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Maggie User

@maggieuser2

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Electrical & Electronics engineer focused on renewable energy, hybrid mini-grids, and community energy access.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in renewable and distributed energy where I can apply hands-on engineering, microgrid/solar design, and community-focused project delivery while growing technical and leadership skills.

I am an Electrical & Electronics Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in renewable energy systems, hybrid mini-grids, and solar PV operations, complemented by a Diploma in Business IT. I have applied my skills across internships where I designed and tested ECUs for electric mobility, drafted wiring diagrams for industrial systems, and programmed PLC-based control systems.

My practical background includes work on distributed charging networks, troubleshooting hybrid solar installations, and using tools like TIA Portal, Factory I/O, and Siemens NX to deliver reliable field solutions. I have also supported customer engagement and technical sales efforts, organizing events and strengthening stakeholder relationships.

I bring a collaborative, community-focused approach to projects, backed by leadership experience in volunteer organizations and ongoing professional development such as Siemens SMSCP Level 1 and French language studies. I am eager to contribute to teams advancing sustainable, decentralized energy access.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Marketing & Events Intern

Strathmore University Alumni Office

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 (3 months)

Promoted branded merchandise and organized alumni-student networking events that strengthened alumni relations and increased engagement at campus activities.

Event Planning Alumni Engagement Marketing MS Office Networking Promotional Activities

R&D Intern - Electronics

ARC Ride Kenya

Feb 2024 - May 2024 (3 months)

Designed, assembled, and tested ECUs for electric mobility solutions and supported deployment of battery-swap systems to improve reliability of distributed charging networks.

ECU Design Embedded Systems Testing Battery Swap Systems Reliability Engineering

PLC Trainee

Siemens

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)

Programmed automated workstations simulating mini-grid and factory control systems using TIA Portal and Factory I/O as part of the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification.

Tia Portal Automation)Siemens SMSCP

Engineering Intern

Semiconductor Technologies Limited

Oct 2021 - Aug 2022 (10 months)

Drafted wiring diagrams, maintained industrial equipment, and assisted in diagnosing and repairing a Scanning Electron Microscope, improving equipment uptime.

Equipment Maintenance Electrical Systems Technical Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Alliance Française

French Language Course, French Language

2025 -

Enrolled in French language courses at Alliance Française (in progress, 2025).

Strathmore University

Diploma in Business IT, Business Information Technology

2024 - 2024

Completed a Diploma in Business IT at Strathmore University in 2024, focusing on business applications of information technology.

Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP)

Siemens SMSCP Level 1 Certification, Mechatronics / PLC Programming

2023 - 2023

Completed Siemens SMSCP Level 1 training in PLC programming and mechatronic systems in 2023.

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2018 - 2023

Activities and societies: Rotaract Club (PR Director); Social Welfare Society outreach coordination

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with coursework and projects related to renewable energy and embedded systems from 2018 to 2023.