Experience

Apeel

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Scientist II

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2022

  Nairobi County, Kenya • Championed the Investigation and Advancement of Apeel technology's Industrial Implementation in Kenya and South Africa. • Efficiently attained Apeel product registrations in Kenya, orchestrating 10 rigorous test trials, followed by 2 impactful commercial trials. • Forged a Productive Partnership with BioFarms Ltd, spearheading the triumphant WFP avocado accelerator initiative, facilitating Apeel product trials and seamless shipment to the Netherlands and Spain. • Assembled and… Show more • Championed the Investigation and Advancement of Apeel technology's Industrial Implementation in Kenya and South Africa. • Efficiently attained Apeel product registrations in Kenya, orchestrating 10 rigorous test trials, followed by 2 impactful commercial trials. • Forged a Productive Partnership with BioFarms Ltd, spearheading the triumphant WFP avocado accelerator initiative, facilitating Apeel product trials and seamless shipment to the Netherlands and Spain. • Assembled and mobilized a team of 5 adept scientists to bolster Product Development and pioneering ventures in Kenya and South Africa. • Masterminded the Swift Importation of Apeel products and cutting-edge application equipment from the USA to Kenya and South Africa.

• Product Consultant

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  Kenya • Championed and Orchestrated Research Endeavors and Laboratory Investigations, utilizing Apeel technology, to ascertain its exceptional effectiveness in prolonging the Shelf Life and preserving the Postharvest Quality of diverse fruits and vegetables.



MIT

• Collaborative Researcher

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2022

  Kenya • Revamped and Enhanced 5 Economical Cold Storage Facilities across 3 counties in Kenya, revolutionizing the preservation of fruits and vegetables. • Collaborated closely in the Design, Advancement, and Construction of various Postharvest Tools and Technologies, including Forced Air Cooling and Charcoal Coolers, targeting the reduction of postharvest losses within the fruit and vegetable sub-sector across Kenya, Mali, and Uganda. • Pioneered the Online Dissemination of these cutting-edge… Show more • Revamped and Enhanced 5 Economical Cold Storage Facilities across 3 counties in Kenya, revolutionizing the preservation of fruits and vegetables. • Collaborated closely in the Design, Advancement, and Construction of various Postharvest Tools and Technologies, including Forced Air Cooling and Charcoal Coolers, targeting the reduction of postharvest losses within the fruit and vegetable sub-sector across Kenya, Mali, and Uganda. • Pioneered the Online Dissemination of these cutting-edge technologies and their progressive enhancements, ensuring their accessibility to all individuals interested in implementing them. • Took charge of the Construction of State-of-the-Art Chambers within the University of Nairobi, serving as a demonstrative space for students, research purposes, and wider public engagement. • Successfully erected an Off-Grid Forced Air Cooling Chamber within the Kibwezi market, now actively employed by traders for the efficient storage of fruits and vegetables. Show less



University of Nairobi

• Kenya
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant Lecturer

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2019

  • Delivered engaging lectures on research methods, post-harvest management, and cultivation of beverages, nuts, and horticultural crops to 500 students. • Provided hands-on assistance and guidance during laboratory practical sessions, enhancing students' understanding of agricultural production techniques and post-harvest management trends. • Supported undergraduate projects by planning, supervising, and evaluating them, fostering the completion of successful research endeavors and the… Show more • Delivered engaging lectures on research methods, post-harvest management, and cultivation of beverages, nuts, and horticultural crops to 500 students. • Provided hands-on assistance and guidance during laboratory practical sessions, enhancing students' understanding of agricultural production techniques and post-harvest management trends. • Supported undergraduate projects by planning, supervising, and evaluating them, fostering the completion of successful research endeavors and the growth of aspiring agricultural professionals. Show less



Engineering for Change, LLC

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Agriculture Fellow

  • May 2019 - Sep 2019

  • Engaged in groundbreaking research and disseminated pioneering agricultural technologies through publication in the E4C library, with the aim of revolutionizing agricultural practices in emerging economies.



Yield Wise Initiative

• Rockefeller

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Collaborated on Evaporative Cooling Chambers with the University of Nairobi's Post-harvest Management and Technology team, preserving fruit and vegetable quality and extending shelf life for smallholder farmers in selected Kenyan counties. • Supported installation of fruit processing plants in Machakos and Embu County for farmer cooperatives, creating shelf-stable products from fruits and vegetables to enhance agricultural value.



Longonot Horticulture

• Intern

  • 2019 - 2019

  • Successfully supervised workers in different sections such as crop production, tilling, drilling, scouting, weeding, spraying, harvesting, parking, cold chain management, packing, and transportation