Food Quality & Technical Service Technologist

SIMON ODHIAMBO ONYANGO.

Phone: +254-***-***-*** +254-***-***-***

Email: ***************@*****.*** **********@*****.*** Address: P.O. Box 179**-*****, Nairobi, Kenya

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Biotechnology and public health professional with a strong background in food technology, laboratory science, and environmental conservation. Experienced in HACCP implementation, ISO 9001:2015, food fortification, and microbiological analysis, with a passion for contributing to public health and food safety. Practical exposure at institutions such as the Kenya Forestry Research Institute and Pembe Flour Mills has built a solid foundation in laboratory research, quality control, and HIV education. Seeking opportunities that challenge and allow me to make meaningful contributions to the well-being of others. EDUCATION

Master of Science (MSc) in Community Nutrition

Technical University of Kenya 2025 – Present

(Ongoing)

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology,

Technical University of Kenya 2018 – 2021,

Second Class (Lower Division)

Researched food safety: “Comparison of Fungal Contamination on Grade 1 Industrial vs. Locally Milled Maize Meal.”

Mastered lab techniques: PCR, ELISA, Electrophoresis, SPSS, R, BLAST, and C++.

Internships focused on GMOs and environmental conservation.

Developed critical thinking, scientific writing, and time management skills. Diploma in Industrial & Applied Biology

Technical University of Kenya 2012 – 2014

Credit (Upper Division)

Conducted research on antibiotic resistance in E. coli from polluted waters.

Gained practical experience in food production, pharmaceuticals, and environmental monitoring.

Mastered lab techniques including chromatography, spectrophotometry, and microscopy.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Ambira High School 2005 – 2008

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

Duha Primary School 1996 – 2004

WORK EXPERIENCE

Food Technologist

Pembe Flour Mills Ltd, Nairobi Feb 2015 – Present

Fortification Oversight: Ensured 100% compliance with Kenya’s food fortification standards; reduced micronutrient dosage errors by 85%.

HACCP Coordination: Led system updates and reduced food safety incidents by 40%; trained 70+ staff, improving CCP monitoring by 30%.

Quality Management Systems: Maintained ISO 9001:2015 compliance; reduced product defects by 70% and audit issues to zero.

Lab Analysis: Conducted 500+ microbiological and chemical tests annually; led an aflatoxin control program reducing contaminated batches by 85%.

Data Analysis: Utilized MS Excel, SPSS, and Minitab for trend analysis, control charts, and quality reports; improved process efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked with regulatory bodies, production, and sanitation teams to improve traceability and compliance. HIV Educator (Part-Time)

Kware Dispensary, Nairobi May 2021 – Present

Conducted outreach programs reaching over 500 people in rural and urban settings.

Facilitated youth-focused workshops increasing HIV testing uptake.

Partnered with NGOs and clinics to integrate stigma-reduction strategies. Intern – Junior Scientist

Kenya Forestry Research Institute Apr 2013 – Dec 2013

Participated in environmental research and laboratory analysis.

Contributed to experiment setup, data collection, and report writing. CERTIFICATIONS

HACCP s, Good Manufacturing Practice – Pembe Flour Mills Ltd May 2021

Food Fortification in Africa – Muhlenchemie Feb 2025

Quality Management Systems / ISO 9001:2015 – QMS implementation and practical training/experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Quality & Food Safety:

HACCP, GMP, food safety, food fortification, quality control, quality assurance, CAPA, root cause analysis, traceability and non-conformance management.

QMS:

ISO 9001:2015, QMS documentation, risk assessment, internal audit support, document control, quality objectives, process monitoring and continual improvement.

Laboratory:

Microbiological testing, chemical analysis, aflatoxin control, spectrophotometry, microscopy, chromatography, ELISA and PCR.

Data & Software:

MS Excel, SPSS, Minitab, Power BI, R, C++ and BLAST.

Leadership:

Team supervision, staff training, task coordination, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

SOFT SKILLS

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Team collaboration and communication

Report writing and presentation

Time and project management

HOBBIES

Listening to music

Reading scientific and inspirational books

Travelling and exploring new cultures

REFEREES

David Okwaro

Operations Manager, Pembe Flour Mills Ltd

Tel: 072*-***-***

Duncan Momanyi

Quality Control Leader, Pembe Flour Mills Ltd

Tel: 072*-***-*** Email: **********@*****.***

Mwanaisha Shaban

Senior Laboratory Technologist, Pembe Flour Mills Ltd Tel: 070*-***-***

705502088

NAME: ONYANGO ODHIAMBO SIMON

AMBIRA HIGH SCHOOL * M1 * 705502088

SUBJECTS NAMED: EIGHT MEAN GRADE: C (PLAIN)

YEAR OF EXAMINATION: 2008

SUBJECT GRADE

101 ENGLISH C (PLAIN)

102 KISWAHILI C (PLAIN)

121 MATHEMATICS D- (MINUS)

231 BIOLOGY C+ (PLUS)

232 PHYSICS D+ (PLUS)

233 CHEMISTRY C- (MINUS)

311 HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT B+ (PLUS)

565 BUSINESS STUDIES B- (MINUS)

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