Patrick Chakanyuka

165 Ladyshot, CM20 3ER

Harlow, Essex
Mob: 07735156165
Email:patrickchakanyuka@hotmail.co.uk

Professional Profile
Mechanical Engineering graduate combining outstanding academic achievement with applied commercial
experience. Possesses proven project management skills, leveraging leadership qualities, and analytical
problem-solving abilities to deliver technical projects to the highest professional standards. An energetic,
goal-driven engineer with a passion and aptitude for learning new skills, and commitment to take
ownership of personal and team performance.

Objective
Seeking a graduate Mechanical/Automotive Engineering position to utilise and expand existing skills and
experience. This would add value to the organisation and helping drive business growth and profitability.

Education and Qualifications

MEng: Mechanical Engineering (Achieved Merit)
2015, University of Brighton, United Kingdom
Key modules include: Operations Management; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Design for
Manufacture; Sustainable Automotive Power Technology; Automotive Control Systems;
Product Innovation & Management; Advanced Fluid Dynamics; Mathematics & Control;
Mechanical & Manufacturing Instrumentation & Testing; Computer Aided Engineering

Projects
Together with essential theory side of engineering, a big part of course consisted of practical assignments
MEng Mechanical Engineering: Company Project achieved merit
This was a group project, and my part was to do all the financial analysis
Topic: Further Development of Domestic PV Solar Energy Storage System
Aim: To further develop a domestic energy storage system
My objective: To determine the cost of developing the prototype and analyse the implications
My outcomes:
• Provided a detailed financial analysis including implications & benefits of a short payback period
• Developed communication, interpersonal and leadership skills through working in a group

BEng Mechanical Engineering: Individual Final Year Project achieved 1st class mark
Topic: Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling and Validation of In-Cylinder Processes in Internal
Combustion Engines
Aim: Analysis of rapid air filling process in a split-cycle internal combustion engine by CFD simulations.
Areas I covered in the project:
• Review of recent trends in Automotive Industry research
• Analysis of split-cycle engine concept and advantages of rapid air filling process
• Review and setup 2D and 3D CFD cases for parametric studies of in-cylinder filling process
• CFD simulation of air flow through the inlet duct for a realistic 3D geometry of cylinder head
with boundary conditions (a) inlet pressure (b) mass flow rate
• Plot Excels and analysed results for modelling and recommendations for further validation
Other Projects
• Designing, building and testing of a carburetor
• Building a robot and compete in a robot wars
• Sustainable Transport Solution for Brighton and Hove
HEXCO ND: Automotive Engineering
2005, Harare Polytechnic College, Harare, Zimbabwe
Modules include: Motor Vehicle Technology; Motor Vehicle Workshop Practice;
Engineering Mathematics; Thermodynamics; Applied Mechanics; Strength of Materials

HEXCO ND: Motor Industry Management

2002, Bulawayo Polytechnic, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Modules include: Workshop Organisation and Management; Principles of Marketing; Motor
Industry Law; Financial Management

HEXCO NC: Motor Cycle Mechanics

2001, Harare Polytechnic, Harare, Zimbabwe
8 GCSEs: Including Mathematics and English Language

Work Experience
2014 Jul-2014 Sept Retail Merchandising Services Ltd, United Kingdom
Provides in-store visual merchandising and display solutions
Job Title: Merchandiser
Responsibilities
• Served customers, maintaining high levels of customer care
• Working in a team and paying attention to detail when choosing goods
• Prepare customers’ orders within deadlines

2009-2011 City Furniture Hire, Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom

Job Title: Warehouseman
Responsibilities
• Prepare customers’ deliveries in line with health and safety policy
• Working collaboratively and meeting deadlines when choosing goods

1998- 2008 Apprentice leading to Qualified Mechanic

(1998-2001) Apprenticeship Training Programme (4 years)
Transport Technicians Company, Harare, Zimbabwe
Responsibilities
• After I qualified as a mechanic, I trained apprentices in motor cycle and motor vehicle mechanics.
I taught them through both theory and practical sessions. Two of my students, Stephen and
Cephas, were able to do engine overhauls with minimum supervision within six months. Alongside
the technical skills, I also taught them decision-making and team leadership
• Service and repair of different cars and motorbikes to a high standard and customer satisfaction

Additional Information
• Good Auto CAD, Solid-works, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) skills
• Confident with IT packages including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, internet and e-mail
• Programming languages: Simulink, Visual Basic and C sharp
• At University I was a member of Project: Combustion Engine for Range Extended Electric
Vehicle under Sir Harry Ricardo Laboratories. I ran CFD simulations and plot Excels
• Full UK Driver’s Licence

Membership & Affiliations

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Interests
• Football player of social community team
• Reading technical books

References: Available on request