DARVIN NAKIGUDDE
Engineer
Kampala
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills. Hardworking and driven to excel in all areas, constantly seeking opportunities to learn and advance. Possessing exceptional interpersonal, communication, and computer skills, adept at adapting to multi-cultural settings. Self-motivated and excited to contribute significantly to a company that offers genuine opportunities for progression and improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Inspector
Architects Registration Board
05.2022 - Current
- Conducting structural inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with professional standards and building codes
- Monitoring and enforcing building regulations related to structural engineering
- Collaborating with local authorities on structural plan approval and site inspection processes
- Evaluating structural problems and providing technical recommendations for corrective action
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of inspection procedures, protocols, and checklists specifically related to structural engineering
- Maintaining a comprehensive database of the latest regional, national, and local building codes, with a focus on structural engineering requirements
- Investigating construction-related accidents involving structural failures and developing recommendations for prevention
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Cordinator
WIM Services Uganda Limited
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Providing support to the construction Management team on contractual issues
- Making sure site safety rules are followed for proper site management, assisting to promote and support a strong safety culture
- Assisting in construction management to ensure change orders are issued and approved promptly
- Participating in contractor meetings (toll box talks, weekly safety meetings, site safety inspections, etc.) project status’ throughout construction stages and associated costs to assist Project Managers with appropriate value projects Assisting project managers in developing technical documents
- Assist in the preparation, design, construction, commissioning, mechanical completion, etc., controlling the quality, schedule, budget, and HSE of the site construction;
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
ENGINEER
DAVIS AND SHIRTLIFF
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Simplifying technical terms to clients during product demonstrations
- Conducting market research and obtaining feedback from clients to improve existing products and customer service delivery
- Writing weekly reports and liaising with the production team regarding issues, foreseeable problems, and effective solutions to these problems
- Offering post-sales customer support for all products
- Maintain strong professional relationships with existing clients and meet with new clients to expand sales territories.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
INTERN
MOTT McDonald UGANDA (DESIGN & CONSULTANCY DEPARTMENT)
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
- Participated in water reservoir design for the Kampala - Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Project, which was located in Namugongo
- Participated in the Geo stabilization of the Tilenga Project
- This enabled me to identify various components of the project more easily.
- Accompanied senior technical staff for on-site inspections during construction, learning how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
- Promoted safety standards compliance by assisting in the development of construction safety plans and hazard assessments.
- Increased accuracy of project estimates by utilizing software programs such as AutoCAD Civil 3D for preparing detailed designs and plans.
- Assisted in the preparation of detailed project reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy for presentation to clients or regulatory agencies.
- Collected and entered data, and applied technical principles and theories to assist in interpreting and analyzing data.
- Demonstrated adaptability and versatility by providing support across various civil engineering disciplines, including water resources, transportation, and structural systems.
INTERN
KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY AUTHORITY UGANDA
- While here, I designed maps and graphs, performed field survey, performed construction stake-out and boundary survey and produced drawings from survey data and any other tasks assigned under supervision
- Set out roads, drainage channels, and culverts, which helped the team to know the precise positions of the road center-line, drainage channels and culverts
- Controlled levels for Sub base and base layers of the road at different chain ages
- Conducted Topographic Surveys of some parts of the road
- This assisted the team to understand the terrain of particular sections of the road for proper construction.
Education
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) - Project Management
The Project Management Institute
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering -
Uganda Christian University
Kampala, 102 01.2015 - 04.2020
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Uganda Martyrs Namugongo
Kampala 01.2013 - 04.2014
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga
Kampala 01.2009 - 04.2012
Skills
Fluent English (speaking and written)
Use of MS Office
Primavera and other management software
Archi CAD, Prota structure
Project management, pre-construction planning, creating and organizing schedules
Effective resource management
Certification
I the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this data correctly describes me, my qualifications and my experience.
Signed,
Darvin Ann Nakigudde
Affiliations
- The Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers as a Student Member
- Rotary Club of Uganda Christian University
- Uganda Christian University Engineering Association
Tel
+256(0)705539281
References
- Stella Maris Majwala, Supervisor, Architects Registration Board, +256(0)756923289, stellamajwala574@gmail.com
- Ms. Kristen Naava, Supervisor, Wim Services, 0776819751/0757106304, sjkristinez@gmail.com
- Mr. Oscar Amanya, Manager, Pools Department, Davis and Shirtliff International, +256(0)777 704 934 / 708848148, oscaramanya24@gmail.com
Timeline
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) - Project Management
The Project Management Institute
02.2024 - Current
Technical Inspector
Architects Registration Board
05.2022 - Current
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Cordinator
WIM Services Uganda Limited
07.2021 - 12.2021
ENGINEER
DAVIS AND SHIRTLIFF
11.2020 - 05.2021
INTERN
MOTT McDonald UGANDA (DESIGN & CONSULTANCY DEPARTMENT)
08.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering -
Uganda Christian University
01.2015 - 04.2020
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Uganda Martyrs Namugongo
01.2013 - 04.2014
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga
01.2009 - 04.2012
INTERN
KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY AUTHORITY UGANDA