Courage Agho

About Courage Agho

I build and deliver complex manufacturing systems from early requirements through launch and sustained operation.Over the past 10 years, I\'ve owned programs across automotive, industrial, and aerospace environments, working at the intersection of controls engineering, systems integration, and cross-functional program delivery. My work has spanned automation platforms, robotics integration, MES deployments, and IT/OT connectivity, typically on aggressive timelines with real capital accountability ($750K to $10M+).I\'m comfortable setting technical direction, aligning teams across engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers, and managing the ambiguity that comes with building something new. I\'ve led programs solo and through teams, and I\'ve learned that clarity on requirements upfront saves everyone time downstream.MS in Electrical Engineering. PMP certified. Currently adding data science and generative AI to my toolkit.

Experience

1. Controls Engineer Technical Lead

   Zekelman Industries

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Own execution of manufacturing automation and enterprise integration initiatives, defining controls and system architecture from concept through production readiness. Influence cross-functional decisions on architecture, risk, and delivery to enable scalable manufacturing systems.

Education

• University of South Carolina

  B.Sc, Electrical Engineering

• University of South Carolina

  Master of Science (M.Sc.), Electrical Engineering

Skills

• Matlab
• Simulink
• Simulations
• Customer Service
• Java
• Pspice
• C
• Management
• Visual Basic
• Verilog
• Plc Programming
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Leadership
• Communication
• Technical Writing
• Computer Assistance
• Data Analysis
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Team Leadership
• Control Systems Design
• Academic Tutoring