Abiola Gboyega Kehinde

Experience

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  Ministry of Works and Infrastructure

  May 2013 - Jan 2014

  Trainee Services Engineer

  * Personally wrote detailed reports which were submitted to the immediate resident engineer.* Became fully conversant in the areas of health and safety in particular area of a secure nature within the premises of the company's workshop.* Following training, gained valuable maintenance and repair.

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  China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation

  Aug 2013 - Feb 2014

  Trainee Mechanical Engineer

  * Worked extremely when left alone to services a machine or truck*Repaired Road Construction Plant/Equipment and Vehicle (light and heavy trucks)* Project Involved in: - Assemble of a crane engine during construction of Sapon Road, Abeokuta, Ogun State - Overhauling of a bulldozer engine.

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  SOAD Engineering Consult

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

  Building Services Engineer

  * Using AutoCAD to design the mechanical system in a building which include the water system (Cold & Hot); drainage system; air-conditioning system and Lift system* Supervision of any building project given to the company were carried out * Projects Involved in: - Design and Supervision of mechanical system of a story building at Abeokuta, Ogun State - Supervision of MAPOLY Filling Station at Ojere, Abeokuta, Ogun State - Design and supervision of mechanical system of staff quarter at Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State Show less

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  OLUTEMCON ASSOCIATES

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

  Consulting Engineer I Maintenance analyst

  * Ensured the mechanical features is rightly placed* Design drainage and supply system; fire prevention and control systems; HVAC system; Ductwork system; chilled water system; lift and escalator system; swimming pool, decorative water fountain | feature system.* Interpretation of mechanical drawing and supervision of a given project* Involved in the design and supervision of mechanical system for office complex and notable buildings: - National Assembly Complex Phase 3, part 2, Abuja - Residential development for Mr. Sunmonu at Cooper Road, Ikoyi, Lagos State - Custom Corporate Headquarters Office Complex, Central Area, Abuja. Show less

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  Stellenbosch University

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2020

  * Renewable Energy* Modelling of cooling system for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant* Designing of solar heating system, and water-supply system.* Tutored Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Thermo-fluid Science * Project involved in: - Modelling of 50 MW CSP plant at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. - Assemble of heliostats for Helio100 CSP plant at Devon Valley Road, Stellenbosch, South Africa. - Inspection of installed thermosiphon systems organized by SOLTRAIN in South Africa. - Inspection of a pumped Solar Water Heating System organized by CRSES at Stellenbosch. Show less

  • Energy Analyst | PRASA Engineering Research Chair

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Energy Researcher | Solar Thermal Energy Research Group

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2019
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  Team Mahali

  Feb 2020 - Nov 2023

  Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  * Designing net zero energy building.* Using AutoCAD to design Solar PV System, Water System (Cold and Hot), Drainage System, Rainwater Harvesting System, HVAC System, Fire Prevention and Control System, Swimming Pool and Decorative Water Fountain.*Project involved in:- Design and supervision of a drainage and water supply system for Mahali Solar House at the Solar Decathlon Africa’ 19 in Ben Guerir, Morocco.- Designed rainwater harvesting and solar energy system for Mahali Clean Green house at Cape Town Future Energy Festival in My Clean Green House Design Competition, Cape Town, South Africa (Awarded First Prize to Team Mahali).- Designed mechanical system for a residential development at Ikota, Lekki, Lagos State. Show less

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  Cape Peninsula University of Technology

  Feb 2021 - Dec 2022

  * Plan and perform experiments and surveys.* Collect, record and analyze data.* Interpret data analysis results and draw inferences and conclusions.* Present research results to committee. * Renewable Energy* Modelling of solar powered refrigerated truck* Designing of solar heating system, and water-supply system.* Designing cooling system for solar powered refrigerated truck* Analyzing the effect of solar energy powered refrigerated truck on the environment.* Tutored Engineering Mathematics, Physical Science, Thermo-fluid Science * Project involved in: - Development of solar powered refrigerated truck in South Africa.

  • Researcher | Fundani Centre for Higher Education Development

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Energy Analyst

    Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
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  University of Cape Town

  Feb 2022 - now

  Researcher | Energy System Research Group

  * Biogas Implementation, Development, Adoption and Diffusion.

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  University of the Western Cape

  Aug 2022 - Mar 2024

  Energy Analyst

  * Conducting research to identify patterns in energy use and costs over time to recommend energy conservation measures.* Reviewing current environmental laws and regulations to determine compliance requirements.* Conducting feasibility studies to evaluate the potential impact of new technologies on the environment or human health.* Modelling possible scenarios to predict the effects of future events on the environment or human health.* Analyzing environmental data to identify trends and predict future events to take preventative action.* Using Power BI to transform data into a data model and create charts or graphs to provide visuals of the data. Show less