Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Resin casting, guitar playing
Interests
Timeline
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Mike Bwondera

Student
Nairobi,30

Summary

From my automation skills, I was able to contribute immensely in my team, which recently won third place in the International Engineering Students Conference at The University of Nairobi.

I also use my automation skills to do DIY projects at home, current one being an automated window wiper to make cleaning of outside window surfaces much easier.

I take part in social activities such as guitar jam sessions to improve my confidence and interactions with people

I, together with a colleague and the International Open Air Initiative, am currently working on a project that involves capturing of carbon dioxide from ambient air.

Take part in school extra curricular activities like being part of the class football team.

Overview

17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Apprentice Mechanic

Olei's Motor Garage
Kericho
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Studied manuals and repair books to increase knowledge and mechanical understanding of vehicles.
  • Observed senior mechanics completing major repairs.
  • Conducted maintenance activities, including engine oil changes, brake pad replacements and gasket replacement.
  • Took part in much more engaging activities like setting of timing belts.
  • Worked on car diagnostics using OBD machines.
  • Operated mechanic's tools and shop equipment safely to prevent damage.
  • Test drove vehicles before and after repairs to determine functionality, necessary actions or completion statuses.

Intern

Finlays
Kericho
05.2019 - 07.2019

Did basic lathe operation, shaper operations and repair of gear boxes.

Partook in welding and fabrication of trailer bodies.

Performed sheet metal operations like bending and cutting.

Took part in the repair and maintenance of tea factory machinery like conveyor belts and tea withering loft fans.

Worked on replacing lagging on factory steam pipes.

Worked in various pumping stations within the company, to repair faulty pumps.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
09.2017 - Current

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Moi High School Kabarak
Nakuru
02.2013 - 12.2016

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

Kericho Primary School
Kericho
01.2003 - 11.2012

Skills

Automation and project development using Arduino programming

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Accomplishments

IESC 2021, THIRD PLACE

Resin casting, guitar playing

Resin casting involves using epoxy resin to cast small jewellery like pendants and earrings. I partook it as a means of decompressing from busy schedules and also to get some money by selling what I make.

I also play the guitar as a form of decompressing.

Interests

Automation

Cars

How machines work

Timeline

Apprentice Mechanic

Olei's Motor Garage
07.2020 - 08.2020

Intern

Finlays
05.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Nairobi
09.2017 - Current

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Moi High School Kabarak
02.2013 - 12.2016

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

Kericho Primary School
01.2003 - 11.2012
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