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Michelle Tshabalala

@michelletshabalala

Mechanical Engineering graduate applying aerodynamic analysis and data-driven reporting to support sustainable projects.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can combine engineering thinking with data-driven analysis—designing and managing assessments, building dashboards and reports, and supporting sustainable, impact-focused projects where my problem-solving skills grow.

I’m a Mechanical Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in aerodynamic analysis, electric vehicle systems, and sustainable engineering, paired with a strong focus on turning complex technical and programme data into clear outputs. I’ve built capability in data management, Excel-based analysis, and digital data collection using Epicollect5 to support end-to-end assessment work.

As a Monitoring and Evaluation Intern at Seriti Institute NPC, I designed and administered questionnaires on Epicollect5, cleaned and analysed data in Excel, and produced insight-driven reports, dashboards, and presentations using Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint. I also strengthened my engineering communication and learning support through engineering workshops and mediated learning (including teaching electric vehicle principles and completing 12 MLEs), while contributing to sustainability-focused projects like solar car aerodynamic analysis and Enactus initiatives that delivered funding and measurable impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Monitoring and Evaluation Intern

Seriti Institute NPC

Feb 2026 - Dec 2026 (10 months)

Supported implementation of government and community development projects through end-to-end data management across baseline, midline, and endline assessments. Designed and administered questionnaires on Epicollect5 and produced insight-driven reports, dashboards, and presentations using Excel and Power BI.

Monitoring and Evaluation Midline Assessment Questionnaire Design Epicollect5 Data Cleaning Data Analysis Excel Power BI Dashboarding Reporting Data Management Microsoft Word

Engineering Mediator

University of the Free State

Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 (8 months)

Facilitated engineering workshops and taught electric vehicle principles. Completed Mediated Learning Experiences (MLE) as part of the role.

Workshop Facilitation Electric Vehicle Principles MLE Teaching

Peer Assisting Learner

Central University of Technology

Feb 2023 - Nov 2023 (9 months)

Tutored first-year Engineering Mathematics and developed engaging learning methods. Received departmental recognition for peer assisting.

Tutoring

Secretary General

Enactus CUT

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)

Managed administration, documentation, and team audit preparation. Contributed to the team becoming Enactus SA Champions 2023.

Administration Documentation Audit Preparation Team Support

Project Leader - Worm Farming

Enactus CUT

Jul 2022 - Jan 2023 (6 months)

Led a sustainability-focused worm farming project. Improved reporting and project management processes.

Project Leadership Reporting Project Management

Aerodynamic Analyst & Safety Officer

Sasol Solar Car Challenge (CUT)

Jul 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Developed aerodynamic models and adapted vehicle performance tools for the solar car challenge. Completed fire and safety training and contributed to community engagement.

Aerodynamic Modelling Safety Training Fire Safety Community Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Central University of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering), Mechanical Engineering

2019 - 2025

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering at the Central University of Technology (Free State) from February 2019 to November 2025.