Experience

SyTech

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Project Manager and R&D design engineer for Radio Gateways. Conceptualizing, Architecturally designing & mechanically engineering the layout/components down to the chassis via SolidWorks, advising on electronic layouts/restraint drawings. Program managing various technical projects, including computer engineering, software/hardware setup, testing, trouble shooting, procurement and QA. Project Manager and R&D design engineer for Radio Gateways. Conceptualizing, Architecturally designing & mechanically engineering the layout/components down to the chassis via SolidWorks, advising on electronic layouts/restraint drawings. Program managing various technical projects, including computer engineering, software/hardware setup, testing, trouble shooting, procurement and QA.



KK Security Ltd, a GardaWorld Company

• Kenya
• Security and Investigations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Technical Consultant

  • Feb 2015 - Dec 2016

  Technical + R&D Consultant /Project ManagementResponsible for analysing, advising and project managing all technical infrastructure/policies whilst applying European standards to strengthen KK Security's position as African leader in Security. Projects included:• Redesigning and implementing a completely modern method of security wireless signal processing for increased benefit to both KK and its clients via a Mesh network using multiple prototyped devices including Arduino micro-controllers, and high power mesh-network modules uniting many custom hardware platforms.• Rebuilding entire I.T. infrastructure while maintaining a live network of users.• Advising on the technical abilities and training needs IT technicians, and security infrastructures.



Self-employed

• CAD & 3D-Printer Consultant + R&D developer

  • Oct 2010 - Feb 2015

  Designed prototypes for clients in Egypt and Kenya, using my mechatronic skill set - Computer Aided Designing, 3D printing technology, micro-controllers and including: • Researched and prototyping a 'budget' Metal-printing 3D printer. • Prototyped automated lawn irrigation and home heating control systems (Arduino + motor hardware).• Developed a marketable model hybrid Jet engine having the 1st of 4 prototype engine constructed in collaboration with professors from American University of Cairo.



IOM - UN Migration

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Management /Technical & IT Consultant

  • Sep 2010 - Mar 2011

  Responsible for addressing ongoing server and end user support. Project managing power supply to entire IOM office, splitting data and mains power. Responsible for addressing ongoing server and end user support. Project managing power supply to entire IOM office, splitting data and mains power.



UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Management /Technical & IT Consultant

  • Aug 2009 - Feb 2010

  Responsible for managing and redesigning the entire IT server room, including procurement and installation of server rack. Simplification of hardware, merging of resources (servers, routers, satellite system, patch points, telephone & high-end UPS systems). Electrical works - earthing of equipment as well as sourcing/installing dedicated mains supply for server rack. Migrating new end-user desktop machines with support for all above mentioned hardware. Responsible for managing and redesigning the entire IT server room, including procurement and installation of server rack. Simplification of hardware, merging of resources (servers, routers, satellite system, patch points, telephone & high-end UPS systems). Electrical works - earthing of equipment as well as sourcing/installing dedicated mains supply for server rack. Migrating new end-user desktop machines with support for all above mentioned hardware.



Nedap Retail

• Netherlands
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Technical Project Management/Technical Support

  • May 2007 - Jul 2009

  Responsible for managing large projects (€ 500k) utilising local and internationally sited engineers for technical installations, site surveys and support of TAG alarm-barrier security systems. Responsible for customer relations, administration and invoicing of project /field work. Hands-on remote tuning /supporting /fault finding of EAS-Tagging systems via GPRS/GSM, LAN and Dial-up on an international level. Monitoring data accuracy and pro-active fault finding via a web based Data-Management-Information application. Supplying product specific technical support for on-site field engineers.



Peacock Bros.

• Australia
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electronics Field Engineer

  • May 2002 - Dec 2002

  In-house and field Zebra /Intermec printer technician, responsible for repairs to component level where necessary, preliminary fault analysis, customized set-up /modifications, servicing & support. In-house and field Zebra /Intermec printer technician, responsible for repairs to component level where necessary, preliminary fault analysis, customized set-up /modifications, servicing & support.



BSR idware GmbH

• Austria
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electronics Engineer

  • Jan 2000 - May 2002

  Zebra /Eltron printers and laser scanner engineer, dealing with Datalogic /IDware, Symbol and CipherLab products. Involving PCB & display repair, calibration, programming and focusing of laser scanners, analysis and design of barcode labels. Requiring in depth knowledge about various label types, special set-up /modifications, tailoring standard machines into specialised units within budget and deadlines, repairing, servicing & support. Zebra /Eltron printers and laser scanner engineer, dealing with Datalogic /IDware, Symbol and CipherLab products. Involving PCB & display repair, calibration, programming and focusing of laser scanners, analysis and design of barcode labels. Requiring in depth knowledge about various label types, special set-up /modifications, tailoring standard machines into specialised units within budget and deadlines, repairing, servicing & support.