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
05.2024 - 07.2024
- 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
06.2022 - 08.2022
- 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
06.2018 - 08.2018
- 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 09.2012 - 05.2018
Foundation Degree in Engineering and Sciences - Mechanical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 09.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Engineering, BEng - Mechanical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 09.2019 - 06.2024
MSc - Engineering Projects and Systems Management (In View)
KU
London 09.2024 - 09.2025
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
09.2024 - 09.2025
Engineering Graduate Intern
PESO Energy Services (Oil & Gas)
05.2024 - 07.2024
Engineering Intern
UNN Chemicals Nigeria Ltd
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Engineering, BEng - Mechanical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
09.2019 - 06.2024
Foundation Degree in Engineering and Sciences - Mechanical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
09.2018 - 06.2019
Patent law & engineering Intern
Milomas Partners
06.2018 - 08.2018
WAEC - Sciences
Christ The King Secondary School
09.2012 - 05.2018
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