ERIA KAKINDA LUTABI
CLEVELAND,OH
Summary
I am an extremely talented, highly driven, and self-motivated chemical engineer with a focus on polymers, biochemistry, microbiology, bioprocessing, research & development, and quality control & assurance. With the intention of supporting a cutting-edge, dynamic organization dedicated to solid corporate governance and ideals. And while actively seeking a challenging role to apply to my diverse skill set, I am also aspiring to engage in projects aligning with my areas of expertise and allowing the unleashing of curiosity,creativity, and problem-solving. My objective is to play a pivotal role in driving technological advancements, optimizing processes, and contributing to overall organizational growth while adhering to ethical principles and enhancing shareholder value.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Resident Assistant
Shorelight Education
01.2024 - Current
- Mentored and coached students to foster positive relationships and encourage successful academic achievement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among roommates and neighbors by mediating discussions and proposing fair solutions.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into a new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Provided crisis intervention and support services to students to minimize the intensity of emotional, mental, and behavioral reactions to crises.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Conducted regular room inspections to ensure adherence to residence hall policies, maintaining a clean and organized living environment.
- Developed and enforced safety policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
- Assisted in the recruitment and selection of student leaders.
- Supported students experiencing mental health challenges by actively listening, offering resources, and connecting them with appropriate support services.
- Collaborated with the residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- As a team leader in group projects, I delegate tasks and provide feedback.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Operations/Engineering Intern
CHS Inc
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided technical support and assistance to the ethanol facility to achieve equipment reliability and performance while meeting company safety, environmental, and economic guidelines
- Dug through mechanical equipment design, inspection data analysis, fitness for service evaluations, equipment repair plan development, materials selection, root cause failure analysis, troubleshooting equipment performance, and developing recommendations for maintenance
- I worked with Process Engineers to design and install new projects and other plant improvements
- I recognized and reported a few suggestions and recommendations regarding safety, health, and environmental issues that impact operations and personnel
- I worked on projects that included equipment design, preparation of specifications, equipment integrity evaluations, research investigations, redlined and updated PIs & Ds, asset inventory, field labeling, and other activities that were limited in scope and required knowledge of principles and techniques in particular assignment areas.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Shadowed designers and engineers to learn ways to implement methodologies.
- Improved engineering project efficiency by assisting with design modifications and calculations.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Steel And Tube Industries
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Pickling acid parameters of the acid bath in their limits, such as acid concentration, temperature, and iron content
- Controlled flux section parameters in their appropriate ranges like iron content, concentration, and temperature
- Controlled the wax concentration and temperature of the wax bath
- Carried out zinc coating and tensile strength tests on the finished product in all its different diameters.
- Advised developers on problems with databases, performance, and other issues.
- Ensured timely delivery of high-quality products through effective coordination with cross-functional teams.
Quality Assurance Intern
National Water and Sewerage Corporation
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in the daily inspection checks, data entry and analysis from daily flow flowmeters readings, as well as laboratory equipment, sewer line, and manhole maintenance
- Operated equipment in the QA laboratory and field equipment like field valves, pH meters, turbidimeters, spectrophotometers, etc
- Ensured quality at all stages of the production cycle & sewerage treatment by carrying out physiochemical and microbiological analysis of water and wastewater, respectively
- Assisted in the field sample testing with the mobile laboratory, both conventional and non-conventional sewerage treatment processes, whereby samples are tested to confirm whether the treated water samples agree with the standards
- Operated water treatment processes and water works at the water treatment plant
- Operated sand filter beds, sedimented tanks, and transferred coagulants into the coagulation tanks.
- Analyzed user feedback, incorporating insights into future development plans for enhanced usability and functionality.
Quality assurance Intern
Kakira Sugar Limited
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted in the chemical and microbiological analysis (tests) on the sugar and the raw water, like sugar color, D.E.H.A, Silica, phosphates, and the preparatory index
- Operated the wastewater treatment plant equipment, like the biodigester
- Assisted in the operation of the electricity production bagasse 160 tons and two 50-ton boilers
- Assisted in the operation of equipment in the quality control laboratory, for example pol-extractor, slurry mill, tumbler, flask shaker, Polarimeter, refractometer, and many others
- Ran the process house machines like cane mills, flash tanks, juice heaters, reaction tanks, and evaporators
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Kyambogo University
Kampala, Uganda09.2021
Skills
- Tools:
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, Unisim, Aspen Plus, and MATLAB
- Personal skills:
Team & project coordination, project management, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, creative problem solving, management of change, failure analysis, interpersonal & analytical skills, confined space entry, lockout and tagout, EHS, research skills, critical thinking, quality control & assurance, and time management Safety Standards and Compliance,Interpersonal Relationships, Diversity, and Inclusion, Project Planning, Time Management, Written Communication, Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Certificate of completion for having successfully participated in training at Kakira Sugar Limited (2018)
- Certificate of Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (2021)
- ELA989: SAChE Reactor runaway and Overpressure Protection (2022)
- ELA256: Equity, diversity, and inclusion (2023)
- ELA252: Improving personal &Professional Creativity (2023)
- Studio 500 Logix Designer Level 1: Control Logix 500 System Fundamentals (2023)
- CCP151 Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 2: Basic Ladder Logic Programming (2023)
- Arc Flash and Electrical Safety Best Practices (NFPA 70E 2021 Edition) (2023)
PROJECTS
- Design of an Up-flow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket Bioreactor (UASB) (Aug - Dec 2020)
- Change in the corrosion inhibitor flow pump mode. (Sept-Dec 2023)
- Install a pressure transmitter (Emerson in-line) on the Cooling Tower #1 discharge. (Sept-Dec 2023)
- Grounding, Bonding, and Lightning Protection. (Sept. 2023)
- Black expansion chute for the Distillers Dried Grains loadout #2. (Sept-Dec 2023)
- *Development of a prototype hydrogel ELP as a bioink for 3D Bioprinting. (Jan 2024 to present)
Timeline
Global Resident Assistant
Shorelight Education
01.2024 - Current
Operations/Engineering Intern
CHS Inc
09.2023 - 12.2023
Quality Assurance Engineer
Steel And Tube Industries
10.2021 - 08.2022
Quality Assurance Intern
National Water and Sewerage Corporation
05.2019 - 08.2019
Quality assurance Intern
Kakira Sugar Limited
05.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Kyambogo University
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