About Me

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JAZA ENERGY INC.

TANZANIA, NIGERIA, & CANADA

During my tenure at Jaza -  a last-mile microutility company serving off-grid communities in Sub-Saharan Africa - I've played a pivotal role in driving the company's vision, strategy, and operational efficiency. I achieve this through two dynamic lenses: business operations and program management. 

As the BizOps Lead, I closely collaborate with C-Suite to establish quarterly targets, kick-off initiatives to improve suffering KPIs, and spearhead the establishment of a Project Management Office that ensures streamlined project execution company-wide. 

Simultaneously, as the company's Program Manager, I oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, including leading the accelerated expansion of Jaza's footprint in Nigeria, organizing company retreats focused on professional development, and revamping the supply chain department. My time at Jaza has provided invaluable onsite experience, demonstrating how the fusion of engineering and social impact can positively transform lives. 

THE BLACK WEALTH CLUB

CANADA

The Black Wealth Club (BWC) is a group of emerging Canadian black prospects focused on supporting each other and their communities in the goals of wealth generation and reinvestment in community in all its forms. To this end, the cohort enjoys conversations and education sessions with fantastic guest speakers who are experts in their fields. This network of peers and collaborators aspires to propel a flywheel of opportunity, progress, and philanthropy. It is an honour to represent the BWC as a selected member of their 2023 Cohort.

UNCHARTED POWER

REMOTE - NEW YORK, USA

I was initially drawn to the UP team by our shared desire to use technology to uplift underserved communities. Though, what made me feel most at home throughout this role was the medley of compassionate people that make up UP's diverse workforce. The gamut of experiences among this team is what allowed us to make the Uncharted System suitable for any community in need of reliable power. Advising UP on their electromechanical design of smart city infrastructure brought me great pride to support democratizing the world's access to clean and sustainable power.

B.A.Sc MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING

CERTIFICATE OF GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

WATERLOO, CANADA

UWaterloo presented me with an unprecedented scale of opportunity. My five years of training in the development of electromechanical systems comprising of robotics, embedded systems, and software development have made me a multifaceted engineer. My program's heavy emphasis on project-based work made me a versed collaborator and empathetic leader. My year of working in Japan, China, and Singapore showed me that our global society can be leveraged to tackle the evolving technological challenges of the world. My dedication to an intramural volleyball team taught me that work-life balance is crucial. My engagement in UWaterloo's tech & innovation initiatives exercised my creative muscle, sparked my obsession with design, and strengthened my tolerance to adversity. UWaterloo showed me what I love to do, enforced my love for learning, and surrounded me with a wealth of inspiring peers.

RAPYUTA ROBOTICS CO., LTD.

TOKYO, JAPAN

Rapyuta is an international startup working towards empowering lives with connected machines by developing a cloud platform for multi-robotic systems. I supported the development of the c.drone hardware solution that uses an autonomous surveillance drone and stationary charging station to demonstrate the potential of the cloud platform to clients. My responsibilities included using Altium Designer to print PCBs that served as buck-boost converters in the drone, and coordinating their deployment across multilingual design teams. I'm grateful for this time I spent living in Tokyo while working with renowned robotics professionals from around the world, whose work gave me a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of a startup employee's life.

SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY ( 苏州大学 )

SUZHOU, CHINA

My life changing move to China to work at Soochow University's Orthopedic Institute was my first experience working in a multicultural environment. It humbled me to explore my place in the world and opened my eyes to the global impact I can have through my engineering career. I thrived while working alongside orthopedic surgeons and researchers who were exploring the use of 3D printing technology to create medical solutions for orthopedic diseases. Together, we developed the CAI Laxity Pro 1000, a mechanical device that diagnoses Chronic Ankle Instability while being X-ray and MRI compatible.