enhancing signal clarity.
Supported prototype development and iterative testing cycles, contributing to full lifecycle development

Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group

Minneapolis, Minnesota

06.2021 - 08.2022

Built two real-time data streaming frameworks on Stream Analytics and Databricks, processing over 8 million rejected claims daily
Delivered new UI features and optimized front-end performance for Optum Capability Marketplace, enhancing user engagement through Agile practices
Developed interactive PowerBI dashboards to visualize live patient and system data, improving usability and decision making
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align feature delivery with performance tradeoffs and user experience needs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering

Northern Illinois University

DeKalb, IL

05.2023

Skills

Mechanical Systems: Industrial refrigeration, compressors, heat exchangers, cooling towers, 3-phase motors, pumps, boilers
Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, B2 Spice, Microsoft Office, PowerBI,Azure, Databricks, Kafka, MathLab

Engineering Tools: Hydraulic analysis, HVAC load calculations, PCB testing instruments (oscilloscope, signal generator,multimeter)

Certification

Fundamental Engineering (E.I.T)

Awards

OMRON Electronic Scholarship, 01/22
NIU International Scholarship (Elected Class Chair), 05/20
NIU Dean's List, 01/20
Madison College Dean's List, 01/20
Madison College Male Sportsperson of the Year, 05/20

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