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COLLINCE O. HALS

Nairobi, KE.

Web Developer & Civil Engineer

Creative Full-Stack Web Developer. I specialize in Python(Django & Flask frameworks) for backend development, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks|Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS. I am also well-versed with databases|MySQL and PostgreSQL. I deliver exceptional and user-friendly websites with responsive layouts, interactive features, and optimized performance. My goal is to provide robust and elegant solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of clients and users.

Besides Web Development, I am also a dedicated and ambitious Civil Engineer with strong soft and technical skills, well-versed in leveraging team collaboration and communication to meet project milestones, with skills in Architectural Design and Structural Analysis and Design.

My Skills

Tech stacks where I am most proficient.

html svg css svg javascript svg TailwindCSS svg reactjs svg bootstrap svg python svg Django svg git svg github svg MySQL svg PostgreSQL svg docker svg

Work Experience

Most Recent Work Experience

Company: Civotech Associates Limited, Nairobi, KE.

Role: Assistant Technical Auditor.

Projects & Specific Tasks:

1. Technical and Performance Audit for Financial Year 2021/22 and FY 2022/23 on behalf of Kenya Roads Board (KRB)

  • Attendance of entry and exit meetings at various Kenya Urban Roads Authority's Regional Offices, review of Contract Documents and Project Files.
  • Checking for efficient tendering process and the completeness of contract documents.
  • Undertaking confirmatory tests on completed road projects to ascertain quality.
  • Preparation of Technical Audit Reports and compilation for submission to Kenya Roads Board (KRB) within set timelines.
  • Preparation of audit workshop presentation report.

2. Roads Inventory and Condition Survey (RICS)

  • Undertaking country-wide Roads Inventory and Conditions Survey (RICS), incorporating data into KRB Roads GIS database.
  • Interacted with GIS software, particularly QGIS for data entry, processing, manipulation, mapping, and analysis of geospatial data.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at the work site.
  • Oversaw training of engineering interns on the use of GIS software and instruments.

February 2022 – October 2023

April 2021 - July 2021

Company: Solma Constructors Limited, Nairobi, KE.

Role: Construction Assistant Site Supervisor

Specific Tasks:

  • Performed Site Supervision of structural steelwork.
  • Liaised with the project manager to supervise subcontractors in adherence to set work details.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at the work site.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets

Company:Benisa Limited Company, Nairobi, KE.

Role: Engineering Intern

Upgrading of Kahawa Sukari Estate Roads to Bitumen Standard.

Project & Specific Tasks:

  • Concrete works and Bills of Quantities.
  • Performed Survey works (Setting out and leveling).
  • Establishing drain invert levels and general drainage works.
  • Performed Laboratory Tests on soils and materials.
  • Tested characteristics of materials or structures for use in designs.
  • Accompanied senior technical staff for on-site inspections during construction, learning how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.

July 2019 – November 2019

September 2018 - December 2018

Institution:County Government of Kisumu, Ministry of Roads, Transport & Public Works, Kisumu, KE.

Role:Civil Engineering Intern

Specific Tasks:

  • Accompanied senior technical staff for on-site inspections during construction, learning how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
  • Established actual measurement for preparation of measurement sheet and payment certificate.
  • Accompanied senior technical staff for on-site inspections during construction, learning how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
  • Assisted project engineers with grading and roadway design, stormwater management system design, and erosion and sediment control design.
  • Performed construction observation and took soil samples.
  • Structural Design using ArchiCAD & AutoCAD