FARES

About Me

Full-stack software developer and mechanical engineer with expertise in ERP systems, industrial automation, AI-powered solutions, and mechanical design. Experienced in building scalable applications, deploying AI-driven systems, and leading projects that deliver measurable business impact.

Graduated with a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sheffield (2021) and driven by a passion for creating practical, innovative solutions that bridge software and engineering

Personal Details

• Nationality: Lebanese / Nigerian
• Email: faresissa22@gmail.com
• Phone Number: +234 9030020100

BEng Mechanical Engineering 2:1 Honors | University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

August 2016 — June 2021

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA), CAD & Simulation, Manufacturing Process Design
• Risk Assessment, Compliance & Standards, Sustainable Engineering & Lifecycle Analysis
• Control Systems, Robotics

Skills & competences

Programming & Web:
Python, C++, JavaScript (Node.js, React), Django, Flask, SQL, Microsoft Office

CAD & Simulation:
Fusion 360, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Blender, Ansys

Engineering & Automation::
Control Systems, Structural Design, Simulations, Automation

Cloud & DevOps::
AWS, CI/CD, Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)

AI/ML:
Neural Networks, Computer Vision (object detection & tracking), n8n Integration

Achievements

• International Merit Scholarship
• Global Engineering Challenge Award
• Founded Saving Hope, a charity for underprivileged Nigerian children.

Languages

English

Arabic

Hausa

Interests

Soft Skills

Systems Implementation Engineer | M.C PVC LTD

June 2021 - Present

• Designed and deployed a scalable ERP system (Python/PostgreSQL) with manufacturing, inventory, and accounting modules, which increased operational efficiency by 18% within six months, measured through improvements in JIT accuracy, employee productivity tracking, and production throughput.
• Maintaining and upgrading the enterprise-wide ERP system, implementing closed-loop feedback mechanisms to refine workflows and enhance automation.
• Reduced client order rejects by 35% in three months by developing a SCADA-based liquid monitoring system for 36 industrial tanks, automating oil dispensing, enabling precise load tracking, and improving supplier-to-client traceability.
• Implemented an AI object detection and tracking solution (EfficientDet + Deep SORT) achieving 99.6% accuracy in classifying product variants on conveyor lines; reduced manual logging errors and automated inventory updates.
• Co-designed a vertical farming control platform for leafy greens on a 50 m conveyor belt, integrating feeding automation, climate control, and crop scheduling to optimize yield.
• Performed an FEA-based redesign of a water bottle, reducing material weight by 16% and improving compression resistance by 7%, lowering production costs without sacrificing durability.
• Deliver monthly technical reports to the CEO and C-suite, summarizing findings, observations, system statuses, and opportunities for technology-driven improvements.
• Ensure alignment with industry benchmarks and best practices by tracking performance against sourced KPI data and continuously integrating improvement measures.

Founder and CEO | African Wild LTD

MAR 2018 - JUN 2019

• Founded AfricanWild, a company producing and selling premium organic wild honey, by establishing partnerships with remote village foragers to source high-value honey believed to have superior health benefits.
• Secured investment to scale operations and distribution, increasing monthly sales to approximately 200 kg and driving consistent revenue growth.
• Managed end-to-end supply chain, production, and sales processes, building a fully independent and sustainable business operation and expanding into new markets through export partnerships.

Site Coordinator | HDFsons LTD

October 2017 - Feb 2018

• Created a parts tracking system to log installation dates, failures, and costs, identifying the most reliable suppliers and reducing downtime.
• Introduced operator–machine rotation with performance tracking, boosting overall efficiency by 12% while keeping bonus costs under 0.5%.
• Identified bottlenecks in machinery rotations and maintenance scheduling; improved forecasting of equipment requirements for upcoming projects and tailored maintenance plans accordingly, reducing idle time and enhancing project delivery.
• Analyzed machine lifecycle data to set cost-efficiency thresholds for replacements, reducing long-term maintenance.

Intern / Managerial Assistant | Lela Agro

Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

• Joined as an intern and later supported managerial tasks in payroll and procurement.
• Assisted in streamlining supplier and inventory practices, contributing to $60k yearly cost savings.