Bessie Nkesha
Fort Worth,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented Electrical Engineering graduate specializing in embedded systems and circuit design. Led hardware development of Raspberry Pi-based prototypes, integrating components and validating performance through rigorous testing. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions that enhance functionality and reliability.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant
Housing and Residence Life, University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Guided students in navigating university resources to address inquiries effectively.
- Provided residents with information on housing policies to facilitate informed decisions.
- Answered incoming phone calls to address questions or transfer to appropriate staff members.
- Performed administrative tasks such as data entry and document organization to maintain efficient operations.
Hardware Developer
University Of Oklahoma (Capstone Project)
Norman, OK
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Led hardware development of a handheld warehouse scanner using Raspberry Pi, barcode scanner, and power management circuitry.
- Integrated hardware components and designed 3D-printed enclosure using Fusion 360 and SolidWorks to optimize device functionality.
- Tested and validated system performance, ensuring reliability of barcode scanning and power operation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to deliver functional prototype and present project results, enhancing project visibility.
Embedded Systems Developer( Student Project)
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Integrated hardware and software components to automate data acquisition, improving overall system functionality.
- Troubleshot and optimized system performance, enhancing reliability and data accuracy.
- Developed Raspberry Pi-based monitoring system with multiple sensors for real-time environmental data collection, enhancing data accessibility.
- Documented testing procedures and validation results to ensure system reliability and facilitate future enhancements.
Mentor
Williams Wayfinding Program
Norman, OK
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Guided incoming engineering and science students in navigating OU engineering community, enhancing their transition experience.
- Led group discussions to promote collaboration and encourage sharing of experiences among participants.
- Assessed participant progress and delivered constructive feedback to support individual growth and development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma05-2025
Skills
Programming: C, Verilog, Java, MATLAB
Electrical and Electronics: Circuit Design, Digital Logic, PCB Design, Schematic Capture, Circuit Simulation, Sensors, Signal Processing, Hardware Testing & Validation
Embedded and Hardware: Raspberry Pi, Embedded Systems, Hardware Integration, Data Acquisition,Data Entry, Robotics, Prototyping, 3D Printing
Engineering Software: MATLAB, Multisim, Eagle, ModelSim, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, TinkerCAD
Data & Documentation: Data Analysis, Performance Evaluation, Technical Documentation, Test Procedures
Languages: English, French, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Swahili
Timeline
Hardware Developer
University Of Oklahoma (Capstone Project)
01.2025 - 05.2025
Mentor
Williams Wayfinding Program
08.2024 - 05.2025
Embedded Systems Developer( Student Project)
University of Oklahoma
08.2024 - 12.2024
Student Assistant
Housing and Residence Life, University of Oklahoma
05.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Oklahoma