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Ali Yalahow

Ali Yalahow

Banaadir,Mogadishu

Summary

Civil and geotechnical engineering professional with over 2 years of hands-on experience in construction supervision, quality control, and infrastructure design. Eager to contribute to municipal infrastructure projects, such as SURP II, by supporting road and transport engineering, contract management, and technical implementation. Fluent in both Somali and English with strong cross-cultural communication skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Geotechnical Intern

GOECON SDN. BHD.
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Conducted site visits and ground condition assessments for infrastructure projects.
  • Contributed to tender documentation by analyzing technical reports and field data.
  • Used PLAXIS 2D, Rocscience, and GeoStudio for geotechnical analysis and modeling.
  • Ensured compliance between site data and project design standards.
  • Worked in a multicultural team environment, collaborating with consultants and engineers.

Production & Quality Control Engineer |

Barako Brick
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Managed quality testing of construction materials, ensuring compliance with safety and strength standards.
  • Optimized production workflows and implemented quality assurance measures.
  • Participated in internal audits and contributed to efficiency improvements in brick manufacturing.

Site Engineer

MUSTAXIL ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LTD.
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Supervised civil engineering projects including urban construction and roadworks.
  • Coordinated site teams and contractors to ensure timely completion and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Interpreted designs and drawings; prepared and submitted daily and weekly progress reports.
  • Built strong working relationships with stakeholders and ensured alignment across project activities

Education

Masters - Geotechnical Engineering

UiTM
Shah Alam, Selangor
02.2025

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Jamhuriya University of Science And Technology (JUST)
Mogadishu, Somalia
07-2020

Skills

  • Geological & Geotechnical Analysis
  • Rock & Soil Mechanics
  • Foundation & Slope Stability Design
  • Roads Engineering (urban roads, drainage, bitumen standards)
  • Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance
  • Fluent in Somali and English (oral & written)
  • Strong interpersonal communication & cross-cultural collaboration
  • Technical Report Writing & Design Coordination
  • Proficient in PLAXIS 2D, GeoStudio, Rocscience, Microsoft Office
  • Project Coordination & Client Liaison
  • Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Languages

English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Geotechnical Intern

GOECON SDN. BHD.
02.2024 - 11.2024

Production & Quality Control Engineer |

Barako Brick
01.2023 - 10.2023

Site Engineer

MUSTAXIL ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LTD.
08.2020 - 10.2022

Masters - Geotechnical Engineering

UiTM

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Jamhuriya University of Science And Technology (JUST)
Ali Yalahow