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PERSONAL DATA

NAME                                   :  Lawrence Benard Sinyo (Osira) Ogola

NATIONALITY                    :  Kenyan

MARITAL STATUS :  Married

RELIGION                           :  Christian

PERMANENT ADDRESS   :  P.O Box 2809, Kisumu

TELEPHONE NUMBER     :  0723 783 667

EMAIL ADDRESS               :  brnogolla@yahoo.com

ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

2014 – 2015  :  Higher Diploma, Electrical Engineering, Nairobi Technical

2001 – 2003  :  Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Kisumu Polytechnic

August 2002  :  Trade Test III , Electrical Wireman

1995 – 1998  :  St. Joseph’s School Rapogi, KCSE

1986 – 1994  :  Get Primary School, 62 Points, KCSE

PROFESSIONAL TRANING

July 2017      : Trained in Chemical Security and Safety in Machakos University.

February 2014: Trained as an Internal Quality Management Systems Auditor.

July 2006:     Trained in operation and maintenance of solid state Physics research   Equipment like Auto 306 Machine Spectro 320.

WORKING BACKGROUND

January 2017 to date: Technologist, Physical Sciences Department, Machakos University

Duties:

  • Overall in-charge of all Laboratories.
  • Preparation of Laboratory Manuals.
  • Setting up and dismantling of apparatus and equipment for demonstration and practical lessons, as requested and detailed by teaching staff.
  • Checking individual components in and out of laboratories after each lesson for damage and quantity.
  • Local purchase of sundry items needed by the department.
  • Wiping work surfaces after lessons if necessary in preparation for the next lesson.
  • Repairing minor damage to apparatus or arranging for repairs of a more extensive nature.
  • Constructing simple apparatus.
  • Opening laboratories in the morning and ensuring all is well (heat, light, board markers and white board, etc).
  • Tracking the specific storage place of apparatus by use of a computer, and maintaining records of such.
  • Assisting the Head of department in the preparation of an annual budget.
  • Checking all electrical equipment with the Electrical Safety Test Unit and keeping records of faults found.
  • Up-dating the general stock record system.
  • Writing equipment orders, and checking apparatus on arrival.
  • Being familiar with the use of computers to assist in the daily work of the department.
  • Advise staff of problems especially of a Health and Safety nature.
  • Co-operating with, and assisting, the other technicians from time to time.

June 2011 to December 2016:  Technician, School of Biological and Physical Sciences, Bondo University College

Duties:

  • Overall in-charge of all Laboratories.
  • Preparation of Laboratory Manuals.
  • Setting up and dismantling of apparatus and equipment for demonstration and practical lessons, as requested and detailed by teaching staff.
  • Checking individual components in and out of laboratories after each lesson for damage and quantity.
  • Local purchase of sundry items needed by the department.
  • Wiping work surfaces after lessons if necessary in preparation for the next lesson.
  • Repairing minor damage to apparatus or arranging for repairs of a more extensive nature.
  • Constructing simple apparatus.
  • Opening laboratories in the morning and ensuring all is well (heat, light, board markers and white board, etc).
  • Tracking the specific storage place of apparatus by use of a computer, and maintaining records of such.
  • Assisting the Head of Physics in the preparation of an annual budget.
  • Checking all electrical equipment with the Electrical Safety Test Unit and keeping records of faults found.
  • Up-dating the general stock record system.
  • Writing equipment orders, and checking apparatus on arrival.
  • Being familiar with the use of computers to assist in the daily work of the department.
  • Advise staff of problems especially of a Health and Safety nature.
  • Co-operating with, and assisting, the other technicians from time to time.

April 2003 to May 2011:  Technician, Department of Physics, Maseno University

Duties:

  • Arrangement of Laboratory Practicals
  • Supervision of practical sessions and assisting students during the sessions.
  • Repair of Equipment
  • Assisting the Post graduate students during the research particularly in thin film coating.
  • Ensure that the Laboratory is properly arranged.
  • Any other duty a technical or administrative assigned by the Head of Department.
  • Overall in- charge of the Auto- 306 Machine operation and maintenance.
  • Took stock in Lab and make requisitions when need be.
  • Analyzed tender documents and identified reliable suppliers.

Jan – March 2002:  Industrial Attachment at Sony Sugar Company

Duties:          

  • Basic domestic Installation.
  • Motor Rewinding.
  • Repair of Electronic Equipment and Controls.

REFEREES

Herrick Othieno,

Maseno University,

Cell Phone Number: 0733 950 040

Beatrice Onyango,

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology,

P.O Box, 210,

Bondo

Elizabeth Ndunda,

Machakos University,

Cell Phone Number: 0717 206 133

David Wekesa,

Machakos University,

Cell Phone Number: 0725 037 264