
Andy Onyango Junior
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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About
Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate (First Class Honours) with hands-on leadership experience spanning startup operations, telecommunications research, and renewable energy innovation. Seeking to apply strong technical grounding, cross-functional leadership, and a track record of award-winning project delivery to an organization driving impactful engineering and technology solutions.
Experience
Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Afterlife Innovations (2024-05 – Present)
- Lead operations and strategy for a startup focused on the battery circular economy.
- Oversee development of sustainable innovation processes for battery repurposing and waste reduction.
- Manage cross-functional team workflows to support company growth and delivery.
Chairperson, APS & MTTS at IEEE Strathmore Student Branch (2024-10 – Present)
- Lead the APS and MTTS chapters, coordinating technical programming and membership engagement.
- Pioneered specialized student workshops covering RF systems engineering, microwave propagation models, and antenna design architectures.
- Bridged theoretical communications concepts with modern industrial telecommunications systems for student members.
Co-Founder at SolGenH2 (2023 – Present)
- Develop business models and technical concepts for renewable energy solutions (solar and hydrogen).
- Spearhead research into green hydrogen applications for local markets.
- Assembled a working prototype to demonstrate a proof of concept.
Industrial Attachment at Qalibrated Systems (2025-04 – 2025-06)
- Supported the design and execution of a network-integrated CCTV security system installation.
- Traveled to a site in Malindi to install electrical systems on location.
Student Associate at iLab Africa (2024-05 – 2024-05)
- Participated in research initiatives and innovation projects within the university’s research center.
- Focused on data analytics, AutoCAD design, and applied research on various technical solutions.
Industrial Attachment at IET Africa (2024-01 – 2024-03)
- Assisted in the design and assembly of electrical control panels, including motor starter panels.
- Conducted industrial electrical installations and helped maintain panels at client sites.
- Carried out detailed technical compliance inspections prior to shipping and during on-site installation.
Volunteer at Kenya National Library Service (2023-01 – 2023-02)
- Managed library resources including database management, asset tracking, and cataloging.
- Tagged and organized digital and physical reference materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BSEEE) – Strathmore University (2021 – 2026)
KCSE – Maranda High School (2017 – 2021)

