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Kakande Aloysius

Kampala

Summary

Electrical Engineer with a strong background in managing service operations and carrying out service activities to customer satisfaction. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Manager

Wichmann Systems LTD
06.2023 - Current

Service Delivery: Oversee and manage the delivery of service operations, ensuring high-quality and timely support to our customers.

Team Management: Lead and manage a team of service technicians, providing guidance and training opportunities to ensure they have the necessary skills to carry out service at customer premises.

Scheduling and Planning: I Plan and schedule service activities, including routine maintenance, repairs, and upgrades with a sole purpose of minimising downtime for our customers.

Customer Relationship: Build and maintain strong relationships with our customers, understanding their needs and expectations as the service team is always at the customers premises.

Service Engineer

Spicers Eastern Africa LTD
10.2019 - 06.2023
  • Company Overview: Spicers Eastern Africa is the sole distributor and agent for several industrial equipment manufacturers across Europe
  • Manufacturers include; Muller Martini-Binding and stitching machines, Screen- Offset press plate processing machines, Schneider, Polar- Guillotines, RMGT- Sheet fed offset printing machines, GOSS- web offset machines, Domino printing Sciences plc.
  • I have 9 years of work experience interacting with machines, automating factory operations, training Engineers, Technicians and operators on how to use a given technology safely and effectively
  • As a service Engineer: I Install, Maintain, Repair, Automate, Train and Integrate Domino coding machines onto production lines for manufactures around the Country
  • Working with Spicers has gave me exposure to various production environments and I was able to address and resolve challenges for different customers depending on their needs
  • Each Installation required a different approach depending on the technology and nature of the host production line
  • Through site surveys and customers interaction, I was able to meet these demands successfully
  • I have successfully conducted projects at Uganda Breweries, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, BIDCO Uganda, Kinyara Sugar LTD, SCOUL, all major diaries across the country and many more manufacturing plants.
  • Machines develop issues from time to time and through proper diagnosis, I was able to recommend spare parts or fix the machine right away depending on the extent of the problem
  • Signal exchange is key for most customers and they state what they exactly need, I was able to look at what could be done and how it could be achieved for both machines to work in sync.
  • After installation and commissioning, we carried out training to Engineers, Electricians and Operators on not only how to safely operate the equipment but also carry out first level repairs

Printing Technician

The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company
04.2015 - 10.2019


  • Quality Control and Ink Management: Examined proofs, detected errors, and adjusted ink flow to ensure high-quality prints.
  • Press Operation and Paper Handling: Operated the printing press, set feed guides, and managed paper to meet client deadlines and print orders.
  • Carried out weekly maintenance on the machine

Trainee Technician

Netis Uganda, Kampala region
04.2014 - 01.2015
  • Generator Installation and Maintenance: Installed, serviced, and repaired generators at various sites.
  • Site Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Performed preventive maintenance, analyzed power flow, and troubleshot issues with ATS, battery bank systems, and power distribution boards.
  • Technical Expertise: Developed technical skills in generator maintenance, ATS, and power distribution systems.
  • Client Experience: Gained experience working with major clients like Eaton Towers, ATC, Airtel, Africell, and MTN

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Ndejje University
01.2019

National Diploma - Electrical Engineering

UTC-Kyema
01.2013

Skills

  • Drive for results
  • Communication skills both written and oral
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Team leadership

References

SAMMY, MBUVI, SERVICE AND TECHNICAL MANAGER, +254723331692, SPICERS (E.A) L.T.D

Timeline

Service Manager

Wichmann Systems LTD
06.2023 - Current

Service Engineer

Spicers Eastern Africa LTD
10.2019 - 06.2023

Printing Technician

The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company
04.2015 - 10.2019

Trainee Technician

Netis Uganda, Kampala region
04.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Ndejje University

National Diploma - Electrical Engineering

UTC-Kyema
Kakande Aloysius