Research Assistant Be Part
Resume:
AGNES
MAINA
GRADUATE MECHATRONIC
ENGINEER
PROFILE
I am passionate about improving
energy access in Sub- Saharan Africa
and always working to be part of the
solution. I also enjoy solving technical
problems and making impacts in the
technology world, and a great
advocate for green energy.
CONTACT
PHONE:
WEBSITE:
linkedin.com/in/agnes-maina-
89b75217a
EMAIL:
**************@*****.***
*************@*****.***
HOBBIES
Hiking.
Traveling.
Zip-lining.
Cycling.
Socializing.
Planting trees.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office.
First aid and Fire Safety.
Basic solar installation.
Report writing.
Entrepreneurial skills.
Communication – verbal and written.
EDUCATION
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology September 2015 - December 2020, KENYA
Bachelor of Science Mechatronic Engineering
Second Class Honors
Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School
February 2011 - November 2014, KENYA
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Grade: A-, 78 points
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kenya Electricity Generating Company [Intern]
February 2022 - January 2023, Ngong Wind Power Station
-Always ensured continuous power production in the plant.
-Carried out preventive and planned maintenance.
-Installed new components to replace worn out ones.
-Took part in safety and firefighting training.
-Ensured continuous improvement in the wind farm.
JKUAT Enterprises Limited [Research Assistant]
August - October 2021
Client: Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority
-I successfully contacted stakeholders in the Solar Industry. Interviewed them on the viability of Solar Water Heating Industry in Kenya and filled a questionnaire.
-The result was a draft of regulations for solar water heating in Kenya. Strathmore Energy Research Center (SERC) [Research Assistant] September - October 2020
Client: Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA)
-Took part in a study on bioenergy supply and use in KTDA factories. The study assisted KTDA to better understand the drivers of biomass energy cost and identify opportunities that help in mitigating the fast-rising fuel energy cost.
-Successfully administered questionnaires in relevant departments, analyzed boiler flue gas content, measured the moisture content of the firewood used in the boilers and inspected the firewood seasoning sheds.
Kishtech Green Energy Limited (KGEL) [Trainee]
June - August 2020
-Took part in the installation of Solar Power equipment such as solar panels, solar water heaters and solar streets.
REFEREES
1. Dr. Eng. Evan Murimi
Lecturer, Consultant Engineer
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology ******.****@***.*****.**.**
Mobile: +254-*********
2. Kaarinah M’Masi
Principle Engineer; Electrical and Automation
Kenya Electricity Generating Company
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Mobile: +254-*********
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