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I'm Collins Chemweno, a multi-disciplinary engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I’m pursuing a BSc in Aerospace Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology while building a foundation in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi. I design with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Inventor, develop autonomous systems with ROS and OpenRocket, and prototype with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, RP-LiDAR, and 3D printing. I’ve led communications and social media at engineering projects and built a diverse portfolio that includes fiberglass composites, structural testing, and autonomous robot software. I’m excited to apply my cross-disciplinary skills to robotics, AI-enabled automation, and advanced manufacturing. I collaborate well with international partners and enjoy turning complex ideas into tangible, reliable solutions.…I'm Collins Chemweno, a multi-disciplinary engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I’m pursuing a BSc in Aerospace Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology while building a foundation in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi. I design with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Inventor, develop autonomous systems with ROS and OpenRocket, and prototype with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, RP-LiDAR, and 3D printing. I’ve led communications and social media at engineering projects and built a diverse portfolio that includes fiberglass composites, structural testing, and autonomous robot software. I’m excited to apply my cross-disciplinary skills to robotics, AI-enabled automation, and advanced manufacturing. I collaborate well with international partners and enjoy turning complex ideas into tangible, reliable solutions.

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I'm Collins Chemweno, a multi-disciplinary engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I’m pursuing a BSc in Aerospace Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology while building a foundation in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi. I design with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Inventor, develop autonomous systems with ROS and OpenRocket, and prototype with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, RP-LiDAR, and 3D printing. I’ve led communications and social media at engineering projects and built a diverse portfolio that includes fiberglass composites, structural testing, and autonomous robot software. I’m excited to apply my cross-disciplinary skills to robotics, AI-enabled automation, and advanced manufacturing. I collaborate well with international partners and enjoy turning complex ideas into tangible, reliable solutions.…I'm Collins Chemweno, a multi-disciplinary engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I’m pursuing a BSc in Aerospace Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology while building a foundation in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi. I design with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Inventor, develop autonomous systems with ROS and OpenRocket, and prototype with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, RP-LiDAR, and 3D printing. I’ve led communications and social media at engineering projects and built a diverse portfolio that includes fiberglass composites, structural testing, and autonomous robot software. I’m excited to apply my cross-disciplinary skills to robotics, AI-enabled automation, and advanced manufacturing. I collaborate well with international partners and enjoy turning complex ideas into tangible, reliable solutions.

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I’m Collins Chemweno, a multi-disciplinary engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I’m pursuing a BSc in Aerospace Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology while building a foundation in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi. I design with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Inventor, develop autonomous systems with ROS and OpenRocket, and prototype with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, RP-LiDAR, and 3D printing.

I’ve led communications and social media at engineering projects and built a diverse portfolio that includes fiberglass composites, structural testing, and autonomous robot software. I’m excited to apply my cross-disciplinary skills to robotics, AI-enabled automation, and advanced manufacturing. I collaborate well with international partners and enjoy turning complex ideas into tangible, reliable solutions.

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Structural Engineering Intern at Nakuja Project

June 1, 2025 - Present

Designed a portable telescopic launchpad using SolidWorks; validated structural integrity via Autodesk Inventor FEA iterations; optimized launch rail length via OpenRocket simulations. Fabricated fiberglass composite airframes and launch pad from mild steel, utilizing wet layup, curing, welding, milling, and 3D printing to ensure quality and precise manufacturing. Managed procurement lifecycle for industrial materials, establishing strict quality control protocols by personally verifying vendor specifications using precision measurement tools. Communications and social media strategy lead, documenting engineering milestones to increase project visibility. Represented the technical team in stakeholder engagements, fostering partnerships with international entities including the German NewSpace industry and local partners.

Video Editor at USA Prospects Program

June 1, 2025 - Present

Transform long-form technical sessions into concise, high-engagement social media assets using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; executed end-to-end post-production workflows, including motion graphics, sound design, and color grading; managed licensed assets via Envato Elements. Developed strategic marketing content that reinforces program credibility and supports outreach and student placements at US colleges.

Autonomous Robot for Mapping, Disease Detection, and Object Recognition at Independent Project

August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Led software architecture for an autonomous mobile robot designed for SLAM, crop disease detection, and payload delivery. Developed autonomous navigation and path planning using ROS2, Nav2, and SLAM; full system integration with Raspberry Pi 4 for high-level computing and an Arduino Mega 2560 for low-level motor control. Implemented sensor fusion using RP-LiDAR and Pi Camera V2 for real-time perception and object recognition. Collaborated on mechanical design and fabrication in SolidWorks and 3D printing; authored a technical paper and poster detailing architecture, control logic, and testing results.