Key skills and expertise

With 13 years of experience in the Energy, ICT, and Telecommunications sectors, the expert is proficient in IP networks, data center management, and wireless telecommunication networks (2G/3G/4G). The expert has managed large-scale projects, including the installation of fiber networks and wireless LANs across multiple regions. Career highlights include supervising Vodacom's 'Fibre to the Home' project in South Africa and managing Kenya's National Optic Fibre Backbone. Previously held leadership roles such as Pre-Sales Manager and Project Engineer, the expert has provided technical support, training, and project management expertise.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked in the Energy, ICT, and Telecommunications sectors, holding roles such as Pre-Sales Manager, Project Engineer, and Site Supervisor. Responsibilities have included project management, technical support, and network installation. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans digital infrastructure projects like fiber network installations and wireless telecommunications, with a geographic focus on East and Southern Africa, including Kenya and South Africa. The expert has extensive geographic experience in East and Southern Africa, having worked in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. This experience includes managing telecommunications and ICT projects and collaborating with local stakeholders, providing a profound understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Swahili, utilizing these languages in professional settings across multiple countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. This linguistic competence supports effective communication in multicultural and multilingual teams, enhancing collaboration in international projects. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, graduating with Second Class Honours (Upper Division). This academic background provides a solid foundation in engineering principles and technical expertise.