High School Technical Officer

EZAKIEL CHARLES ORIGA

Tel: +974********

Email: *******************@*****.***

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Science Degree Horticulture- University of Nairobi; May 2013 to December 2016.

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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Onjiko High School, Ahero; January 2008 to November 2011.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ACQUIRED

Agricultural management: Highly knowledgeable and skilled in; implementing crop development programs to improve food security, promoting farming approaches and commercialization of crops and emerging crops and assessing food requirements, deficits, posting harvest losses and establishing production trends.

Agronomy: Well versed with the production and crop protection of different crop and flower varieties hence adept at handling procedures such as different flower types require different handling techniques.

Pest and Disease Management: Expertise in developing and executing pest and disease management practices based on clear, planned and operational agronomic needs.

Agribusiness management- Capacity to manage and supervise the agricultural business and ensuring its smooth running and success.

Agri-business: Proficient in keeping records, managing resources and finances, creating workable policies and ensuring profitability in the business.

Data Analysis: Capable of handling roles in the managing and analysis of data in data verification, data cleanup and ensuring the accuracy of all the data gathered and compiled for presentation for report writing.

Interpersonal skills: Proven ability to work well in a team and also managing a team towards effective productivity. Excellent with the ability to relate well with colleagues and offer my help when required to.

ICT competence: Knowledge in navigating the Ms suite, email and the internet

WORK HISTORY

Agriculture Engineer-Hi-Tech Glasshouse and Cool Houses at Arab Qatari Agricultural Production Company-QATFA, Qatar -March 2022 to Present

Glasshouse automation & control of production environment, humidity, radiation, water, temperature, Carbon (IV) Oxide

Priva software, Hoogendoorn Growth Management System, Dosatron in fertigation and growth environment software for optimum production

Harvest planning and follow-up

Training foremen and workers on Global Gap production requirements and greenhouse duties

Budget discussion with management and planning of production cycles to meet set target

IPM strategy preparation and execution of crop protection program.

Any activity as designated by the management

Glasshouse, cool tunnel system maintenance planning

Agriculture Technician at TIGAAD AGRIBUSINES LTD, Representing Ethiopia and Somaliland- October2020-December 2021

Managing greenhouses and field vegetable production for tomatoes, lettuce, pepper, capsicum, cabbage and any other crop

Formulation of budget, crop nutrition and target yield

Managing crop protection

Managing worker welfare

Weekly report to the company director and board

Hydroponics Specialist

Hydroponics Greenhouse Tomato Production at Fillmore Greenhouse Inc, New York USA; April 2019 to August 2020

Duties and Responsibilities

Carried out the following roles;

Fertilizer application.

Handled Picking.

Pest and Disease scouting.

Performed the training of tomatoes.

Handled post-harvest checks on tomatoes

Farm Manager / Agronomist

AFRI-LIFT KENYA ; February 2017 to March 2019

Duties and Responsibilities

Farm planning and budgeting.

Greenhouse and field production management of onions, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflowers, lettuce

Marketing of farm produce

Performed data analysis and presentation.

Coordinated field employees and any other duty assigned by the director

Handled all other roles as was assigned.

OTHER PAST EXPERIENCES

Attaché; Flamingo Horticulture Ltd-January 2016-March 2016.

Conducted the following operations;

Usage of the correct post-harvest treatment for cut flowers and foliage being processed and ensure that any waste solution is disposed as per the instructions

Ensure that the cut flowers and foliage are stored at the correct temperature and humidity and the refrigeration equipment in the cold store is well maintained

Use the principle of HACCP system to identify the key stages which impact product quality and implement the necessary or preventive measures to maintain quality

Coordinate with field production personnel in delivering quality product

TRAINING

Participated in the 7th Annual Biosafety Conference with the theme: Role of Biotechnology and Biosafety towards realizing the Big Four Action Plan held from 14th to 17th August 2018 at Kenya School of Monetary Studies.

Attended training on Greenhouse Production Amiran Kenya; March 2017.

Participated in the Students LED CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF DRYLANDS at the University of Nairobi.

REFEREES

Murenga Mwimali, PhD

Principal Scientist and Coordinator

Water Efficient Maize for Africa Project-Kenya

Cell: +254-***-***-***

Email: *******@*****.**.**

PETE ZUBWOSKI

Manager Fillmore Greenhouses Inc,

P.O. Box 11589 St. 19A New York

Cell: +585*******

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