DIALA UCHENNA HERMES

190 Wethedral road, P.O.Box 2845, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. dialauchenna@yahoo.com , +2348037363956 PERSONAL STATEMENT I am a motivated, goal-driven individual with a passion for research and development. An adaptable, flexible and efficient team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels. I am a quick learner always hungry to learn something new and also love to teach. I am looking for a role where I can develop my skills further, researching new technologies and reveling in new challenges.

EDUCATION
The University Of Sheffield (2010- 2011) - Automatic Control and System Engineering (M.Sc., Distinction) Relevant Modules: Model Predictive Control, Fuzzy Logic, Active Noise and Vibration, Robotics, Signal Processing, Estimation and Image Processing and Embedded Systems. Dissertation: Semi-active implementation of nonlinear damping for vibration isolation.
The objective was to develop a model of a nonlinear damping method for a vibration isolation system (test rig) present at the Active Noise and Vibration laboratory of the University of Sheffield. The model was created, initially with a linear viscous damping effect then also with a nonlinear viscous damping characteristic. The performances of the vibration isolation system, using both viscous damping characteristics by analyzing the force transmissibility curve of both cases, was carried out. The nonlinear viscous damping characteristic was implemented using a SIMULINK model of an MR damper and a controller designed to track the desired nonlinear viscous damping force. Finally, an analysis and comparison of the force transmissibility of the vibration isolation system with the MR damper to that achieved using the desired viscous damping force, was carried out.

Federal University Of Technology Owerri (2007-2009) - Communication Engineering (M.Eng., Distinction) Relevant Modules: Satellite Communication, Digital Filters, Digital Electronics, Project Management, Linear Systems, Numerical Methods and Fibre Optics Communication. Dissertation: Software Implementation of a Linear Time Invariant System using MATLAB.
The objective was to design a Graphic User Interface (GUI) for the simulation and implementation of a linear time invariant system to be employed as a student laboratory tool/ application in the department. This application was designed to aid learning amongst the students of the department especially in the Control and Communication Engineering modules and also help lecturers illustrate the theories taught in class.

Federal University Of Technology Owerri - Electrical / Electronic Engineering (B.Eng., First Class Honours) Project: Design and Construction of an Inverter Unit.
in the event of a power failure.

(1998-2003)

The objective was to design and construct a 600VA inverter unit capable of powering a complete desktop system unit

WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Lecturer: FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI (2009-date) Teaching courses e.g Fiber optics communication, Introduction to Computer applications and Engineering Analysis, C++ Programming, Signal Processing. Carrying out research studies on Signal processing. Project coordinator for the 300-level students from 2009-2010. Student coordinator for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), FUTO Student s chapter from 2009-2010. Head of Technical Unit responsible for the acquisition, maintenance and repairs of departmental computers. Development of students laboratory sessions using MultiSIM, MATLAB, SIMULINK and LabVIEW. I participated in the design of laboratory platforms for the students of Electrical/ Electronic Engineering department, of the Federal University of Technology Owerri. I was part of a team responsible for the design of the control engineering lab demonstrations using these applications. Graduate Assistant: FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI (2005-2009) Assist senior lecturers in handling tutorials for students in some courses e.g Data Communication, Computer Networks, C programming and Circuit Analysis. Assist senior lecturers in grading results and carrying out research studies. Project coordinator for the 200-level students from 2006-2007. Student coordinator for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), FUTO Students chapter from 2007-2009. Design and simulation of students laboratory sessions using MultiSIM and MATLAB for Electrical/ Electronic Engineering department, of the Federal University of Technology Owerri. Electrical Engineer: HELICON ASSOCIATES (National Service) (2004- 2005) Computer aided electrical drafting and design of government reserved buildings. Supervision of design implementation on site. Internship: G.H.S NIG. LIMITED (2002- 2003) Network design and simulation using the NetSim application. Due to my expertise in the use of NetSim, I was delegated to come up with network designs for the companys Local Area Networ k deployed at the new block extensions. Computer Aided Design and Drafting using AutoCAD for innovative electrical design and drafting solution. I underwent six months training on the use of CAD applications (AutoCAD and Solidworks) during which I was assigned projects on electrical designs and drafting of two client buildings. System maintenance and repairs of company as well as clients computers. I was often assigned to the technical department to assist in maintenance and repair jobs. Internship: SWINTEC COMMUNICATIONS (2000-2001) Training on the monitoring and control of network transmission. Training on MATLAB, SIMULINK and MultiSIM applications. Training on the design and maintenance of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) using NetSim. Training on maintenance and repairs of computer systems. Training on the use of Microsoft Office Suite and web design applications (Macromedia Studio).

SKILLS And ACHIEVEMENTS

Proficient in Computer Aided Design and Drafting using the AutoCAD application. Proficient in MATLAB and SIMULINK. Employed in the design of my M.Eng dissertation (Communication Engineering, 2009), MSc. Dissertation (Control Engineering, 2011) and also in the design of students laboratory platform for Electrical/ Electronic Engineering department, FUTO. Proficient in LabVIEW and MultiSIM in the design of students laboratory platform for electrical engineering department, FUTO. Proficient in C++ programming language. Excellent Computer hardware maintenance skills. Good knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) design. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Proficient in Web-design applications (Macromedia studio). Good interpersonal and communication skills. During my tenure as the president of JETS (Junior Engineers, Technicians and Scientists) club in my secondary school days, I assisted the younger students in class tutorials, preparing them for inter-school competitions and ensuring they came out on top each occasion.

AWARDS
Award of (PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FUND) overseas Postgraduate Scholarship at Masters Level, a highly competitive opportunity awarded based on academic excellence and performance (M.Sc., Automatic Control and System Engineering, 2010). Award of automatic employment into the department of Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, FUTO based on academic excellence (First Class Honours, B.Eng. Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, 2003). Best Student award in Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE, May/June 1998).

HOBBIES
Drawing and playing table tennis.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE: Member #90859943).

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) in view. Certified SCADA Technology Specialist (CSTS) in view.