Gabriel Gana

Electrical Engineer with over five years of progressive professional experience in power systems testing, commissioning, hybrid energy solutions, and regulatory inspection, built on a strong foundation of early practical electrical design and installation work. Proven track record managing hybrid power systems (grid, solar PV, diesel generators, UPS, and rectifiers) for mission-critical telecom sites, delivering measurable reductions in power-related failures and sustained high availability. Experienced in high-voltage diagnostics, substation commissioning, statutory inspections, and enforcement of national technical standards (NEMSA, NESIS, IEC, ISO).

Strong capability in failure investigation, preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, and energy reliability — well positioned to support nationwide passive infrastructure operations, power availability targets, and energy OPEX optimization in a telecom environment.

Electrical Engineer at Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) (2025-07 – Present)

• Enforce NEMSA, NESIS, IEC, and ISO standards through statutory inspections and certification of 2 × 33/11 kV injection substations, 12 × 11/0.4 kV distribution substations, and 9 solar mini-grid substations (50–500 kW), strengthening regulatory compliance and public safety across critical power infrastructure.
• Perform advanced diagnostic testing (Insulation Resistance up to 10 kV, Earth/Ground Resistance, Transformer TTR & Excitation/Flux) on high-voltage equipment to identify risks and prevent potential failures.
• Lead root-cause investigations of electrical accidents and equipment failures; deliver technical reports with corrective recommendations that improve operational reliability.
• Conduct comprehensive power audits in public and commercial buildings, identifying critical risks and implementing corrective measures that reduce electrical accidents.
• Serve as Secretary to the Zonal Electrical Installation Contractors Certification Panel (ZEICCP), coordinating technical evaluations, contractor certifications, and field activities — directly supporting vendor governance and regulatory enforcement.

IT Officer / Electrical Engineer at EON Global Telecom (2023-11 – 2025-05)

• Co-managed hybrid power systems (grid, solar PV, diesel generators, UPS, and rectifiers) for mission-critical telecom sites, achieving a 20% reduction in power-related failures and consistent 24/7 uptime.
• Optimized electrical infrastructure and troubleshooting processes, minimizing operational downtime in high-availability telecom environments.
• Supported end-to-end power reliability for network infrastructure, contributing to seamless operations across multiple client sites.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams on infrastructure maintenance, monitoring, and incident response for power and network systems.

IT Support Engineer at Electronic Connection / Megamore Broadband (2022-01 – 2023-10)

• Designed and deployed integrated power backup solutions while maintaining ISP infrastructure, consistently achieving 98% uptime for over 100 enterprise users.
• Resolved power and network infrastructure issues, delivering measurable improvements in system performance and uptime.
• Configured and maintained network devices and power-related systems; provided Level-2/3 support and collaborated with vendors on complex technical resolutions.

Electrical Engineering Intern at Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station (2019-05 – 2019-12)

• Monitored key grid parameters and supported maintenance of generators, transformers, and grounding systems, contributing to improved plant stability and efficiency.
• Contributed to implementation of automatic changeover systems and predictive maintenance strategies that reduced faults.

Self-Employed Electrical Technician & Designer at Self-Employed (2009 – 2015)

• Designed and executed professional electrical wiring and installation projects for residential properties, applying practical knowledge of circuit design, load calculation, earthing, and safety standards.
• Diagnosed and repaired power circuits, electrical gadgets, and lighting systems, developing strong hands-on fault-finding, troubleshooting, and component-level repair skills.
• Managed end-to-end client engagements on a self-employed basis, including requirements gathering, project planning, execution, and delivery of reliable electrical solutions.

B.Eng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering – Federal University of Technology, Minna (2015 – 2020)

NABTEB in Electrical Electronics – Government Technical College, Bida (2009 – 2012)

NYSC – National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) (2021 – 2022)