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KASADHA  AGABO

KASADHA AGABO

ENGINEER
Kampala,Uganda

Summary

  • Results-focused Industrial Engineering professional specializing in building and leading high-performance teams. High-achieving leader and business developer. Dedicated to keeping companies in forefront of manufacturing excellence.
  • Knowledgeable Industrial Engineer skilled in process improvements, equipment design and waste reduction. Strategic planner and analytical problem solver. History of improving production and maximizing efficiency.
  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level production manager or quality controller position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
  • Quality control professional experienced in developing organization's quality strategy, procedures and processes. Monitor quality performance from supply chain and throughout product development life cycle. Develop and sustain Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards and business requirements. Manage quality audit program to identify and resolve non-conformities and embed culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Teacher

RISE AND SHINE HIGH SCHOOL
Kampala, Uganda
06.2022 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Fitter Industrial Trainee

DAVID ENGINEERING
Kampala, Uganda
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.
  • Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
  • Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.

Industrial Trainee

CHINA STAR FACTORY
Kampala, Uganda
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
  • Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
  • Provided input into selection of welding supplies, negotiating best deals to make welding process efficient and cost-effective.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
  • Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
  • Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
  • Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
  • Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
  • Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.

Teacher

NUMRUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Mukono , Uganda
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.

Welder

CHINA STAR COMPANY
Kampala, Uganda
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.

Physics and Math Teacher Assistant

ST.JULIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Wakiso , Uganda
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
  • Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.

Casual Worker ( Industrial Helper)

ROYAL CARE COSMETICS COMPANY
Kampala , Uganda
03.2020 - 04.2020
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Education

UGANDA PRIMARY LEAVING EDUCATION - PRIMARY

NKONDO PRIMARY SCHOOL
JINJA
02.2007 - 11.2013

UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - ORDINARY LEVEL

KIDERA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
KIDERA, BUYENDE UG
02.2014 - 11.2017

UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - SCIENCE

ST.JULIAN HIGH SCHOOL GAYAZA
GAYAZA, WAKISO UG
02.2018 - 11.2019

BACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
BANDA, UGANDA
08.2020 - Current

Skills

    Technical Knowledge

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Affiliations

  • Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers

Interests

Problem Solving

Technology, Innovation and Invention

Continuous Learning

Mathematics and Science

Sustainability and Environmental Conservation

Engineering Outreach and Education

Social Impact

Entrepreneurship and Business

Collaboration and Teamwork

Mentorship and counselling

Playing Chess

Certification

[Basic Fire Fighting and Basic First Aid Awareness], [NCOSHA] - [14 days]

Accomplishments

  • Student Mentor - Volunteered as a student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
  • Named "Sports patron of the term" at Rise and Shine High School in 2023.
  • Won “Patron of the term” award at Rise and Shine High School in 2023.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 sub groups each comprising of 8 members in the development of a 5 year strategic workplan for a local church
  • Documented and resolved time wastage during lunch meals which led to a 50% time save.
  • Achieved classification and organisation of Kyambogo fresh men and women of both 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 entries through effectively helping with voluntary mentorship and counselling. I formulated a media platform uniting all engineering Students of 22/23 entry year. I gathered atleast 55% students biography and submitted the data to the Kyambogo Counselling and guidance system through the use of Google sheets.
  • Led a team of engineering students in the planning, organising and preparation of the first ever known MEGA Engineering dinner organised at Kyambogo University. This was incomparated with the handover activity of several Engineering Associations of Kyambogo University. The event was held at Royal Suites Bugolobi with the UIPE chairperson of Kampala branch being the chief guest. The Panelists included the Enginering faculty Dean of Kyambogo University.
  • 2022/2023 engineering faculty presidential aspirant (KYUES).
  • Contributed to the Improved brand visibility of Kyambogo University Industrial Engineering Student's Association ( KUIESA) through effective and voluntary publication of the association's activities, and planning with the executive members. I served on the executive board of 2021/2022 as the Deputy publicity secretary.
  • With a team of 12 members, proactively planed and implemented worship services and programmes through forecasting preaching demands, scheduling quarterly worship programs and effective communication. I served on the worship committee as deputy Chairpeson on behalf of student. Currently serving as the Communication director.
  • Has leadership certificates of various positions of service.
  • Has certificates in both mentorship and counselling. Awarded by the Kyambogo University Mentorship and Counselling Unit.

Software

Microsoft word

Microsoft Excel

Presentation

Mechanical Eng AUTOCARD/ Designing

Programing (C)

Additional Information

Referees

Mr. Ssempala Yailo, Human Resource Manager China Star Construction Co. Africa and Factory

Tel: +256785025471

Eng. Bwengye Innocent, Industrial Training co-ordinator Kyambogo University.

Tel: +256706370169

Mr. Oryango David, Technician Kyambogo University.

Tell: +256772512886

Mr. Tanga Sanyuan, Construction Engineer China Star Construction Co-Africa. He is a Chinese national and recognises me as D505 (employee given company code / identifier)

Tell: +256778399689

Additional Information

Good understanding of SWOT and PESTEL Analysis Organisational strategies.

Good understanding of Mathematical Network models (CPM and PERT) for Optimal cost reduction Project Planning.

Good understanding of product mix problems for profit maximisation.

Good understanding of contractor selection and contractor awarding processes.

Human Resource and machine workload management and proper allocation.

Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing ( MUDA, 5'S, Poka-Yoke) ~ Juust-in-Time( JIT)~ Six Sigma.

Good understanding of production Planning and Control (PPC).

Good understanding of Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Planed Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Replacement Analysis.

Much willing to continue learning and exploring new. skills

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Quote

It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

Timeline

Fitter Industrial Trainee

DAVID ENGINEERING
01.2023 - 03.2023

[Fire Risk Assessment], [NCOSHA] - [14days]

07-2022

Teacher

RISE AND SHINE HIGH SCHOOL
06.2022 - Current

Industrial Trainee

CHINA STAR FACTORY
05.2022 - 07.2022

[Basic Fire Fighting and Basic First Aid Awareness], [NCOSHA] - [14 days]

02-2022

Teacher

NUMRUTH HIGH SCHOOL
03.2021 - 05.2022

BACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
08.2020 - Current

Physics and Math Teacher Assistant

ST.JULIAN HIGH SCHOOL
03.2020 - 03.2021

Casual Worker ( Industrial Helper)

ROYAL CARE COSMETICS COMPANY
03.2020 - 04.2020

Welder

CHINA STAR COMPANY
02.2020 - 06.2021

UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - SCIENCE

ST.JULIAN HIGH SCHOOL GAYAZA
02.2018 - 11.2019

UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - ORDINARY LEVEL

KIDERA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
02.2014 - 11.2017

UGANDA PRIMARY LEAVING EDUCATION - PRIMARY

NKONDO PRIMARY SCHOOL
02.2007 - 11.2013
KASADHA AGABO ENGINEER