Master's in Mechanical Engineering
Higher Technical Teacher Training College (ENSET), Douala
GPA: 3.52 / 5.0 · Honours College Graduate
Mechanical Engineer · FEA Specialist · CAD Specialist
Donfack Fortune
Simulation-driven mechanical engineer with hands-on experience in FEA, CAD modelling, and industrial systems design at CAMRAIL. Specialising in structural analysis, sustainable machinery, and energy systems for Cameroon's growing industrial sector.
Education
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering — Mechanical Construction
Higher Technical Teacher Training College (ENSET), Douala
GPA: 3.63 / 5.0 · Honours College Graduate
Experience
Cameroon Railway Company (CAMRAIL) — Mechanical Engineer
Braking System Department, Douala
- Led intercity train initiatives creating 3D models and technical drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, presented to Tech office for approval.
- Mentored junior engineers optimising Rk7 sole holder and braking triangle using FEA and CFD, expanding system performance by 35% on time and within budget.
Alu-Bassa Cameroon — Mechanical Designer
Design Office, Douala
- Spearheaded optimisation of five hydraulic press machines implementing DFM and GD&T, streamlining two-phase to single-phase process, achieving 30% efficiency gain and 65% profit increase.
- Reduced project time by 25% using FMEA and DFMEA during task monitoring and implementation.
Samara-Tech — Mechanical Engineer
Revision Office, Douala
- Researched new design and production techniques, presented weekly reports to manufacturing team using Excel data visualisation.
- Reduced production errors below 3% through quality assurance protocols, decreasing defect expenses by 15%.
University of Douala — Research Assistant
Banana Pseudo-Tronc Shredding Machine, Mechanical Department
- Supervised mechanical design and component sizing, integrating constraints analysis and safety standards optimised for Cameroonian operating conditions.
- Provided technical leadership, mentoring team on agricultural machinery design for low-cost biomass waste valorisation.
University of Douala — Research Assistant
Electrical Department, System Testing and Design
- Conducted rigorous testing on electrical systems using Arduino and Simulink MATLAB, resulting in 20% efficiency increase for department applications.
- Spearheaded Pedal Power Mobile Phone Charger development, mitigating campus energy shortages by 25%.
Selected Projects
Formula SAE Car — Full Vehicle Design
Personal Project · SolidWorks · ANSYS
- Completed full conceptual and mechanical design of FSAE vehicle including chassis, suspension, steering, powertrain, and structural analysis ensuring Formula SAE compliance.
- Performed detailed CAD modelling and simulation workflows (structural, dynamic, crash) to optimise weight distribution, stiffness, and manufacturability.
Motorised Wheelbarrow — User-Centred Design
Personal Project · Fabrication · Electromechanical Integration
- Led end-to-end development using hands-on fabrication (welding, cutting, assembly), optimising ergonomics for users 1.50–1.90m, completed in three weeks.
- Directed multidisciplinary team in mechanical-electrical integration, sourcing reconditioned e-scooter motor for construction and agriculture applications.
Beans Unwrapping Machine
Personal Project · ANSYS Vibration Analysis
- Designed and built high-precision machine achieving 25% increase in bean production efficiency for local farmers.
- Employed mechanical vibration analysis using ANSYS ensuring operational stability, minimising breakdowns by 30%.
Awards & Honours
2025
Honours College Graduate — Master's in Technology, ENSET Douala
2024
Honours College Graduate — ENSET Douala
2022
Best Project Award — Third Place, ENSET Douala
2022
Honours College Graduate — ENSET Douala
Technical Educator · CAD Trainer · Department Head
Donfack Fortune
State-accredited technical educator and SolidWorks group leader with 12 courses taught across secondary and university levels. Reaching 300+ students through classroom instruction, CAD workshops, and structured mentorship programmes.
Education
Master's in Mechanical Engineering
Higher Technical Teacher Training College (ENSET), Douala
GPA: 3.52 / 5.0 · Honours College Graduate
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering — Mechanical Construction
Higher Technical Teacher Training College (ENSET), Douala
GPA: 3.63 / 5.0 · Honours College Graduate
Teaching Experience
Technical College Fongo-Tongo — Professor & Department Head
Head of Mathematics & IT Department, Dschang
- Lead the Mathematics and IT Department, overseeing 10+ teaching staff and coordinating curriculum delivery for 200+ students, ensuring alignment with national technical-education standards.
- Implemented data-driven teaching strategies and digital learning tools, contributing to 73% improvement in student pass rates, curriculum coherence, and departmental efficiency.
SOLIDWORKS User Group — Group Leader
Dassault Systèmes, Douala City SWUG
- Lead Douala's official SolidWorks User Group, organising 15+ technical workshops and 12+ webinars for 300+ students and professional engineers.
- Primary liaison with Dassault Systèmes, supporting community growth, knowledge transfer, and certification pathways across the regional engineering ecosystem.
ENSET Douala — Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering Department
- Delivered 6 undergraduate modules supporting 80+ engineering students: Product Engineering Processes, Design & Manufacturing I, Toy Product Design, Introduction to Design, Global Engineering, Explorations in Mechanical Engineering.
- Supervised 10+ student design projects integrating CAD-driven workflows and manufacturability principles.
Mentoring
SOLIDWORKS User Group & ENSET Douala
Individual & small-group mentoring
- Mentored 20+ students in mechanical design, SolidWorks CAD, mathematics, and career development — providing structured guidance on project execution and certification pathways.
- Supported academic progression, improved technical confidence, and participation in professional engineering communities.
State Diplomas
2024
State Accredited Educator Grade II — With Honours
2022
State Accredited Educator Grade I — With Honours
Beyond Engineering
Community & Impact
Three platforms where I share knowledge, build communities, and drive change across Cameroon and beyond.
4TunHub Learning Hub
4TunHub is an educational community platform dedicated to empowering students and young professionals in Cameroon and across Africa. Through structured learning programmes, tutorial content, and mentorship sessions, I bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world engineering practice — making quality technical education accessible to all.
Renewable Energy Mall & Engineering Review
REM is a weekly newsletter and knowledge platform focused on renewable energy solutions, sustainable engineering, and green technology. Each edition curates the latest developments in clean energy and environmental design — tailored for engineers, students, and decision-makers committed to a sustainable future.
Douala City SolidWorks User Group
As Group Leader of DC-SWUG, I lead and coordinate Douala's official SolidWorks User Group under Dassault Systèmes. Through 15+ technical workshops, 12+ webinars, and certification-driven sessions, I connect 300+ engineering students and professionals — promoting best practices in CAD, mechanical design, and product development across the regional engineering ecosystem.
Want to collaborate or invite me for a workshop?
Whether you're looking to partner, commission training, or simply connect — let's talk.
Renewable Energy Specialist · Climate Researcher · Public Communicator
Donfack Fortune
Mechanical engineer and renewable energy researcher with field-validated work in off-grid energy systems, climate-resilient agricultural technology, and applied climate communication. Founder of The REM — a LinkedIn newsletter reaching 3,200+ subscribers — translating technical energy research into policy-relevant insights for West and Central Africa.
Energy & Climate Experience
The REM Newsletter & Medium — Renewable Energy Researcher & Communicator
Self-Initiated · Douala, Cameroon
- Founded and edits The Renewable Energy Mall (REM) — a LinkedIn newsletter reaching 3,200+ engineering and policy subscribers — converting applied climate research into accessible communication aligned with SDG 7 & 13.
- Authored research-grade articles on Cameroon's energy transition, NDC targets (32% GHG reduction by 2030), and off-grid solar deployment barriers; cited and shared by climate practitioners across West and Central Africa.
- Analysed Cameroon's national energy data — 78% biomass dependence, only 0.01% solar installed capacity as of 2018 — to identify systemic gaps and propose evidence-based rural electrification pathways.
University of Douala — Undergraduate Research Lead, Renewable Energy Systems
Electrical Department, Douala
- Directed design, prototyping, and physical deployment of the Pedal Power Mobile Phone Charger — a zero-emission, off-grid energy solution validated on-campus, reducing campus energy shortfall by 25%.
- Conducted system-level performance testing using ARDUINO and SIMULINK/MATLAB, achieving 20% gain in electrical efficiency over baseline benchmarks — demonstrating feasibility for Sub-Saharan rural contexts.
- Documented full design methodology, failure modes (FMEA), and scalability constraints, positioning findings for integration into Cameroon's off-grid rural electrification planning under the 2021 NDC framework.
Community Project — Mechanical Design Lead, Agricultural Climate Adaptation
SMEs & Local Farmers · Maroua, Far North Region, Cameroon
- Designed and built a high-precision Beans Unwrapping Machine for smallholder farmers in Cameroon's climate-vulnerable Far North region — increasing post-harvest processing efficiency by 25% under climate stress conditions (temperatures up to 45°C).
- Deployed ANSYS vibration simulation during fabrication to ensure structural resilience under variable load; reduced equipment breakdown frequency by 30%, lowering maintenance costs for low-income farming households.
Cameroon Railway Company (CAMRAIL) — Low-Carbon Infrastructure Engineer
Braking System Department, Douala
- Led FEA and CFD optimisation of the Rk7 sole holder and braking triangle on CAMRAIL's intercity trains, expanding braking system performance by 35% — directly supporting Cameroon's national low-carbon rail transport mandate.
- Produced full technical drawing sets (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and presented deliverables to the CAMRAIL Tech Office, demonstrating institutional reporting aligned with climate programme documentation standards.
Research Focus Areas
SDG 7
Affordable & Clean Energy — off-grid rural electrification, solar
deployment barriers in Sub-Saharan Africa
SDG 13
Climate Action — GHG reduction strategies, Cameroon NDC targets,
climate-resilient infrastructure design
SDG 2
Zero Hunger — climate-adaptive agricultural technology, food security
engineering for the Far North region
NDC
Cameroon Nationally Determined Contributions — 32% GHG reduction by 2030,
biomass-to-clean energy transition analysis
Education
Master's in Mechanical Engineering
Higher Technical Teacher Training College (ENSET), Douala
GPA: 3.52 / 5.0 · Honours College Graduate
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering — Mechanical Construction
Higher Technical Teacher Training College (ENSET), Douala
GPA: 3.63 / 5.0 · Honours College Graduate
Looking for renewable energy research or climate consulting?
Available for research partnerships, off-grid energy system design, climate communication, and Adaptation Fund-aligned technical analysis.