Killian Chikwene
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality team results. Skilled in effective communication, problem-solving, and time management. Strong focus on team collaboration, learning and adaptability, and meeting organizational goals. Well-versed in fostering productive and supportive work environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerostructures Team Member
Case Rocket Team
09.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Case Western Reserve University
- Designed components, manufactured, assembled and tested a Level 1 rocket.
- Conducted aero-structures composites testing, including designing parts and building composite molds (Carbon fibre couplers) increasing the deformation force by 20%
- Conducted simulations and mathematical analysis using SolidWorks and MatLab mapping Level 3 rocket launches.
- Researched new materials and manufacturing methods for critical structural components
- Designed power series rocket nosecone using SolidWorks reducing drag by 5%
Development Team Leader
Set-up Sensei
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Researched applications of technology in martial arts to develop tech integrated training systems
- Designed and developed 3D spatial mapping systems for real-time motion tracking using IMUs mapping fast martial arts movement
- Conducted research on Arduino integration with digital gyroscopes for 3D spatial mapping increasing accuracy of spacial motion tracing
CAS Leader and Project Manager
Atlantic Robotics - First Tech Challenge UK
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Led mechanical design of robot components for specific task performance
- Managed multiple sub-teams ensuring programming deadlines were met
- Conducted 3D CAD lessons for mechanical design sub-team improving task delegation and team efficiency
- Overcame challenging deadlines and resource limitations by reallocating personnel and focusing on priority tasks.
- Oversaw building and 3D printing of robot components
- Coordinated outreach events in primary schools in Llantwit Major, Wales to get young minds interested in STEM (especially young girls)
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve school-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering, Second Major: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio05-2028
International Baccalaureate Diploma - undefined
United World College of the Atlantic (UWC Atlantic)
05.2024
O'Level Certificate - undefined
Eastview High School
02.2022
Skills
- Programming: Python (Low-intermediate), Visual Basic
- CAD Software: Solidworks, SketchUp, AutoCAD
- Design:2D graphic design (Adobe suite, PhotoPea)
- Office Tools: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Languages: English, ChiShona, Ndebele (Level-B), Zulu (Level-B)
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Leadership qualities
- Complaint resolution
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Exceptional performance under pressure with minimal supervision
- Strong adaptability to system and logistic changes
- Proven leadership and workload management capabilities
- Effective team player with seamless collaboration skills
- Outstanding multilingual communication and public speaking abilities
Awards
Dare To Dream, McCartney Scholar (UWC Atlantic College) —2022 -2024, UWC Davis Scholarship (Merit Award IB DP), Case Western Reserve University Scholar —2024 - Present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Shona
Native or Bilingual
Ndebele
Full Professional
Timeline
Aerostructures Team Member
Case Rocket Team
09.2024 - Current
Development Team Leader
Set-up Sensei
01.2024 - 05.2024
CAS Leader and Project Manager
Atlantic Robotics - First Tech Challenge UK
08.2022 - 05.2024
International Baccalaureate Diploma - undefined
United World College of the Atlantic (UWC Atlantic)
O'Level Certificate - undefined
Eastview High School
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering, Second Major: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
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