Akeno Morrell

Engineering management · Procurement · Analytics

Making complex work clearer.

I’m Akeno Morrell. I bring an engineer’s perspective to procurement, operations, and practical problem solving.

Portrait of Akeno Morrell

01 / AboutWhere engineering meets operations.

I turn complex requirements into clear, workable decisions. My work combines supplier research, contract coordination, compliance, and data analysis across a Miami-Dade County portfolio exceeding $200 million.

Procurement & contracts

I review vendor qualifications and submissions, support solicitations, and coordinate requirements with departments and suppliers.

Operations & analysis

I use Excel, INFORMS ERP, and reporting to track work, uncover issues, and support decisions.

Engineering perspective

My computer engineering and engineering management training shapes how I solve problems and improve processes.

02 / ProjectsBuilt through curiosity.

Senior design · 2023

Low-cost water quality buoy

I led a four-person engineering team through concept selection, prototyping, and testing of a Raspberry Pi based buoy. We validated turbidity and temperature measurements, demonstrated roughly 100 feet of Wi-Fi connectivity, and tested overnight power. Conductivity calibration remained an area for further work.

Team lead · Raspberry Pi · Sensors · Testing
ShellHacks · 2024

Disease prediction chatbot

I collaborated on a chatbot prototype, combining a Python notebook workflow with a Streamlit interface.

Python · Jupyter · Streamlit

03 / ExperienceWork in practice.

Procurement Contracting Associate

Miami-Dade County · 2025–present

Support more than $200 million in contracts through supplier research, qualification reviews, solicitation support, compliance checks, allocations, and modifications. Coordinate with departments, vendors, Finance, and Legal, using INFORMS ERP, Excel, Monday.com, and SharePoint.

Fleet Management Intern

Miami-Dade County · 2024

Analyzed vehicle downtime, work orders, EV compliance, and fuel trends to support operational reporting and decisions.

Order Processor

The Container Store · 2015–2025

Managed order fulfillment and inventory processes, helping reduce curbside pickup time by 60% and improve order accuracy by 20%.

04 / BackgroundEducation & credentials.

Education

  • M.S. Engineering ManagementFlorida International University · 2026
  • B.S. Computer Engineering, cum laudeFlorida International University · 2023

Certifications

  • Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)State of Florida · 2026
  • Miami-Dade County Certified Procurement Professional (MDC-CPP)Miami-Dade County · 2025
  • SAP ERP certificationFlorida International University
  • App Development with Swift AssociateApple · 2023
  • Digital Forensics Fundamental SkillsFlorida International University · 2023

Let’s connect.

Interested in my work? Reach me through LinkedIn or email.