
Prosper Kalu
Electrical and Solar Engineer
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About
Electrical and Solar Engineer with over ten years of hands-on experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and system design, including six years specializing in solar PV design, installation, and commissioning for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Skilled in hybrid solar, generator, and grid-integrated systems, with strong capability across load assessment, battery storage optimization, mini grid design, and full project delivery from site survey to system handover.
Background includes working proficiency in HOMER Pro, PVsyst, and AutoCAD, and a consistent record of taking projects from design through to commissioning.
Experience
Engineering Lead at Dreamit Technology Ltd (2023-03 – Present)
Co-founded and currently leads the engineering function at Dreamit Technology Ltd, an electrical engineering and clean energy solutions company.
- Designs and develops automatic power switching systems for residential and commercial applications.
- Led hybrid solar and grid-integrated installations exceeding 600 kWp cumulative capacity across residential and commercial sites.
- Builds and mentors a technical team responsible for electrical panel assembly, system integration, and site deployment, establishing structured installation and testing processes.
IT Engineer (NYSC) at Ritzman Smart Homes & Automation (2025-02 – 2026-01)
- Designed and deployed integrated smart energy and automation systems combining IoT devices, power control modules, and secure network infrastructure for residential and commercial clients.
- Integrated hardware controllers, sensors, and communication protocols to enable intelligent switching and remote system management.
Practical Basic Technology Tutor at Shalom Science & Technology Academy (2016-10 – 2018-11)
- Delivered hands-on lessons in electrical systems to 90+ students and coached 7 teams for state-level tech competitions.
Technician at KODA Communications Network (2015-01 – 2016-09)
- Carried out electrical wiring and installation work for commercial and residential clients, alongside CCTV systems, intercom networks, and structured cabling installations.
- Performed system testing, troubleshooting, and service documentation.
Freelance Electrical and Solar Contractor at Independent / Self managed contracts (2016-10 – 2023-02)
Executed independent electrical wiring, installation, and commissioning contracts in parallel with formal employment and university studies, working both under senior engineers and on direct personal contracts.
- Completed full wiring and installation of staff quarters of Shalom Science and Technology Academy, the school director's country home, and the director of admin's residence in Enugu, while serving as the school's primary electrical maintenance personnel, handling ongoing maintenance and upgrade work.
- Carried out electrical wiring and installation for the Biomedical Engineering Department building at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, during construction.
- Delivered full electrical design and installation for Hilton Hotel, Orba, covering piping layout, wiring, fittings, and commissioning, followed by design and installation of the hotel's solar power system between 2022 and 2023.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering – University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) (2018-11 – 2024-03)

