Francis Pinga
Harare
Summary
Dynamic Presales/Design Engineer with a proven track record at Sinet Africa Pvt. Ltd., specializing in solar PV system design and project management. Adept at conducting engineering analyses and optimizing energy production through advanced simulation tools. Strong analytical thinker with a commitment to quality assurance and regulatory compliance, ensuring timely project delivery within budget.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Presales/Design Engineer
Sinet Africa Pvt. Ltd.
10.2020 - Current
- Lead bid preparation for solar energy tenders and direct RFP/RFQ proposals.
- Conduct engineering analysis and site-specific evaluations for energy efficiency.
- Liaise with OEMs and distributors to source cost-effective solutions.
- Develop and enforce quality and safety standards for solar installations.
- Provide technical direction to installation teams during deployment.
- Perform solar PV system simulations to optimize energy production.
- Develop design specifications and functional requirements for solar projects.
- Create electrical single-line diagrams and CAD designs for installations.
- Prepare checklists, budgets, project plans, and regulatory documents.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Present technical analyses and project solutions to stakeholders.
- Liaised with stakeholders to define and document design requirements.
Assistant Project Engineer
Energy Lab Pvt. Ltd.
07.2015 - 10.2020
- Developed project proposals and technical reports on system performance and improvements.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress solar PV System Installation work.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Conducted research and development in advanced electronics engineering, including energy monitoring systems, DC-AC inverters, and MPPT charge controllers.
- Diagnosed, repaired, and optimized electronic control systems for energy applications.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements for solar PV systems.
Solar PV Trainer [Part-time Job]
Young Africa Skills Centre
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Trained high school graduates in solar PV system design and installation.
- Developed and delivered technical training programs on solar energy systems.
- Created course materials, practical workshops, and assessments.
- Set exams and evaluated students' technical skill levels.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe09-2025
Master of Science - Renewable Energy Engineering
Universtity of Zimbabwe
Harare09-2018
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Harare Institute of Technology
Harare06-2015
Skills
- Solar PV system design
- Analytical thinking
- Reading and interpreting blueprints
- Technical specification writing
- Qualitative problem solving
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem-solving
- Cost estimation and project costing
- Quality assurance
- Simulation design
Languages
English
Shona
Software
PVSyst
AutoCAD Electrical
MATLAB/Simulink
PSpice
Microsoft Packages
Homer
Sketchup Pro 3D
Timeline
Presales/Design Engineer
Sinet Africa Pvt. Ltd.
10.2020 - Current
Solar PV Trainer [Part-time Job]
Young Africa Skills Centre
04.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Project Engineer
Energy Lab Pvt. Ltd.
07.2015 - 10.2020
MBA - Business Administration
University of Zimbabwe
Master of Science - Renewable Energy Engineering
Universtity of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Harare Institute of Technology
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