Vincent Kwao

Experience

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  Ghana Grid Company Limited

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Internship Trainee

  - System Design and Analysis Support: Assisted in developing and analyzing transmission line models, contributing to regional power grid projects.- Technical Documentation Assistance: Assisted in creating specifications and diagrams using electrical CAD software.- Power System Studies Participation: Participated in load flow, stability, and fault analysis studies under supervision to optimize power system performance.- Field Supervision and Testing Support: Supported senior engineers in supervising field installations and commissioning activities.- Stakeholder Engagement Support: Contributed to meetings with utilities, government bodies, and contractors, learning to align project objectives. Show less

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  AngloGold Ashanti

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

  Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

  - PLC and SCADA Systems: Programmed and maintained PLC and SCADA systems for automated production lines, improving system efficiency and reliability.- Technical Documentation: Produced detailed schematics and installation plans using CAD software, facilitating accurate on-site execution.- Calibration and Testing: Conducted calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of instrumentation devices and systems, ensuring operational standards and safety.- Performance Analysis: Analyzed system performance data to identify trends and develop solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime. Show less

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  FOX COOLING Ltd

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  Building Electrical services design

  - System Design and Integration: Engineered electrical systems for various building types, ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.- Technical Documentation and Specifications: Produced precise construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked with architects and engineers to optimize system efficiency and space use.- Client Relations and Requirements Gathering: Held client meetings to align designs with functional and aesthetic goals. Show less

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  North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  Aug 2021 - now

  Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

  **Data Collection and Analysis: Developed custom scripts in Python and MATLAB to collect and analyze experimental data, contributing to published research papers.**Custom Data Acquisition Systems: Engineered data acquisition systems utilizing NI LabView hardware and software, enhancing research capabilities and data fidelity.Embedded Systems Design: Participated in embedded system design and digital IC verification projects, applying practical knowledge of C++ and SystemVerilog HDL.**Software Proficiency: Utilized advanced programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C++, and SystemVerilog HDL to support various research and design tasks.**Technical Documentation: Authored and co-authored multiple academic papers and reports, detailing research methodologies and results for peer-reviewed journals. Show less