Don Gweth

Organizing sensitization forums for the NORAD-FINE project target beneficiaries, partners, and value chain actors in the project thematic areas of renewable energy and clean cooking, marine litter, and blue economy.
Facilitating enrollment of the targeted beneficiaries into the project in accordance with the project-set target and timelines.
Reporting and tracking progress on the various activities relevant to the program, focusing on client engagement and impact generation.
Facilitating access to finance for entrepreneurs and innovators to scale up pipeline of bankable projects in the project thematic areas.
Provide business advisory and financial analysis support to businesses in the project thematic areas.

Coordinating teams to conduct lab testing activities such as test item handling, interpretation and application of the appropriate test methodology, use of different testing equipment to collect data, data analysis using company tools such as sensors and Data acquisition (DAQ), and reporting of findings as per the company's quality system to test EPCs, induction cookers, DC and AC mills, solar powered egg incubators, solar water pumps and solar powered refrigeration systems.
Project lead for designing, installation, repair and maintenance of solar systems and related products in Turkana and other areas in Kenya.
Led a team to conducted two in-depth study on technical, social, and economic aspects of solar dryers in western Kenya in partnership with Bountifield International.
In partnership with Brunel University, I was the project lead for the market study of the Customized Solar Dryers for Horticulture (CuSP), project funded by Innovate UK where the outcomes of the study were presented in a conference held on 30th March 2023 in Nairobi.
Collaborating product development process by conducting performance, usability, safety, and accessibility testing to inform product iteration and learning cycle of emerging sustainable technologies for companies such as Impact Pumps, Future Pump, Agsol, and Village Infrastructure Angels.
Team lead for the Turkana branch, project supported by KKCF/EACF: occasionally travels to train and guide staff with the goal of building technical capacity that can enable them to meet our customer’s expectations by offering technical and after-sale support services of solar products and components to the local community.
Conduct desktop research and gathering information on how to improve internal quality management systems.
Responsible for developing, reviewing, documenting and reporting departmental activities while also making follow-ups on submitted reports to the relevant organs within and outside the organization.
Assessing and analyzing departmental risks to come up with appropriate mitigating measures and solutions.
Scouting for business and business ideas to identify strategic partners and investment opportunities that align to company's growth.

Developed a curriculum and training materials for the training of technicians, distributors, and end-users of clean energy products in Kakuma and Kalobeyei.
Conducted a successful training on operation and maintenance (O&M) of clean energy technologies to 18 technicians, 21 distributors, and 42 end-users of clean energy products.

Coordinated stakeholder liaison, managing relations with National and County Government, NGOs, CBOs, local authorities, private sector, and community members for product development initiatives.
Oversaw the successful development, testing, and implementation of innovative clean energy technologies.
Supervised a team conducting lab testing, market research, data analysis, and performance evaluation of clean energy systems.
Supervised a team offering technical assistance to end users of clean energy products in Kakuma.
Developed standard operation procedures (SOPs) for quality, performance, and safety testing of cold chain technologies.

Conducted desktop research and analyzed data from the renewable energy sector.
Designed, coordinated, and supervised projects in clean energy technologies.
Conducted tests of clean energy technologies in lab, analyzing data and effectively reporting to line manager.
Collaborated with projects partners in management, execution and closing of various clean energy projects.
Supported inventory management team through advise, record management, storing, and proper handling of company assets.
Coordinated internal and external project meeting while ensuring prompt and effective communication within the project teams.
Maintained project's records, ensuring that all information is up to date, duly actioned and stored.
Supported management through providing technical and financial advice, providing relevant documentation based on the affected projects and submitting reports of project performance.

Identifying sites and collaborating with end users to gather information for product development activities.
Coordinate data collection exercise, compile and analyze these data based on mathematical models to inform decision making in the product development process of clean energy technologies.
Coached and mentored 2 staff members through the company’s orientation program to understand and blend into the company’s culture while delivering on their mandates.
Developing, and maintaining equipment’s maintenance and calibration schedules while also, coordinating activities of the actual maintenance and calibration of the company’s equipment
Management of technical records, logs, and documents by use of project management tools such as Google Workspace, Excel, CRM HubSpot, Airtable and Drop Box.
Training of end-users on how to handle, operate and take care of solar water pumps, Solar powered egg incubator, and a mill.
Led a team of 6 technicians to interpret technical drawings, plan and install 2 solar powered subversive water pumps in Kitui County.

Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Solar Powered Pumps Kisumu, Busia, Kakamega, Siaya, and Homabay counties.
Endurance testing of the SF1, SF2 and SE Future Pump solar water pump on the test rig.
Data analysis of installed products in the field.
Site surveys for installations of solar water pumps in Western Kenya.
Installing, calibrating, debugging and maintaining of sensors and loggers used for monitoring of solar water pump performance and customer’s PAYG model.
Commissioning of solar pump installations
Training sessions of solar pumps distributors in Kisumu, Busia, Kakamega, Siaya, Homabay counties.
Coordinating after sale support of all Future pump Kenya Limited clients in Western Kenya

Managed customer's portfolio for after-sale technical support of solar water pumps.
Collaborated with customers to collect, repair and maintain solar water pumps.
Conducted end users training on the operation and maintenance of solar water pumps.
Carried out field visits and processed site survey forms for successful installation of solar water pumps.
Collaborating with members of various communities to identify field testing sites.
Participated in collecting and documenting crucial data for the product development of solar water pumps.
Maintained technical field records for all existing solar water pumps sites.

Facilitating deal closer between the sales desk and clients by doing site surveys and providing accurate information.
Doing system sizing and designing from information collected from site survey.
Installation of solar powered systems such as solar water pumps, small home systems, large home systems up to 3.2 kWp solar powered home lighting system.
Handling service cases from clients and advising them on how best they can maintain and use our systems efficiently.
Management of branch technical related duties such as writing reports, doing repairs, and also standing in for the branch manager when requested.
Established Solarnow, Kapenguria as the pioneer branch technician to achieve the productivity target.

Conducted successful site surveys and installation of solar home systems.
Designed solar home systems using PVsyst and Excel based tools.
Provided technical advice to the sales team.
Conducted user training for customers during commissioning and closing of installation work.
Maintained technical records for the installations done.
Collaborated with the sales team to manage tickets ensuring customers are served.

Performed site survey and planning of work from projects brought in by the sales desk.
Carrying out installations and repair of electrical equipment and components.
Installation of prepaid meter to clients mostly in Kisumu, Siaya and Vihiga counties.

Gained knowledge and working experience in distillery plant, alcohol fermentation plant, waste management and treatment plant, biogas technology, writing of work reports and general machine operations.
Formed part of the team that was responsible for reviving Biogas bio digester, safer emptying the vessels and to do maintenance and repairs. I contributed majorly through research work.