MARK ABUONGOR IBUYA

MSc in Electrical Power Systems, University of Birmingham, UK

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EDUCATION

MSc in Electrical Power Systems. Distinction (Predicted)

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering, University of Birmingham

Sept 2020 – Ongoing Birmingham, UK Full-time

Introductory to Electrical power systems and computer engineering (63) Power System Economics (74) Power system stability, control, and protection (74) Power systems operation and control (82) HVDC and FACTS (77) Renewable Energy Systems Integration (73) Final year project: Reliability based Critical Infrastructure upgrade with Photovoltaic integration and strategic energy storage.

BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Second Class Honours-Upper Division

School of Engineering, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Sept 2012 – April 2018 Nyeri, Kenya Full-time

Control and Instrumentation Engineering Electrical Machines Analogue & Digital Electronics Power system analysis Energy systems Machine drives Final year thesis: Comparative analysis of HVAC and HVDC Transmission with line losses.

Secondary education -High School. Distinction

Kisima Mixed Secondary School

Jan 2009 – Nov 2012 Nyeri, Kenya Full-time

Business Studies History Geography

Languages (English & Swahili)

Physics(A) Mathematics(A) Chemistry(A)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Engineers Board of Kenya Graduate Engineer, B14692

SUMMARY

A versatile, analytical, hardworking post graduate student with practical hands-on approach to teamwork and problem solving. Result oriented and able to quickly analyse situations and devise sound solutions to problems. Enriched with Metrology experience in electrical calibrations and inspections in adherence to ISO standards quality management. Consistent track records in projects completion and to the satisfactory standards. These projects were vital in developing teamwork skills, leadership, decisiveness, customer service and attention to details. Interested in electrical power systems, renewable energy, and energy storage technologies. Well equipped with theoretical knowledge in electrical power systems and thus open to challenging projects in any enterprise in this field.

KEY SKILLS &TRAININGS

Electrical simulation software Microsoft Office (word, excel & PowerPoint) Project management Analytical thinking Good Communication skills.

ISO 31000:2018-Risk management awareness. ISO 17025(LQMS) Laboratory Quality management systems awareness.

EXPERIENCE

Technical Trainer

Meru National Polytechnic, Meru

March 2020 – Ongoing Meru, Kenya Full-time

Undertaking training in electrical power systems in accordance with the syllabus. Preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work. Setting and marking examinations/assignments. Carrying out research work in power systems studies. Supervising trainees projects and practical work.

Metrology Officer

Kenya Bureau of Standards

June 2020 – Sept 2020 Nairobi, Kenya Contract

Calibration of Power meters, Energy meters, high voltage equipment’s & sources, transformer test benches, magnets, and Instrument transformers. Calibration of multimeters, PH meters, Insulation testers and resistance tests. Routine usage of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Maintenance of Laboratory Standards and Quality management documentation.

Graduate Trainee

Kenya Bureau of Standards

June 2019 – March 2019 Nairobi, Kenya Full-time

Calibration of electrical equipment’s and familiarization of standards and calibration methods Record keeping and report writing monthly/quarterly. Maintenance of Laboratory standards Site visits calibrations and inspections.

VOLUNTEERING

Student leader

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri-Kenya

Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 Nyeri, Kenya Full-time

Organized students get together for feedback and experience sharing, identified students with fees arrears with risk of dropping out of school and support them in collaboration with school and members contributions. Organized mentorship programs to high students on career guidance and drugs abuse. Worked closely with administration to ensure wellbeing of students

PROGRAMMING

Python MATLAB and Simulink C, C++ Digsilent Power factory.

Proteus & Multisim

PROJECTS

AC harmonics filters design for LCC HVDC and power flow with FACTS devices.

Power flow design solution Newton Raphson method, Gauss seidel and fast decoupled techniques.

Small signal stability analysis of single machine infinite bus system.

Design and modelling of synchronous generator, its Per unit calculations and steady state analysis

Designing differential and overcurrent protection scheme for transmission networks.

Microgrid design model, considering economic stability, security, and efficiency.

Study of the relationship between innovation and competition in the UK electricity market.

INTERESTS

Documentaries: Watching science movies, how it’s made and what if

Sports: Close follower of football sports and enjoy watching it since it keeps me active mentally.

Trekking and hiking: Enjoy testing my physical abilities and endurance.

Reading: Reading motivational books.

Reference available upon request

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