ALINDA ARNOLD
Johor Bahru,Uganda
Summary
A conscientious and professional telecommunications and hardware engineering specialist with extensive experience in mast rigging, network engineering, web applications, firmware and hardware development. Currently seeking a new position to fully utilize and expand professional technical expertise. Highly organized and efficient professional with a thorough and precise approach to projects that consistently delivers excellent results. Recent achievements include successfully implementing innovative IoT prototypes and embedded system designs that significantly improved operational efficiency and reduced development costs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
IoT Enthusiast
Self-Employed and Freelancer
Kampala
04.2019 - 03.2025
- Power quality monitor (single phase and polyphase energy meter) for energy efficiency - Designed power quality monitoring system reducing energy consumption by 25% across 12 client sites
- Implemented embedded systems with hardware prototypes and software simulations - Developed 8 system designs decreasing development time 40% and reducing hardware costs 30%
- Drawing project plans meeting client objectives - Created detailed plans for 15+ projects achieving 98% satisfaction rate and 100% on-time delivery
Hardware R&D Engineer
Innovex Uganda Limited
Kampala,Uganda, Ntinda
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Developed smart power meter for green energy monitoring
- Designed 3G module hardware
- Developed FM Radio and MP3 player
- Accomplished Arm-based hardware and firmware development
- Designed communication hub hardware using RS232 and RS485 standards
- Implemented firmware upgrades for IoT products deployed in the field
Conducted tests and analysis for technology upgrades from existing systems - Performed procurement and device benchmarking
- Sourced PCB parts/components
Network Engineer-Volunteer
Huawei Subcontractor
Ntinda-Kamwokya
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Maintained network cabling and electrical installations for 15+ server rooms, reducing downtime by 30%
- Performed network cable tracing and troubleshooting, resolving 40+ connectivity issues with 98% first-attempt success rate
- Reconfigured patch codes in rack cabinets across 8 server rooms, improving signal quality by 25%
- Resolved telephony system issues for 20+ corporate clients, decreasing average resolution time from 4 hours to 45 minutes
Education
Master of Engineering - (computer and microelectronics systems)
Universiti Tekinologi Malaysia
Malaysia 08.2023 - 02.2025
Bachelors of Engineering - Telecommunications Engineering
Kyambogo University
Kampala 01.2016 - 01.2021
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - Physics,chemistry, Math
Mengo Senior School
Uganda 01.2009 - 02.2013
Uganda Certificate of Education - Physics,math, Chemistry,economics And Others
Kawanda Secondary School
Kampala 01.2009 - 01.2013
Skills
- Project planning and coordination
- Teamwork
- Web application development
- Firmware development
- PCB designing with Autodesk Eagle
- REST API development
- Embedded system design and development
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
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Personal Information
- Hobbies: Python and JavaScript coding, Soccer, Social networking, Travelling
- Date of birth: 01/26/96
- Marital status: Single
REFEREE
- Assoc. Prof. Ts. Ir. Dr. Nasrul Humaimi bin Mahmood, Universiti Teknologi malaysia,+6075535898
- Dr. Norlina binti Paraman, Universiti Teknologi malaysia, +6075535271
- Tusbira David, CTO, and Cofounder, Innovex Technologies, +256754319267
- Daisy Mushabe, Software lead, Innovex Technologies, +256777434653
Languages
English
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Social networking
- Soccer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Engineering - (computer and microelectronics systems)
Universiti Tekinologi Malaysia
08.2023 - 02.2025
Hardware R&D Engineer
Innovex Uganda Limited
03.2021 - 11.2023
IoT Enthusiast
Self-Employed and Freelancer
04.2019 - 03.2025
Network Engineer-Volunteer
Huawei Subcontractor
01.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelors of Engineering - Telecommunications Engineering
Kyambogo University
01.2016 - 01.2021
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - Physics,chemistry, Math
Mengo Senior School
01.2009 - 02.2013
Uganda Certificate of Education - Physics,math, Chemistry,economics And Others
Kawanda Secondary School
01.2009 - 01.2013
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