Joseph Kuria
@josephkuria2
Drone operations specialist and agribusiness leader with hands-on mechanization and UAV expertise.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven CEO and drone operations specialist with practical experience in UAV technology, agricultural spraying, multispectral imaging, and farm mechanization. I have founded and led a drone services company, managed procurement and operations, coordinated pilot training, and developed pricing models to deliver profitable, high-value agricultural services.
I combine field experience operating combine harvesters and running agribusiness projects with business management skills across multiple ventures. I am comfortable leading teams in remote, high-pressure environments, advising on mechanization efficiency, and pursuing further training or skilled work opportunities, particularly in Australia.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Drone Operations Specialist
Velo Drones
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Founded and lead a drone services company providing agricultural aerial spraying, multispectral imaging, and mapping while managing procurement, pricing, operations, and client acquisition to scale field service delivery.
Agribusiness Harvesting Contractor
Independent
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Operate and coordinate large-scale maize harvesting using John Deere and Case IH combines, managing fuel logistics, machine tracking, cross-border planning, and cost analysis to improve mechanization efficiency.
Business Manager
Multiple Ventures
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Managed SMEs across agribusiness, real estate, and technology, overseeing budgeting, staffing, supplier relations, and feasibility studies for expansion into solar, transport, and aviation services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown institution (Mechanical Engineering study)
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Completed one year of undergraduate Mechanical Engineering coursework with foundation studies in mechanical systems, thermodynamics, and engineering mathematics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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