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Peter Kossakowski

Peter Kossakowski

Volunteer - Civilian Service

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Driving Sustainable Impact in Emerging Markets | Product Manager

  • Education

    • University of Applied Sciences Nordhausen, Germany

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Renewable Energy Technology 1.9

      Activities and Societies: Go Fair - Student Initiative for Sustainability ; Tutor for Mathematics and Mechanics; Member of Students Representatives Mechanical and Electrical Engineering with focus on all the different kind of Renewable Energies.

  • Experience

    • TPT Theater und Philharmonie Thüringen GmbH

      Sept 2008 - Aug 2009
      Volunteer - Civilian Service

      Stage technician

    • GREEN STEP e.V.

      Sept 2012 - Aug 2013
      Project Engineer

      Planned, implemented and built a pico hydro power plant in a rural area in Cameroon (Buea, West Cameroon). Whereas I locally manufactured the water turbine and other components of the pico hydro plant with only locally available materials Fundraised entire budget for hydro projectSupported installation of solar home systems up to 10kWhttp://www.ingenieur.de/Politik-Wirtschaft/Energie-Umweltpolitik/Aktion-Sie-spenden-Wir-verdoppeln-VDI-nachrichten-erfolgreichhttp://nordhausen.thueringer-allgemeine.de/web/lokal/leben/detail/-/specific/Peter-Kossakowski-verbrachte-acht-Monate-in-Buea-in-Kamerun-2118846539 Show less

    • CREEC Makerere

      Nov 2013 - Oct 2014
      Project Engineer

      Budgeted, planned, installed, implemented and monitored a Solar Lamp Kiosk for renting solar lanterns and to offer internet and printing service to a rural community near Kampala, UgandaCollected and analyzed data of locally available solar lanterns from various suppliers to asses product quality, reliability, usability, customer friendliness, etc.Testing solar equipment and trained local solar techniciansAssisted in conducting feasibility studies of local pico hydro projects

    • Mobisol Group

      Oct 2014 - Jun 2019

      Built, lead and manage Quality Assurance Department East Africa for Mobisol Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya Development and implementation of quality and environmental management systems according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 across Mobisol TanzaniaImplementation of internal Document Management SystemImplementation of 5S and Six Sigma MethodologyMonitored product quality, identifying quality issues and developed corrective measures across all operationsConsulted Mobisol East Africa COO's and Operation departments for process and overall quality improvements, including frequent travels to Rwanda and Kenya branches to conduct internal audits Show less

      • Product Manager - East Africa

        Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Head of Quality Assurance - East Africa

        Jul 2015 - Nov 2018

      • Project Engineer

        Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

    • Greenfoot Africa

      Jan 2019 - now
      Co-Founder, Advisory Board Member

      Co-founded one of the first e-mobility companies in Tanzania and currently part of the advisory board.https://greenfoot.africa/

    • Jibu Inc.

      Jul 2019 - Nov 2020
      Global Head of Production & Quality

      Production & Quality Management:• Lead the Jibu Production & Quality Department across all Jibu markets (Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, Zambia, DRC) and provided leadership to Jibu's global production department & staff (30+)• Developed and improved Jibu's quality management system, SOP's & water treatment plant design• Supported international expansion of Jibu to new franchise marketsProduct Management:• Developed new products for Jibu franchise network such as LPG Gas, self-refilling water stations, fortified porridge, and othershttps://jibuco.com Show less

    • Go Bananas - Interior Design Ltd.

      Jul 2020 - now
      Co-Founder & Owner

      Go Bananas is an interior design & home deco concept shop based in Kigali, Rwanda. I founded it with my wife and we collaborate with East Africa's craftsmen & artisans to curate local sustainable products.https://www.instagram.com/shop_gobananas/

    • Bboxx

      Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
      Product Manager

      Product Manager for Bboxx solar home system (Power DC product line) and solar appliances• Responsible for the entire product life cycle management of DC products• Lead a team of 6 product managers, associates and analysts• Built product vision & roadmaps and managed all product communication with internal and external stakeholders • Successfully introduced and new Bboxx product line - "Bboxx Flexx", an affordable solar home system for the mass market

    • Ampersand Energy

      Aug 2021 - Nov 2023
      Senior Production Manager

      Managing and providing leadership to Ampersand's Production team:• Vehicle Assembly & Fabrication Department• Battery Assembly & Maintenance Department• Supply Chain Department • Grew the production team from 5 to 65 staff within first year• Creating department structure, processes, KPI's and quarterly Rocks, monthly/annual production plan/schedule• Increasing the production capacity to 40 e-motorbikes/week to 80 bikes/week from year 1 to year 2• Championing continuous improvement processes and introducing Six Sigma methodologiesCurrently transitioning to Senior Product Manager role Show less

    • KOKO Networks

      Nov 2023 - now
      Principal Product Manager

      Product manager responsible for Koko Networks hardware:- Koko Point (ethanol dispenser for end customers)- Smart Tanker System- Smart Depot Systemhttps://kokonetworks.com/

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

      EdX
      Jan 2018

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Peter Kossakowski
      Best Head of Department 2017 - Operations Employee committee Mobisol November 1, 2017