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Matthews Shamayanda

Lusaka

Summary

Dynamic Automotive Engineer with a proven track record at the Ministry of Healthy Vehicle Service Centre, excelling in innovative design and performance testing. Achieved significant vehicle reliability improvements while fostering team collaboration. Skilled in data analysis and effective communication, driving project success and enhancing safety features in automotive systems.

Smart and insightful Automotive Engineer with advanced design, testing, and project management skills. Consistently delivers against project targets and improves designs for maximum safety and marketability. Works collaboratively with international teams and offers high-level knowledge of vehicle designs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Engineer

Ministry of Healthy Vehicle service Centre
Lusaka
02.2025 - 05.2025

*Responsibilities:

1. Designing and developing automotive systems, components, and vehicles

2. Conducting performance, safety, and reliability testing

3. Analyzing data and identifying areas for improvement

4. Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., manufacturing, quality)

5. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

6. Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues

7. Developing and implementing design improvements

8. Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

*Achievements:

1. Design innovation: Developed innovative designs that improved vehicle performance, efficiency, or safety

2. Cost reduction: Implemented design changes that reduced production costs

3. Performance improvement: Improved vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, or emissions

4. Safety enhancements: Contributed to the development of safety features or systems

5. Reliability improvement: Improved vehicle reliability through design changes or testing

6. Project management: Successfully managed projects, meeting deadlines and budgets

7. Collaboration and leadership: Led or collaborated with teams to achieve project goals.

8. Successfully completed industrial attachment, gaining hands-on experience with automotive systems and components

- Applied theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, identifying areas for improvement and proposing solutions.

Sales Representative

Big Shanshi General Dealers
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2015 - 01.2022

*Responsibilities:

1. Meeting sales targets and quotas

2. Building and maintaining customer relationships

3. Identifying new business opportunities

4. Conducting product demonstrations and presentations

5. Negotiating sales Contracts

6. Providing customer support and resolving issues

7. Staying up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activity

8. Collaborating with internal teams (e.g.,

marketing, customer service

*Achievements:

1. Sales growth: Exceeded sales targets by a certain percentage

2. Customer acquisition: Acquired new customers, increasing customer base by a certain percentage

3. Revenue increase: Contributed to a significant increase in revenue

4. Product promotion: Successfully promoted new products or services,

resulting in increased sales.

5. *Customer satisfaction*: Maintained high customer satisfaction ratings through excellent service and support

6. *Market share growth*: Increased market share through effective sales strategies

7. *Team collaboration*: Worked effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve sales goals

8. *Awards or recognition*: Received awards or recognition for outstanding sales performance

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Education

Grade 12 Certificate -

Kamwala High School

Grade 9 Certificate -

Desai High School

Grade 7 Certificate -

Desai Primary School

Automotive Engineering

Lusaka Business Technical College

Skills

  • Automotive design
  • Performance testing
  • Data analysis
  • System troubleshooting
  • Customer relationship management
  • Parts ordering
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Project management
  • Innovative thinking
  • Automotive safety engineering
  • Coolant system control
  • Vehicle testing procedures
  • Braking systems
  • Suspension design
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Written communication

References

  • Eng. BIZECK OBSTER DAKA, Head of Engineering Department, Lusaka Business and Technical College, Lusaka, 0977349454, bizeckdaka@yahoo.com
  • OBERT MAPULANGA, Big Shanshi General Dealers, Room 27, Gemini House, Cairo Road, Lusaka, 0977481329, obertmapulanga@yahoo.com

Hobbies and Interests

  • Creative writing
  • Listening to news
  • Researching

Nrc

205832/10/1

Languages

1,A1

Contact

matthewshshams425@gmail.com, +260 976 398817

Attributes

  • Computer literate
  • Self motivated
  • Socially oriented

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/02/93
  • Gender: MALE
  • Nationality: ZAMBIAN
  • Marital Status: SINGLE
  • Religion: CHRISTIANITY

Timeline

Automotive Engineer

Ministry of Healthy Vehicle service Centre
02.2025 - 05.2025

Sales Representative

Big Shanshi General Dealers
01.2015 - 01.2022

Grade 12 Certificate -

Kamwala High School

Grade 9 Certificate -

Desai High School

Grade 7 Certificate -

Desai Primary School

Automotive Engineering

Lusaka Business Technical College
Matthews Shamayanda