James Ihenacho
Bolton,Hampshire
Summary
A focused, multilingual and driven second-year Aerospace Electronics student at the University of Southampton with a solid foundation in engineering principles, problem-solving, and analytical thinking. Demonstrates strong technical skills in circuit design, system analysis, and programming, combined with excellent teamwork and communication abilities developed through collaborative academic projects. Currently seeking a graduate opportunity in aerospace engineering to apply technical expertise and innovative thinking to real-world challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Oxfam – Southampton (remote) - Student Innovation
Oxfam
Southampton, Hampshire
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated excellent team working skills through working with students from a variety of course disciplines
- Established strong presentation skills through delivery of end of project presentation with great feedback from client
- Utilised excellent organisational skills to adhere to short project deadlines whilst balancing university work.
Airbus workshop for model plane design
Airbus
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Implemented problem solving skills by dealing with queries in a professional manner, exercising confidentiality and empathy when needed
- Communicated effectively across various departments and at different levels within the organisation ensuring efficient collaborative working
- Enhanced time management skills by working flexibly during exceptionally busy periods to complete tasks on schedule
- Developed a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including constructing and manipulating Access databases, along with 3D manufacturing skills like Solidworks etc.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Aerospace Electronics Engineering
University of Southampton
Southampton 09.2023 -
A-Levels - Engineering
Bridgehouse college
Lagos, Nigeria 09.2021 - 07.2023
Skills
- Electrical engineering
- Cost estimation
- Risk mitigation
- Data gathering and review
- Instrument testing
- Software implementation
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Airworthiness assessments
- Project delivery
Affiliations
- Model Rocketry and Drones
- 3D Printing and CAD Design
- Robotics and Automation
- Programming and code testing
Accomplishments
- Leading my group in the creation of a UAV drone with AI imaging and smart landing
- Prize won for best young engineer in the Airbus plane modelling competition
- Participation award for UK students for the exploration and development of space.
- In the engine development team for the launch of our low altitude model rocket flying day for the SUSF.
- 2 Gold medals in the ACEN chess competition.
- An active participant in the The Awarding Gap Project in the university of Southampton for aiding students from underrepresented communities.
Societies
Southampton University Spaceflight Society
ECS society
Sharks Basketball
RGCF society
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Upper intermediate
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Bachelor of Engineering - Aerospace Electronics Engineering
University of Southampton
09.2023 -
Oxfam – Southampton (remote) - Student Innovation
Oxfam
04.2023 - 04.2023
Airbus workshop for model plane design
Airbus
03.2022 - 03.2022
A-Levels - Engineering
Bridgehouse college
09.2021 - 07.2023
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