Muganwa Willy
Kigali
Summary
I am an irrigation engineer passionate about sustainable and efficient water management systems. My goal is to support communities in transitioning from traditional to innovative irrigation solutions, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity while conserving water resources. Known for my diligence and commitment to excellence, I focus on designing systems that optimize water use and improve crop yields.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Intern, Irrigation Engineering
Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB)
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: ETI Department
- Utilized GIS for topographic and LULC mapping, including water delineation and rainfall mapping
- Designed various irrigation systems, including macro and mini sprinklers, low-cost family drip systems, and open channels
- Conducted head loss calculations in pipelines, optimized network layouts for pressure-piped irrigation systems, and enhanced water efficiency
- Collaborated with farmers in Kirehe District (Nasho Schemes, Mahama Lots 1 and 2) to implement and optimize irrigation techniques effectively
- ETI Department
Irrigation Engineer Intern
Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB)
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed small-scale drip irrigation systems to enhance water efficiency for small-scale agricultural operations
- Applied fertigation techniques, improving nutrient delivery to plant roots, and enhancing crop productivity
- Performed crop water requirement analyses to develop optimized irrigation schedules that balance growth and resource use
Education
Bachelor of Science with Honors - Irrigation and Drainage
University of Rwanda
Nyagatare10.2024
High School Diploma - Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics
Lycée de Kigali
01.2018
Skills
- Irrigation Engineering
- Water Management
- Presentations
- GIS Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Team building
Languages
- English : Professional
- Kinyarwanda: Native
Timeline
Professional Intern, Irrigation Engineering
Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB)
05.2024 - 04.2025
Irrigation Engineer Intern
Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB)
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science with Honors - Irrigation and Drainage
University of Rwanda
High School Diploma - Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics
Lycée de Kigali
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