Henok Derbew

About Henok Derbew

As a Senior Engineer at American Electric Power, a leading utility, power generation and energy provider, I apply my passion to provide efficient and sustainable solutions for power distribution. I use data analysis, root cause analysis, design of experiments, and lean improvement methodologies to optimize processes and reduce costs for the personal care, pharmaceutical, Oil, natural gas and specialty chemical industries.I graduated from the University of Toledo with a bachelor\'s degree in chemical engineering in 2020, where I received multiple scholarships for my academic performance and research. I have also enhanced my technical and soft skills through online training via LinkedIn learning and other platforms, gaining certifications in Six Sigma, Building Resilience, and Critical Thinking. I have developed proficiency in SolidWorks, Aspen, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and other software tools that enable me to design, model, and troubleshoot systems. I am a team player, a problem solver, and a leader who strives to deliver value and quality to clients and stakeholders.

Experience

1. Distribution Engineer Sr

   American Electric Power

   May 2024 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

Education

• Addis Ababa University

  Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering

  2013 — 2015

• Columbus State Community College

  Associate's degree, Associate of Science courses

  2016 — 2016

• Owens Community College

  Associate, Associate Degree

  2017 — 2017

• Franklin University

  Master's degree, Data Analytics

• Evangadi Tech

  Certification, Full stack Developer

• The University of Toledo

  Bachelor’s Degree, Chemical Engineering

  2016 — 2020

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Certified Med Passing
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Team Building
• Management
• Inventory Management
• Product Development
• Customer Service