MICHAEL ASANTE-AMANKWA

Currently working as a Principal Engineer (Materials) at the Department of Feeder Roads

In this role, I am responsible for:

• Overseeing materials engineering activities, including testing, analysis, and quality control.
• Developing and implementing strategies to optimize materials selection and usage.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications.
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior engineers and staff.

Currently part-time as a Materials Technician at the Vraprela International

In this role, I am responsible for diagnosing and repairing Laboratory Equipment, including:

• Repairing muffle furnaces, ovens, and kilns
• Repairing Humidity Chambers
• Designing and building fume chambers
• Recoiling and replacing heating elements
• Repairing, replacing, and calibrating PIDs
• Providing technical guidance to client staff.

Worked as a Senior Engineer (Materials) at the Department of Feeder Roads

In this role, I:

• Conducted materials testing and analysis to ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve materials-related issues.
• Supervised the implementation of works of various maintenance programs, through monitoring and evaluation, averaging GHC 1 million worth
• Coordinated the collection and evaluation of road improvement projects and physical property data of about 500km of roads in the operational area
• Designed data collection and reporting system for road condition surveys which reduced reporting time by 20%
• Ensured that internal systems, procedures, and controls provided for are efficient & accountable delivery of service and are audit worthy; adherence; and subject to regular internal management reviews

Worked as a Senior Engineer (Materials) at the Department of Feeder Roads

In this role, I:

• Conducted materials testing and analysis to ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications.
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior engineers and staff.
• Managed the implementation of works in the operational area, through supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of maintenance projects average of GHc40,000
• Coordinated the collection and evaluation of road works and other physical data to prepare reporting of the state of about 200km of roads in the operational area
• Mentored over 15 national service personnel, industrial interns, and entry-level staff on operational and laboratory procedures