Resume
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Summary
About Me
My professional experience spans full-stack software development, industrial automation, mechanical design, system simulations, and entrepreneurial leadership — accumulated after earning my Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sheffield in 2020.
Analytical, technically versatile, and growth-driven, I am committed to advancing my career in engineering and technology, with a strong focus on innovation, scalable solutions, and continuous learning.
Personal Details
- Nationality: Lebanese / Nigerian
- Date of Birth: 22-DEC-1997
- Email: faresissa22@gmail.com
- Address: No. 38 Panama Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
- Phone Number: +234 9030020100
Education
BEng Mechanical Engineering | University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
August 2016 — June 2021
- Dynamics of Structures and Machines
- Mathematics for Engineering Modelling
- Mechanics of Deformable Solids
- Control Systems
High School Diploma | Lebanon School Kano, Kano, Nigeria
September 2001 — June 2016
Completed Cambridge O-Levels and A-Levels with focus on Math, Physics & Chemistry
Additional Information
Skills & competences
3D Design & Simulations
Fusion 360, Blender, AutoCAD, Solid Works,Ansys
Software Development
Python, C++, JavaScript, SQL, AWS, Django, Flask, Node.js, React, Neural Networks, MS Office
Engineering
Control Systems, Structural Design, Simulations, Automation
Achievements
- International Merit Scholarship
- Global Engineering Challenge Award
- Founded SAVING HOPE, a charity for underprivileged Nigerian children.
Languages
English
Arabic
Hausa
French
Interests
Soft Skills
Professional Experience
Software Development & Engineering | Contractor
January 2018 - Present
- Proficient in Python, C++, JavaScript, with extensive experience in full-stack development.
- Designed and built scalable ERP systems from scratch, optimizing operations for manufacturing and enterprise clients.
- Developed and integrated SCADA systems with PLCs, improving automation and real-time industrial monitoring.
- Worked extensively with databases, including MySQL and PostgreSQL, for secure and efficient data management.
- Deployed cloud-based applications on AWS, utilizing its services for scalability, security, and high availability.
- Built and trained neural networks for object detection and classification using image datasets.
- Designed and built custom machinery, integrating software-driven control systems for optimized manufacturing and automation.
- Developed a vertical farm control system, managing feeding, air control, operations, and crop growth schedules.
- Utilized Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to analyze fluid behavior in engineered systems.
- Performed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess structural integrity and optimize mechanical designs.
Founder and CEO | African Wild LTD
March 2018 - June 2019
- Established AfricanWild, a company specializing in organic honey production and sales.
- Secured funding for business expansion, demonstrating financial acumen.
- Oversaw end-to-end processes, ensuring operational independence.
Site Manager | HDFsons LTD
October 2017 - February 2018
- Developed control algorithms optimizing machine performance.
- Conducted statistical analyses for machine costing and budgeting.
- improved budgeting by 14% through data-driven analysis.
Managerial Assistant | Lela Agro LTD
August 2014 - July 2015
- Managed payroll for 500+ employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated raw material procurement with the plant manager to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Tracked machinery maintenance history to improve accountability and future planning.