MR. DANIEL PHUTINYANE

Pr. Eng. Electrical and Electronic

(DOB: 05/11/1985)

PROFILE

Professional and Practicing Engineer registered with Engineers Registration Board (Electrical and Electronics Engineer) as well as Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) as a graduate engineer (Membership number: 93934406). Capable of handling tv and radio signal from studio to households through experience gained by installing and maintaining transmitters for RB1, RB2 and Btv as a Broadcast Engineer (2010-2017) as well as DUMA FM, YARONA FM and GABZ FM as an Intern Engineer (2008-2009). Represented University of Botswana (UB) at 2008 SADC Universities Siemens Cyber Junkyard Competition in which I programmed S7200 PLC, configured, calibrated and tested Human Machine Interface (HMI) touch screen panel as well as designed a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. In addition, I am trained in Python programming through Treehouse Academy, as well as optical fibre installation by Liquid Telecom (08/2019) and OFS Optics (03/2020). I have just completed my MSc in Electronic Engineering, awaiting official confirmation letter from the University and due to graduate in October 2022. My MSc thesis was titled “AN SDR-BASED MULTI-CHANNEL FM TRANSMITTER”. At the moment I am working as an Electronic Engineer at Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation. CONTACTS

CELL-PHONE: +267-********/76151701

EMAIL: adqmey@r.postjobfree.com

SKYPE ID: daniel.phutinyane

ADDRESS: PO BOX 1511 ABG, SEBELE, BOTSWANA

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

• Engineers Registration Board (Professional Engineer, Electrical and Electronic Engineer). Practicing since May 2016

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (Student membership since August 2018). WORK EXPERIENCE

[BOTSWANA INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION-BITRI]

[Electronic Engineer] [May 2021– To date]

• Involved in research of new technologies including circuit design using Proteus design software.

• Assess submitted printed circuit board (PCB) job requests data files for compliance to produce using the available SMT production lines.

• Operation of the designated production and/or inspection machinery for PCB production.

• Liaise with other production team members to ensure seamless and efficient operation of the plant.

• Make daily records on the production projects (production rate, components stock, production machine status, production delays/malfunctions, etc)

[UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA]

[Temporary Laboratory Demonstrator-Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department] [Sep. 2019–April 2021]

• Overseeing undergraduate students conduct laboratory experiments as well as marking their lab reports.

• Ensuring that students follow general safety regulations for the laboratory as well as specific precautions for each experiment.

• Assisting course lecturer with any other duties such as invigilating during tests and exams.

[ECONET MEDIA BOTSWANA (Kwesé-TV)] {Company closed its operations}

[Operations and Technology Manager] [Oct. 2017–TO AUG 2019]

• Responsible for in-country broadcast operations, satellite services (including up/downlink) and IT networks.

• Also tasked with general maintenance of the building including security alarms, CCTV cameras, air conditioning etc. as well as maintaining the SLAs with the responsible parties.

• Also worked on various commercial leads with sublicensing team, including close of a $70,000 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP lead with Botswana Television.

• Scheduled in-country content and motivated for content acquisition backed by financial projections (business case).

• Distributed Kwesé Free Sport TV channel on Digital Terrestrial Tv (DTT) network nationwide, reaching a total of 95% coverage by area.

[DEPARTMENT OF BROADCASTING SERVICES-DBS] [Broadcast Engineer-field] [August 2010–September 2017]

• Responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of radio (FM & MW) and television transmitters

(VHF and UHF) as well as repairing and testing faulty transmitter cards at component level, saving close to 85% of the total costs associated with replacing the card.

• Furthermore, I also supervised the installation and commissioning of a remote telemetry monitoring system for the transmitters valued at $800,000.00

• Prepared preventative maintenance plan for the region with an annual budget of $30,000.00 to ensure transmitter downtime is kept at less than 1% every quarter.

• Competent with Harris, Eurotel, RVR, Tellumat, Nautel, Rhode & Swartz, Ampegon (DRM) and Hitachi transmitters (Digital Terrestrial Transmitters).

[DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND ENGINEERING SERVICES] [Electrical Engineer] [June 2009–July 2010]

• Design and supervision of the electrical layout and installations of the building. I also assessed, snagged and commissioned completed projects.

• Designed the electrical layout of Kang coal depot as well as supervised projects for Accountant General staff houses and office in Serowe, Selibe Phikwe, Francistown, Maun and Kasane and handed them over without cost over runs

[KEMONOKENG HOLDINGS/DUMA FM]

[Intern Engineer] [February 2008-February 2009]

• Engaged in the nationwide expansion project of YARONA FM, DUMA FM and GABZ FM by installing and commissioning transmitters at Lobatse, Gaborone, Mahalapye, Palapye, Selibe Phikwe and Francistown.

• Also tasked with producing jingles and adverts, normalizing and ingesting music on DUMA FM playback software (DAD ENCO) at DUMA FM studios as well as regular inspection of audio logger and other on-air systems.

• Responsible for the modulation and sound quality of the radio stations (DUMA FM, GABZ FM and YARONA FM) for quality assurance purposes.

• Played a pivotal role in the success of the first ever simulcast programme between DUMA FM and MOTSWEDING FM (June 16, 2008).

EDUCATION

University of Botswana; MSc Electronic Engineering [Year 1: August 2018 to May 2019]-coursework- Research Methods, Mathematical Methods for Engineers. Computer Control Systems, Digital System Designs, Optical and Broadband Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Mobile and Wireless Communications, [Year 2: August 2020 to November 2021]- Thesis titled “AN SDR BASED MULTI-CHANNEL FM TRANSMITTER.” [CGPA-3.56 based on course work only] United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI); Diploma in Broadcast Transmitter Operations and Maintenance. [July 2012 – August 2012]: Theory and practical course on transmitter troubleshooting techniques, transmitter operations and maintenance skills to ensure optimal performance and long life of broadcast transmitters. University of Botswana; BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering [August 2004 – May 2009] [CGPA:3.6] Moshupa Senior Secondary School: Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education [February 2002 – November 2003] [39/48 points]

Letlole Mosielele Junior Secondary School: Junior Certificate for Secondary Education [January 1999 – November 2002] [Grade B]

Rungwana Primary School: Primary School Leaving Examinations [January 1992 – November 1998] [Grade B] SHORT ONLINE COURSES

LinkedIn Learning; Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning [May 2020] LinkedIn Learning; Industrial Automation [May 2020] LinkedIn Learning; Matlab [May 2020]

LinkedIn Learning; PCB Design with OrCAD [May 2020] University of Botswana; Accounting Skills for New Supervisors [May 2020] University of Botswana; Entrepreneurship 101 [May 2020] University of Botswana; Project Management Fundamentals [May 2020] Treehouse Academy; Beginning Python [February 2020] PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Python, HTML, CSS, C++ and GNU Radio

• Matlab, Quartus II (VHDL), PLC Programming using Totally Integrated Automation software.

• VPI Player and Auto cad.

• Adobe Audition software, DAD ENCO playback software.

• Microsoft Office suite.

• OrCAD (Capture, PSpice, PCB Editor), Proteus.

• Automation.

REFEREES:

• Dr. M. Kgwadi, Lecturer and MSc Project supervisor. University of Botswana, Tel: 3554388. CELL:

+267********. Email; adqmey@r.postjobfree.com

• Mrs Y. Mokobi, Former HR and Admin manager, Econet Media Botswana, CELL: +267********; Email: adqmey@r.postjobfree.com

• Mrs C.E Kolaatamo, Chief Broadcast Engineer, Department of Broadcasting Services, Tel: 3653223 CELL: 71372532; Email: adqmey@r.postjobfree.com

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