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LEADER
Systems that operate at the edge of physics. From concept to prototype — thermal, structural, mechanical, robotic. Built to perform. Documented to impress.
ABOUT OTENG
OTENG
Mechanical engineer (Virginia Tech) specialising in systems design, embedded controls, and AI-assisted engineering. U.S. citizen, raised in Ghana, now building things that didn't exist before. Former intern at Boeing and Bloom Energy. NSBE Region II Vice Chairperson. Founder of Oteng.AI. Currently an AI Program Manager at Mercor.
Education
Virginia Tech — B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Blacksburg, VA
Coursework: Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanical Vibrations, Controls Engineering, Heat & Mass Transfer, Statics, Dynamics, Materials Engineering, Numerical Methods, FEA, Differential Equations, Statistics, Manufacturing Processes, Advanced Welding, Engineering Design & Economics, Linear Algebra, Applied Electrical Theory
Coursework: Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanical Vibrations, Controls Engineering, Heat & Mass Transfer, Statics, Dynamics, Materials Engineering, Numerical Methods, FEA, Differential Equations, Statistics, Manufacturing Processes, Advanced Welding, Engineering Design & Economics, Linear Algebra, Applied Electrical Theory
Leadership
NSBE — Region II Vice Chairperson (2025–26) · Region II Programs Chair (2024–25) · Co-Programs Chair (2023–24) · 56+ chapters · 2,000+ students
African Student Association — Event Planner · Virginia Tech · +30% attendance
Rhino Sports & Entertainment — Team Supervisor · Sep 2022 – May 2026
Tools
SolidWorksSiemens NXMATLABPythonJiraAutoCADPyroSimArduinoRaspberry PiAnthropic APIYOLOMicrosoft Copilot
THE VOYAGE
Oct 2019 – May 2021
TEAM LEAD
Reservoir FTC Robotics · Fulton, MD
Oct 2019 – May 2023
MEDIA TEAM MEMBER
Qodesh Family Church · Hanover, MD
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Aug 2021 – May 2026
NSBE REGION II VICE CHAIR
National Society of Black Engineers
Sep 2022 – May 2023
ROBOTICS ENGINEER
Astrobotics @ Virginia Tech · Blacksburg, VA
Sep 2022 – May 2026
TEAM SUPERVISOR
Rhino Sports & Entertainment · Blacksburg, VA
May – Aug 2023
FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER
Jacobs · Dallas, TX
Aug 2023 – Feb 2024
TEST ENGINEER
Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings · Blacksburg, VA
May – Sep 2024
F-15 / F/A-18 SYSTEMS ENGINEER
The Boeing Company · St. Louis, MO
Sep 2024 – May 2025
TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER
Hume Center for National Security @ VT · Blacksburg, VA
May – Aug 2025
SYSTEMS MECHANICAL ENGINEER INTERN
Bloom Energy · San Jose, CA
Jun 2026 – Present
AI PROGRAM MANAGER
Mercor · San Francisco Bay Area · Remote
PROJECTS
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01
Senior Design · ME 4015–4016 · 2025
AI Weld Inspection UGV
Semi-autonomous rover with YOLO11 computer vision for weld defect detection, powered by the Nortec Monitor — a browser-based automated eddy current defect detection system using a JavaScript pixel vision engine and dual-camera setup, achieving 99% accuracy in controlled environments. 44.9% mAP50, 5 defect classes, Raspberry Pi 5, Basler camera, ECT probe.
YOLO11Nortec MonitorRaspberry Pi 5Computer VisionNDTAI-Assisted Engineering
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02
AI Product · 2024–Present
Oteng.AI
Personal AI assistant built on Anthropic Claude API. Centralizes professional data and creates a natural conversation interface for recruiters. 30% faster response.
Claude APIPrompt EngineeringPython
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03
Mechatronics · 2024
Motorized Laptop Stand
Arduino-based servo-actuated stand. SolidWorks designed, FEA validated, full GD&T package, 3D printed prototypes. 15% durability improvement.
SolidWorksArduinoFEAGD&T
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04
Thermal Systems · VT 2022
Solar Oven Design
Led SolidWorks CAD for a portable solar oven (VT ENGE 1216). Aluminum reflectors, wooden box, handle assembly. Java simulation for temperature modeling.
SolidWorksCADThermalJava
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05
Robotics · NASA Lunabotics
Astrobotic Space Rover
KEVIN — Keen Extractor of Vital IN-situ resources. Multi-DOF lunar regolith excavation rover for NASA Lunabotics competition. Bucket elevator, tank treads, articulated joints.
SolidWorksKinematicsTIG WeldingNASA
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06
AI · 2025
Microsoft Copilot Agents
Suite of 5 custom AI agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio. Document summarizer, customer intake, knowledge retrieval, workflow triggers, report generation.
Copilot StudioGenerative AIWorkflow Automation
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07
Mechatronics · Personal Build · 2025
Electric Skateboard Rebuild
Upgraded a Meepo Envy with a Backfire S2 battery pack and a modifiable, self-programmed ESC. Hit 45 mph on a full charge before selling the finished build.
Battery SystemsESC ProgrammingElectric Powertrains
SKILLS & TOOLS
CAD & Design
Analysis & Simulation
Manufacturing & Testing
Quality & Process
Thermal & Fluid Systems
Programming & Data
Embedded & Controls
AI & Product Management
ENGINEERING GAMES
Mechanical Engineering
Torque Challenge
Match the output RPM using gear train ratios. Progress through 4 levels of increasing complexity.
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Materials Science
Material Selector
10 real engineering scenarios. Choose the right material for each application under pressure.
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Structural Engineering
Bridge Builder
Place truss members to build a bridge that holds the load. Test your structural intuition.
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Fluid Systems
Pipeline Puzzle
Route pipes from source to all outlets on the grid. Click cells to cycle pipe shapes. 3 levels.
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Classic
Tetris
7-bag randomizer, SRS wall kicks, ghost piece. Arrow keys to move, Space to hard drop.
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Classic
Snake
18x18 grid. Eat food to grow, avoid walls and your own tail. Speed increases as you score.
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