GLORIAH CHEPKIRUI
Bsc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Email: *******************@*****.***
Phone No.: +254*********
LinkedIn: www.linkedln.com/in/gloriahchepkirui
SUMMARY
Engineering is all about discovering a problem, analyzing it and coming up with an appropriate solution to the problem. I am quite passionate about not only Electrical and Electronics Engineering, but also its proper implementation toward societal change and as an ingredient for sustainable growth and development. My commitment to renewable energy is evidenced by training on design of solar PV and battery capacities for different households. I stand for ethics, transparency and utmost integrity. My commitment to renewable energy is evidenced by training on design of solar PV and battery capacities for diffrent households.
Engineering is all about discovering a problem, analyzing it and coming up with an appropriate solution to the problem. I am quite passionate about not only Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft office products such as Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Power system modelling analysis using DigSilent and Power World
Data analysis using Python, Matlab and Excel.
Excellent report writing skills
Communication skills – Good command in spoken and written English.
Team player.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ATTACHEE
January 2023-March 2023 Kenya Generation Company PLC
- Operation and control of geothermal power plants.
- Transformer and generator maintenance.
- Maintenance of the power plant switchgear.
- Switching operations for 220kV transmission system.
- Interpretation of plant single line wiring diagrams.
ATTACHEE
February 2022-May 2022 Unilever Tea Kenya (now known as ekaterra Tea Kenya PLC)
- Maintenance and testing of lightning protection systems.
- Tea factory boiler maintenance.
- Electrical design and domestic installation.
- Design of motor controls and motor maintenance
ATTACHEE
February 2021- May 2021 Public Works Department-Kericho
- Electrical design using Dialux Evo
- Formulation of Bill of quantities.
QUALITY CLERK
June 2020-December 2020 Unilever Tea Kenya
- Conducted quality checks and ensured compliance with quality standards.
- Recording and analyzing of process data.
REFERENCES
Morris Kaminju
Electrical Technician- Student supervisor
Kenya Generating Company (KenGen)
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Dr. Mercy Kiio
Lecturer- Project supervisor
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and
Technology (JKUAT)
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EDUCATION
September 2018- December 2023 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology-Juja
BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Student member- Institution of Engineers Kenya (IEK)
- Course Representative- Society of Engineering Students (SES) February 2018- March 2018 Nishkam Saint Puran Singh Institute- Kericho
Certificate in Computer Applications
February 2014- November 2017 Kipsigis Girls High School-Kericho
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)- mean grade A-, 78 points. PROJECTS
Final year project: Power system state estimation based on Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs)
- The project aimed at real time monitoring of the transmission system necessitated by the change in grid dynamics as a result of integration of renewable energy to the grid. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
May 2022- November 2022 by Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Training on Solar PV design for different households conducted by Eng. Samson Njoroge.
- Sizing of solar PV panels and battery capacity.
- Analysed Energy consumption of different household items.
- Compared the cost of using solar compared to other sources of electricity. ACTIVITIES
Participated in the Youth Energy Summit (YES) from June 20th to June 23rd, 2023, where I deepened my knowledge on structuring successful energy projects, leveraging digital tools, and explored key areas such as energy efficiency, energy access and affordability, and the importance of embracing renewable energy.