James Obi-Akatchak
California, USA.
Phone
(234) 352-8574
E-mail
jeo23@zips.uakron.edu

Resourceful Engineer with solid research, design, teamwork, attention to detail and communication skills.

Work History
2019/03 – 2020/03  Research Advisor
Afreecar LLC, Troy, Michigan, USA.
• Analyze data, evaluate results, form conclusions, and provide input into planning for follow-up studies.
• Drafts questionnaires, polls, surveys, and other data collection resources.
• Use database to research, gather, analyze, present data and summarizing information.
• Delivers reports and presentations of findings to management and/or executive leadership.
2017-06 – 2017-09 Civil Engineering Intern
Northern Rock Engineering, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.
• Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
2016-06 – 2016-09 Civil Engineering Intern
Northern Rock Engineering, FCT Abuja, Nigeria.
• Controlled site engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
• Conducted traffic volume counts and compiled traffic accident data to improve road safety and overall efficiency.
2010-05 – 2011-12 Tutor-America reads program
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
• Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current.

Education
2017-08 – 2019-07  Master of Science: Civil Engineering
University of Akron – Akron, OH
• Graduated with 3.5/4 GPA
2013-05 – 2017-05  Bachelor of Science: Engineering
University of Akron – Akron, OH.
2009-01 – 2012-12 Civil Engineering
Cleveland State University – Cleveland, OH
• Dean’s List

Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Young Peoples’ Initiative (YPI) JAMES OBI-AKATCHAK

Skills

Project management

Good
Land development planning

Very Good
Public safety

Good
Research and Analysis

Very Good
Roadway Design

Good

Software

AutoCAD

Good
Highway Capacity Software

Good
Vissim

Good
Synchro

Good
GIS

Good