Dr. James Konya, PhD

Dr. James Konya, PhD

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  • About me

    Civil Engineer|Project Planning|Design|Implementation Expert

  • Education

    • Kakamega High School

      1990 - 1993
      Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination KCSE A-

      Activities and Societies: Active footballer, & Member of Mathematics and Agricultural Clubs Excelled well in all examined subjects i.e. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Kiswahili, English, History

    • Moi University

      1995 - 2000
      Bachelor of Technology Civil & Structural Engineering Bachelors Degree

      Activities and Societies: Active member of Butere university students Association and Engineering students association Graduated with a Bachelors' Degree in Technology - Civil and Structural Engineering.

    • University of Nairobi

      2009 - 2011
      Masters Project Planning and Management Masters Degree

      Activities and Societies: Discussion groups leadership •Dissertation: Determinants of delays on completion of Constituency development fund financed classrooms in public schools in Butere Constituency, Kakamega County

    • University of Nairobi

      2015 - 2020
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Project Planning and Management PhD

      Thesis: Leadership Skills, Stakeholder Management, Project Scope and Execution of Fibre Optic Infrastructure in Nairobi County, Kenya

  • Experience

    • Guru Nanak - Kericho

      Oct 2000 - Dec 2001
      Clerk of Works

       Well supervised and managed site Interpretation of drawings on site Inspection of workmanship and quality of works and materials on site Correct, required quantities of material delivered to the site and used well Coordinate contractors, consultants and works on site Works executed as per program, accurate reports submitted on time and all materials, clarification and drawings from clients’ side delivered on time. Accurate documentation and documents archiving

    • Airtel

      Jan 2002 - Aug 2008
      Projects Engineer/Implementation Manager (Acting)

       Achievement of planned BTS/BSC sites on air dates Prompt implementation of projects Prompt resolution of implementation issues Budgetary savings Effective use of company equipment Minimal disputes with contractors Prompt payment to contractors Reliable documents in as built and pilot study files Objective planning, prompt execution and supervision of works Manage contractors and monitor work schedules Manage Construction team  Verification of ordered equipment and ensure quality service by suppliers Show less

    • Telkom Kenya

      Sept 2008 - Jun 2009
      Senior Engineer - Civil & Structural Works

       Follow up of construction planning with suppliers Acceptances of GSM/Transmission/BSC sites civil works including Electrical and Air conditioning works Acceptance of Engineering plans and As Built documents Organize follow up meetings with suppliers Check and validate quotations and invoices regarding sites Civil works  Train and coach Junior Civil works Engineers

    • Essar Telecom Kenya Limited (yuMobile)

      Jul 2009 - Jan 2015
      Manager - Projects & Regional Operations

       Direct and manage project development from beginning to end  Provide Technical leadership in all project scope areas  Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals  Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary  Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path  Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools  Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans  Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle  Conduct project past mortems and prepare recommendations in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements  Manage project team, risk, schedule and materials Show less

    • Safaricom

      Feb 2015 - now
      Manager - Projects Delivery
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Strategic Focus for Managers

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2020
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    • Giving and Receiving Feedback

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2020
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    • PRINCE 2 Agile Practitioner

      PeopleCert
      Jun 2018
    • Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers (Blinkist Summary)

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • PRINCE 2 Foundation

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Nov 2015
    • PRINCE 2 Practitioner

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Feb 2016
    • ITIL Foundation

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Nov 2015
    • Coaching for Results

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Scrum Fundamentals Certified

      SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile;Download Free Scrum Body of Knowledge(381 pages)
      Jun 2018
    • Managing Experienced Managers

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2020
      View certificate certificate