Benson | CV

I’m Benson Gitonga

I’m Benson Results-oriented and driven to learn quickly, advance training in industry operations. A flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches coupled with critical thinking, public relations and marketing talent to add to technical abilities.

Interests

Public speaking

Creative writing

Emerging energy technologies

Global financial markets

Playing pool

Music

Abstract art

Linguistics

Skills

TECHNICAL

Strategic planning and analysis

80%

Thermal power systems

80%

Renewable energy technologies

80%

Machine operation and design

80%

Plant efficiency optimization

80%

PERSONAL

Operations support

90%

Brand positioning, sales & marketing

80%

Leadership & Project Management

90%

Client Relationships

90%

Experience

2020 - Present

Assistant Manager

Mustard Seed International

• Lead and managed teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Implement strategies to optimize daily processes.
• Planning, scheduling and delegating assignments.

2019

Mechanical & Energy Engineer Attachee

Energy Systems Group Solar Hart - Botswana

• Gained hands-on experience in energy systems design and analysis.
• Contributed to the design of solar powered borehole solutions for clients.
• Worked with tendering team on preparing comprehensive bids for government projects.

2018

Energy Systems Engineer Trainee

Gliimo Energy- South Africa

• Installed a 2.2MW roof-top grid-tied solar power plant at Airport Junction.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Education

Bachelor Of Engineering

Botswana International University of Science and Technology - BIUST

Languages

English

Eloquent

Setswana

Fluent

Swahili

Proficient

Mandarin-Chinese

Intermediate