Elkana Gamaliel Konate
Junior Mechanical Engineering Student
Summary
My journey in engineering has been fueled by my passion for design and robotics and my commitment to continuous learning.
I am a reliable team member with strong communication skills and ability to adjust work for various environments. Additionally, I am flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer and Structural Analyst
Robotics Automation Control Research and Development Laboratory (RACLAB), Konya Technical University
10.2023 - Current
- As part of the mechanical team, I am responsible for the structural analysis and design of the landing gear for our UAV projects in the scope of the upcoming uav competitions
- Surrounding myself with great people, we do our best as a team to ensure optimal performance and safety, using SolidWorks and Ansys for our design and simulation tasks.
French Teacher
British Town Language Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Had the pleasure of teaching French to students, helping them master the language through effective teaching methodologies
- Helped students improve and gain confidence while speaking.
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
Interpreter
Islamic Solidarity Games Federation
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Facilitated communication using my language skills between the French-speaking Burkina Faso delegation and organizational management where English and Turkish were the main languages.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Hidrokon Mobile Crane Manufacturing Company
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Observed the operation of CNC lathes (2-axis and Nakamura 4-axis) and CNC milling machines.
- Learned MIG/MAG welding techniques.
- Studied the design and manufacturing processes of crane components (booms, chassis, hydraulic cylinders).
- Gained insight into high-pressure testing of hydraulic cylinders.
- Familiarized with pre- and post-processing tasks like sandblasting and grinding.
- Assisted the R&D department with new product development and existing product improvements.
- Gained knowledge in using Lantek software for plasma cutting operations.
- Performed measurements using tools like comparator, micrometer, and compass.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Konya Technical University
Konya, Turkey 2022.09 - Current
Certificate of Turkish Language Proficiency -
Selçuk TÖMER
10.2021 - 2022.05
High School Diploma -
Cours Prive Marie Curie
10.2017 - 2020.05
Awards & Scholarships
- Turkish Government Merit Based Scholarship Recipient: Pursuing my Bachelor degree under a fully funded scholarship provided by the Turkish government.
- Recognized for Academic Excellence : Second Place for Best Semester's Average, African Students in Konya (GPA: 3.85/4),Fall 2023
Volunteer Experience
- Communication Officer, Association of Burkinabe Students in Türkiye (AEBT): My role involves conveying informations about upcoming events and activities to make sure that all members are informed.
- Volunteer at Ribat İnsani Yardım Derneği: I had the pleasure of being part of a team whose main purpose is to make a positive impact on the community by distributing basic needs to low-income family during important celebrations like Eid Al-Adha.
- Assistantship: As granted scholars, we help new scholars with their registration at the Turkish language school and their respective faculties. We also assist them with their resident permit and diploma equivalence applications.
Languages
French
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Turkish
Proficient
C2
Software
SolidWorks
Ansys
AutoCAD
Illustrator
Canva
Matlab
Excel
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Hidrokon Mobile Crane Manufacturing Company
07.2024 - 09.2024
Designer and Structural Analyst
Robotics Automation Control Research and Development Laboratory (RACLAB), Konya Technical University
10.2023 - Current
French Teacher
British Town Language Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
Interpreter
Islamic Solidarity Games Federation
08.2022 - 08.2022
Certificate of Turkish Language Proficiency -
Selçuk TÖMER
10.2021 - 2022.05
High School Diploma -
Cours Prive Marie Curie
10.2017 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Konya Technical University
2022.09 - Current