Kim-Mikael Pekkonen

Kim-Mikael Pekkonen

Animal Keeper

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  • About me

    Engineer Intern at Turku University of Applied Sciences

  • Education

    • Turun normaalikoulu

      2005 - 2008
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Playing violin, martial arts, hiking, rock climbing

    • Turku University of Applied Sciences

      2017 - 2023
      Bachelor of Engineering - BE Energy and environmental engineering

      Activities and Societies: ESN, Volleyball, The education and training in this degree is based sustainable environmental and energy technologies, energy efficiency, circular economy and environmental friendliness and innovation.The training produces experts who understand the challenges and opportunities related to energy and the environment, are capable of creative problem solving and the development and application of technological solutions related to the field.Studies contain basic engineering courses, on energy and… Show more The education and training in this degree is based sustainable environmental and energy technologies, energy efficiency, circular economy and environmental friendliness and innovation.The training produces experts who understand the challenges and opportunities related to energy and the environment, are capable of creative problem solving and the development and application of technological solutions related to the field.Studies contain basic engineering courses, on energy and fluid dynamics, material and production theory, environmental and electrical studies, design and development. To more more specialized courses. In my studies I focused on sustainable energy development. Taking courses on emission control, efficient design, energy production, power plant operations, renewable energy, de-centralized production, electrical network design, with energy storage and intelligent control. Show less

  • Experience

    • Kanniston kotieläintila

      Mar 2015 - Aug 2015
      Animal Keeper

      Kanniston kotieläintila is an old working farm and agricultural tourism spot that offers accommodations, meals as well as meeting facilities, saunas and barbecue shelters.My work included taking care of the animals and giving tours to visitors, as well as preparing saunas and meeting facilities for customers. During my time i took care of a large number of animals, with variety of species including dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, cows, chickens, alpacas, rabbits, pheasants, peacocks, reindeer, a zebroid, pigs, sheep and goats. Show less

    • Familar Oy

      Sept 2015 - Feb 2018
      Family Support Worker

      Worked included supporting the family giving advice taking care of the child and at times going to activities and events as a big brother figure.

    • Turku University of Applied Sciences

      Jul 2018 - Sept 2018
      Student Intern

      Late summer internship with Turku University of applied sciences Water and Environmental Engineering research team. Work included setting up metering stations, maintaining them and gathering data from them and updating graphs and charts using gathered data using excel, as well as research on bio char filtering systems effects on acidic runoff.During the internship worked in 3 projects. Project monitoring blue-green algae concentrations in the Turku archipelago, project metering the quality of runoff water in the Turku city area, and a project researching and testing ways to minimize the harmful effects of runoff water from acidic sulfide soils. Show less

    • Turku University of Applied Sciences

      Feb 2020 - Jul 2020
      Research Intern

      Internship with Turku University of applied sciences with Circular Business Models research team. Working in Carbonwise project, researching technologies and practices used to reduce CO2 emissions, gathering data for carbon footprint calculations and emission compensations methods.

    • Turku University of Applied Sciences

      Sept 2020 - Mar 2021
      Research Intern

      Internship with Turku university of applied sciences Circular business models research team. Working on the BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE project that looks for sustainable solutions for bio-based plastics on land and sea, while connecting economic and environmental gain through a circular economy. My work includes research on innovative bio-plastics, product design, environmental and economic assessments of products‘ life cycles and business models, efficient reuse and recycling solutions and the safety of materials for environment and society. Show less

    • Turun kaupunki - Åbo stad - City of Turku

      Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
      Project Engineer

      Did my bachelors thesis with the city of Turku subject being the development carpool services for more sustainable travel. The as part of the 6Aika: Low Carbon Transport in Mobility Hubs project.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Sähköturvallisuus

      Henkilö- ja yritysarviointi SETI Oy
      Jan 2018
    • Tulityö

      The Finnish National Rescue Association SPEK
      Jan 2018
    • Työturvallisuus

      Työturvallisuuskeskus ry
      Jan 2018