Janet Muthoni

T3-licensed Electrical Engineer and renewable energy professional with 5+ years of experience spanning project management, PMO governance, solar PV system design, EPC delivery, operations and maintenance, and asset management. Currently specializing in owner-side asset and portfolio management, integrating technical engineering expertise with structured project controls, governance processes, and operational performance management across multi-site commercial and industrial renewable energy portfolios. Experienced in applying project governance and controls across the project lifecycle, including planning, cost and schedule monitoring, risk and change management, contractor coordination, procurement oversight, HSE/QA-QC, regulatory compliance, and milestone validation.

Combines structured delivery oversight with technical management of asset performance, O&M activities, maintenance planning, operational KPIs, and contractual obligations to improve accountability, mitigate risk, and optimize asset reliability and returns. Skilled in translating engineering and operational data into actionable recommendations, management reports, and executive and investor updates that support informed decision-making. Brings end-to-end experience spanning feasibility, business case development, design, mobilization, construction, commissioning, handover, and ongoing asset operations, with a focus on performance optimization, cost efficiency, governance, and long-term asset value creation.

Asset and Operations Manager at DPA Kenya Limited (EDF power solutions) (2026-05 – Present)

• Manage all DPA Kenya assets according to investment preferences and goals; lead projects to optimise functioning and operational status of the 6.8 MWp portfolio.
• Compile and present asset management reports to clients and investors; prepare project financial models, business activity reports and forecasts.
• Coordinate with O&M contractors, property managers and relevant third parties; maintain healthy relationships with financiers and providers of debt/equity.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental health and safety policies across all sites.
• Assesses client operation needs, identify investment opportunities to maximize project returns.
• Review financial reports to identify cost reduction opportunities; assess financials for legal compliance; develop and maintain client portfolios.

Project Manager — Operations & Implementation at DPA Kenya Limited (EDF power solutions) (2025-05 – 2026-05)

• Led execution of the 1.23MWp Two Rivers PPA MV Interconnected carport project, coordinating EPC contractors, structural engineers, supply chain, and client stakeholders; maintained schedule, scope compliance, QA/QC, milestone validation, budget control, risk registers and shareholder performance reporting.
• Asset management of a 5.6MWp portfolio, coordinating O&M Contractors, client management, budget control and tracking, SCADA data review, KPI tracking (Availability, Performance Ratio, Yield, Deemed Energy), predictive maintenance scheduling, and escalation management to ensure operation within contracted thresholds.
• Managed end-to-end statutory compliance across the entire portfolio — NEMA, EPRA tariff approval, generation and county urban planning licenses.
• Authored corrective action plans, regular engineering performance reports, technical risk registers, and board-level project updates, ensuring full visibility of portfolio status to leadership and investors.
• Coordinated joint site surveys, scope mapping, EPC tender evaluation, and contractor onboarding and contract terms for LV/MV construction execution works.
• Championed QHSE compliance across all sites, including enforcement of company HSE policy during construction and O&M activities, aligned with DPA Group’s USD 300k HSE remediation programme.

Technical Lead — Design & Implementation at OFGEN Limited (2024-09 – 2025-04)

• Led execution of a 1.81MWp/3.1MWh portfolio on PPA, Outright and Lease business models across East Africa.
• Executed early works project engineering for 2.368MWp C&I Solar projects for CBE – Nile Breweries (Jinja and Mbarara).
• Led and managed a multidisciplinary engineering execution team across concurrent solar PV and hybrid projects, driving resource allocation, performance accountability, and professional development.
• Fronted investor engagement on portfolio performance for a 1.6 MWp / 1.329 MWh portfolio, supporting a USD 50M AssetCo/OpCo investment opportunity.
• Transformed BD proposals into fully resourced project plans — producing Gantt charts, detailed BoMs, electrical drawings, and budget forecasts — ensuring seamless handover from pre-sales to execution across solar PV and BESS projects.
• Evaluated EPC subcontractor and supplier proposals — conducting technical and commercial assessments, negotiating contract terms, and enforcing quality standards throughout procurement and construction.
• Served as primary technical interface with clients, EPCs, and OEMs — managing escalations, resolving system faults, and maintaining stakeholder relationships across the full project lifecycle.

Market Entry Consultant — Uganda & South Sudan at Solargen Technologies Limited (2024-05 – 2024-09)

• Designed product range for home and business segments targeting Uganda market entry, with a year-one revenue plan of USD 600K.
• Developed a market distribution framework and budget model for Uganda operations, mapping route-to-market via distributors, installers, and local commercial partners.
• Initiated recruitment framework and defined team structure across sales, operations, and customer service for the Uganda launch.
• Establish strong relationships with distributors, sellers and potential partners

Design Lead – Business Development at OFGEN Limited (2022-10 – 2024-04)

• Led the development and technical review of detailed solar PV and BESS system designs, equipment specifications, and financial models for C&I bids and early-works proposals; approved RFP and RFQ submissions across the BD design team.
• Managed multiple concurrent projects from conception through design freeze — setting goals, creating schedules, approving budgets, and coordinating tasks across the design engineering team.
• Collaborated with legal, executive leadership, and project administrators to review EPC and PPA contracts, negotiate tariffs, and integrate stakeholder feedback into project planning and decision-making.
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives to streamline design processes, reduce rework, and optimise system performance — implementing lessons-learned cycles and best-practice standards across the team.

Design Engineer – Business Development at OFGEN Limited (2022-05 – 2022-10)

• Designed and simulated solar PV systems (50 kWp – 2 MWp) for C&I clients using PVSyst, HOMER, and HelioScope; produced energy yield reports, performance ratio analyses, and bankable feasibility studies.
• Developed detailed financial models for PPA, lease, and outright purchase structures — including LCOE analysis, IRR/NPV sensitivity, and debt service coverage — directly supporting BD team in closing deals.
• Produced 2D electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, and structural drawings using AutoCAD Electrical; ensured designs met ERC, EPRA, and IEC standards.
• Conducted energy audits and demand-side assessments for C&I clients, translating complex technical findings into clear executive presentations and investment proposals.
• Delivered site assessment reports covering structural, shading, irradiance, and grid interconnection analysis; recommendations adopted as basis for final project designs.

Technical & Sales Engineer — EPC, O&M & Business Development at Solargen Technologies Limited (2020-12 – 2022-05)

• Managed full project lifecycle — design, BoM, procurement, installation oversight, commissioning, and handover — across on-grid, off-grid, solar pumping, and battery storage systems.
• Provided hands-on technical support during system commissioning and performance monitoring, including fault diagnosis, system testing, and generation optimisation at client sites.
• Designed and reviewed electrical single-line diagrams and solar structural drawings using AutoCAD; prepared inspection checklists and quality assurance documentation.
• Recognised as Salesperson of the Year 2021 — combining technical depth with commercial acumen to close C&I and institutional solar contracts.

Production Intern — ISP & Hardware Engineering at BRCK (2020-03 – 2020-04)

Network performance testing, router provisioning, QA scripting, hardware repair.

Electrical Engineering Intern at Numerical Machining Complex (2019-09 – 2019-12)

Facility engineering, CAD (Autodesk Inventor), equipment maintenance.

BSc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT) (2014-09 – 2019-11)

KCSE – Alliance Girls High School (2010-02 – 2013-11)