Ernest Matekenya
Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Limited
P.O. Box 30522
Capital City, Lilongwe 3
Malawi
Phone Numbers -Mobile: +265*********
-Home: +265*********
E-mails: ***************@*****.***,
**************@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/ernest-matekenya-a91075b6/
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 23RD March 1986
Nationality: Malawian
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Christian
OBJECTIVE;
seeking a position to utilise my skills and abilities in development projects that offer Professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible.
Core Qualifications;
ICT, OT
AVEVA, Vijeo Designer, Adobe Acrobat
HMIs (Wonderware, Magelis, etc.)
Supervisory control and data acquisition; Power Monitoring Expert, DAServer, Historian
Engineering concepts to real-life situations
Automation and controls Process control programming - Ecostucture control expert, Unity Pro, Delta PLCs
Cost estimates and work schedules
Work Experience
Currently
●Alliance One Tobacco International (Malawi) Limited
Position – Process control supervisor – SCADA Engineer - Plant Automation (from 2017 June – present)
Duties;
●Design, evaluate and implement SCADA systems and other automated tasks used to collect data in a controlled environment.
●Maintain relationships with vendors to ensure quality materials for SCADA projects.
●Review SCADA designs and electric contractor agreements for needed modifications.
●Analyse and resolve issues relating to all power and automated systems.
●Respond quickly to plant system emergencies.
●Plant fault finding
●PLC Management plus HMI
●Perform and document process instrumentation verification and calibration
●Design and integrate wired and wireless, Ethernet and Serial data networks
●Design and integrate operator graphics to databases, operation integration server
●Historian server (AVEVA products-InTouch application - DAServer) full management (IoT)
●Mapping, Configuring, installing Power monitoring Expert system (IoT)
●Installing and configuring Malcam Moisture analyser system
●Monitoring data communications and processing equipment.
●Comply with all accepted change control procedures.
●Goodwe Solar Grid (IoT)
●Administering and maintaining Fire detection systems (IoT)
●Supervising scale management, censors connections, and instrumentation
Projects: -NTRM Picking system –Unity pro PLC implementation
-Proctor/Redrier Upgrade to M340 from PL7 pro
-Godioli press PLC Upgrade
-Malcam Moisture analyser – final product result - implementation
** Introduction to ThingWorx
●Alliance One Tobacco International (Malawi) Limited
Position – IT System support specialist (2016 June – 2017 May)
Duties;
●Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners
●Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks
●Responding in a timely manner to service issues and requests
●Providing technical support across the company (this may be in person or over the phone)
●Setting up accounts for new users
●Repairing and replacing equipment as necessary
●Testing new technology
●Possibly training junior staff members
●Malawi Red cross society - Emergency appeal (MRCS - IFRC)
Position - development facilitator (Feb 2015 – Dec 2015)
Duties;
●Assisting in the management, administration and implementation of day to day project activities.
●Assisting the Project Officer in keeping records of all tasks performed in the project impact areas.
●Conducting and supporting training of volunteers.
●Participating in all meetings pertaining to Community Resilience Project Activities in the project area.
●Training the community structures in carrying out their duties as far as the project objectives are concerned.
●Mobilising community in project impact areas through volunteers to identify the best combinations of community-based health care interventions to address their problems.
●Working closely with Community Structures such as Sub-divisions, Village Health Committee, Child Protection Committees, Community Action Tams and other structures that may be available and relevant to the project.
●Conducting review meetings with volunteers to monitor progress of implementation.
●Torrent Computer Rentals (Beehive) as
Position- IT Technician (2012 - 2014)
Duties;
●To answer technical phone enquiries, book problems and schedule visits.
●Fix faults on customer’s premises and replace them with good ones where possible.
●Order & source spare parts, maintaining stock of working computers & spares.
●Engage in regular health & safety inspection and equipment check to ensure customer satisfaction.
●To deliver & install equipment to customers in a proactive and timely manner.
●Submit weekly situation report to the line manage
●Siku group of Companies as a System Support Assistant /Accounts clerk (2010 - 2012.)
Duties;
- Software and Hardware troubleshooting
- Assisting in System Maintenance (Hardware & Software).
- Data Entry and File management
- Bank Reconciliations
- Monthly Tourism-levy and VAT preparation
- Daily Sales and Banking Recording
- Daily and Monthly Reports etc.
●National Statistics Office 2008
● Worked with NSO as an Enumerator for Population and Housing Census responsible for collecting data.
EDUCATION:
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (NCC)
Institution: National College of Information Technology - NACIT (2008-2009)
Modules:
●Advanced Visual Basic, Advanced Web Design, Business Systems Analysis, Business Systems Design, Database Design and Development, Enterprise Networking, Internet Security, Practical Project IADCS
International Diploma in Computer Studies (NCC)
Institution: National College of Information Technology - NACIT (2007-2008)
Modules:
●Business Communication, Business Organisation, Computer Technology, Networking, Structured Programming Methods, Systems Development, Visual Basic .Net, Website Development
Certificate in Information Processing (City & Guilds)
Institution: Institute of Technology and Management (ITEM-2006)
Modules:
●Business Organisation and Information Technology
●Introduction to Programming, Mathematics and Computing
●Microsoft Office Packages
Certificate in Financial Accounting (PAEC)
Institution: Lilongwe Technical College (2006)
Modules:
●Business Knowledge, Business Communication
●Business Mathematics, Business Accounting
●Wide range of Computer packages
●A+
Certifications;
AWS - Machine learning Basics
AWS - Cloud practitioner essentials
TURTLETECH - Cybersecurity
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Malawi school certificate of Examination
Subjects: English, Agriculture, Principles of Accounts, Business studies, Mathematics, Social and development studies, Science and technology, Chichewa
Extra qualification
●C-1 (G) Driver’s licence
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
●Goal Oriented, Self-motivated, co-operative and eager to learn
●Hardworking and committed to excellence, Good interpersonal and communication skills
REFEREES:
Mr. James Samuti
Principal Resident Magistrate office,
Post Office Box 109
ZOMBA
Phone Number: +265*********
E-Mail Address: **********@*****.***
Daniel Chikondi Moyo
Technical Consultant
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Cell: +265*********
E-Mail: ******.************@*****.***
Mr. Chris Numero
Engineering Service Manager
Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Limited
P.O. Box 30522
Capital City, Lilongwe 3
Malawi
Phone Number: +265*********
E-Mail Address: *******@******.***