EMMANUEL KINYUA MAINA
Portland,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented Applied Optics and Laser Systems professional with a B.S. in Applied Optics and Lasers and hands-on experience with diode lasers, optical alignment, and optical instrumentation. Currently pursuing an A.A.S. in Cybersecurity: Networking and Security Operations with a 3.74 GPA, bringing additional skills in networking, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical documentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Computer Tutor
LEARNING SUCCESS CENTER, MHCC
Portland, USA
09.2026 - Current
- Assist students with computer-related questions and technology use in the Learning Success Center.
- Guide students in resolving basic computer, software, and technical issues.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and identify practical solutions.
- Support students in using computer systems and technology for academic work.
Student Program Assistant
SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Gresham, USA
06.2026 - 09.2026
- Managed program operations with site leads, maintained student safety logs, ensured adherence to educational policy guidelines, and promoted a safe learning environment.
- Supported student program coordination and logistics for diverse educational activities.
- Coordinated logistics for diverse educational activities, enhancing student engagement and program effectiveness.
- Assisted in planning and implementing after-school programs for various age groups, fostering inclusive participation and skill development.
- Managed program operations with site leads, maintained student safety logs, and ensured adherence to educational policy guidelines.
Technical Researcher
NIOL LAB
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Designed and aligned 420 nm, 70 mW single-mode diode-laser experiments while following laser safety and equipment-handling protocols.
- Performed optical alignment, spatial filtering, and beam collimation using microscope objectives, pinholes, irises, and collimating lenses.
- Collected quantitative optical measurements across controlled rotation angles with polarizing beam splitters, half-wave plates, and photodiode power meters to support experimental objectives.
- Processed and analyzed experimental data in OriginPro to characterize birefringence, polarization response, and transmittance, providing insights from comparisons between cellophane samples and a commercial half-wave plate.
- Documented experimental procedures, measurements, analyses, limitations, and findings, ensuring organized laboratory records to facilitate future research.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity: Networking and Security Operations
MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Portland, OR 09.2025 - 09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Applied Optics and Lasers
MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2020 - 11.2024
Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Optics: Diode Lasers Optical Alignment Beam Collimation Birefringence Polarization Optical tools Laser Safety
Research & Data: Experimental Design Data Analysis OriginPro Mathematical Modeling Technical Documentation
Basic Network Concepts
Technical Support
Certification
- AWS Academy Cloud Foundations — Credly
- Cisco CCNA Switching, Routing, Wireless Essentials
- Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation
- CompTIA IT Hardware/Software Support
- Optica FiO Immersion — 2024
Timeline
Computer Tutor
LEARNING SUCCESS CENTER, MHCC
09.2026 - Current
Student Program Assistant
SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
06.2026 - 09.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity: Networking and Security Operations
MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2025 - 09.2026
Technical Researcher
NIOL LAB
08.2022 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Optics and Lasers
MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
09.2020 - 11.2024