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Yvon Kapumba

Houston,TX

Summary

Driven by a passion for innovation and efficiency, I excelled as a Senior Design Project Group Leader at the University of Houston, where I spearheaded the development of a hydropower generator, enhancing power generation efficiency. My expertise in C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and collaborative problem-solving, coupled with my ability to motivate and train, has consistently driven project success and operational excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Design Project Group Leader

University of Houston
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Led a team designing and implementing a hydropower generator using a gutter system.
  • Developed and tested control systems to optimize power generation efficiency .
  • Collaborated with team member to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues .

Laboratory Assistant Intern

University of Houston
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Identified areas of process improvements to increase operational excellence.
  • Compared laboratory data against specifications to determine if results met requirements.
  • Restocked, maintained and tested laboratory equipment.
  • Provided guidance and support for laboratory experiments.

Math And Circuit Tutor

Houston Community College System
12.2018 - 01.2020
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and studies .
  • Offered one -on - one tutoring sessions for students to increase their math problem -solving for courses.

Education

Bachelor Of Science Electrical Power Engineering - Electrical Engineering

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2024

Associates Of Science And Engineering Science - General Studies

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Skills
  • Programming skills: C, MATLAB/Simulink, FPGA Design (VHDL, Verilog), Java, PLC Programming and LabVIEW
  • Mastered Software: Microsoft Office, PowerWorld, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, RTDS, PowerCAD, and multidimensional
  • Language English , French , Swahili
  • Relevant Classes
  • Electrical Machines (ELET 3307), Microprocessor Architecture(ELET 3405), Power Distribution and Transmission (ELET 4303), Programmable Logic Controllers and Motor Control Systems (ELET

    3312 ), Digital System(ELET 2303), Electric System Safety and Protection (ELET4317), Power Convertor(ELET 4326), Electrical Power Systems(ELET 4319)

  • Project Highlights (Coursework & Personal)
  • Built a functional piano using a 555 timer IC chip and basic circuit components (Personal)
  • Developed an FPGA-based system to monitor smoke detectors and trigger alarms (Coursework)
  • Designed a clap switch circuit that converts sound to electrical pulses (Coursework)
  • Designed a digital clock with 7-segment displays, a microcontroller, and a real-time clock

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Design Project Group Leader

University of Houston
08.2023 - 05.2024

Laboratory Assistant Intern

University of Houston
01.2023 - 12.2023

Math And Circuit Tutor

Houston Community College System
12.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor Of Science Electrical Power Engineering - Electrical Engineering

University of Houston

Associates Of Science And Engineering Science - General Studies

Houston Community College

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