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Ali Ahmed

Student
Pietermaritzburg

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Somta Tools
Pietermaritzburg
12.2024 - 02.2025

· Completed vacation work at Somta Tools, focused on steam tempering of cutting tools

· Analysed existing heat treatment processes and identified inefficiencies in steam delivery and temperature control

· Proposed and implemented design improvements to the steam piping layout and furnace sealing system

· Conducted thermocouple-based temperature profiling to evaluate heat distribution within the furnace

· Investigated surface defects such as oxide peeling, white spots, and discoloration; traced causes to steam quality and air leaks

· Validated improvements through test cycles and visual inspection of oxide layers

Intern

Magnum Engineering & Service Centre
01.2024 - 02.2024

· Reconditioned various components of engines for various vehicles

· Mainly assisted in the disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of various engine types

· Supported technicians in the machining of engine parts, including cylinder honing, grinding, and resurfacing of cylinder heads

Education

Raisethorpe Secondary School
Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal
12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

UKZN Howard
Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal
04.2001 -

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Critical Thinking

Dependability

Leadership

FEA & CFD Simulation (ANSYS)

Timeline

Intern

Somta Tools
12.2024 - 02.2025

Intern

Magnum Engineering & Service Centre
01.2024 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

UKZN Howard
04.2001 -

Raisethorpe Secondary School
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