Obinna Onodugo
Waco,TX
Summary
Ambitious Graduate Research Assistant dedicated, experienced and quick-learning eager to further develop research skills when advancing understanding into Advanced Electric Machines and Drives with demonstrated academic history of excellence in research and academic publishing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Baylor University
Waco, TX
08.2023 - 05.2027
- Designed research and experimental studies on High Frequency Transformer for variable frequency drive of Electric machine.
- Studied and Modeled electromechanical devices using COMSOL multiphysics for equivalent circuit computation and performance prediction.
- Gathered, reviewed and summarized literature from scientific journals on Variable Flux Machines.
- Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint daily and weekly research group meeting..
- Educated undergraduate students on laboratory protocols and activities.
- Design and Model with some software packages such as Protus, Matlab/Simulink, PSpice, Flux, COMSOL, and SolidWorks, .
- Submitted for Advisory review of experimental and research findings in scientific publications and journals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
Feeder Manager/Energy Analyst
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC)
Enugu, Nigeria
08.2016 - 08.2023
- Reduction of aggregate Technical, Commercial, and Collection (ATC &C) losses on transmission and distribution networks from 53% to 29% within seven (7) months
- Electrical installations and Maintenance of Electrical Installations
- Profit/Loss Evaluation that improved the PIM from #17.00 to #26.31 Network Expansion and Load Forecasting using analytical method Software Energy Auditing/Accounting
- Participated in regular team meetings with supervisor to review performance goals.
- Observed safe work practices and procedures as instituted by company to promote personal and team protection.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
Meter Engineering
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC)
Nnewi, Nigeria
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Load Assessment/Load Forecasting before meter Installation Re-certification of 13,659Nos meters to confirm meter integrity Installation of 2Nos HV and 63N0s LV Maximum Demand (MD), meters and 1,307Nos of Non-MD meters
- Faults clearing of Maximum Demand (MD) and Non-MD meters Monitored about 19,400Nos against energy theft of Maximum Demand (MD) and Non-MD meters.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems which was usually poor earthing system that led to high energy depletion even when not in use.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals of curbing energy theft.
Casual Staff, Electrical Department
Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
Enugu, Nigeria
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Installation of Electrical Fittings Maintenance of Electrical Installations
Computer Science, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics Tutor
Kusaki College Yandev
Gboko, Nigeria
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Taught 456 Junior and Senior Secondary students Computer Science, General Mathematics and Further Mathematics
Intern
Scientific Equipment Development Institution (SEDI)
Akwuke, Nigeria
05.2011 - 10.2011
- Repaired Electrical/Electronic equipments/appliances like AVR, Burnt Induction Motor Coil, Adapter Charger, etc Deigned DC Battery Charger and Rechargeable Lamp Designed Automatic Changeover and Failure Detector using PIC Microcontroller Implemented Temperature Control System using Lm35 to maintained desired temperature in Incubator system Designed Traffic Control System using PIC 16F844 Microcontroller Implemented Electronic Scroll Message for Lecturers’ Visiting Timetable using PIC 16F877A Microcontroller with PC Interface Designed Home Automation using phone Designed 5KVA Inverter PWM
- Attended conferences and trade shows related to the organization's field of expertise.
Education
PhD - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Baylor University
05-2027
Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) -
Boys’ Secondary School Aku
Skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Electrical/Electronic Computer Design Software: PSpice, Matlab/Simulink, Protus, Solidworks, Comsol, Flux and Livewire
- Graphic Design Software: Adobe Photoshop, Picasa, Photo Shine, and Photo Paint
- Journal Publication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Academic Record
- Project Management
- Experimental Design
- Versatile, adaptive and result oriented team player
- Proficient Communication skills
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills
- Always willing to learn
Affiliations
- Nigerian Society of Engineering (NSE)
- Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Certification
- Power Electronics Specialization, University of Colorado Boulder (Online masters track graduate program)
- Embedding Sensors and Motors Specialization, University of Colorado Boulder (Online masters track graduate program)
- Machine Learning and Statistical Analysis by WorldQuant University (WQU), New Orleans
- Scientific Computing and Python for Data Science by WorldQuant University (WQU), New Orleans
- Python Programming by Head of Data Science, Pierian Data Inc.
- Project Management by International Business Management Institute, Berlin Germany
Trainings Attended
- Nigerian Society of Engineering (NSE) workshop and training
- Health, Safety and Environment training at EEDC
- Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Facilitation and Development Agent
- Cosmetic Skill Acquisition training under the NYSC skill acquisition training project
Awards
2013/2014- NYSC Benue State Honors Award in Community Development Service (CDS).
Publications
- Evaluation of Technical Losses on Enugu 33kv and 11kv Metropolis Networks, (Postgraduate Thesis sent to United International Journal for Research and Technology for publication)
- Analysis and Simulation of Nigeria Grid Dynamics using Distributed Generator, (United International Journal for Research and Technology, Vol 2, Issue 09, 2021)
- Micaro-Controller based Temperature Control System (Oven), (Undergraduate Thesis published in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka’s Library, 2012)
Hobbies and Interests
- Swimming
- Watching football
- Playing electronic games
- Researching
Projects
D-Cap Project; Customer/Transformer/Feeder Alignment led by Head Revenue Cycle, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC Effect of Vegetation and Overstretched Lower Tension (LT) Reticulation led by Head Technical Services, EEDC Design and Installation of 3Nos 500KVA, 2Nos 300KVA, 5Nos 50KVA, and 13Nos 25KVA Transformer Substation and also supervised, CEVEC ENGINEERING LTD Design and Installation of 3Nos 3-Way 400Amps three phase Bus bar, CEVEC ENGINEERING LTD
Volunteer Experience
- Training of 678 people in Gboko community on industrial production Skills Acquisition and computer appreciation.
- Introduction of entrepreneurship studies and Donation of entrepreneurship textbooks, vocational skills texts, and marketing strategies books to Kusaki College.
- Training of 21 kusaki staff on computer appreciation and Donation of 2Nos 3-in-1 Hp printer to the school
- Inauguration of MDGs school club and training of members on MDGs goals
- A seminar on “agro enterprises: snail and grass cutter farming” to 128 unemployed graduate and 47 Agro farmers
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Baylor University
08.2023 - 05.2027
Feeder Manager/Energy Analyst
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC)
08.2016 - 08.2023
Meter Engineering
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC)
08.2014 - 08.2016
Casual Staff, Electrical Department
Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
03.2014 - 08.2014
Computer Science, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics Tutor
Kusaki College Yandev
03.2013 - 02.2014
Intern
Scientific Equipment Development Institution (SEDI)
05.2011 - 10.2011
PhD - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Baylor University
Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) -
Boys’ Secondary School Aku
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