Paul Maina

Agricultural Engineering Technologist with hands-on workshop experience assembling imported farm machinery and repairing customer tractors. Holds a Diploma in Agricultural Engineering (Farm Power and Machinery) and a Craft Certificate in Agricultural Engineering, backed by practical skill in engine overhauls, gearbox rebuilding, and mechanical fault diagnosis. Known for reliability, attention to detail, and adherence to workshop safety and quality-control standards.

Pursuing further study toward a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering to combine field expertise with research-informed practice.

Workshop Technician — Diploma Attachment at Holman Brothers (2023-08 – 2023-10)

• Assembled imported agricultural equipment — including seed drills, disc harrows, boom sprayers, mowers, and new tractors — to manufacturer specification ahead of sale
• Diagnosed and repaired customer-owned tractors brought in for servicing and mechanical overhaul
• Carried out full engine overhauls: dismantling, inspection, reconditioning, and reassembly of tractor engines
• Performed gearbox disassembly, fault diagnosis, component replacement, and reassembly
• Conducted quality checks on assembled and repaired machines to confirm performance before handover
• Collaborated with senior technicians to troubleshoot complex mechanical failures

Industrial Attachment Student at Holman Brothers (2022-05 – 2022-05)

• Completed industrial attachment as part of the Craft Certificate in Agricultural Engineering programme
• Gained practical exposure to workshop operations, farm equipment assembly, and machinery repair

Diploma in Agricultural Engineering in Farm Power and Machinery – Rift Valley National Polytechnic (2025-03)

Craft Certificate in Agricultural Engineering (2022)