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Budapest, Hungary

Working as part of the application team which acts as a bridge between customers/partners and the relevant internal technical teams (R&D, service), specific roles include:- Offering technical support to customers as they report technical issues;- Investigation, troubleshooting & analysis of customer queries and coordinating solutions with the relevant teams;- Updating and reviewing technical documentation to feature improvements in products;- Configuration of protection relays to meet specific customer requirements;- Testing of relay firmware, configuration software for the R&D as upgrades are released;- Formulating and improving test protocols and procedures to facilitate better testing efficiency;

Budapest, Hungary

- Supporting the Application Team by helping to test their relay configurations;- Assist the team in testing firmware and configuration software for R&D new releases;- Work with a Senior Engineer to update technical documentation;- Work with a Senior Engineer to complete a Master’s Thesis

Isinya, Kajiado County

Attached to a 400/220 kV power substation under construction; main responsibility involved working with the consultant to represent the client (KETRACO) on site. Specifically:- Witnessing the site acceptance tests (SATs) for substation equipment as the contractor performs them;- Assist the consultant in recording and discussing the results;- Give periodic reports to the project engineer;AchievementWitnessed the complete pre-commissioning tests of more than 21 400 kV circuit breakers, 42 disconnectors, 21 current transformers, 21 capacitive voltage transformers, 14 surge arresters, 2 400/220kV power transformers and partial testing of protection relays.

Nairobi

Working with KETRACO (Kenya Electricity Transmission Company) under ICT Authority Kenya

Nairobi

Design and installation of CCTV systemsP2P connection of cameras and smartphones for live streamingMaintenance of existing cameras and associated equipmentLighting designInstallation of lighting fittings and socketsSocial media promotion and marketing

Nairobi

Radio Access Network Configuration & Support- Offering technical support for customer complaints that touch directly on the access network;- Configuration (setting up and optimization) of radio nodes for service using Huawei U2000 for Huawei sites and Nokia Netact for Nokia sites;- Service upgrades for radio interfaces by migrating sites from legacy E1 to modern IP for Nokia sites;- Working with field engineers to remotely commission and test 2G, 3G and 4G sites before they go on air;- Follow-up on newly commissioned sites by performing basic KPI checks e.g. call drop rates, call setup success rates etc.

Kenya

- Learning the fundamentals of 2G and 3G under guidance and assessment by a program mentor;- Accompanying project engineers for installation of site equipment and site testing projects;- Sitting with project engineers in formal technical training sessions;- Preparing of weekly reports with detailed activity logging and planning.

Kenya

Working under Department of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, roles included: - Accompanying engineers to address technical issues in government premises;- Assisting engineers to prepare drawings using AutoCAD & bill of quantities for building services illumination;

Kenya

- Route survey of overhead lines paths(1st week)- Design of electricity transmission components and familiarization with different types of pole structures, conductors and insulators. (Some of the components included: cross-arms, electricity poles, pole stays and insulators)- Research on OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) and ADSS (All-dielectric self-supporting) cables and underground cable designs.- Design of powerline strip plans for the Kenya Electricity Expansion Project by Kenya Power. Under this: -Creation of route location maps -Correction of faulty designs -Writing a transmittal letter -Printing, filing of designs and preparing a top cover file and -Special skills acquired in AutoCAD, presentation of official documents & official communication

Master'S Degree, Electrical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude

Two main areas of specialization: > Power System Protection (earth-fault protection of synchronous generators) > Power Converters.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Second Class Honors (Upper Division)

Majored in the Heavy Current option of Electrical & Electronic Engineering which involves 2 years (4 semesters) specialization in Power.

Acca Applied Knowledge, Business

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