Precious Chungu
Lusaka
Summary
Highly skilled, dedicated, professional and result oriented electrical and electronics engineer with a passion of designing, developing and maintaining electrical equipment. I am proficient in electrical software such as MATLAB, AutoCAD and I have a high enthusiasm of learning new software. I have good communication and time management skills and I have worked as an Electrical and Electronics Engineer for 14+ years.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Officer Commanding Radar Research and Development
Zambia Air Force
02.2023 - Current
- Leading the research and development team in designing, modifying and developing Radar electrical and electronic circuits
- Designing, researching, developing, analysing, and assessing new and modified components, and circuits, to meet the Radar equipment requirements and institutional requirements at large
- Studying and interpreting technical specifications, schematic diagrams, and drawings while carrying out repairs and Radar maintenances
- Planning of Radar maintenance schedule in line with equipment manufacturer’s requirements and institutional requirements
- Providing Radar technical trainings to new employees resulting in having skilled manpower and reduced operational time
- Re-designing of Radar components and providing alternative solutions to identified problems resulting in 15% reduction in downtime and improved system efficiency and prolong lifespan by 10%
Officer Commanding General Engineering Squadron
Zambia Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Ensuring that the routine maintenance, on the generators are carried out on time
- Performing physical inspections of electrical base facilities such as institutional houses, and facilities, military equipment, generators, mini solar grids and Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS)
- Carrying out scheduled maintenances and repairs of the generators
- Carrying out scheduled maintenances and repairs of the UPSs
- Analysing and troubleshooting of electrical problems on generators, military base facilities, and other military equipment
- Designed and built a circuit for the voltage stabilizer for the generator
- Led the team in designing, redesigning and development of the regulator circuit on the generator
Officer Commanding Communication Squadron
Zambia Air Force
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Maintenance and repair of communication equipment such as the PABX, walk talkies and other radio equipment
- Analysed and troubleshot communication equipment problems ranging from radio equipment to landlines
- Designing, development, implementation and maintenance of earthing systems for the military Radio communication equipment
- Providing circuit designs for new and existing Radio equipment thereby, improving productivity by reducing travel times
Education
Master of Philosophy - Electrical
Copperbelt University
10.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronics
Copperbelt University
07.2018
Diploma - Electronics
Copperbelt University
07.2009
Skills
- MATLAB Simulation
- Circuit designs
- Design and analysis of schematic diagrams
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Team management
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Planning
- Delegation
Affiliations
Professional Member, Engineering Institute of Zambia
Hobbies and Interests
Teaching on Design, development and simulation of electrical systems circuit on YouTube such as: https://youtu.be/V_wfVstfxMc?si=Nt_-TRS6gzNEHLe3
Projects
Design and implementation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy monitoring and management system. Home security system using GSM synopsis.
References
- Maj Oscar Jackson Kachali, Officer Commanding Communication Squadron, +260971838070
- Maj James Meja, Officer Commanding Base Maintenance, +260975833332
- Lt Col M’hone, Commanding Officer Radar Maintenance Unit, +260966811075
Publications
- Https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10072280
- Https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10087477
Timeline
Officer Commanding Radar Research and Development
Zambia Air Force
02.2023 - Current
Officer Commanding General Engineering Squadron
Zambia Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2023
Officer Commanding Communication Squadron
Zambia Air Force
01.2010 - 01.2017
Master of Philosophy - Electrical
Copperbelt University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronics
Copperbelt University
Diploma - Electronics
Copperbelt University
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