Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Academic contributions
Volunteer Experience
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Shadrack Yimbila

Lachine,QC

Summary

Aspiring to apply in-depth chemical engineering knowledge, acquired during an extensive academic and professional journey, to contribute to innovative and dynamic projects. Eager to collaborate in a progressive environment that encourages growth and development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Concordia University
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.

Process Chemist

Veolia Ghana Limited
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Prepared chemical solutions and analyzed water quality parameters every two hours to ensure conformance to EPA, MINCOM, and ISO standards
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the Reverse Osmosis plant
  • Leveraged SCADA for system monitoring and optimization
  • Conducted daily maintenance checks and troubleshooting
  • Strategized methods to mitigate factors adversely impacting water quality
  • Played a key role in cross-functional teams, aiming to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Maintained detailed documentation on experimental procedures, results, and observations for accurate record-keeping and future reference.

Liaison Officer

Petroluem Solutions Ghana Limited
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Ensured the quality of gasoline and diesel against potential adulteration
  • Kept track of ullage levels for fuel expansion and theft prevention.
  • Established effective communication channels by collaborating with various departments and stakeholders.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Zeal Environmental Technology
01.2018
  • Managed the operations of the oily water treatment plant
  • Undertook routine inspections of plant operations, aiming to identify and rectify inefficiencies
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement new treatment methods.

Education

Master of Science -

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Petrochemical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi
10.2020

Skills

    Excellent Communication

    Critical Thinking

    Calm Under Pressure

    Computer Skills

    Flexible and Adaptable

    Friendly, Positive Attitude

    Teamwork and Collaboration

Technical Skills

MATLAB, SCADA, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Managing research papers and documents using Mendeley, Graphic Design, WHMIS

Academic contributions

  • Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference, Microwave Driven Copper Nickel Decorated on Titania Nanotubes for Hydrogen Production, 05/05/24
  • Poster Presentation, Microwave Assisted Fabrication of Copper Nickel on Titania Nanotubes for CO2 Conversion, 03/27/24

Volunteer Experience

  • Jesus Cares International School & Sam Boachie Memorial School, Ghana, August 2017 & January-April 2022, Assisted in preparing final year Junior and Senior High School students for their final examinations.
  • Agape Food Bank, Montreal, Ongoing, Participate in the monthly food drive, active in contributing towards community welfare.
  • Concordia Research Day, Montreal, 03/27/24, Successfully chaired a session on Concordia's research day 2024 encouraging academic development and knowledge sharing among researchers from Concordia, McGill and Polytechnique university

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Concordia University
01.2023 - 04.2024

Process Chemist

Veolia Ghana Limited
11.2020 - 08.2022

Liaison Officer

Petroluem Solutions Ghana Limited
05.2019 - 08.2019

Zeal Environmental Technology
01.2018

Master of Science -

Concordia University

Bachelor of Science - Petrochemical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Shadrack Yimbila