Current Resume

1. Leonard K. Nwankwo
(832) 561-7982 ● leonardknwankwo@gmail.com ● LinkedIn: LeonardNwankwoEIT ● Houston, Texas
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Electrical Engineer skilled at Planning, Designing and Developing Engineering Projects, capitalizing on Analytic and Problem-Solving capabilities.
Dedicated professional with continuous Leadership Development and People Management skills.
EDUCATION
University of Houston, Main Campus Graduated Dec. 2017
Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Minors: Mathematics and Chemistry
Relevant Coursework: Digital Logic and Design, Electronics, Power Electronics, Renewable Energy Technology, Power Transmission and
Distribution, Circuit Analysis and Design I & II, Automatic Control Systems, State-Space Control Systems, Discrete
Mathematics
Professional Certifications: Engineer-in-Training Oct. 2018
Software and Technical Skills
Programing Languages: PSpice, PSIM, PowerWorld, Simulink, LabVIEW, MATLAB, C/C++, Assembly Language, Verilog HDL, Python
Hardware / Software: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Logic Gates, Design for Testability, Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Soldering
Electronic Boards: Altera FPGA, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
Smart Mirror, Independent Dec. 2018 – Present
• Interfacing a python programed virtual assistant with a Raspberry Pi to display information on a mirror.
• Achieving effective display area of 13in. x 15.5in. with adequate ventilation for electronics’ housing.
• Integrating Alexa module to streamline and improve virtual assistant capabilities.
• Minimizing power consumption by installing motion sensor to hibernate system when not in use.
• Working with apprentice to teach concepts of programing and electronic boards.
Smart-Grid Model, University of Houston Jan. 2017 – Dec. 2017
• Led team of 4 students to build a python-based programmable logic controller (PLC) operated smart-grid system to promote the understanding
of smart grid systems and the importance of efficiently managing our energy consumption.
• Represented load shedding, self-healing capabilities, VAR compensation and blackout emergency response on an Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard compressed 6-bus system.
• Fabricated a 4ft. x 4ft. fire-retardant small-town model with LEDs and DC servo motors to represent mode of operations and power flow.
• Designed and built system hardware and verified accuracy and precision of python code with PowerWorld simulation.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Technical Assistant, Home Resource Inc. Sep. 2017 - Present
• Acts as the single point of contact to the customer for coordinating service delivery.
• Triage service requests as they arrive through email, manual entry, or direct customer input.
• Monitor resource schedules to ensure prompt time entry on service requests.
• Tracks and manages location of technical support staff to ensure timely recording of activities and the resolution of issues.
• Facilitate project timelines and milestone due dates via awareness of team resources and coordination of equipment.
Electrical Technician, Stone Age Mechanical Mar. 2017 – Sep. 2017
• Employed proper diagnostics tools and procedure resulting in 10% increase in solutions.
• Interpreted data from electrical diagrams and schematics following state and local building regulations based on National Electric Code (NEC).
• Worked rapidly without compromising quality to minimize down times while following occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
guidelines.
• Supervised teams of 3-5 technicians in installation and maintenance of commercial and residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning
(HVAC) systems.
STEM Tutor, Self-Employed Jan. 2014 – Dec. 2017
• Demonstrated an understanding of STEM knowledge by tutoring academically disservice students
• Adequately prepare for sessions by reading curriculum, watching training videos and participating in face-to-face training
• Facilitated daily lesson plans and weekly workshops to assist students in Calculus, Math Modeling and Chemistry
• Conducted comprehensive test review sessions contributing an increase of 20% in assigned students’ grades
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Member - Houston Professionals Chapter Sep. 2016 - Present
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Member Jan. 2015 - Present
• Chris Johnson Foundation, Volunteer Mar. 2016 - Present
• Organize annual fund-raising 5K run with over 70 participants