Work Experience
Design Engineer Experience
Sep 2018 - Aug 2025
Manager, Contracts & Tenders Engineers Unit
The Automation Ghana Group
Accra, Ghana
• Led end to end large-scale project design and delivery for initiatives exceeding $3M, resulting in on time execution, efficient coordination, and high user satisfaction through structured planning and evaluation tools.
• Applied design frameworks to simplify complex technical proposals, resulting in clearer user centered presentations and successful contract wins aiding us in hitting our $10M revenue target.
• Developed design informed proposals that blended storytelling and technical clarity, resulting in the acquisition of high value partnerships and contracts.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and government stakeholders, resulting in aligned design and operational goals and accessible high impact project outcomes.
• Championed human centered design in workplace processes, resulting in improved safety systems, better operational environments, and recognition through a CEO Safety Award.
Jul 2020 - Jun 2025
CEO & Co-Founder
CTN Technologies (EdTech Startup)
Accra, Ghana
• Designed an innovation project on an automated soap factory, resulting in improved process efficiency through the integration of creative engineering, iterative design, and user focused optimization.
• Designed and managed an interactive learning platform for robotics, drones, electronics, 3D printing, and coding, resulting in increased learner engagement, creative confidence, and future ready technical skills.
• Applied human centered design principles to STEM training modules, resulting in improved accessibility, inclusivity, and sustained user engagement across diverse communities.
• Led cross functional collaboration among educators, engineers, and designers, resulting in cohesive learning experiences that blended technology, storytelling, and design strategy.
• Conducted user research and feedback analysis on learner behavior, resulting in iterative improvements to platform usability, curriculum relevance, and overall learning outcomes.
Education
Aug 2025 - Dec 2026
Master of Design
(Emerging Technologies)
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California- USA
I am currently pursuing a Master of Design at the University of California, Berkeley, where I am deepening my expertise at the intersection of emerging technologies and digital and physical product design. Through this program, I am developing strong skills in human centered design, systems thinking, and prototyping across software, hardware, and interactive experiences. My graduate studies are shaping my approach to design engineering by equipping me to translate complex technological possibilities into meaningful, scalable, and user focused products that respond to real world needs.
Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
BSc Electrical/ Electronics Eng
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, where I built a strong foundation in circuit design, electronics, and core engineering principles. This training strengthened my analytical thinking and technical problem solving skills, laying the groundwork for my work in engineering, technology driven design, and innovative product development.
Professional Skillset
Product Design & Development
Project Management
Intercultural Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Innovative Problem-Solving
UX Research & Design
Languages
English (native)
French (beginner)
Mandarin (beginner)