ELIJAH BIRA
Profile & Portfolio
Mechanical Engineering Technologists
He is a dedicated trainer born and grown in maragua constituency, Murang’a county with a strong foundation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), specializing in mechanical engineering. With skills in curriculum development, student assessment, and hands-on training in areas like AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, workshop processes, and welding, he is committed to empowering students with practical skills to excel in their careers. Bira has experience in teaching at institutions such as Mukurwe-ini Technical Training Institute and Meru University of Science and Technology. He is proficient in modern teaching methodologies and fosters a collaborative learning environment.
His technical expertise includes mechanical maintenance, CNC machine operation, welding, fabrication, and other engineering-related skills. Bira is also skilled in leadership, communication, and curriculum management, making him a well-rounded educator in the TVET sector
Experience
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Maragua enterprice development centre murang'a
mechanical engineer - May to August 2023 -
Collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
to meet the set deadlines. •Performed chassis alignment for trucks. •Designed body of a FSR lorry using solid work software. •Utilized the skill of interchangeability where we produced worn out parts of tractors and replacing them instead of importing them. • performed welding and fabrication (body works for lorries) and maintenance of transit trucks. •Performed roofing where we utilized the modern roofing methods. •Lathe work, milling and drilling operations. •Maintenance of working machines and equipments, performing housekeeping and ensuring proper storage of tools after work -
Mukurwe-ini technical training institute
Trainer in mechanical engineering - May 2024 to Dec 2024 -
[•Training courses in the discipline area of mechanical engineering, plumbing and automotive engineering •Providing training and academic counselling to trainees •Maintaining class records and assessing trainee coursework, •Developing, leading, and conducting practical workshop instructions for the trainees• Preparing of learning plans, session plans and assessment tools. •Demonstrating how to conduct arc welding in joining mild steel pipes to
. plumbing trainees as they prepared for their CBET/CDACC practical exams
Education
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DEGREE
MERU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYSEP 2020 TO SEP 2024 -
I was able to achieve a second class lower degree with a good practical experience and a training experience
Skills
- Autocad design
- SolidWorks
- Website Design & Development
- Welding and Fabrication