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OMAR KANYI

Stockton-on-Tees,United Kingdom

Summary


I am a focused problem-solver with a clear vision for innovative engineering solutions and an aspiration to contribute to cutting-edge projects. I demonstrate strong analytical skills combined with excellent teamwork abilities. I am set to make significant contributions and drive success in my role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Graduate Electrical Engineer

TUV Rheinland
Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees
10.2023 - Current


Technical

  • Manage project timelines, ensuring punctual completion of assignments.
  • Developed technical reports containing findings from field inspections, leading to data-driven decision making.
  • Conduct risk assessments for electrical installations, maintaining safety and reliability.
  • Conduct feasibility studies for electrical projects, evaluating technical and financial viability.
  • Analyse operational data, identify trends to enhance system reliability and performance.


Business Development

  • Manage customer inquiries to facilitate swift resolution
  • I organise introductory customer meetings to facilitate new customer acquisition.
  • Review technical proposals to ensure consistency and good brand presentation
  • Review opportunities in Salesforce for clear financial pipeline overview


Lab Technician

UL Solutions
Basingstoke
04.2023 - 08.2023

My main responsibilities included:

  • Testing the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of new technologies to be introduced into the market the following year.
  • Handling the new models of the proprietary technologies from the biggest companies in the mobile device industry before they enter the market.
  • Analyzing if the technology is fit for introduction into the market based on international SAR compliance requirements.
  • Reporting the final laboratory test results conducted on the new models to my project supervisors and eventually answering to senior management and other companies about the nature of the test I conducted on their technology.

President

Edinburgh University Model African Union
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Chaired the weekly General Committee, Annual General Assembly, and the General Committee.
  • Worked with my team to secure funding from Rio Zim Mining Company for us to take part in the 2021 Model African Union Conference at Howard University, Washington DC.
  • Worked with my team in providing a comfortable environment for exchange of skills and ethics in a multicultural society.

Intern

Granger Reis
Bristol
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • My role with the company was to bring in the technology/Engineering mind to the business.
  • I was primarily responsible for:
  • Researching and creating a plan for the expansion of the business into the energy sector with support from senior staff and graduate employees.
  • Upon completion of my term, I created a report detailing the process needed for the business to expand into energy and industrial technology.

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School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Worked part-time with lecturers and course organizers of the School of Engineering in providing quality video lecture recordings for the new online learning format.
  • My department is responsible for reviewing all recorded lecture videos from lecturers before it is made available to students.

Learn Foundation Intern

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Worked on organizing the university website for better student Virtual Learning Experience.
  • Communicate with senior staff of the university about improving the organization of course contents in the new VLE.
  • Organize team building and equality conscious activities in work environment.
  • My team successfully completed the set-up of the university Virtual Learning Environment for the COVID and post-COVID era.

Education

BEng - Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, EDH

Skills

  • Strong Verbal and written communication
  • Engineering Project Management
  • Computer Aided Design CAD
  • LTSpice Simulations
  • Naviswork fluent
  • Solar Analysis using PVsyst
  • Microsoft word package fluent
  • Matlab Programming
  • Vivado Design
  • Digital System Design
  • Strong Analytical Skills

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of Mastercard Foundation scholarship 2018-2023.
  • Recipient of Edinburgh Award for Transformative Leadership.
  • Recipient of Edinburgh Award for International Volunteering.
  • Recipient of Edinburgh Award for Student as Change Agent.
  • Migrant Leaders Talent Ambassador Award Nominee 2025

Timeline

Graduate Electrical Engineer

TUV Rheinland
10.2023 - Current

Lab Technician

UL Solutions
04.2023 - 08.2023

Intern

Granger Reis
01.2022 - 08.2022

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School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh
01.2021 - 06.2021

Learn Foundation Intern

University of Edinburgh
06.2020 - 09.2020

President

Edinburgh University Model African Union
03.2020 - 09.2022

BEng - Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

University of Edinburgh
OMAR KANYI