Valery Illa

Dedicated Fish Hatchery Manager with 2+ years of experience in aquaculture operations and hatchery management. Expertise in broodstock management to ensure high-quality eggs and sperms for successful breeding, contributing to improved hatching rates and reduced costs.

Hatchery Manager at AquaRech LTD (2023-03 – 2025-12)

Managed daily operations for a facility producing 4.8 million frys annually, overseeing all lifecycle stages from broodstock to juvenile release and ensuring optimal conditions for hatching.

• Managed daily operations for a facility producing 4.8 million frys annually, overseeing all lifecycle stages from broodstock to juvenile release and ensuring optimal conditions for hatching
• Conducted trainings on hatchery processes and best hatchery practices, including precision feeding and feeding regime for fry and fingerlings
• Monitored water quality parameters using IoT sensors, reducing fish mortality by 20%
• Optimized feeding protocols, increasing efficiency by 30% and reducing costs
• Conducted fish sampling every month to monitor growth of fish and know the feed type to feed the fish
• Ensured the right amount of methyltestosterone solution is mixed with fish feeds for monosex fingerlings production
• Conducted preparation and fertilization of breeding ponds for the growth of phytoplankton and ensured flow through system in nursery ponds
• Ensured accurate delivery of frys and fingerlings through direct customer communication
• Collaborated with management to align hatchery goals with overall production targets

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2017-09 – 2022-06)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Bishop Okoth Girls Secondary School (2013-02 – 2016-12)