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Education & Credentials

A degree, an international diploma and a Caterpillar apprenticeship — all three earned while working full-time, and two of them finished with distinction or rank.

2013 — 2017 · Graduated 11/2017

B.A. English Literature

Dagon University · Yangon, Myanmar

Bachelor degree completed through the distance-education system while working full-time as an engineer. A deliberate choice: it built the language foundation that later became a second career in technical translation.

Studied by distance learning alongside a full-time job and a part-time diploma
Completed the degree in 2017 after a setback in third year — finished anyway

GPA 3.14Distance Learning

06/2014 — 06/2015

Level 3 IVQ Technician Diploma — Electrical & Electronic Engineering

City & Guilds, UK · Yangon, Myanmar

An internationally recognised technician diploma, studied part-time while holding down a full-time job and a distance degree at the same time.

Graduated with distinction in Engineering Fundamentals 2 and Electrical Power
Balanced full-time employment, a university degree and this diploma simultaneously

Distinction · Engineering Fundamentals 2Distinction · Electrical Power

11/2009 — 02/2013

Electric Power Generating (Diesel & Gas) & Control

MSP (CAT) Training Center · Yangon, Myanmar

Three-year Caterpillar apprenticeship to an international curriculum, with on-the-job training and monthly compensation. The door that opened the entire career.

Selected 8th of 200+ candidates — one of 15 chosen for the program
Graduated the apprenticeship ranked 1st in the batch and joined as a permanent employee
Started at 16, supporting family while learning a trade

Rank 1 Graduate3-Year Apprenticeship

Further Training

Certificates & Training

OEM and specialist training that keeps the hands-on skills sharp.

Engine Overhaul Training — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan
Power Systems Fundamentals — Caterpillar University
Cummins INSITE — ECM Software
mtu ECU 4, 7, 8, 9 · Gas Engine & BVNG Training
Certified Safety Supervisor Courses
Electrical Installation & Wiring
Euro Pass — Engineering Certification
English Pre-Intermediate

Burmese Native English EF SET C2 · 72/100 Class 3 Singapore Driving Licence

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