Abdimalik Abdi
Chicago,IL
Summary
I'm Abdimalik Abdi, a driven and detail-oriented UIC Electrical Engineering student with practical expertise in data analysis, electrical wiring, and circuit design. I have demonstrated the capacity to help with practical tasks including installing, upkeep, and troubleshooting electrical equipment. Foundational experience in C and Python and using software tools like SolidWorks and MATLAB/Simulink. I'm a passionate and committed electrical engineering student, ready to contribute my strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills to a fast-paced engineering setting. I'm prepared to work hard and make a contribution wherever I may be. I'm looking for an excellent opportunity to use my technological and hardware skills, gain more experience, and have a major impact.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Robotics Intern
University of Illinois, UIC
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced robotic system functionality by programming and integrating various sensors.
- Expanded knowledge of industry trends by researching advancements in robotics technology and attending relevant conferences or workshops.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss project goals and provide insights from a robotics perspective.
- Provided support for troubleshooting hardware issues, ensuring minimal downtime during experiments.
- Collaborated with mechanical engineers on designing custom 3D-printed components for new prototypes.
- Documented project progress through detailed reports, contributing to effective communication among team members.
- Built, configured or tested robots or robotic applications.
Apprentice Electrician
BECO Electrical Company
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Gathered required tools and equipment for each task to increase efficiency.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Worked in all weather conditions and on multiple types of ladders and mechanical lifts.
- Supported journeyman and master electricians in maintaining, operating and repairing electrical systems.
Technology Coordinator
AQT Express LLC
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepared monthly reports for board to present technology issues and developments.
- Configured and maintained routers, switches, firewalls, and other network components.
- Installed new hardware and software applications to ensure compatibility with existing systems.
- Used Excel PivotTables to count, total or average data stored in one large spreadsheet.
- Set up page layouts for margins, columns and printing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2027
Skills
- Standard power tool knowledge
- Wiring Layouts
- SOLIDWORKS Software
- Matlab/ Basic Simulink
- Team Collaboration
- LT Spice
- C Programming
- Soldering
- 3D printing
- Breadboarding wiring
- Arduino
- Circuit analysis, fundamental electromagnetic, electronic devices, sensors, communication, digital logic
- Microcontroller programming
- Basic Python Coding
- Number Systems; Binary arithmetic; Boolean/Logic functions; Boolean Algebra; logic gates, their CMOS design; function minimization, analysis and synthesis of combinational and sequential circuits
Additional Information
I am a part of many school clubs such as EDT robotics and IEEE(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) where we design robots for competitions, work as a team to develop our software and hardware skills.
Timeline
Rehabilitation Robotics Intern
University of Illinois, UIC
06.2024 - 08.2024
Apprentice Electrician
BECO Electrical Company
01.2022 - 04.2024
Technology Coordinator
AQT Express LLC
03.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois At Chicago
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