Experience:
Here is the continuous list of your professional experience, updated so that every point is in the past tense:
* Drove agricultural excellence by evaluating, costing, and scaling agricultural machinery, including a project scaling hand-pushed mechanical harvesters with operational projections extending through 2026.
* Designed and implemented advanced agronomic strategies, achieving an increase in crop productivity from 4.0 to 4.3 tons per hectare while strictly managing disease and nutritional regimes.
* Implemented farm mechanization systems, successfully achieving a 90% equipment utilization rate to improve operational efficiency.
* Designed comprehensive expansion plans focusing on soil pH modification, orchard establishment, and modern fertigation systems.
* Oversaw daily operations of a 400-hectare commercial farm, coordinating all agricultural activities and managing staff to ensure optimized performance.
* Conducted regular training sessions for farm workers, demonstrating and guiding teams on safe operational techniques and efficient crop management.
* Enforced stringent safety regulations, acting as the EHS lead, which contributed to reducing workplace accidents by 9% and minimizing sick days.
* Spearheaded problem-solving initiatives using continuous improvement methodologies, recognized as the best Kaizen 6K implementer across the organization in 2025.
* Coordinated staff recruitment, reviewed employee performance, and maintained professional relationships with supervisors, laborers, and visitors.
* Monitored crop health by supervising daily pest monitoring, scouting, and testing, effectively reducing insect damage from 6.7% to 3.9% over two years.
* Managed the operation, tracking, and maintenance of farm machinery and spray equipment, proactively minimizing downtime and improving mechanization by 20%.
* Ensured timely execution of foliar applications and nutritional feeding plans adapted to specific crop stages.
* Maintained high standards of record keeping, preparing comprehensive weekly ROIs, monthly work plans, and performance achievement reports.
* Assisted the Farm Manager in daily administration, directly overseeing specific operational zones and labor utilization policies.
* Guided and evaluated field teams, ensuring full adherence to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) while adapting to demanding outdoor working conditions.
Education:
Master of Science in Project Management (In Progress) | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Expected 2026) Diploma in Business Management | Kenya Institute of Management (2022-2024) Bachelor of Science in Horticulture | Egerton University (2013-2017)
Skills:
Crop Production & Management Pest & Disease Management Problem-Solving & Kaizen 6K Farm Equipment Operation Health & Safety Compliance Data-Driven Decision Making Staff Management & Leadership Training & Capacity Building Clear Communication Skills
Additionally:
I can work in Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE.
