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Nifemi Lawal

Toronto,ON

Summary

Aspiring chemical engineer with a strong technical background and practical experience, ready to kickstart my career. Seeking to channel my expertise into operational, process, safety, optimization, and design roles within the industry. Enthusiastic about integrating data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge technologies to drive transformative business outcomes. With a collaborative approach and a focus on solutions, I am prepared to engage with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Hiatus House
Windsor, ON
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate staff.
  • Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate staff.
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including shift coverage, scheduling appointments and managing calendars, by composing emails and other written correspondence as required.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Contributed to creating a secure and supportive atmosphere for individuals seeking refuge from domestic violence.

Process Intern

Nigeria LNG Limited
Bonny Island, Nigeria
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Provided support to process engineers in the vigilant monitoring and control of plant operations.
  • Conducted thorough data analysis and troubleshooting to address process deviations.
  • Played a key role in updating and maintaining critical process control documentation.

Engineering Intern

Chevron Corporation
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Collaborated with colleagues to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions and reports summarizing our results.
  • Organized and streamlined engineering documentation, including spreadsheets, reports, and electronic files
  • Compiled and inputted data, contributing to the maintenance of accurate and efficient digital databases.
  • Worked with other engineers to recognize areas for improvement in situations that resulted in catastrophic outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering - Chemical Engineering

University of Toronto
06.2026

Skills

  • Analytical Skills: Research, Data Analysis, Critical thinking
  • Technical Skills: Matlab, Visio, Aspen HYSYS, Technical reporting, Engineering Documentation
  • Engineering Skills: Process Design, Process Simulation, Fluid mechanics,
  • Data Visualization: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly
  • Data Science: Pandas, NumPy, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Python
  • Soft Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Adaptability, Time management, Resilience, Creative thinking

Leadership Experience

Webmaster | University of Toronto Chem Club | 06/2023 - Present

Responsible for the creation and upkeep of a user-friendly club website featuring an event calendar and member profiles. Collaborate closely with club executives to improve online presence and outreach efforts. Ensure seamless navigation and functionality to enhance user experience and engagement."

Websites

Projects

Data Science and Analytics Project (Valve Analytics) | 04/2023 - 09/2023

  • Acquired and meticulously cleaned time series data for process operations.
  • Applied advanced statistical and machine learning techniques for in-depth analysis.
  • Developed interactive dashboards to visually communicate key insights effectively.

Chemical Engineering Project Experience

Professional Engineering Consultancy Project | University of Toronto | 09/2023 - 12/2023 |

  • Collaborated in a team of four to present a client proposal and Letter of Intent for an environmental monitoring program in Greater Madawaska Township.
  • Received an 80% grade for the presentation and an additional 75% for the proposal.

Process Design for Methanol Production | University of Toronto | 09/2023 - 12/2023 |

  • Proposed a comprehensive plant design for methanol synthesis, including mass and energy balances and Aspen process simulations. Developed detailed process PFID and P&ID, conducted equipment specifications, and performed economic evaluations.

Bio-ethanol Production and Process Design | University of Toronto | 09/2023 - 12/2023 | 

  • Conducted at-home fermentation reactions to determine rate constants.
  • Performed scale-up calculations for a 60 L/day crude ethanol production in a PFR.
  • Created a technical document receiving a grade of 88%.

CHE304 Consulting Report | University of Toronto | 09/2023 - 12/2023 |

  • Simulated a bio-ethanol distillation column using Aspen.
  • Collaborated with a team of six to gather data on flow rate, temperature, pressure, and composition using packed and plate distillation columns.
  • Conducted a data quality study, comparing results with other teams to analyze input variability and identify sources of error.

Process Design Project | University of Toronto | 03/2023 - 04/2023 |

  • Applied fluid mechanics and heat transfer principles in real-life process engineering calculations.
  • Utilized Aspen Plus for basic sensitivity analyses and manipulated variables.
  • Sized a refrigeration process heater using the NTU method, with calculations in Matlab.
  • Compiled comprehensive findings into a document using Microsoft Word.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Hiatus House
06.2023 - 09.2023

Process Intern

Nigeria LNG Limited
05.2021 - 08.2021

Engineering Intern

Chevron Corporation
04.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering - Chemical Engineering

University of Toronto

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