Design of a Process Plant for Acrylic Acid Production (12,650 tons/year)
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Summary
Designed a full-scale industrial process plant, including comprehensive material and energy balances, precise equipment sizing, and detailed process flow diagrams.
MUSA UMAR FOLARIN
Chemical Engineering Graduate | Data Analytics & Data Engineering | Process Optimization
Hawan Dawaki, NG.About
Highly analytical Chemical Engineering graduate (2nd Class Upper) with robust data analytics and process optimization expertise, seeking to drive data-driven strategies within the financial services sector. Proven ability to transform complex datasets into actionable insights using advanced tools like Python, SQL, Power BI, and AI/ML on Azure. Combines a strong foundation in industrial operations with demonstrated financial leadership, ready to apply quantitative analysis and technical acumen to optimize financial processes and decision-making.
Work
Saro Agro Sciences Lifecare Limited
|Industrial Trainee
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Industrial Trainee who operated and monitored production units across diverse divisions, ensuring quality standards and contributing to new product development initiatives.
Highlights
Operated and monitored production units across Liquid Insecticide (LI), In-Home Pest (IHP), and Personal Care (PC) divisions, maintaining continuous manufacturing processes.
Gained expertise in batch preparation and chemical blending by working with mixing tanks, gas/liquid filling machines, and capping machines, optimizing production flow.
Supervised end-to-end process flow from production to storage, consistently ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards.
Managed wastewater treatment plant, including reverse osmosis and LPG storage systems, contributing to environmental compliance and operational safety.
Rotated through Quality Control & Assurance and R&D departments, actively contributing to new product development initiatives.
Dangote Cement Plant
|Industrial Trainee
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Industrial Trainee who gained hands-on understanding of cement manufacturing processes and contributed to quality control and safety initiatives.
Highlights
Gained hands-on expertise across production lines 1 and 5 in cement manufacturing, from raw limestone processing to final product.
Contributed to the Quality Control & Assurance unit by analyzing cement quality against production benchmarks, ensuring product consistency.
Supported the maintenance and safe repair of CNG-powered trucks in the CNG unit, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)
|Industrial Trainee
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Industrial Trainee who performed maintenance, conducted vessel inspections, and contributed to navigational safety and emergency response protocols.
Highlights
Performed routine maintenance and repair of marine vessels and mechanical systems across dockyard operations, ensuring operational readiness.
Conducted thorough vessel inspections, ensuring full compliance with marine safety and environmental regulations.
Participated in ferry operations, emergency response protocols, and inland waterway engineering projects, enhancing operational safety.
Maintained detailed technical records, contributing to navigational safety initiatives and improved operational efficiency.
Volunteer
Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineering (NSChE)
|Treasurer
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed chapter finances, budgeting, and financial records for the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineering (NSChE).
Highlights
Managed comprehensive chapter finances, including budgeting and meticulous financial record-keeping, ensuring fiscal transparency.
Developed and implemented efficient financial tracking systems, improving accuracy in expenditure and income reporting.
Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineering (NSChE)
|Financial Secretary
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Maintained accurate financial documentation and managed member dues collection for the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineering (NSChE).
Highlights
Maintained accurate financial documentation, ensuring integrity and compliance with organizational standards.
Managed member dues collection processes, contributing to the financial stability and operational capacity of the chapter.
Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineering (NSChE)
|Student Senator Representative
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Represented student interests in policy discussions and academic governance within the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineering (NSChE).
Highlights
Represented student interests in critical policy discussions and academic governance, ensuring student voices were heard and integrated.
Facilitated communication between students and faculty, contributing to a more responsive and inclusive academic environment.
Education
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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B.Eng.
Chemical & Petroleum Engineering
Grade: Second Class Upper Honors
Courses
Process Design
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Mass & Energy Balance
Statistics
Languages
English
Skills
Data Analytics
Microsoft Excel (Advanced), SQL, Power BI, Python, Data Cleaning, Statistical Analysis.
Engineering Tools
Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB, Process Optimization, HAZOP Awareness.
Data Engineering
Machine Learning, AI/ML on Microsoft Azure.
Soft Skills
Analytical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Technical Reporting, Team Collaboration, Leadership.
References
Mrs. H.O. Musa
Principal, Community High School Sinko, Tel: +234 807 508 3602
Projects
Production of Gelatin via Partial Hydrolysis of Collagen from Bovine Waste
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Summary
Investigated and documented the extraction and purification of gelatin from bovine waste using controlled hydrolysis techniques.