MEET CHRIS​​PINE

Professional Highlights

Chrispine works as an Embedded Systems QA Engineer at Ariya Finergy Ltd managing the development and implementation of the Vision Controller. 
Ariya designs, finances, constructs and provides operations and maintenance for solar PV, battery storage, and power stabilisation projects across Africa.

Shaping the Future of Energy Systems

Chrispine has mid-level experience working in the electrical and electronics industry helping comapanies fulfil their purpose.

  • Managed the quality of development and implementation of the Vision Controller at Ariya Finergy
  • Designed, implemented and maintained smart mini-grids at Yetu Smart Grids Ltd.
  • Conducted testing and field installations of BLDC solar water pumps at KickStart International.
  • Installed, tested and maintained machines meant for spinning, weaving and processing fabric at Rivatex East Africa.
  • Monitored and maintained SCADA systems used in chemical plant operation and control at BioCorn Products Ltd.

Leading with Purpose to Drive Social Change

Chrispine advocates for the following causes: education, economic empowerment, climate change, poverty alleviation and social services.

  • Coordinated a program to provide students with the opportunity to develop their leadership, commu​nication and public speaking skills at JKUAT Toastmasters.
  • Linked student startups with funding opportunities, training and mentorship at Pezetu community.
  • Organized career mentorship sessions and trainings for engineering students at JKUAT's Society of Engineering Students.
  • Promoted digital inclusion by engaging youth in ICT to reduce unemployment and consequently address poverty at Kujia Kenya.

Embracing Lifelong Learning for Endless Growth

Chrispine is always willing to amass knowledge and improve his skills.

  • Electronic hardware design, simulation and review 
  • Embedded firmware design 
  • Electrical systems, machines, power systems and control
  • Solar PV system sizing, design and implementation.
  • Quality and reliability testing 
  • Digital circuit, logic, FPGA design and simulation
  • IT infrastructure, networking, security and communication 
  • Graphics design, photography, cinematics and editing

Honoring Every Step Towards Success

Chrispine has made it a habit to grab an course during his free time.

  • Automation with Python
  • EPRA Electrician Class C-1
  • T3 Grid Tie Solar PV Training
  • HiveMQ Certified MQTT Professional
  • Building automation with KNX - ETS eCampus
  • SNCF: Cisco Firewall, IPS Systems, & the FMCv in AWS
  • Ethics, Technology and Engineering
  • System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
  • Ethical Hacking: Hacking IoT Devices
  • Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design

Projects and Publications

SynapNex™ IoT Controller

Design and implementation of SynapNex™, an IoT controller device, to enable communication and control of various connected devices.

Documentation

Smart Water Monitoring

A system that aggregates three meters to enable remote and automatic real-time measurement of water consumption.

Documentation

PCB Design 101

A presentation at the JKUAT SES TechWeek on PCB Design using Altium® Designer.

Documentation

Events and Participation

A combination of Chrispine's social and leadership skills make him extraordinary when controlling programs and managing teams.

Tech Expo 11.0

Panel moderator

Student Clubs

Student Clubs

JKUAT Gavel

Research

Research

KETRACO Conference

Communities

Communities

Readers Leaders Community

Conferences

Conferences

Toasmasters East Africa

Pezetu

Pezetu

Student ambassador

Teams

Teams

Yetu Smart Grids

Teams

Teams

Ariya Finergy

Let's Connect

Chrispine is open to opportunities where he can apply his expertise, expand his skills, and inspire others. Reach out to see how we can collaborate on your next venture.

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