Allan Kamba
@allankamba
Electrical engineer specializing in power distribution, grid automation, and asset management.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
I am an Electrical Engineer with over 16 years' experience leading electricity distribution operations, grid infrastructure management, and large technical teams. I have driven digital transformation programs, implemented asset management strategies, and led critical substation, protection, metering, SCADA, and automation initiatives that improved reliability and reduced costs.
As an independent consultant and former head of network plant and systems, I provide owner's engineer, project management, grid impact studies, and technical advisory services for energy projects. I combine technical depth in protection, ADMS/SCADA, and power system studies with proven program and budget management to deliver safe, compliant, and bankable renewable and distribution projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
Jul 2025 - Present (8 months)
Provide owner's engineer, grid impact studies and technical advisory for solar PV and distribution projects, delivering design reviews, FAT/SAT oversight and grid-code compliance recommendations to support approvals and bankability.
Head Network Plant and Systems
Umeme Ltd
Jul 2019 - Dec 2025 (6 years 5 months)
Led strategic operations and maintenance for distribution infrastructure, managing 300+ technical staff and $6M+ O&M and $5M+ CAPEX budgets while delivering digital transformation, preventive maintenance programs and emergency projects that reduced peak load shedding by up to 10MW.
Network Systems & Automation Manager
Umeme Ltd
Jan 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Directed network automation strategy including protection philosophy and ADMS/SCADA improvements, reducing protection mal-operations below 3% and raising automation availability above 95%.
Control Center Operations Manager
Umeme Ltd
Sep 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 3 months)
Managed national control centre operations and a team of 30, modernizing processes with real-time dashboards, automated call logging and operator training to improve load management and system stability.
SCADA Engineer
Umeme Ltd
Apr 2012 - Aug 2015 (3 years 4 months)
Developed and maintained ADMS/SCADA systems with cybersecurity controls, authored design specifications and led procurement and commissioning of 300+ remote monitoring devices to improve system monitoring and availability.
Network Control Operations Engineer
Umeme Ltd
Apr 2011 - Mar 2012 (11 months)
Ensured grid safety and optimized distribution performance during a major generation deficit by developing load-shedding schedules, reliability reporting and stakeholder communication protocols.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Engineering Institute of Technology
Master of Engineering, Electrical Systems
MEng in Electrical Systems currently in progress with expected completion in 2026.
University of Manchester
Postgraduate Diploma, Electrical Power Systems Engineering
Postgraduate diploma in Electrical Power Systems Engineering completed in 2024.
Uganda Management Institute
Postgraduate Diploma, Project Planning and Management
Postgraduate diploma in Project Planning and Management completed in 2015.
Makerere University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering awarded in 2010.
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