Candidate

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First Name: Adam
E-Mail Address: kanza997@gmail.com
Country: Ireland
Phone: +353879245970
Current Job Designation: Development Engineer
Job Designation Applying For: Engineer
Total Years of Experience: 1
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Address: 16, The Close, Harbour Heights, Rochestown Road, Passage West, Cork, Ireland; Mobile:
+353879245970; Email: Kanza997@gmail.com; LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adam-kanza-
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Profile
Passionate and adaptable Engineer with a Master's in Biomedical Engineering from Munster
Technological University (MTU) with a track record of technical proficiency and problem-solving skills.
Holds certifications in Lean Sigma Blue Belt and IPC Specialist, alongside a full, clean driver's license. A
car enthusiast who demonstrates finely tuned hand-eye coordination through self-taught barbering
skills. Possesses a strong work ethic and organisational prowess and excels in team settings. Member
of Engineering Ireland, poised to contribute meaningfully to academic and professional domains.
Personal Qualities
Trustworthy, hardworking, and highly adaptable, with excellent communication and organisational
skills. Quick to learn and consistently deliver high-quality results in fast-paced, demanding
environments. Fluency in English and French.
Technical Skills
• Proficient in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, ANSYS, and Granta.
• Instruments: Hand and power tools, welding (Stick Welding, TIG, and MAGS), workshop and
welding PPE, CNC/manufacturing laid, vernier callipers, micrometre, SEM microscope, tensile
tester, aseptic techniques in the laboratory (Bunsen burner, petri dish, Lab PPE, flasks, and
tubes), electrical breadboard and circuits.
• Other programs: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, CNC program: Heidenhain, MATLAB,
LabVIEW, and Minitab.
Education
Sept 2020-May 2025 Integrated Master's in Biomedical Engineering (Level 9) MTU
Modules: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Cell Culture, Integrated Design & Manufacturing,
Bioinformatics for Engineering, Modelling of Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Maths, Surgical
Anatomy, Computational Solid Modelling, Applied Biomaterials, Advanced Biomechanics, Biomedical
Fluids and Mass Transport, Biomedical Instrumentation
Biomedical Engineering Master's Project: Developing Nanocomposite Hydrogels with Carbon
Nanotubes to Enhance Electrical Conductivity
Employment
May 2025 – present Development Engineer Harland Medical Systems, Little Island
• Evaluated customer medical devices for coating compatibility using existing Harland
chemistries and novel formulations.
• Designed and prototyped test fixtures using SolidWorks and 3D printing to support the
development of scalable coating processes.
• Prepared detailed technical reports capturing methods, results, and conclusions from lab-
scale coating trials and validation studies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Manufacturing, and R&D, to
translate customer requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions.
• Supported cleanroom-based lab work with strict adherence to PPE, lab safety, and traceability
protocols.
• Performed hands-on troubleshooting and design-of-experiments (DOE) for new coating
technologies aimed at production transfer.
Skills Achieved: Fixture design, SolidWorks, coating process development, 3D prototyping,
technical reporting, GMP lab practice
March 2023 – September 2023 Quality Engineering Co-Op Student Sanmina, Fermoy
• Collaborated with Quality Engineers to support CAPA and Root Cause Analysis, reducing
quality defects over six months.
• Generated and reviewed Quality metrics such as Corrective Action and Preventive Action
(CAPA), Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Cost of Quality, and Process Capability Trend Graphs.
• Collected, analysed, and reported data to Quality Engineers using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
Teams, and Gmail.
• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives like Kaizen, contributing to cost savings in
quality control.
Skills Achieved: Lean Sigma Blue Belt Certificate and IPC Specialist Certificate
June 2022 - February 2023 Product Builder Boston Scientific, Model Farm Road
• Practised gowning procedure before entering ISO Class 8 clean room.
• Manufactured CRE balloon catheters, ensuring 100% compliance with quality standards in an
ISO Class 8 clean room.
• Achieved daily production targets while adhering to cGMP and safety protocols, resulting in
consistently high-quality products.
• Monitored and upheld quality levels through precise operating procedure adherence using a
daily log table.
• Communicated effectively with engineers and technicians to resolve manufacturing issues,
minimising downtime.
Skills Achieved: Communication skills, Attention to detail, and Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Interests & Achievements
• MTU Prize for Innovation: Finalist (2023)
• Sports: Football (All Ireland Winner's Medal), Gym, and Formula 1.
• Problem solving and strategy: Interests in chess, sudoku, PS5 gaming, and brain-training
platforms (e.g. Mind Pal)
• Clubs and societies: Douglas Hall AFC
• Creative Hobbies: Passion for barbering, music and anime.
• Technical and Engineering Interests: Automotive maintenance, medical technology,
biomedical engineering, and emerging technologies
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