KWASI AMO OFFEI-AKOTO
College Park
Summary
Detail-driven Civil Engineering graduate with strong technical foundation and commitment to excellence. Recognized for reliability and positive approach in managing diverse priorities. Eager to bring academic prowess and practical experience to a forward-thinking organization, exceeding expectations and propelling the team towards success. Hands-on internships, academic achievements, and leadership roles highlight readiness to contribute dynamic solutions to complex engineering challenges. Let's build the future together.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
National Service Person
Volta River Authority
11.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Engineering Services Department, Akuse
- Supervised concrete casting for a washing bay.
- Supervised borehole drilling on the Akosombo saddle dam.
- Supervised Field Density tests and asphalt laying for the Car Park project.
- Taking measurements of deformities on the spillway at the Akosombo dam.
- Took measurements of a warehouse truss for roofing design.
- Assisted in the structural design of Akosombo International School 400 bed Boys Dormitory.
- Assisted in the structural design of the Akosombo Community Centre.
- Assisted in supervision of the construction of a 12-storey new head office building.
- Assisted in supervision of the rehabilitation of the Akosombo dam spillway.
- Took piezometric readings for the various piezometers on the Kpong dam.
- Took measurements of constructed drains on the dykes of the Kpong dam to check if they meet the design specifications.
- Assisted in the laying and compaction of primer coat on the car park under construction.
- Writing of minutes for meetings.
- Performed analysis of piezometric data collected with the use of Microsoft Excel.
- Observed Geophysics tests on the saddle dam.
Internship
Volta River Authority
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Engineering Services Department, Akuse
- Assisted in the supervision of storm drain construction.
- Designed a drain for a new engineering office building under construction.
- Presentation on plate loading test and drain design.
- Took measurements of retaining walls.
- Took measurements of channels of storm drains constructed.
- Performed shear force and bending moment calculations.
- Participated in the Supervision of a washroom renovation at the Survey Unit Office in Akosombo.
Internship
Volta River Authority
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: Engineering Services Department, Akuse
- Assisted engineers on recording the daily inflows of the dam’s reservoir.
- Assisted engineers in the supervision of asphalt laying for a road construction.
- Took record of the temperature of the asphalt chippings laid.
- Took lessons on Environmental Preparedness Plan for the dam.
- Partook in morning meetings and inspections for an engineering building under construction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2023
West African Senior School Certificate - General Science
Mfantsipim School
06.2019
Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD12-2026
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and Responsible
- Ability to work both individually and in a team
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Ability to function under pressure
- Active Learning
- Data Analysis
- Engineering Software
- Climate & Sustainability Modeling
- Research Communication
Accomplishments
Team Leader, Civil Engineering Design Project
Public Relations Officer, Ghana United Nations Students and Youth Association
Conducted policy impact research with recommendations on sustainable revenue alternatives
Led the planning of stormwater systems for the KNUST College of Engineering campus redevelopment project in completion of course requirements.
Affiliations
- Ghana Engineering Students Association
- Civil Engineering Students Association
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Twi
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
National Service Person
Volta River Authority
11.2023 - Current
Internship
Volta River Authority
10.2022 - 12.2022
Internship
Volta River Authority
10.2021 - 11.2021
West African Senior School Certificate - General Science
Mfantsipim School
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park
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