Eric Maina Email & Phone Number

Grahamstown, Ec, Za

5 Prince Alfred Street, Grahamstown

Equipment Manager | Rhodes University Community Engagement (RUCE) Social Innovation Hub (SIH). Roles played include but are not limited to:Head IT consultant for RUCE Partners. - Assessing partner organizations' computer systems.- Providing and implementing recommendations.- Providing repair and maintenance services.- Providing access to the RUCE digital resources. Equipment Manager at RUCE SIH.- Supporting social innovation, entrepreneurship and personal development.- Identifying trends in equipment use and misuse.- Finding loopholes in policies governing equipment use.- Developing turnaround strategies for equipment use.- Using creative problem-solving to ensure IT systems are in place for various operations.- Implementing automated processes.- Software and operating systems installation, updates and upgrades. - Equipment maintenance and repairs. - Monitoring equipment inventory.Digital Literacy Facilitator and Co-Facilitator.- Facilitating and co-facilitating digital literacy training.

5 Prince Alfred St, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139

Research Assistant | Rhodes University Community Engagement- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.- Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.- Collected research data through surveys and focus groups.

3131 Artillery Rd, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139

Research Assistant | Rhodes University Department of Physics- Recorded material science and thermoluminescence findings.- Performed statistical and qualitative, and quantitative analysis.- Helped produce reports outlining results.- Supported research and development efforts.- Edited research manuscripts

Nairobi, Kenya

- Coordinated multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs.- Did community outreach using a mobile planetarium and telescope.- Worked with astronomy software and tools.- Established rapport and engaged with communities to build lasting relationships.

- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in the team environment.- Coordinated projects geared towards bringing entreprenural solutions to problems faced by the community.- Part of the team that organized the 13 th annual national competition that was held in KICC, Nairobi Kenya.- Enactus University of Nairobi was one of the two universities that won the Ford c3 competition for having an excellent project.

University Of Nairobi

- Fostered relationships with companies to promote positive working relationships.- Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spending and timeline.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Radio Astronomy

Ph. D Candidate at the Rhodes Centre for Radio Astronomy Techniques and Technologies (RATT) First Author Papers: - Maina, E. K., et al..

Master Of Science In Physics, Radio Astronomy

Activities and Societies: Karate, ArcheryI did my masters at the Rhodes Center for Radio Astronomy Technologies and Techniques (RATT). My.

Bachelor'S Degree, Astronomy And Astrophysics

Activities and Societies: Enactus University of Nairobi, Nairobi University Physics Association, Aiesec University of Nairobi, University.

International Computer Driving Licence, Microsoft Office Application Programs

Radio Astronomy

Background theory and hands-on experience in using radio telescopes to study objects in space.