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Meer Kareem

Bridgeport

Summary

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in vehicle mechanics and engineering within the United States Army National Guard. Proven expertise in structural analysis and project cost estimation, contributing to enhanced operational readiness and safety compliance. Skilled in team training and process optimization, driving efficiency improvements across operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sergeant, Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

United States Army National Guard
Stratford
06.2017 - Current
  • Engineered modular floating bridge systems, reducing construction time by 30% and enhancing vehicle deployment readiness.
  • Operated diagnostic tools to troubleshoot vehicle performance problems.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance repair processes and safety protocols.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior mechanics on best practices.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all maintenance activities.
  • Designed vehicle recovery processes, cutting response time by 50% for critical operations involving bridge engineering teams.
  • Documented over 100 service records for wheeled vehicles, improving safety compliance and reducing future inspection times.
  • Conducted inspections for over 60 military vehicles annually, resolving mechanical issues to maintain high operational readiness.
  • Evaluated vehicle systems monthly, facilitating prompt repairs and optimizing 30 vehicles for deployment effectiveness.

Education

Master of Science - Structural Engineering

The University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, Geographic Information Science

The University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.2023

Skills

  • ArcGIS and MicroStation
  • SketchUp and AutoCAD
  • Abaqus and MATLAB
  • Microsoft Project and Excel
  • SAP2000 and ETABS
  • Python programming
  • Structural analysis techniques
  • Finite element modeling
  • Load and seismic analysis
  • Steel and concrete design
  • Infrastructure design principles
  • Technical drafting skills
  • Project cost estimation

Certification

  • Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, 05/18
  • Recovery Operations Wheeled, 06/22

Projects

Origami-Inspired Modular Structure Research - UConn MS-B Project, Developed a deployable, origami-inspired modular structure via Abaqus, while maintaining structural integrity under simulated extreme conditions., Simulated folding, buckling, thermal, environmental, and seismic load cases to assess stability and resilience., Delivered optimized design demonstrating structural stability and rapid deployability in extreme conditions. Automated Vehicle Research & Development Facility Design - Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI), Collaborated with a 4-member team to design a testing facility for automated and connected vehicles with capacity for 200+ users., Developed building design plans focusing on transportation safety, and infrastructure resiliency.

Languages

  • English
  • Kurdish

Accomplishments

  • promoted to the rank of sergeant for showing leadership capabilities in intense deployment environments.

Languages

English
Professional
Kurdish
Professional

Timeline

Sergeant, Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

United States Army National Guard
06.2017 - Current

Master of Science - Structural Engineering

The University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, Geographic Information Science

The University of Connecticut

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