Federal Voluntary Service (BFD) Volunteer

Supported integration and social inclusion activities for families and children from diverse backgrounds.

Assisted in language, educational, and recreational programs.

Contributed to community events and coordination with local partners.

Coordinated effectively between client, contractors, consultants, operators, and other stakeholders.

Supervised contractor activities and managed the testing and commissioning of mechanical and infrastructure projects.

Oversaw the construction and renovation of major projects in East Africa including the Bole Airport expansion (Ethiopia), Entebbe Airport (Uganda), the Bole Airport e-commerce building (Ethiopia), seven regional airports (Ethiopia), and the Ethiopian Airline housing project for 5,000 employees.

Managed the team responsible for the design of plumbing systems for Katara Towers, Doha, Qatar (estimated cost US$ 600 million).

Coordinated extensively due to the project's unique and ambitious architecture and operators' unusual requirements.

Participated in community-driven projects focused on enhancing environmental sustainability in local schools and shelters.

Assisted in organizing events and activities aimed at promoting eco-friendly practices and raising environmental awareness among students and staff.

Collaborated with other volunteers to implement green initiatives, such as school garden installations, recycling programs, and energy-saving projects.

Contributed to educational workshops and presentations on environmental topics, fostering a culture of sustainability within the community.

Served as a part-time instructor in the Mechanical Engineering Department, teaching lab work.

Worked as a research assistant for the Engineering and Chemistry Departments, performing numerical simulations for chemical reactions and developing an in-house Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software.