Michael Akinlabi

To begin my career where I can apply my engineering knowledge and analytical skills to solve complex energy challenges, contribute to sustainable and low-carbon solutions, and grow within a collaborative, values-driven environment. I aim to develop into a well-rounded professional and future leader by embracing continuous learning, delivering innovative solutions, and contributing meaningfully to mission of powering progress and advancing the global energy transition.

System Engineer at Grin Network (2024-11 – 2025-12)

• Provided technical support to employees, resolving hardware, software, and network issues in a timely manner.
• Created and maintained documentation for IT processes, system configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
• Managed the company's help desk, prioritizing and escalating support tickets as needed.
• Ensured compliance with data protection regulations and company security policies.

Research Assistant at Metallography Laboratory, University of Ilorin (2024-05 – 2024-10)

• Assisted in sample preparation, cutting, grinding, polishing, and etching of metallic specimens for microstructural analysis
• Supported research projects on material behavior, including failure analysis of engineering components, analysis and interpretation of data sets.
• Assisted in carrying out SEM-EDX Analysis on a mild steel to analyze defects.

Metallurgical Engineer (Intern) at Victory Construction and Fabrication Company (2023-06 – 2023-11)

• Assisted in monitoring welding, cutting and forming operations, ensuring adherence to safety procedures, operational guidelines and project requirements.
• Worked with engineers and technicians on workflow planning, documentation and project reporting, including daily logs and technical observations.
• Maintained accurate records of materials, tests, component conditions and fabrication activities to support quality assurance and traceability.
• Gained hands-on exposure to industrial safety protocols, risk identification and compliance practices within a construction and fabrication environment.

Materials Engineer (Intern) (2022-06 – 2022-08)

• Supported material selection, evaluation and testing for engineering projects, ensuring that components met mechanical, thermal and chemical performance requirements.
• Conducted laboratory analyses including hardness testing, tensile checks, microstructural observations and material integrity assessments.
• Monitored processing operations such as heat treatment, machining, coating and surface preparation, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

B.Eng. in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering – University of Ilorin (2018-11 – 2024-10)

B.Sc. in Physics – University of Ilorin (2013-10 – 2017-10)