YAHYA BALSHRAM

About

Mechatronics Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in industrial automation, PLC control, and hydraulic systems, with a strong foundation in process improvement and supply chain fundamentals. Experienced in student leadership, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination.

Experience

• Engineering Intern
  East Rotunda Sdn. Bhd.
  Jul 2024 – Oct 2024

Education

• Master of Manufacturing Engineering (Industrial Engineering)
  Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)
  Industrial Engineering · 2025

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Power BI
• Public Speaking
• Quality Assurance
• Troubleshooting
• PLC Programming
• Excel
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Six Sigma
• Defect Reduction
• Hydraulic systems
• QA/QC
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Sensors
• Omron
• Actuators
• Siemens
• Circuit Diagrams

Projects

• PLC Automation Control System
  PLC, simulation tools

  Designed and implemented a PLC-based control system for a simulated manufacturing process, applying control logic and troubleshooting to automate operations. Integrated PLC hardware with simulation tools, reinforcing skills in industrial automation and process optimization.

• Real-Time Traffic Sign Recognition for Smart Vehicles
  YOLOv8, CNN

  Sole developer of a deep-learning traffic-sign recognition system for smart vehicles; awarded Gold Medal among international participants at the Melaka Vocational College International Innovation Competition (MVCIIC25).

Courses & certifications

• Hydraulics Technology Level 1 · Bosch Rexroth Licensed Training Centre · 2024
• Advanced PLC Programming
• Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt

🗣️ Languages

• Arabic · Native
• English · Fluent
• German · Basic

🏆 Achievements & awards

• Gold Medal, Melaka Vocational College International Innovation Competition (MVCIIC25) · 2025

  Awarded for the AI-based traffic-sign recognition system.

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• Academic Officer, Yemeni Students' Union, Malaysia (UTeM Branch)

  Led orientation and cultural-integration programs and organized campus events for new and returning students. Coordinated communication between students and faculty to improve learning outcomes and student support.

🤝 Volunteering

• FIRST Global Challenge, Malaysia National Qualifier · Volunteer · 2025

  Supported student robotics teams with technical setup and event logistics ahead of the global finals in Panama.