Joel Ruto
Engineer
Summary
Analytical Technical Manager adept at recruiting, leading and developing highly effective technical teams. Meticulous and driven with a passion for innovation and process improvement demonstrated over 5 years in technical roles. Expert Technical Manager accomplished in coordinating department activities and supporting fast-paced production work. Consistently maintains schedule targets and completes error-free work. Easy to get along with and always ready with ideas to improve production with better strategies or equipment recommendations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technical Manager
Sichey Automotive
Nairobi
01.2023 - Current
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Liaised between business and technology units to manage delivery schedules for applications.
- Communicated cross-functionally with technology leaders across analysis, architecture, build, quality assurance, deployment and support teams on project execution.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Managed deliverable estimates, negotiated resource conflicts and allocated resources.
- Created, managed and integrated application interoperability while coordinating updates and developing test cases.
- Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
- Analyzed company processes to determine outsourcing feasibility.
- Assisted product owners with prioritization of backlogs.
- Worked closely with customers to evaluate various types of risks such as impact, reputation and regulatory.
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients and external stakeholders.
- Prepared status charts for daily management meetings in Excel and PowerPoint.
Engineering Technician
sichey Automotive
Nairobi
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
- Implemented schematics, diagrams, and written, and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
- Assisted with installation, calibration and testing of engineering systems.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Assisted with design and implementation of new engineering processes and procedures to optimize productivity.
- Conducted research and gathered data on engineering components and systems.
- Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
- Provided technical support for engineering projects to support accuracy and deadline management.
- Completed engineering projects and tasks within established timelines and budgets.
- Implemented quality assurance procedures to minimize non-conformances.
- Repaired complex engineered products and restored to original settings.
- Monitored mechanical factors such as load tolerances and equipment strain to identify failure points.
- Followed verbal instructions and hand sketches to adapt and modify tooling.
- Supervised and directed work of team testing new engineering designs.
- Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.
- Recommended evasive actions, course and speed changes and silent running actions.
- Improved product quality by customizing tools and eliminating variability.
- Presented regular briefings to superior officers, delivering details on missions and classified tactical information.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Conducted engineering and detailed experimental tests to collect design data and assist in research work.
Engineering Intern
Mechtronic Solution
Eldoret
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Evaluated quality control processes and made recommendations for improvements in quality control.
- Reviewed proposed engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility.
- Generated cost estimates for inclusion in proposed capital and expense budgets.
- Adhered to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards to comply with regulations.
- Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
- Analyzed and planned workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Developed, prepared and reviewed reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
- Worked closely with engineers and assisted with testing of variety products.
- Prepared bid proposals for presentation to potential clients under supervision of senior engineer.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical And Production Engineering
Moi University
Kesses Main Campus 02.2012 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Uasin Gishu High
Eldoret 01.2008 - 11.2011
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Hobbies
Watching documentaries
Traveling
Hiking
Reading
Referees
Ruth Chepkirui
Operation Manager Sichey Automotive
0724851503
Amon Kiay
Director Mechtronic Solution
0721278678
Caroline Mumbe
Finance Assistant
0729656343
Timeline
Technical Manager
Sichey Automotive
01.2023 - Current
Engineering Technician
sichey Automotive
01.2020 - 12.2022
Engineering Intern
Mechtronic Solution
02.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical And Production Engineering
Moi University
02.2012 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Uasin Gishu High
01.2008 - 11.2011
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