Joseph Odianose Akoun

Building 4206, Apt 413, Marble Hall Gardens

Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore Maryland 21251
akoun.joseph@gmail.com
Home: 443-529-4757

OBJECTIVE
A highly motivated Electrical and Computer Engineering major, seeking an internship position to enhance my
technological and interpersonal skills.

E D U C AT I O N
Morgan State University. Baltimore, MD
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Sophomore, Cumulative G.P.A 3.93/4.00 Graduating May 2012
Science, Engineering and Mathematics (SEM) Foundation Award Scholar.

EXPERIENCE
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Baltimore, MD
Research and Lab Assistant August 2009-Present
• Testing and analyzing the mobile studio device – a developing hardware/software which when connected to a
PC, provides similar functions to that of an electrical laboratory instrumentation studio – to promote its
efficiency and reliability.
• Assisting students in adequately understanding experimental procedures with the purpose of minimizing
experimental errors.
• Effectively utilizing electronic and electrical equipments to facilitate progress during experiments.
• Organizing and maintaining electrical engineering laboratory equipments to increase accurate usage of lab
equipments.

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Upward Bound Program Baltimore, MD

Tutor and Counselor June 2009-August 2009
• Tutored and mentored high school and middle school students in Baltimore community with the aim of
guiding them towards pursuing a college education and choosing appropriate careers based on self-
evaluation.
• Communicated successfully with peer tutors and counselors in other to enhance smooth execution of
delegated responsibilities.

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, School of Engineering Baltimore, MD

Bridge Design – Class Project March 2009-May 2009
• Conducted thorough research with my team members about the type of wood, specifications and design
structure of the bridge.
• Participated in the construction of the bridge and made sure that all the specifications were met.
• Wrote and presented a detailed report of the design project on behalf of my team members.

SKILLS
• Programming Skills - HTML, JAVA SCRIPT, MATLAB
• Knowledge of Windows
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

• Member, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) October 2009-Present
• Member, Morgan State University Power and Energy Society October 2009-Present
• Morgan State University Dean’s List August 2009-Present
• Participant, Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) February 2009