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Overview
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Education
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• Reading Godly and Inspirational books • Watching of Documentaries • Listening to Slow Music •
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Aaron  Chileshe

Aaron Chileshe

Lusaka

Summary

Dynamic project manager with a proven track record at Techmasters Zambia Limited, adept at leading complex electronics initiatives. Expert in circuit design and project scheduling, fostering collaboration and achieving project milestones while ensuring quality and safety. Committed to sustainable practices and mentoring junior engineers for continuous improvement.

Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Electronic Team/Project Manager

Techmasters Zambia Limited
09.2022 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

Electronics Engineering

Necor Zambia Limited
10.2019 - 08.2022
  • Championed the integration of ethical considerations and sustainable design practices into the electronics engineering curriculum.
  • Developed detailed project plans for electronics engineering initiatives that led to more efficient resource allocation and smoother execution timelines across multiple departments.
  • Trained junior engineers on best practices in electronics engineering, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
  • Advised undergraduate and graduate students on course selection, career paths, and internships within the field of electrical and electronics engineering.

Electronics Engineering

Chiron Circuits Limited
01.2015 - 02.2018

• Electronic Problems Research and Identifications.

• Electronic Systems Design and

Development ( Technology Development)

Schematic, PCB Layout & Gerber File Development using KICAD

• Power Inverters (UPS) Design & Development DC-AC (Solar Power Systems) Installations, Repair and Servicing.

• General Electrical/Electronic Diagnostics and Repairs

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Lusaka Business & Technical College
Lusaka
01-2014

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Project planning and development
  • Project scheduling
  • Hardware Knowledge & Circuit Design:
    Strong understanding of digital and analog circuits, including Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws
    Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and datasheets
    Knowledge of various electronic components (resistors, capacitors, transistors, sensors, actuators)
    Understanding of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design principles and layout
    Familiarity with hardware components like sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces
  • Circuit Design & Analysis: Deep understanding of analog and digital circuits, including component selection, impedance matching, power management, and noise reduction Ability to analyze and troubleshoot circuits
  • Microcontroller/Microprocessor Architectures: In-depth knowledge of different MCU/MPU families (eg, ARM Cortex-M, PIC, AVR), their internal peripherals (timers, ADCs, DACs, GPIO), memory organization, and power consumption characteristics
  • Electronic Component Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of various discrete and integrated components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, op-amps, sensors, actuators) and how they function in a circuit
  • Reading & Interpreting Schematics/Datasheets: Proficiency in understanding complex circuit diagrams and extracting critical information from component datasheets for design and debugging
  • Communication Protocols (Hardware Layer): Understanding the electrical and timing specifications of common communication interfaces like SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet at the physical layer
  • PCB Design & Layout Principles: Knowledge of best practices for printed circuit board design, including routing, signal integrity, power distribution, thermal management, and manufacturability (DFM)
  • Debugging & Test Equipment Proficiency: Expert-level use of hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, and in-circuit debuggers (eg, JTAG/SWD)
  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Fundamentals (Hardware Perspective): Understanding of concepts like sampling, quantization, filtering, and ADC/DAC characteristics as they relate to hardware implementation for sensor data acquisition or audio processing
  • Power Management & Battery Systems: Knowledge of efficient power supply design, voltage regulation (linear, switching), battery chemistry, charging circuits, and low-power design techniques for embedded systems
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC/EMI) Principles: Understanding how to design circuits and PCBs to minimize electromagnetic interference, ensure signal integrity, and meet regulatory compliance standards

• Reading Godly and Inspirational books • Watching of Documentaries • Listening to Slow Music •

• Reading Godly and Inspirational books

• Watching of Documentaries

• Listening to Slow Music

• Listening to News and Current affairs

Timeline

Lead Electronic Team/Project Manager

Techmasters Zambia Limited
09.2022 - Current

Electronics Engineering

Necor Zambia Limited
10.2019 - 08.2022

Electronics Engineering

Chiron Circuits Limited
01.2015 - 02.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Lusaka Business & Technical College
Aaron Chileshe