General Info
Professional Track
- Science and Engineering
Civil Engineering
Country
Sierra LeoneAreas of Expertise
- Architecture
- Engineering and Science, Environmental
- Engineering, Civil
Professional Interests
- Waste management; Water treatment
- Geotechnical engineering; Structural engineering
- Transportation engineering
Learning is a continuous process with no age or time limits.
What will be your most valuable contribution to your TechWomen mentorship?
I can teach how to prepare a report from geotechnical investigations which includes analysis interpretation of field and laboratory work. I can give an insight into the water distribution system and bidding process for projects in Sierra Leone
The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship
- Improve public speaking and team leadership.
- Improve my report writing techniques.
- Develop new skills within treatment of waste and wastewater management.
Mentorship Characteristic
- Identify workshops or certificate programs to further my learning after the program has ended
- Focus on leadership skills building
- Focus on technical skills building
- Identify a short-term project I can work on at the partnering company
- Exposes me to new tools and platforms
Ideal Company Type
Based on my current job description and future goals I would want an industry that is focused on building a sustainable environment and hydrology that is wastewater management, treatment, and distribution. The company should provide me with the opportunity to learn new techniques in their operation and delivery. If possible I would like to partake in site work and become acquainted with updated software or techniques used in building sustainable and eco-friendly cities, water and waste management etc.
What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?
- Assertive
- Curious
- Reliable
What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?
Currently, I hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with experience in geotechnical, water and civil works. I hope that my U.S based mentor can provide opportunities to expand my knowledge in any of the three areas mentioned above through short courses, workshops and sharing about Master's or PhD programs in related fields. I would like to use this opportunity to also improve my networking, public speaking and writing skills.
After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?
Currently I am working in the Presidential Infrastructure Delivery Unit where we implement major government infrastructure projects and engage ministries, department agencies or parastatal organizations. Creating access to safe drinking water and improving sanitation and hygiene at a national level is part of our mandate. With my knowledge and exposure from the TechWomen program, I will collaborate with our partners with the use of improved techniques in providing access to safe drinking water and improving sanitation and hygiene. I will push for regular engagement of the public on proper sanitation and hygiene and support in the enactment of more stringent laws and penalties on proper sanitation.
Work History
Years of Full-time Work Experience
5Primary Professional Focus
- Civil, water or environmental specialist
- Design or CAD
Current/Most Recent Job
- Title and Company: Civil Engineer, Presidential Infrastructure Delivery Unit
- Direct Reports: None
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Dates: June 1, 2021 –
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Responsibilities:
Supervise, evaluate and monitor progress work for government consultants and contractors; Analyze traffic volume studies and survey data for the implementation of traffic signals at seven intersections in Freetown; Collaborate with government engineers to construct the new Freetown international airport.
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Skills:
Progress report writing; Data analysis of traffic traffic volume; Quality control for materials and implementation method based on the project specification.
Job #2
- Title and Company: Intern Civil Engineer, Guma Valley Water Company
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Dates: January 4, 2021 – June 25, 2021
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Responsibilities:
Oversaw and managed all field operations (geological mapping, 15m core drilling and Standard Penetration Tests (SPT), 15m Cone Penetration tests (CPT), field density test, and soil resistivity test) and laboratory test (grading, atterberg limits etc.) along the 220Km transmission line (this entails 59 angle towers and 458 suspension towers and 5 substations) for the West Africa Power Pool (Transco CLSG 225KV Power Transmission line) Project in Liberia; Preparation of report for each suspension and angle tower this includes recommending foundation design, and risk analysis of each tower location; Detailed analysis of field and laboratory results.
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Skills:
Project management this includes leadership, risk management, cost management, planning and forecasting, time management etc; Written progress report for each phase; Data analysis of field and laboratory tests results
Job #3
- Title and Company: Civil Engineer, Innovative Solutions Consultancy SL. Ltd
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Dates: October 2, 2017 – April 20, 2020
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Responsibilities:
Oversaw and managed all field operations (geological mapping, 15m core drilling and Standard Penetration Tests (SPT), 15m Cone Penetration tests (CPT), field density test, and soil resistivity test) and laboratory test (grading, atterberg limits etc.) along the 220Km transmission line (this entails 59 angle towers and 458 suspension towers and 5 substations) for the West Africa Power Pool (Transco CLSG 225KV Power Transmission line) Project in Liberia; Prepared reports for each suspension and angle tower. This included recommending foundation designs and a risk analysis of each tower location; Detailed analysis of field and laboratory results.
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Skills:
Project management, including leadership, risk management, cost management, planning and forecasting and time management; Written progress report for each phase; Data analysis of field and laboratory tests results.
Education History
Institution #1
- Institution: University of Sierra Leone
- Degree Awarded: Bachelor's
- Major: Civil Engineering
- Minor:
- Location: Sierra Leone
- Completion Date: August 1, 2017
