10 Dec 2020
Better User Interface
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Meet Harmon Amakobe
A Deaf-Blind
Latest Project
Kenyan
American
Generalist
Engineer
Entrepreneur
Entertainer
Athlete
Racecar Driver
Explorer
A true generalist.
Resume
Qualifications
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Oct 2022 - Present
Professional Engineer (PE)
Delaware Association of Professional EngineersMet the myriad of requirements and passed the PE exam to become licensed as an Industrial & Systems Engineer in Delaware. -
Jun 2022 - Present
Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator for Data Center
AtlassianEarned the ACP-JA certification to demonstrate the ability to optimize Jira for any development or business team. -
Dec 2019 - Present
Professional Scrum Master
Scrum.orgEarned the PSM I certification to demonstrate a deep and fundamental understanding of Scrum methodology. -
Mar 2015 - Present
SolidWorks Professional
Dassault SystèmesEarned the SolidWorks Professional certification to supplement 3D parametric development knowledge for effective manufacturing automation. -
Jan 2015 - Oct 2022
Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
Delaware Association of Professional EngineersPassed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam overseen by the NCEES and became licensed as an EIT in Delaware. -
Aug 2009 - May 2014
Mechanical Engineer (BSME)
University of DelawareEarned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with an Aerospace Concentration as well as an Italian Language Certificate.
Experiences
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Mar 2023 - Present
Founder/CEOMaliza CorporationFounder of SaaS startup focused on simplifying and democratizing performance analytics. As a technical founder, this involves the design and development of a fully-scalable platform, using Flutter, Firebase and Node.js - it also involves all the necessary marketing, networking and fundraising.
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Jan 2022 - Present
Project ManagerChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaTasked with providing process improvement and project leadership for the Arcus program. This involves designing and deploying efficient and effective workflows, providing Agile and SCRUM coaching for the department and advanced administration for Jira Data Center to ensure it is HIPAA-compliant via a bespoke and maintainable architecture on GCP.
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Jul 2020 - Present
Founder/CEOButsotso Inc.Founder of a Diversified Industrials company designed to act as a sustainable vehicle for long-term ventures that are focused on improving the developing world. This involves effective business strategy, complex corporate structuring and day-to-day business operations.
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Mar 2020 - Aug 2021
Project EngineerPrecision AirConvey CorporationTasked with the design and installation of large industrial systems for multi-national manufacturing companies. This involved interfacing with sales teams, performing cost and work estimations, national travel to execute efficient site and client visits, stakeholder management and complex engineering design.
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2019
Implementation ConsultantEncore ElectricTasked with implementing a manufacturing automation suite using DriveWorks and SolidWorks. This involved providing Agile/Scrum coaching to the development team, designing and leading the project, interfacing with multiple stakeholders and deploying a software stack that has daily active use by 800+ field technicians.
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Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
Manufacturing EngineerINTEX Millwork SolutionsWorked on transforming the manufacturing workflow from using two-dimensional, non-parametric, engineering drawings to automated, three-dimensional, parametric assemblies. Utilized agile and Scrum methodology to design and develop an improved Quote-To-Order process using DriveWorks, SolidWorks and SolidCAM.
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Sep 2013 - Mar 2015
IT Support SpecialistUniversity of DelawareLead team-member of the IT Helpdesk for the College of Engineering. This involved training new hires, deploying high-compute workstations for large research departments, installing and maintaining complex software packages (ANSYS, COMSOL, CATIA etc.), and interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines.
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2014
Web DesignerUniversity of DelawareMaintained and updated the front-facing sites and blog posts for the Student Support Services Program. This involved working with Wordpress, Drupal, and occasional use of HTML/CSS when interfacing with other departments.
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Dec 2012 - Sep 2013
Database Analyst InternJPMorgan Chase & Co.Tasked with exploring NoSQL solutions for key JP Morgan databases and dove into Neo4j and MongoDB - also did some work on parsing Matlab script into Java code in order to build a database migration script that could be accessed and edited outside of Matlab.
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Jan 2011 - Sep 2011
Quality Assurance TesterComputer Aid, IncTasked with error-checking specific documents during the HIPAA compliance switchover; wrote a script to automate the QA process and send the outputs to the HP Quality Center pipeline (now known as Opentext ALM).
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Undergraduate ResearcherCenter for Composite MaterialsWorked as a research assistant a PhD candidate finalizing her dissertaion on the performance charasteristics of fiberglass composites infused with PTFE. Created samples using VARTM processes, designed and developed testing methodologies and performed balistics testing using various Instron machines and custom Labview modules.
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Dec 2008 - May 2011
Photo TechnicianWalgreensServed as one of the photo technicians for two Walgreens locations, providing friendly customer service, developing film, handling online orders, maintaining the in-store photo machines and assisting new customers with proper operation.
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2008
Team MemberBurger KingDesigned and developed Whoppers, Whopper JRs, Double Stackers and Chicken Fries for thousands of daily-active users. Ensured a high user-retention rate by efficiently cleaning and redeploying the tools used to produce the products. Translation: Flipped burgers and washed dishes.
Technical Skills
Other Skills
Who I Am
About Me
Hello, I'm Harmon Amakobe
Born in Kisumu, Kenya. Raised in Bungoma, Kenya. Formed in the United States. I initially present as quiet and introspective, but that's mainly because I am hard-of-hearing and visually-impaired; as soon as I can see and hear you, I am extroverted and boisterous. I love to hear your stories and to make new ones.
- Age32
- OriginKisumu, Kenya
- ResidencePhiladelphia, PA, USA
- Favorite SportFormula 1
- Worst Best QualityAlways learning.
My Services
Testimonials
This man is bloody-damn marvelous. He has the spirit of a Red, the might of an Obsidian and the elegance of a Gold. I would follow him anywhere.Darrow O'Lykos
Yeah he's a good lad, always liked him.Mat Cauthon
When I needed someone to talk to about the Peqqueninos, he was always there. He helped me see them for who they truly are; this is a man whose levels of empathy transcend worlds.Ender Wiggin
He is a leaver, and I love him for that.Ishmael
Showcase of my latest work
Portfolio
This is my story
My Blog
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Experts Web Design Tips
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Importance Of Web Design
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Avoid These Erros In UI Design
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Make Mobile Website Faster
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How Sell Digital Product
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