Dynamic and results-driven Project Manager with over 15 Years of experience in managing diverse project portfolios. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and executing projects within defined scope, schedule, and budget. Adept at fostering communication among stakeholders and ensuring project success through effective leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Management Consultant
A&T Technologies
01.2023 - Current
Collaborate with project teams to oversee all phases of project planning and execution, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards
Facilitate weekly project meetings, providing clear communication and updates to stakeholders and senior management
Assist in the development of comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, scheduling, and cost control measures
Implement risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks
Manage electrical, energy and technology projects by monitoring staff compliance with safety protocols, allocating budget efficiently, and installing advanced systems, allowing for timely delivery of tailored solutions.
Developed internal project management systems and communications to facilitate successful operations.
Managed and oversaw junior project consultants and delegated tasks for timely execution.
Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure on-time delivery within budget constraints.
Collaborated with sales teams for accurate scoping of potential projects, contributing to increased revenue generation opportunities.
Chief Commercial Officer
Adrian Group
07.2021 - 01.2023
Tanzania, South Africa) Nairobi, Kenya
Overall regional leadership of teams in various countries to grow business through innovative solutions for vertical and horizontal business growth; with growth of revenue of 20% on Year On Year basis
Responsible for Energy Systems’ and ICT Design, Equipment Sourcing, New Technology training for both internal and customer key staff that led to new business growth that contributed to overall company business diversification; brought it new business in Grid-Tie Solar, Energy Storage Systems and Customer systems optimization that led to 20-50% operating expenditure reduction
Opened new markets in Ethiopia, Zambia, Kenya with clear leadership in collaboration with new partners in areas of Solar Technologies and Energy Storage Systems, Fibre Technology Last Mile Solutions.
Drove sustainable growth by identifying opportunities for expansion and implementing strategic plans to capitalize on them.
Technical Director
A&T Technologies
03.2018 - 07.2021
Supported project management activities by coordinating with engineering, legal, and operations teams to streamline project workflows
Developed and maintained project documentation, ensuring compliance with Project Management Center of Excellence standards
Actively participated in procurement strategies and vendor selection processes, enhancing project efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Responsibility of overseeing hiring, training, development, and evaluation of engineering staff to create proficient and strong engineering team
Leading and directing effective interactions and positive cooperation through work relationships between all levels of organization in areas related to engineering to achieve business goals of optimizing manufacturing output, quality, scheduling, reliability, safety, cost variance, and waste objectives
Establishing clear and consistent lines of communication with Executive team
Educating, with accuracy and timeliness, senior company leadership team on overall progress, issues, and challenges of engineering projects and initiatives
Ensuring that maintenance and operation of equipment, systems, and processes for overall installed systems meet compliance standards of all external regulatory agencies
Participating in activities and discussions at Executive level of organization to guide the company’s growth and planning of the business
Overseeing the achievement of financial budgetary responsibility for all areas of engineering and projects.
Head
Linksoft Group, Kenya
07.2013 - 03.2018
Of engineers and technicians in four African countries responsible for technology deployment through trainings and mentorship
Energy expertise and leadership were doubled in individual countries which led to power optimizations leading to reduced operating expenditure (20-50%)
Project Management and Design of power and energy systems through platforms like MS Projects, Oracle CMMS, Hommer, PVSys, Helioscope, Easysolar, AUTOCAD, PVSOL, this improved systems’ design reliability and acceptance to customers that increased company customer footprint through new verticals
Project Managed projects of ~$15 million that included Enterprise Resource Management for government of Kenya that enabled decentralization of service delivery to various regions and introduced easy payment methods; Led a team of Engineers and Technicians in designing, installation and support of deployment of 15 Minigrids in Rural Kenya that connected power to rural areas where it was economically not viable for Power Utility to deploy
Was involved in feasibility studies for Kinangop (Kenya) Wind Farm and Turkana Wind Project wind data collection
Installation and maintenance of Hybrid Power Solutions for Telkom Kenya and Safaricom Ltd.
Head of Operations
Winafrique Technologies, Kenya
08.2008 - 06.2013
Managed Client Technical Support through leading customer support agents, handling warranty issues and managed to top in client, Safaricom, subcontractor list
Improved Operational and Installation timelines through vendor trainings and data driven logistics which translated improved EBITDA of ~ 2%
Part of team that pioneered wind-solar-vanadium red bromide (VRB ESS) systems in remote telecommunication base stations that reduced diesel consumption by 70% and improved service availability.
Achieved significant cost reductions by renegotiating supplier contracts and optimizing inventory management practices.
Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives to drive business growth.
Education
Master of Science - Energy
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2024
GED -
Project Management Institute
USA
05.2024
Diploma - Procurement and Supplies Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2004
Skills
Design thinking
Strategic Thinking
Brand strategy
Project Management
Risk Management
Scheduling & Cost Control
Leadership & Team Building
Effective Communication
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Utility and Construction Management
Certification
Project Management | Risk Management | Scheduling & Cost Control | Leadership & Team Building | Effective Communication | Problem Solving & Critical Thinking | Utility and Construction Management | Electrical engineering | Cost control | Staff training | Workplace safety regulations | Contract negotiations | Work scheduling | Installations | Technical troubleshooting, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute – 2024
MTCNA (Mikrotik Certified Network Associate), Ubiquiti Certified Network Admin – 2013
Solar Energy Expert T3 – Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Kenya) – 2014
Class A Telecommunications Technical Personnel – Communications Authority, Kenya –
2012
Health, Safety and Environmental Operations Certificate – IOSHEM Africa Limited (Kenya)
– 2011
Graduate Engineer – Institution of Engineers of Kenya - 2019
Timeline
Senior Project Management Consultant
A&T Technologies
01.2023 - Current
Chief Commercial Officer
Adrian Group
07.2021 - 01.2023
Technical Director
A&T Technologies
03.2018 - 07.2021
Head
Linksoft Group, Kenya
07.2013 - 03.2018
Head of Operations
Winafrique Technologies, Kenya
08.2008 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Energy
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
GED -
Project Management Institute
Diploma - Procurement and Supplies Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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