E-4 · 2025 – Present
Henry Odoom
Paintsil
Chemical Engineer & Materials Testing Specialist
Noblesville, IN
Open to work
Summary
Chemical Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in materials testing, process optimization, and failure analysis across laboratory and manufacturing environments. At DNV, I optimized servo electric testing systems to reduce experimental variability and designed fatigue crack growth experiments for oil and gas applications. I hold a BS in Chemical Engineering and currently serve in the Indiana National Guard while pursuing opportunities in chemical engineering roles.
Impact
3+
Years materials testing experience
5-10
Cross-functional departments coordinated
3
Associates trained on procedures
Experience
2025-Present
Chemical, Biological and Radiological Operations
Indiana National Guard · Indianapolis, IN
- Operating specialized equipment to decontaminate hazardous materials, personnel, and equipment
- Identifying contaminated areas and sampling materials to determine risks
- Establishing defensive measures and training personnel on CBRN response operations
- Advising commanders on battlefield CBRN threats
2022-2025
Laboratory Technician
DNV (Det Norske Veritas) · Dublin, OH
- Optimized testing systems through systematic troubleshooting, reducing experimental variability and ensuring consistent results
- Designed and executed fatigue crack growth experiments and corrosion rate analysis using servo electric testing frames to evaluate material performance under stress conditions
- Analyzed test data using Excel and other tools
- Applied materials science principles and metallography to analyze failure mechanisms using optical microscopy and precision measurement techniques
2021-2021
Production Associate
Honda Manufacturing · East Liberty, OH
- Maintained assembly line operations while identifying process inefficiencies and recommending improvements
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement corrective actions in fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Conducted final product quality inspections to verify conformance with engineering specifications
2020-2021
Process Assistant
Amazon Fulfillment Center · Buford, GA
- Analyzed workflow efficiency and collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements
- Developed training programs for new associates on standardized operating procedures and safety protocols
- Maintained detailed documentation of processing operations and production metrics
- Supported operational management coordinating multiple departments across 24/7 operations
Skills
Materials Testing & Analysis
Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis · Corrosion Rate Testing · Metallography · Hydrogen Embrittlement Studies · Optical Microscopy · Servo Electric Testing Frames · Failure Analysis · Materials Selection
Process Engineering & Optimization
Process Design · Mass and Energy Balances · System Troubleshooting · Process Improvement · Root Cause Analysis · Experimental System Optimization
Operations & Quality Management
Quality Assurance · Documentation & Procedure Development · Calibration Procedures · Production Operations · Workflow Analysis · Compliance & Safety Protocols
Leadership & Training
Personnel Training Program Development · Cross-Functional Team Coordination · Operational Documentation · Hazard Assessment & Response
Education and certifications
Degree · 2012
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Service record
- Rank
- E-4
- Years served
- 2025 – Present
- Specialty / MOS
- 74D
- Security clearance
- Secret