Donald Oba

Robotics Engineering graduate from Academic City University, with hands-on experience in embedded systems, edge AI, and electromechanical design. Built 11 projects spanning autonomous robots, computer vision, GPS-guided control systems, and PCB fabrication. Completed internships at TEKBOT Robotics (Cotonou, Benin) and Bio-Innovation Center (Accra, Ghana). Strong practical skills in Arduino, ESP32, Python, Solid-works, and TensorFlow Lite.

Native

French speaker with good English. Seeking a graduate engineering role in robotics, embedded systems, or IoT where I can apply technical skills to build real-world solutions especially across Africa.

Robotics Engineering Intern - TEKBOT Robotics - Cotonou, Benin

(2024-06 - 2024-08)

• Fully redesigned and reprogrammed an OTTO educational robot (Arduino Uno, servo motors, ultrasonic sensor), reducing production costs by 20% and improving student learning outcomes.
• Led the electrical systems design and wiring for a competition rover team placed top 3 of 10 international teams at the African International Rover Challenge.
• Supported prototyping efforts across multiple projects, accelerating development timelines by 30%.
• Fabricated PCBs using a digital milling machine, reducing board production turnaround time by 40%.

Robotics Engineering Intern - Bio-Innovation Center - Haatso, Accra, Ghana

(2025-06 - 2025-08)

• Designed and programmed Arduino-based automation systems with sensors and actuators, improving prototype reliability and response accuracy.
• Contributed to the development of a prototype automated neonatal incubator, integrating hardware and control logic for real-time temperature and humidity regulation.
• Produced customized mechanical parts using 3D printers and digital fabrication tools, reducing manufacturing time by 30%.
• Conducted circuit debugging, prototype testing, and system calibration in a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Bachelor of Science - Robotics Engineering - Academic City University (2021-11 - 2025-06)

Baccalauréat Série C - Collège Catholique Père Aupias (2017-09 - 2021-06)