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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Cliff  Ukhevi

Cliff Ukhevi

Engineer & Nuclear Scientist
Kakamega

Summary

Putting into practice both the engineering skills and scientific knowledge acquired through education and work experience in the work environment. The fusion between engineering and nuclear medicine is intriguing and will help the hospital environment offer better diagnostic and therapy to patients. Eager to work with an ever-growing company and gain professional skills through continuous training. Therein, the objective is to achieving greater career goals through hard work, teamwork, and professionalism in the work environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Application & Support Engineer

Xenopia Group Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi
02.2024 - Current
  • Supporting Technical Lead in consolidating clients’ requirements and configuring suitable solutions.
  • Support over 30 new product introductions and first of kind installations
  • Execute precise equipment installations according to defined planning, timelines, and operating processes.
  • Maintain equipment per scheduled maintenance plan and take proactive measures for timely repairs.
  • Act as Technical Owner and Advisor, providing expert guidance and support to our valued customers.
  • Performs modification, service, repair and maintenance activities with regard to our equipment on customer locations.
  • Ordering and managing repair parts cycle times.
  • Keeping up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining customer service logs and internal service records in timely manner.
  • Maintaining daily communications with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up.
  • Maintaining tools and test equipment and ensuring proper calibration.
  • Utilizing escalation process to resolve customer service delivery issues.
  • Identifying and participating in sales opportunities such as new contracts, contract renewals and system sales.
  • Liaises with customers to establish and maintain continuous positive relationship as well as follow-up with customers' concerns and problems
  • Answers questions from colleagues about technical developments, modifications and product specifications.
  • Reads, maintains and creates user manuals, installation manuals, training documents.
  • Gain deep understanding of our products and services, identifies and fills product gaps and generates new ideas to increase our market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
  • Develop and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Collaborate with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
  • Monitor system performance to identify potential issues.
  • Document technical issues and solutions to enable tracking history and maintain accurate logs.

Engineering Project Manager

Self Employed
Nairobi, Kenya, Niarobi
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Managed over 20 construction projects to full completion
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to keep material costs within set budgets.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved product performance.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures during project execution, maintaining profitability without compromising quality standards.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.

Online Consultancy and Freelancing

Freelancing
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Freelanced and consulted on over 1,000 projects
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.

Production Supervisor

Cosmos Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi
09.2012 - 11.2013
  • Produced averagely 4,000,000 tablets per day
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
  • Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams during new product launches to ensure seamless transition from design to manufacturing stages.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.

Engineer Trainee

Mumias Sugar Company Ltd
05.2011 - 09.2011
  • Fabricated air filter flutes to save over Kshs 5,000,000 in purchasing cost
  • Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
  • Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
  • Adhered to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards to comply with regulations.
  • Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
  • Assisted with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
  • Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally.
  • Participated in team meetings, providing valuable input on engineering strategies and offering suggestions for improvement based on knowledge gained during trainee program.
  • General engineering processes at workshop, including machining casting, boiler and diffuser repairs, milling, fabrication (metal cutting, rolling, welding), machine servicing and maintenance, & pumps and motors inspection

Education

Master of Science - Nuclear Science

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2013 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering & Technology

Egerton University
Nakuru, Kenya
08.2007 - 12.2012

Skills

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Certification

Engineers Board of Kenya

Interests

Nuclear Medical Engineer

Timeline

Field Application & Support Engineer

Xenopia Group Ltd
02.2024 - Current

Engineers Board of Kenya

11-2018

Engineering Project Manager

Self Employed
01.2018 - 01.2024

Online Consultancy and Freelancing

Freelancing
01.2015 - 12.2017

Master of Science - Nuclear Science

University of Nairobi
10.2013 - 12.2024

Production Supervisor

Cosmos Pharmaceuticals Ltd
09.2012 - 11.2013

Engineer Trainee

Mumias Sugar Company Ltd
05.2011 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering & Technology

Egerton University
08.2007 - 12.2012
Cliff UkheviEngineer & Nuclear Scientist