Hi, I am Tonye Kolokolo, a Mechanical Engineer with Specialty in Manufacturing, Quality, Mechanical Design, and Product Engineering.

― My background

I’ve gone through a number of phases in my career, and each of them has it's own uniqueness which in turn has affected my work ethos and philosophy. I have excelled in a number in many ways in different roles in my field of engineering and believe that my number one asset is my ability to adapt to any challenges and make good use of every opportunity. Career wise my ultimate goal is to solve problems.

― Skills

Leadership
Communication
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Collaboration

― Work experience
Engine works Supervisor

John Deere / Nov 2023

I was privileged to filled in for a supervisor who went on a vacation during this time. Working at the engine works offers me an opportunity to work with dedicated team whose goal at the end of my shift was to achieve the biggest numbers in production and meeting expectations. This was an opportunity to showcase my operational capabilities in the company. My team ensured a clean workplace and proper organization of tools and equipment used during the shift, and my duty was to ensure a smooth handover or transition to the next shift

― Education
Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Master's degree, in Mechanical Engineering / 2017 - present

Iowa State University of science and technology

Bachelor’s degree, in Mechanical Engineering/ 2009 - 2014

― Courses
Caltech

Certificate, System Engineering / 2023

Mechanical Design Engineer

John Deere/ March 2022 - June 2024

I have worked on a good number of projects that I am really proud of. I helped in the Designing of parts for production and always thriving to meet customers needs. I supported old projects and ensured new project takeoff. I participated in Product Development programs which offers the company more business

Hawkeye Community College
Associate degree, Nursing/ 2024 - 2026

“Whenever I am in a difficult situation where there seems to be no way out, I think about all the times I have been in such situations and say to myself: I did it before, so I can do it again.”

- Idowu Koyenikan

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