Em Karara

A mechatronic engineering student who is seeking the opportunity to work in an encouraging and challenging environment. Extremely motivated to constantly develop my skills and grow professionally, I am confident in my ability to develop and improve my skills and become the best engineer possible. My exceptional communication coupled with great networking skills make me a great team player.

The ability to work under pressure and multitasking allow me to deliver quality results while formulating creative solutions to complex engineering issues

AUGUST 2021 – SEPTEMBER 2022 

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AT BUSTANI GARDENS, KENYA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK (KEAN) 

Assisted in executing environmental duties by planning and organising events / rallies. Worked on a campaign and projects in different schools across Kenya.

• Liaising with schools and preparing logistics for Bustani installation.
• Coordinating school visitations and post - installation follow ups.
• Designing and supporting a successful Bustani project.
• Supporting with reporting for projects in schools.
• Impacting and equipping young minds in the importance of environmental care during the different school visitations.

FEBRUARY – JULY 2021 

AUTOMOTIVE MECHATRONICS, DT DOBIE CFAO GROUP LTD 

Assisted senior automotive technicians to carry out diagnostic checks, analysing of faults, mechanical inspection checks and repairs of different car brands: Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Jeep, Audi, and Hyundai.

• Pre-delivery inspection (PDI).
• Experienced different diagnostic machines to carry out quick diagnostic checks: Xentry pad and Offboard diagnostic information system.
• Familiarized myself with the use of tools such as: Endoscope, Stethoscope, Mustimeter with extension clips, and Hermes Measuring System (HMS).
• Assisted in opening of job cards, reviewing the customers complaint, and executing quality control checks.
• Assisted in designing advanced electronic controls for mechanical systems.
• Developed a concept 3D dent marking application for vehicles during initial inspection.

AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2016 

INTERN, TOYOTSU AUTO MART KENYA LIMITED 

Assisted the procurement team in mechanical inspection checks of different car brands: Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Suzuki and Hino.

• Assisted in procuring and testing of auto parts.
• Carried out mechanical inspections of motor vehicles that had arrived from the port of Mombasa.
• Increased performance of the sales team during an event by 9%, to successfully meet end of day KPIs.
• Collaborated with a team of 10+ mechanical engineers to design, pioneered and install cooling equipment to be utilised in the workshop.
• Underwent training with other engineers in the use of mechanical systems in the workshop.
• Monitored and calibrated automated systems in industrial control of components maximizing efficiency of production.

MAY 2018 – APRIL 2022 

BSC. MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING, ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, MALAYSIA

• GPA: 3.08 / 4.0 – Second Upper

• Final Year Project – Created a holistic Speed Detection System with the use of AI and Image Processing.
• Member of Institution of Engineering Malaysia (IEM).
• Member of Automation Machines Club.
• Awarded World Robotic Championship.
• Member of Board Engineers Malaysia (BEM).

FEBRUARY 2014 – NOVEMBER 2017 

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ST. HANNAHS’ BOY’S HIGH SCHOOL 

• Grade achieved (B-).

• Awarded most discipline student in 2018.
• Elected prefect and later captain of the dormitory community.
• Awarded several sport medals in swimming and athletics.