Takura Matthew Sibanda

Collaborated with the design team in the development of solar panel mounting rails and antitheft clips which included drafting the 2D and 3D drawings using CAD software (FreeCAD) Conducted research into new materials and design concepts that can be used to improve design efficiency and sustainability. Performed testing and evaluation to validate design performance and functionality

• Managing the construction execution plan, staging, and reviewing construction work schedules • Controlling project budget, tracking all changes, and identifying solutions to decrease the impacts on project costs and schedule. • Collaborating with the architectural designer, structural engineers, and construction manager to deliver a successful construction project from initiation to sign-off. • Coordinating the procurement and delivery of resources required for the construction process to flow smoothly.

Supported the planning and coordination of football practices. Provided a safe and fun environment for the children. Put feelings of all the players ahead of desire to win.

Provided consistent mentoring support to young students in Year 9 in local schools in small groups and one to one settings. Aimed at raising aspirations and supporting the success of students. Supported young people in exploring their educational goals, including the benefits of attending higher education. Provided a positive source of support for young people to raise their confidence, self-esteem, and aspirations. Completed and returned all associated paperwork to the designated contact at the University.

Set a goal to perform an overhaul update to the existing Enactus Teesside website. Formed a web development team that consisted of individuals with the technical capability and knowledge essential to deliver the update. Led the team and worked as a UX developer using the Website Builder Elementor to build and publish web pages. Website Update was delivered using one-week sprints with daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives to assess the team's velocity and increase productivity.

Provided support to pupils in local schools and colleges as required through activities/events on and off-campus. Served as a responsible, positive role model to external visitors, stakeholders, prospective students, and young people. Aided in the development and delivery of widening participation and recruitment activities. Assisted in the operational setup and running of corporate events, including greeting and signposting visitors on campus, and assisting with visitor registration.

• Modified the society’s operating framework to increase productivity and enable members to adapt to challenges. • Devised a strategic plan to boost reputation, external partner support and drive success of the society’s goals • Coordinated the team building and personal development workshops, which focused on enhancing social and technical skills. • Managed all team communications with project partners, business advisors, and members virtually and in-person.

Attended course approval meetings as a Student Member on the panel hosted by the school of engineering. My duties included the critical analysis of course details, identifying areas that required clarification regarding the programme. Suggested solutions that will be of benefit to the student in their development and career prospects, this included provision of careers training workshops, access to internship opportunities.

• Coordinated a development team, taking end-to-end responsibility for the delivery of new product features from a defined product backlog using the SCRUM framework. • Arranged an internal technology expo for employees within the business to view and test new product features created by the software development teams. • Facilitated the product feature requirements gathering sessions held between business stakeholders and the product development team.

• Built and maintained business relationships with project partners. • Supported the president in the leadership of society through fundraising events, training sessions, and creating the communication platforms used by society members and their committee. • Guided the Marketing team who managed the society’s media platforms, which were used to keep project partners, students, and university groups updated on the team’s activities.

• Worked as a support officer in the management and administration of a major project in the Insurance & Assistance department. • Organised meetings, tracked progress against original timelines, supported senior project managers in identifying and managing project risks. • Proactively engaged in solution workshops that developed actions to remove project blockers and improve the project’s progress.

Researched and identified an existing prehistoric flying machine in Egypt, Africa, namely "The Saqqara Bird." Remodelled the flying machine using CATIA V5 software. Performed simulation testing and analysis on the aircraft model using STAR-CCM+ software and an aerospace wind tunnel. Analysed and presented results to my supervisors of the dissertation on the possibility that the flying machine model could achieve flight.

Led a team of engineers through the aircraft design lifecycle, ensuring design followed the EASA regulations and standards. Performed project manager duties, including: organising meetings, setting project milestones, controlling design requirements and delegating tasks to respective engineers. Conducted a simulation analysis of flight handling qualities using Flight Simulaton software. Produced and distributed marketing material for the designed aircraft model.