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Victor Shikhule Atsali

@victorshikhuleatsali

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Agricultural engineer leveraging data analysis to optimize farm systems and market insights.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that combine field engineering and data analysis in mission-driven teams, offering hands-on problem solving, measurable impact on food systems, and professional growth toward sustainable agriculture solutions.

I am an Agricultural Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in farm machinery operations, irrigation systems, and testing appropriate technologies for smallholder farmers. I combine technical engineering skills with practical field experience to design and maintain agricultural infrastructure.

As a technical editor and freelance writer, I have curated industry content, conducted market analytics, and authored analytical articles that translate data into actionable insights. I contributed to event organization and produced technical documentation and research collaborations with academic institutions.

I hold a Data Science Certification from Cisco Networking Academy and have led a multidisciplinary project to design a sustainable evaporative cooler aimed at reducing post-harvest losses. I am passionate about applying data-driven approaches to sustainable agricultural solutions and scalable innovations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Technical Editor

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FW Africa

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Curated and updated editorial content for Food Business Middle East & Africa and HORECA Middle East Africa, using market research and analytics to ensure accuracy and relevance; contributed analytical print articles and supported organization of AFMASS 2024.

Content Editing Market Research Editorial WordPress Analytics CMS event support

Farm Technician

Soil Inventory Farm

Sep 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Operated and maintained irrigation infrastructure and farm machinery, calibrated seed drills, managed mechanical application of inputs, and supervised mechanical potato harvesting to improve operational reliability.

Seed Drill Calibration Mechanical Harvesting Agronomy

Freelance Writer

Self-employed

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)

Authored academic and technical articles in engineering, collaborating with institutions to produce research papers and clear technical documentation that emphasized logical analysis.

Technical Writing Research Editing Documentation Communication literature review

Engineering Intern

Appropriate Technology Development Centre

Aug 2018 - Sep 2018 (1 month)

Assisted testing and evaluation of agricultural machinery for smallholder farmers, including cold press oil extractors, and engaged with users to assess practicality and efficiency of technologies.

Farmer Engagement Data Collection

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cisco Networking Academy

Data Science Certification, Data Science

Completed a Data Science Certification covering foundational data analysis tools and techniques.

Egerton University

Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Engineering

2015 - 2021

Grade: Second Class Lower Division

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering with a Second Class Lower Division, focusing on agricultural machinery, irrigation systems, and sustainable solutions.

Greenlands Education Centre

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education

Grade: B+ (72 points)

Activities and societies: Debate Club Leader; Peer Mentor; Science Club Member

Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a B+ (72 points) and served in extracurricular roles including Debate Club Leader and Peer Mentor.