Ted Wanday

Experience

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  Brookhouse International School

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Rhino Charge - Student Leader

  Led multiple charity fund raisers to support the conservation and protection of Kenya’s mountain range ecosystems at the Rhino Charge.Received an award presented by the First Lady of Kenya, for my contribution towards the schools conservation efforts to Kenya's ecosystems.

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  Jetlink Aviation

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Intern Flight Engineer

  Worked with flight engineers while performing maintenance on aircrafts.Promoted to do Pre and Post Flight checks with the Flight Engineer.

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  Aircraft Leasing Services (ALS)

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Intern Flight Engineer

  Worked with Flight Engineers while performing maintenance on aircrafts.

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  African Leadership Academy

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Global Scholars Program

  During the Global Scholars Program at the African Leadership Academy, I collaborated with a diverse team to develop an innovative seed harvesting solution for the African Children Feeding Scheme (ACFS). ALA’s focus on leadership and entrepreneurial problem-solving equipped us to design a solution that reduced operating costs while enhancing efficiency and output. Recognized as the most innovative project of the program, our solution was successfully implemented by ACFS, making a tangible impact. This experience strengthened my leadership, teamwork, and commitment to leveraging technology for social good. Show less

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  Aurecon

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Engineering Intern

  Compiled Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and tender evaluations for the upgrading of the waste water treatment plant in Laingsburg Municipality, South Africa

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  Aurecon

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Engineering Intern

  Compiled Asset Models for the University of Limpopo.

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  Aurecon

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Engineering Intern

  Performed structural analyses of a pair of mixed use residential buildings in Nairobi as well as water balances for the River Nzoia Catchment in Western Kenya.

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  AmaniFPV

  Nov 2019 - now

  Creative Drone Pilot | FPV Expert & Aerial Filmmaker | Licensed by KCAA | Drone Tech Innovator

  Experienced drone pilot with a strong foundation in drone technology and over 100 hours of flight experience across diverse environments. Since 2019, I have specialized in building and operating FPV and DJI drones, capturing dynamic and high-quality visuals for real estate, motorsports (including rallycross, motocross, rally, and go-karting), events, music videos, and films like Onelife Rally.Licensed by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) since May 2023, I hold certifications in radiotelephony and night operations, demonstrating my commitment to safety and professionalism. My expertise combines technical proficiency in drone engineering with creative storytelling, producing captivating content that exceeds client expectations.Eager to expand my knowledge and impact within the drone industry, I am exploring opportunities in surveying, mapping, and inspections, where I aim to integrate my engineering background with cutting-edge drone technology. I am passionate about collaborating with industry leaders and innovators to push the boundaries of what's possible with drones. Show less

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  Mota-Engil

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2024

  Project: Kenya Annuity Roads Project - Lot18Scope: Upgrading of 6 roads totaling to 35km of gravel roads in 4 counties to bitumen standards Contract Type: Public, Private Partnership (PPP) projectContract Value: $34.7M USDDuration: Construction - 2 Years, Maintenance - 8 YearsStatus: Construction completed, Maintenance OngoingRoles included:- Preparation & submission of project reports: Construction schedules, Monthly Balance Sheets, Monthly & Quarterly reports- Responsible for the general project execution- Planning and construction of drainage works: Pipe & Box Culverts, Longitudinal drainage- Assisted in the planning and construction of a 30m long bridge- Planning deliveries and tracking of consumption of all construction materials - asphalt, cement, steel, aggregates, timber, tools etc- Planning & allocation of equipment and manpower to activities- Used drones to capture the project progress, which were the basis of the quarterly progress videos submitted to the client Show less

  • Site Engineer

    Feb 2022 - Jul 2024

  • Junior Civil Engineer

    Jan 2021 - Feb 2022