Weda Bhutto
Nairobi
Summary
Responsible and detail-oriented A-Level graduate with demonstrated leadership, public speaking and communication skills. Completed studies in Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science.Served as a school prefect for 4 years, completed Presidential Awards Kenya, and spoke at a TED-X event. Experienced in team-based problem-solving through Lego league and Portsmouth Engineering competition, as well as project coordination via a service learning organizing committee.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
TED-X Speaker
Brookhouse School
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Delivered a 12 minute talk at a TED-X event on the topic of "Club culture in football", speaking to an audience of above 80 attendees.
- Enhanced communication skills and audience interaction.
- Demonstrated the ability to distil complex ideas for a general audience through speaker coaching
- Inspired action within the audience by sharing personal experiences and lessons learned through spoken topic.
- Continuously refined speaking skills through ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops and coaching sessions.
IT Support Engineer
Encapsulated East Africa
Nairobi
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Optimized system performance, conducting routine checks and addressing potential issues before escalation.
- Managed inventory of computer equipment, standardizing hardware configurations for ease of maintenance and scalability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new systems and technologies.
- Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
School Prefect
St. Christopher's and Brookhouse Schools
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Served for 4 consecutive years, listening between students and staff.
- Facilitated student engagement through organized activities and assemblies.
- Mentored peers in leadership development and conflict resolution skills.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve student representation.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Service Learning Coordinator
Brookhouse School
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Served on a 14-person organizing committee for a service project.
- Developed and implemented service learning programs to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate service learning into curriculum across various disciplines.
- Coordinated volunteer opportunities, fostering partnerships with local organizations for experiential learning.
- Managed budgeting and coordination of above 120 student volunteers.
Portsmouth Engineering Competition
Brookhouse School
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Solved a real world design problem with a team of four, presenting it to judges.
- Facilitated teamwork and communication among fellow team members during competition.
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative engineering solutions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
IT Intern
African Union- IBAR
Nairobi
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided technical support, resolving IT issues to maximize productivity for team members.
- Supported IT department in handling technology rollout and maintenance.
- Streamlined workflow processes by automating repetitive tasks using scripting tools.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system issues, enhancing overall system stability and performance.
Education
A-Level Certificate -
Brookhouse Schools
Nairobi06-2025
IGCSE -
St Christopher's
Nairobi06-2023
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Discipline
- Public speaking
- Computer proficiency
- Excel spreadsheets
- Resourceful
- Event coordination
- Creative
- Long-term responsibility
- Conflict resolution
- Mentorship
- Active listening
- Reliable
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
TED-X Speaker
Brookhouse School
09.2025 - 11.2025
IT Support Engineer
Encapsulated East Africa
07.2025 - 07.2025
Portsmouth Engineering Competition
Brookhouse School
10.2023 - 02.2024
Service Learning Coordinator
Brookhouse School
09.2023 - 07.2024
IT Intern
African Union- IBAR
06.2023 - 06.2023
School Prefect
St. Christopher's and Brookhouse Schools
06.2022 - 06.2025
A-Level Certificate -
Brookhouse Schools
IGCSE -
St Christopher's