Presley Sakwa

Oversee daily production operations, implement SOPs and safety protocols, and manage equipment maintenance, implementing changes that increased operational consistency by 35% and doubled production capacity.

Curate and validate production-focused AI training data by simulating scheduling, resource allocation, and quality benchmarks to improve operational accuracy of AI systems.

Simulate and document realistic production decision-making and validate AI training data to improve operational accuracy and process relevance for manufacturing use cases.

Led commissioning of a 10,000 MT/year margarine plant and implemented ISO 9001:2015, achieving 99.8% product conformity, improving OEE by 15% and reducing production costs by 20%.

Led QC team implementing ISO 9001:2015 and quality systems, conducting over 27,000 annual analyses and reducing lab analysis time by 15% to improve overall lab efficiency.

Provided technical feasibility, procurement and EIA for a 10,000 MT/year margarine plant, reducing environmental risks by 40% and improving safety standards by 50%.

Automated a helpdesk mailing system, developed comprehensive test scripts, and documented troubleshooting procedures to streamline customer support workflows.

Co-founded an AI mobile solutions startup, implemented agile processes reducing time-to-market by 30%, grew user base 40% in year one and secured seed funding.

Co-founded an AI mobile solutions startup, implemented agile processes to reduce time-to-market by 30%, grew user base 40% in year one, and secured seed funding.

Performed chemical and physical testing, developed and validated analytical methods, and collaborated with production to implement corrective actions improving product quality.

Conducted routine analyses of raw materials and finished products, assisted with equipment calibration, and prepared detailed reports to support senior analysts.

Grade: Second Class (Lower Division)

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry with Management from Kenyatta University, awarded Second Class (Lower Division).