Corporate/Project Management
Chomba Chifunda
Engineer | MBA
Lusaka,Lusaka - Zambia
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing technical and non-technical priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to deliver results and meet deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company, institutional, or organizational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Engineer (Geomatics)
Velos Enterprises Limited
01.2022 - Current
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Ensured high-quality standards were maintained throughout the project lifecycle by adhering to industry best practices and codes of conduct.
- Gathered data, incorporating into drawings, schematics and maps.
- Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints, and other topographical and geologic data to plan infrastructure and construction projects.
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
- Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
- Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
- Suggested process and technical design changes to improve performance and efficiency.
- Conducted thorough site analysis including soil investigation, topography survey, and environmental impact assessments for informed decision-making during the planning phase.
Surveyor
Ministry Of Local Government & Rural Development
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Ensured legal compliance by adhering to local regulations, zoning laws, and property rights during survey projects.
- Assisted in training new team members on surveying techniques, fostering a supportive work environment for continued growth.
- Utilized GPS technology for efficient data collection, expediting the completion of fieldwork assignments.
- Reduced costly errors by meticulously reviewing survey data and ensuring proper documentation.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing clear and concise reports on property boundaries and potential issues.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and timely delivery of results.
- Established control networks to maintain consistency throughout large-scale construction projects.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects, and construction professionals to ensure accurate information was incorporated into designs.
- Performed boundary surveys to resolve disputes between property owners amicably and professionally.
- Achieved increased accuracy in measurements using robotic total stations for complex projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, attending professional conferences and participating in continuing education courses.
- Enhanced project accuracy by utilizing advanced surveying equipment and software for precise measurements.
- Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
- Consulted public records and contacted previous owners to conduct research on ownership, usage and zoning history.
- Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
- Created visual presentations of topographical characteristics using ArcGIS.
- Entered legal descriptions, lot sizes and other data into online databases through AutoCAD and GIS interfaces.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations, measured and marked property lines and key topographic features, and read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations.
- Applied training and mathematical abilities to calculate heights, depths and relative positions of terrain.
- Disbursed survey information to general public, developers and professional communities.
- Followed local, regional and national surveying guidelines.
- Prepared GIS maps and written reports clearly depicting boundaries, landmarks and notable geographical features and loaded data into ArcGIS for design use.
Education
MBA - General
University of Zambia
Lusaka 05.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng.) - Geomatics
University of Zambia
Lusaka 09.2014 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Kasama Boys High School
Kasama 01.2010 - 11.2012
Skills
Affiliations
Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
Certification
Certificate in Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Interests
Business
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Innovation
Quote
Press with determination in the right direction, and circumstances will be your helpers, not your hindrances.
E. G. White
Work Availability
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Timeline
Peace and SDGs Training - Aug to Sept, 2023.
09-2024
Business Development, The 1% Club - Feb to May, 2023.
05-2023
Certificate in Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
07-2022
Engineer (Geomatics)
Velos Enterprises Limited
01.2022 - Current
MBA - General
University of Zambia
05.2021 - 05.2024
Surveyor
Ministry Of Local Government & Rural Development
06.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng.) - Geomatics
University of Zambia
09.2014 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Kasama Boys High School
01.2010 - 11.2012
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