Sunday Oyijewu Ochedi

SUMMARY

Detail-oriented mechanical engineering expert with extensive experience in CAD modeling, FEA, and CFD simulation for product development.
Proven track record of converting customer requirements into actionable designs, ensuring product efficiency and reliability.

EDUCATION

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHICAGO, IL

Master of Science in Autonomous Systems and Robotics (December 2024)
GPA: 3.25/4.00

Relevant Courses: Engineering Analysis 1, Modern Control Systems, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing.

CROSS RIVER UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, NIGERIA

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (September 2019)
Honors: Second Class (Upper Division)
GPA: 4.18/5.00
Relevant Courses: Thermodynamics, Mechanical Engineering Design, Materials Science, Electro-Mechanical Machines.

SKILLS

• Technical Skills: Project Management, Time Management, Analytical Thinking, Good Communication Skills, Innovative, Service-focused.

• Software Skills: SolidWorks, ANSYS, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), 3D animations & Realistic Image rendering (SolidWorks visualize), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), C/C++ programming, Arduino programming, Microsoft Office, Matlab programming.

• Languages: English.

EXPERIENCE

Graduate Student Ambassador (October 2022 – present)
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago.

• Provide applicants with information about graduate programs at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
• Assist current grad students with problems in their application records.

Intern
Project Management (August 2022–September 2022)
GlobalShala (Remote)

• Project Planning: Oversee project timelines and resource allocation.
• Technical Guidance: Provide expertise in mechanical engineering and problem-solving.
• Team Coordination: Facilitate team communication and resolve conflicts.
• Decision Making: Make critical decisions and adapt project plans.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Client Interaction: Communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Quality Control: Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Mentoring: Support team members’ professional development.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation.

Mechanical Design Engineer (October 2020 – June 2022)
OLIPASU ENGINEERING & CONSULTS, Nigeria.

• Analyzed customer requirements and developed design solutions with my team.
• Performed Finite Element analysis and computational fluid dynamics analysis to evaluate structures and recommend design solutions that balance engineering needs to help refine designs.
• Created and modified CAD models, engineering drawings, and other documentation for manufacturing and assembling products.
• Prepared and presented designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.

Research Assistant (part-time) (September 2018–August 2019)
CROSS RIVER UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, Nigeria.

• Performing literature review.
• Responding to emails relating to research.
• Develop research proposals and study designs, including identifying appropriate research methods and statistical analyses.
• Conducting surveys or administering questionnaires to collect data from participants in a study.
• Prepared reports summarizing research results with Microsoft Word and Excel in an understandable format for non-experts.
• Frequently meet with other researchers, faculty members, students, or industry representatives to discuss research progress or findings.
• Analyze Design requirements and develop solutions.
• Create 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Perform CFD, FEA, and topology optimization simulation analysis.

Intern (July 2017 – December 2017)
COSCHARIS GROUP LIMITED Nigeria

• Conducted regular maintenance on automotive vehicles.
• Met with clients to better understand concerns and identify issues.
• Inspected vehicles and oversaw diagnostic tests to determine vehicle functionality issues.

Publications

• Computational Design and Static-structural Analysis of a Small-scale Turbojet Propulsive Engine for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (March 2020)

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Honors & Awards

• Solidworks Champion. (Verify)
• Project of the Year winner (SIMULIA Brand Prize) (Verify).

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• HIV/AIDS Community Development Service, Nigeria.

CERTIFICATIONS

• A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations (Ansys).
• Engineering Drawings for Manufacturing (GD&T).
• SolidWorks Sheet Metal professional (CSWPA-Sheet Metal).
• SolidWorks Associate Mechanical Design (CSWA).

Organizations

• The Institute of Engineering and Technology

Activities and Societies