EMeliabu mwilongo
@eliabumwilongo
Irrigation and horticulture engineer specializing in design, installation, and farmer training.
TanzaniaWhat I'm looking for
I am an irrigation and water resources engineer with hands-on experience designing and installing drip and sprinkler systems, delivering farmer training, and advising customers on irrigation choices. I completed a BSc in Irrigation & Water Resources Engineering and have run my own irrigation projects since 2021 in the Iringa region, helping smallholders implement efficient systems.
I have practical horticultural experience in crop protection and orchard management, completed specialized trainings including avocado orchard management and integrated pest management for export producers, and conducted university research on organic mulching effects for drip irrigation. I am committed to supporting company goals through technical expertise, client training, and sustainable irrigation solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Irrigation Project Owner
Self Employed
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Operating irrigation projects in Iringa region since 2021, designing and installing irrigation systems for various crops and supporting smallholder farmers' water management.
Technical Sales & Customer Advisor
Tanzania Agricultural Service and Services (TAST)
Feb 2017 - Oct 2017 (8 months)
Provided technical sales and customer advisory services on irrigation system selection and best practices, supporting growers from February to October 2017.
Irrigation Engineer
Green Agriculture Company
Nov 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year)
Volunteered designing and installing drip and sprinkler irrigation systems for local customers, providing technical guidance and system implementation support.
Irrigation Engineer
Balton CP Group Tanzania Limited
Jul 2015 - Sep 2015 (2 months)
Volunteered as an irrigation engineer delivering farmer training and supervising installation, use, and maintenance of sprinkler and drip irrigation systems at the Kisolanza Iringa branch.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SASokoine University of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science, Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering
Activities and societies: Conducted university research project on evaluation of effects of organic mulching on drip irrigation systems for small-scale farmers.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering from Sokoine University of Agriculture.
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Location
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