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MICHAEL AKALU

MICHAEL AKALU

Civil Engineer
Pesaro,Italy

Summary

Results-driven Civil Engineer and Certified Data Analyst with expertise in structural analysis, geotechnical assessments, and construction planning.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Offshore Structural and Geotechnical Engineer

Saipem S.p.A (on Behalf of ++39 Srl)
06.2024 - Current

Neptun Project

  • Designed offshore subsea structures using SACS and Abaqus, ensuring optimal structural integrity and adherence to project specifications and industry standards

Geotechnical Engineer

Jan De Nul
09.2023 - 06.2024

Al Omairah Project (Lower Zakum Field), Abu Dhabi, U.A.E

  • Collaborated closely with the Ground Improvement team to develop comprehensive Method Statements for ground improvement and related activities
  • Led on-site monitoring and strategic planning for Ground Improvement areas, ensuring effective execution and compliance with project goals
  • Managed the planning and execution of testing procedures, with diligent follow-up on related raw data for quality assurance

Geotechnical Engineer - Freelance

Pangea Geotechnical and Engineering Group
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Conducted geotechnical studies and laboratory analyses to evaluate soil properties, providing essential data for project design and implementation
  • Proficient in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Plaxis2D for assessing structural integrity and ensuring design robustness

Project Engineer-Intern

SV.EN srls
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Engaged in the110% Ecobonus Project, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency ratings and mitigating seismic risks
  • Orchestrated workflow schedules and plans, ensuring adherence to project timelines and executing tasks accordingly
  • Analyzed the Bill of Quantity to confirm accurate resource allocation and outcome, ensuring project viability and cost-effectiveness

Resident Engineer

Yema Architecture P.L.C
07.2018 - 09.2019
  • Supervised2B+ G+7 the entire project lifecycle, ensuring smooth operations from initiation to completion
  • Conducted rigorous site inspections to guarantee adherence to design specifications and quality control measures
  • Utilized expertise to estimate costs accurately, forecasting expenses for materials, labor, and equipment required for the project

Site Engineer

Yared Teklemedhin General Contractor
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors ensuring their work met project specifications as well as monitored their progress towards completion deadlines.

Education

M.Sc. - Civil Engineering (Major Geotechnics)

Politecnico Di Milano
07.2023

Bachelor - Civil Engineering

Addis Ababa University
06.2017

Certificate - Google Data Analytics Certificate

Coursera 2021, KC Community College
Central, IL 2018
01-2025

Skills

  • Structural design
  • AutoCAD
  • Project management
  • SACS
  • Abaqus
  • Plaxis 2D/3D
  • Excel
  • DeepSoil
  • MATLAB
  • R Studio
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Tableau
  • Data cleaning and Data Visualization

Certification

  • BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training)
  • Work Management System (WMS)
  • Basic H2S Training
  • Travel Safely by Boat (TSb)
  • Machine Learning with MATLAB
  • Honor of Great Distinction

LANGUAGES

English - Advanced
Italian - Elementary
Amharic - Native

Timeline

Offshore Structural and Geotechnical Engineer

Saipem S.p.A (on Behalf of ++39 Srl)
06.2024 - Current

Geotechnical Engineer

Jan De Nul
09.2023 - 06.2024

Geotechnical Engineer - Freelance

Pangea Geotechnical and Engineering Group
08.2022 - 07.2023

Project Engineer-Intern

SV.EN srls
08.2022 - 07.2023

Resident Engineer

Yema Architecture P.L.C
07.2018 - 09.2019

Site Engineer

Yared Teklemedhin General Contractor
08.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor - Civil Engineering

Addis Ababa University
  • BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training)
  • Work Management System (WMS)
  • Basic H2S Training
  • Travel Safely by Boat (TSb)
  • Machine Learning with MATLAB
  • Honor of Great Distinction

M.Sc. - Civil Engineering (Major Geotechnics)

Politecnico Di Milano

Certificate - Google Data Analytics Certificate

Coursera 2021, KC Community College
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