Blessing Akponah
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Driven Educational Assistant at YWCA Hamilton, adept in project management and technical problem-solving. Excelled in leading activities, enhancing student engagement, and fostering teamwork. Proficient in C++ and Python, ready to leverage skills in FPGA development and circuit design for innovative engineering solutions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
YWCA Hamilton
Hamilton, ON
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Applied leadership and problem-solving skills to manage activities and ensure a safe, engaging environment for over 20 children
- Coordinated with team members to deliver well-structured programs, showcasing collaboration and organizational abilities
- Developed planning and multitasking skills, transferable to project management in engineering roles
Classroom Facilitator
Haldimand-REACH
Hagersville, ON
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Led and coordinated activities in the classroom, making sure students remained engaged and understood the material
- Provided individualized and group support to students in need with the aim of improving academic performance
- Worked with teachers in activity planning and sharing insights on student progress to carry out effective teaching strategies
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Engineering Systems and Computing (Co-op)
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario04-2028
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Assumption College School
Brantford, Ontario06.2023
Skills
- Proficient in hardware description languages (VHDL), embedded systems, and FPGA development tools
- Experienced in circuit design, hardware debugging, and integrating electrical components for efficient system performance
- Proficient in programming languages such as C, C, Python, and Java, for seamless hardware/software development
- Skilled in teamwork, project management, and technical problem-solving
- Familiar with Microsoft Office tools and technical documentation
Certification
- WHMIS, 09/01/21
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps, 09/01/21 - 09/30/24
- First Aid Certification, 05/01/24 - 05/31/28
Academic Projects
Digital Design Project (8 Bit-ALU) | 09/01/24- 12/31/24
University of Guelph - Guelph, ON
- Designed and implemented an 8-bit ALU using VHDL on Xilinx, capable of performing arithmetic and logic operations with real-time output on a 7-segment FPGA display.
- Conducted extensive testing and debugging to ensure accurate and reliable performance.
- Collaborated with peers to integrate components and optimize the system, demonstrating teamwork and problem-solving in hardware design.
Object-Oriented Programming Project (2D Multiplayer Game)| 01/01/24 - 04/30/24
University of Guelph - Guelph, ON
- Collaborated with a team to create a fully functional battle system multiplayer game in Java, successfully implementing all given instructions and guidelines.
- Brainstormed and resolved various development issues, showcasing problem-solving skills and determination.
- Implemented complex game features like the Battle System, Graphics Upgrades, buying and selling of weapons, equipment management, and random weapon generation in Java.
Engineering Design I Project (Autonomous Robotic Car)| 09/01/23-12/31/23
University of Guelph - Guelph, ON
- Worked in collaboration with team members on the design and construction of a robotic car that was able to complete all tasks and challenges assigned to it.
- Utilized Arduino to program the car, effectively serving as the brain of the autonomous vehicle.
- Wired and programmed the breadboard that was responsible for connecting and managing all electrical components of the car.
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Educational Assistant
YWCA Hamilton
06.2024 - 08.2024
Classroom Facilitator
Haldimand-REACH
07.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Engineering Systems and Computing (Co-op)
University of Guelph
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Assumption College School
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