Christopher

Christopher Udodigwe
Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer

Enthusiastic mechanical engineer with 8+ years of freelance experience. Completed several client projects, including small analysis
and research jobs. Delivered each job under budget even with tight deadlines. Committed to constant and never-ending
improvement while keeping it simple. Self-motivated professional with a positive can-do attitude and seeking to grow as an
engineer, keeping in mind the challenges as well as benefits of improving both integral and infinitesimal parts of the Primary,
Secondary and Tertiary Industries.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Machine Design Aircraft Maintenance Solid Modelling Product Design Research
Aircraft Manufacturing Technology Interpersonal skills Project Management Data Entry Proofreading Work Ethic

Adaptability Communication Time Management Problem Solving Attention-to-detail Teamwork

WORK EXPERIENCE
Apron Controller (NYSC)
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
06/2022 – 05/2023 Lagos, Nigeria

• Assisted in coordinating the parking activities of aircraft on the aprons, as well as managing the sequence of startups and
pushbacks and route the aircraft to an agreed position adjacent to or on the taxiway, at which point they are transferred to the
ground controller.
• Assisted in taking necessary measures in emergency situations as well as coordination with the Air Traffic Control and executing
all required inspections on the airside to ensure high Operational SAFETY.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (On-the-Job Training)
Aero Contractors
04/2022 – 04/2023 Lagos, Nigeria

• Assisted in repairing, rebuilding or overhaul, maintaining and servicing of aircraft. The work included [but weren’t limited to]
the following:
- Assisted in carrying out assignments of daily aircraft maintenance and overhaul programs.
- Assisted in checking condition of aircraft and engine, making repairs, replacements and adjustments, in accordance with
approved maintenance procedures.
- Assisted in keeping detailed records of all maintenance work.
- Assisted in maintaining the company's facilities and equipment.
- Assisted in upholding all safety and security procedures and NCAA regulations.

General Virtual Assistant (Freelancer)
Self-Employed
02/2019 – 01/2023 Lagos, Nigeria

• Completed projects that were anticipated to require approximately 10-40 hours per week. The work included [but weren’t limited
to] the following:
- Scheduled meetings and managed daily calendar.
- Handled financial matters such as expense reports.
- Made business purchases and dealt with vendors.
- All around general administrative duties.

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 WORK EXPERIENCE
Mechanical CAD Engineer (Freelancer)
Self-Employed
07/2014 – 01/2023 Kharkiv, Ukraine

• Utilized SolidWorks, KOMPAS 3D and Autodesk Inventor for 2D & 3D CAD production work and development of photorealistic
image and video renderings for product design.
• Created 3D CAD models, assemblies and generated detailed drawings for the manufacturing of components.
• Drafted detailed multi-view mechanical drawings of parts and products.
• Conducted stress analysis on machine component and ergonomic analysis on parts and sub-assembly units using SolidWorks and
ANSYS.
• Organized and maintained CAD files for projects.
• Converted existing production drawings to SolidWorks or KOMPAS 3D and vice versa.
• Maintained notes, design calculations and other documentation for future reference.

Lead Technician
BlessWorld Ministries
10/2014 – 11/2017 Kharkiv, Ukraine

• Oversaw the Mechanical, Electrical and Heating sectors in the organization.
• Controlled, maintained and upgraded the programs, and software used for the melioration and projection of the ministry.
• Raised technicians like me.

EDUCATION
BEng. in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
National Aerospace University - ‘Kharkiv Aviation Institute’ (KhAI)
09/2012 – 06/2016 Kharkiv, Ukraine
• Aircraft and Rocket Construction and Design (Airplane and Helicopter Manufacturing)
Cumulative GPA: 4.5

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Junior Lecturer
Nigerian Students Association (NSA), [KhAI]
09/2013 – 07/2015 Kharkiv, Ukraine

• Educated students in first, second and third academic year on Engineering and Computer Graphics.
• Helped assist in solving some academic problems for undergraduate students.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SolidWorks KOMPAS 3D AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor Super Forge Mathcad MS Office Suite Google Suite
Monday.com Time Doctor Trello Slack ANSYS

TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate of National Service (05/2023) License Preparatory Course for Gas turbine and
National Youth Service Corps Pressurized Metal Airframe (12/2021 - 05/2022)
Eastwing Aviation Training Centre Ltd.

Internship/Practical Training (07/2015 – 09/2015) Computer Training (01/2011 – 06/2011)
National Aerospace University - ‘Kharkiv Aviation Institute’ (KhAI) Lagos City Computer College

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 LANGUAGES

English Russian Spanish
Native or Bilingual Proficiency Conversational Level Conversational Level

INTERESTS

Fitness Photography Personal Growth Winter Sports

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