ABOUT
ASPIRING MECHANICAL & DESIGN ENGINEER
Im Brian Nkoli, an aspiring mechanical and design engineer with a deep passion for building and understanding how things work. From building functional rockets and metal furnaces in my teens to reverse engineering complex mechanical systems using CAD Software, I've consistently pursued engineering challenges. Despite interruptions in higher education, I've continued to develop my skills through self-study, hands-on projects, and professional certifications. Fluent in multiple languages and currently employed full-time, I'm seeking an entry-level role or Level 3 apprenticeship within mechanical engineering to contribute my practical knowledge, CAD expertise, and problem-solving abilities to real-world projects.
PROJECTS
{01} WIP
I6 Car Engine
A 1:1 scale inline 6 cylinder NA engine
{02} WIP
Gearbox System
A detailed gearbox with a clutch component
{03} WIP
Wireless Computer Mouse
Reverse-engineered my own wireless mouse
CAD & Engineering Software
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Solidworks (Advanced, CSWP in progress)
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AutoCAD
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Autodesk Inventor
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Siemens NX (Intermediate, certificate in progress)
Technical Knowledge
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Applied Mathematics & Calculus
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Physics & Material Science
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TIG, MIG & stick Welding
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Mechanical System Design
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Electronics & Basic Circuit Design
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Machining & Manufacturing Processes
Software & Digital Tools
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Microsoft Office 365
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Google Workspace
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Web and UX Design (Self-taught, including this website)
Languages
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Italian (Native)
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English (Full Professional Fluency)
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Spanish (Fluent)
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French (Basic Proficiency)
SKILLS
November 2024 – Present
Logistics & Inventory Specialist /
Lidl UK RDC
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Improved operational efficiency by 15% through optimised stock replenishment.
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Forecasted inventory needs using data analysis, cutting overstock waste by 10%
May 2024 – November 2024
Warehouse Associate /
APC Overnight
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Operated automated goods routing systems with precision.
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Trained new staff in safety protocols and inventory management.
November 2021 – March 2023
Owner & Designer /
Bate Systems Ltd
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Delivered bespoke CAD models for client sketches using Solidworks and other CAD software.
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Maintained a 100% client satisfaction rate by resolving design constraints effectively.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
BTEC Level 3 Mechanical Engineering
City of Wolverhampton College / (Incomplete)
GCSE's
Sandwell Valley School
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Double Science 7-8
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Higher maths 6
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English Language 5
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Italian 9
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Geography 4
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Solidworks Professional CSWP (Ongoing)
Siemens NX Cad Certification (Ongoing)
Walsall, West Midlands, UK
blueprint862@gmail.com