Elvis Ochieng Obbo
Hardware Engineer
Kampala
Summary
Hands-on Hardware Engineer with demonstrated success managing hardware development and support projects. Excellent cross-functional team experience and design team leadership. Bringing 8 years of production experience and expertise in Electronics and Programming.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hardware Engineer
Microfuse Computer Technologies Ltd
kampala
01.2015 - Current
- Designed computer hardware components and peripheral devices.
- Consulted with network engineering staff to evaluate hardware and software requirements for new system development.
- Researched complex technical issues and provided resolutions.
- Investigated hardware product issues involving materials and software and devised solutions.
- Outlined design requirements, BOMs, functional specifications and reports to document development processes.
- Worked tirelessly to execute and improve test coverage.
- Collaborated with design teams on design reviews and validation testing for FuseStick(all versions) and other projects.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Authored detailed functional specifications for development of hardware components.
- Planned and prioritized field testing engagements of electronics.
- Participated in internal audits of quality management system.
- Met regularly with clients to discuss project specifications and milestones and provide updates on progress.
- Translated broad spectrum project requirements to detailed hardware architecture design concepts.
Electronics Engineer
Black Arts Lab
kampala
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Authored technical manuals in MS Word and assembly drawings in Altium for various products.
- Utilized soldering iron to adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components.
- Evaluated operational systems and recommended design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements.
- Conducted in-depth defect analysis for completed assemblies and components to root cause level.
- Created diverse range of build structure templates to easily implement new functionalities.
- Provided team members and leadership with documentation such as test results, system design specifications and status reports.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and engineering instructions to properly assemble electronics units.
- Carried out surveys to determine condition of existing systems and made recommendations for further improvement.
- Performed preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
- Repaired printed circuit boards or subassemblies by replacing electronic and or mechanical components in correct orientation.
- Planned or developed applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products or systems to improve technical performance.
- Built electronics boards to serve current technology requirements and meet needs of next-generation applications.
- Completed calculations and design simulations to assess power needs and choose optimal components.
- Oversaw complete life cycle of design, from initial concepts through production support.
- Recommended repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems based on factors such as environment, service or system capabilities.
- Led product testing, failure investigations and corrective action planning.
- Created and strengthened testing procedures to enhance quality controls.
Junior Associate Software Engineer
Haptech International Ltd
kampala
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
- Collaborated with clients to define solution requirements.
- Offered experience with Ruby, Perl, Java and Python.
- Handled a number of I.T. related procurements.
Systems Administrator
Atlas Cargo Systems
kampala
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.
- Created patches and solutions to fix bugs in existing applications.
- Conducted routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
- Created nightly jobs for database backups.
- Supported day-to-day operations, monitoring and resolving client/server and storage issues.
- Tested software remotely and onsite for server sets to maintain operational readiness.
- Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment.
- Configured and tested Windows Server operating systems with roles features.
- Oversaw IT activities to laptops, tablets and PDAs for corporate users.
- Maintained current software licenses for computers and mobile devices.
- Implemented internet and intranet applications on multiple platforms.
- Performed software installations and upgrades to UNIX or Windows operating systems.
- Contributed to development, administration and testing of disaster recovery plans.
- Attended meetings to deliver status reports to key stakeholders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seeta High School
Kampala, Uganda 01.2006 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Kitende
Wakiso, Uganda 01.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda 08.2013 - 08.2022
Certificate - Advanced PCB Design
FEDEVEL Academy
San Jose, CA 95124, United States 03.2022 - 05.2022
Skills
Hardware design
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