Michael Otieno

Developed and implemented environmental and EHS procedures, including vehicle-related sustainability practices and proactive safety protocols. Achieved a 15% reduction in vehicle fuel consumption and lowered year-over-year operational carbon emissions by more than 10%, while reducing annual accidents and incidents from an average of 4 to between 1 and 0.

Delivered environmental health and safety and corporate sustainability work, including environmental compliance, environmental management systems, and waste management. Engaged stakeholders to support climate change adaptation and sustainability initiatives.

Worked as Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at Airsense East Africa.

Assessed and reported on the environmental impact of hemp cultivation, and recommended corrective actions to reduce identified environmental impacts. Created interactive training modules covering OSHA, EPA, and state-specific hemp environmental compliance requirements.

Performed environmental analysis supporting corporate sustainability and environmental compliance activities. Contributed to climate change adaptation, environmental consulting and environmental management systems, including waste management.

Conducted on-site personnel evaluations to assess operational functions, resource utilization, and workflow efficiency to identify sustainability improvement opportunities. Designed and implemented water conservation and recirculation protocols, achieving up to a 30% reduction in water usage and runoff, and supported eco-driving and safety training initiatives.

Conducted impact assessments and developed mitigation strategies aligned with sustainability goals, including work on Jumia Kenya’s sustainable packaging strategy. Reduced packaging waste by 40%, contributed to a 38% reduction in office paper waste through paperless records, and developed environmental management documentation aligned to ISO 14001 standards.

Supported ESG and sustainability initiatives focused on environmental compliance, climate change adaptation, and corporate social responsibility. Worked with cross-functional teams to advance sustainability and waste management practices.

Designed and managed baseline, midline, and endline surveys across beneficiary sites to generate evidence-based insights for program adjustments. Collected, analyzed, and reported results using Excel and SPSS, and led field teams to ensure timely, high-quality monitoring and evaluation data.

Worked as Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator at faces kemri.

Coordinated monitoring and evaluation activities using statistical data analysis to support accountability and learning. Supported MEAL processes and reporting.

Performed HSE risk assessments and safety audits and implemented corrective and preventive measures that achieved zero recordable accidents or incidents. Led safety and compliance trainings and supervised work supporting GLOBAL-GAP retention, phytosanitary standards, and fertigation planning to improve nutrient delivery and resource efficiency.

Supervised agricultural fertigation and greenhouse operations, including phytosanitation and greenhouse management. Provided leadership to support the production environment and team execution.

Oversaw seedling propagation in a controlled nursery environment to optimize temperature, humidity, and light conditions, achieving over 95% germination rates. Supervised nursery workers, managed nutrient delivery and fertigation schedules, and supported seed harvesting, grading, and quality control with traceability records.

Supported greenhouse operations with a focus on precision agriculture, fertigation, and greenhouse management tasks. Assisted with day-to-day activities related to greenhouse performance.

Completed a Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment (OHSE). Coursework focused on OHSE principles and related management systems.

Earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) from 2007 to 2013.

Grade: Second Class Honors (Upper Division)

Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomechanical and Processing (Agricultural and Biosystems) Engineering. Graduated with Second Class Honors (Upper Division).