Portfolio — Mechanical Engineer & Digital Brand Strategist

Malik Wahab

Creative Engineer

Bridging cinematic AI generation, digital transformation, and high-volume operations.

Systems Thinking,
Applied Everywhere

I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate of the University of Ilorin — a discipline that taught me something far broader than thermodynamics and material science: it taught me how to see any environment as a system. From stress distribution in a steel truss to supply-chain velocity in a high-volume depot, the engineering lens remains the same — identify inputs, optimise processes, and deliver measurable outputs.

That systems-thinking now powers a dual career. On the operations side, I have managed logistics and quality-control workflows for fast-moving consumer goods, driving efficiency across physical depot operations. On the digital side, I architect brand identities, automate marketing pipelines, and direct cinematic AI-generated content — applying the same rigour and precision I learned in the engineering lab.

The result is a rare hybrid: a professional who can translate between warehouse floor and creative studio, between Excel models and AI image-generation tools, between procurement contracts and brand positioning strategy.

3+
Years in Operations Management
Supply Chain · Quality Control
2+
Years in Digital Brand Management
AI Content · SEO · Automation
B.Eng
Mechanical Engineering
University of Ilorin

Discipline & Craft

AI & Creative
  • Sora 2 (Text-to-Video)
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Midjourney / DALL·E
  • Cinematic Storytelling
  • Brand Visual Identity
  • AI Creative Direction
Operations
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Quality Control (QC/QA)
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Inventory Management
  • Vendor Relations
  • Process Optimisation
Digital
  • HubSpot CRM
  • SEO & Content Strategy
  • Workflow Automation
  • Social Media Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Analytics & Reporting

Cinematic Work

Professional Timeline

2021 — 2023

Operations Coordinator

Rotmox Paints — Lagos, Nigeria

Oversaw production-line quality control and coordinated inbound raw-material logistics for a mid-scale paint manufacturing operation. Applied mechanical engineering principles to identify process inefficiencies, reducing material wastage through structured QA protocols and vendor performance reviews.

Quality Control Raw Materials Procurement Process Improvement Vendor Management
2022 — 2024

Logistics Manager

Drinks Depot — Nigeria

Led end-to-end logistics operations for a high-volume FMCG distribution depot. Managed a team responsible for order fulfilment, route planning, and inventory reconciliation. Implemented data-driven stock management systems that improved order accuracy and reduced delivery lead times across key distribution routes.

Supply Chain Inventory Management Team Leadership FMCG Distribution
2023 — Present

Freelance Digital Brand Manager

Independent · Remote

Providing end-to-end digital brand management and AI creative direction for clients across lifestyle, entertainment, and B2B sectors. Services span brand strategy, SEO-led content production, HubSpot CRM implementation, workflow automation, and cinematic AI content creation — most notably the ongoing Mr. Shafts Cinematic Series produced with Sora 2 and advanced prompt engineering.

AI Content (Sora 2) Brand Strategy HubSpot SEO Workflow Automation Prompt Engineering

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Whether you have a brand to build, a creative project requiring AI direction, or an operations challenge to solve — let's talk.

LocationNigeria — Available Remotely
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