Michael O Osilama Otu
London,United Kingdom
Summary
A recent engineering, bachelors graduate and a current masters degree student, actively seeking a graduate/junior role, to develop already gained skills and transform years of acquired academic knowledge into industrial practicability, to drive efficiency, innovation and continuous improvement.
Experienced in theoretical and practical system integration, installation, hardware design, manufacturing processes, and operation, with strong expertise in energy systems, aerospace, and automotive applications, combining a mechanical engineering background with strong engineering project and systems management skills poised to streamline production processes and boost operational efficiency.
Quick to learn, organised, and reliable, thriving in fast-paced environments while meeting deadlines as instructed and promised, A proactive candidate who excels at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, always willing to take on additional duties to ensure team success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Engineering Graduate Intern
PESO Energy Services (Oil & Gas)
Lagos , Nigeria
2024.05 - 2024.07
- Rejuvenated a forsaken oil reserve pit on site, dislodging fudge and replacing old oil skimmers with new ones, ensuring full functionality.
- Performed computer aided analysis using Ansys to address customers complex ventilation system requirements.
- Assisted the engineering team with official tasks and projects as assigned.
- Proposed innovative solutions to problems and opportunities, increasing idea generation.
- Gained first hand experience in oil and gas plant project management.
- Attended site visits projects under close guidance of project engineers, implementing engineering designs and maintaining strict compliance with specifications and applicable codes.
Engineering Intern
UNN Chemicals Nigeria Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
2022.06 - 2022.08
- Applied engineering principles in mixing chemicals to achieve target results.
- Coordinated workloads to fit with tight deadlines and employee schedules.
- Reviewed established safety procedures to determine shortcomings and suggested quality improvements.
- Wrote supporting documentation in a professional, clear, and error-free manner.
- Developed technical knowledge by shadowing and learning from mechanical, chemical and process engineering experts.
Patent law & engineering Intern
Milomas Partners
Lagos, Nigeria
2018.06 - 2018.08
- Gained valuable insight into patent drafting by shadowing intellectual property lawyers and engineers.
- Observed existing strategies and techniques on insurance policy drafting and offered suggestions for improvement on risk management.
- Learnt to prepare potential infringing product lists for infringement claim processing.
- Liaised with clients collaborating on project deliverables in tight timeframes.
- Cross-checked inventions against existing patents, flagging violations and breaches.
Education
WAEC - Sciences
Christ The King Secondary School
Nigeria 2012.09 - 2018.05
Foundation Degree in Engineering and Sciences - Mechanical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 2018.09 - 2019.06
Bachelor of Engineering, BEng - Mechanical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 2019.09 - 2024.06
MSc - Engineering Projects and Systems Management (In View)
KU
London 2024.09 - 2025.09
Skills
- Project leadership and Spectatorship
- Multidisciplinary adaptation
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent Interpersonal Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Organisation and Time Management
- Problem solving and Process Improvement
- Persuasive communication and Mediation
- Effective planning
- Active listening and Oration
- Negotiation strategy & mastery
- Risk Management
Technical Skills
- Solidworks
- ANSYS (CAD/CFD)
- AutoCAD
- Matlab
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams)
- FlexSim
- Caliach
- Microsoft Project
Trainings/Certifications
- Association for Project Management (APM) Project Fundamental Qualification - 02/25
- Harvard Business School (In View) - 06/25
Affiliations
- AIMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Chartered Status In View)
- University of Strathclyde Motorsports Team member (USM)
- Institute Of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC)
Languages
English
Native language
Timeline
MSc - Engineering Projects and Systems Management (In View)
KU
2024.09 - 2025.09
Engineering Graduate Intern
PESO Energy Services (Oil & Gas)
2024.05 - 2024.07
Engineering Intern
UNN Chemicals Nigeria Ltd
2022.06 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Engineering, BEng - Mechanical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
2019.09 - 2024.06
Foundation Degree in Engineering and Sciences - Mechanical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
2018.09 - 2019.06
Patent law & engineering Intern
Milomas Partners
2018.06 - 2018.08
WAEC - Sciences
Christ The King Secondary School
2012.09 - 2018.05