Victoria Odhiambo

As a key operations contact in Kenya for a Germany-based platform connecting international clients with local artisans, I oversaw production quality, logistics, and strategic support to ensure smooth and culturally aligned project execution. Key Contributions: • Operations & Production Management: Coordinate local artisan production for custom-made items, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality benchmarks. • Quality Control & Logistics: Lead quality inspections for products destined for interna

Founded and led the Urban Jua Group initiative, an incubated project within Urban Change Lab, to bridge solar thermal system design with real-world implementation. Oversaw end-to-end fabrication, deployment, and data-driven optimization of solar water heating units in Kenya. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: •Business Planning: Developed a detailed plan for scalable local production. •Production Oversight: Led local fabrication of solar thermal water heaters, refining collector design for durabi

Spearheaded research, product development, and business modeling for the Urban Jua Group; a project focused on localizing solar water heater manufacturing in Kenya. Key Highlights: • Feasibility & Market Research: Conducted market research and a make-or-buy analysis to evaluate local manufacturing versus importing solar thermal water heaters. • Prototype Design & Development: Designed and built smart solar thermal collector prototypes using 3D CAD, Arduino IoT integration, and thermal systems modeling.

Gained hands-on experience in diesel engine diagnostics and repair at a Bosch-authorized diesel service center, working with commercial and industrial vehicle systems. Key Contributions: • Assisted in the testing, maintenance, and calibration of diesel injection systems and turbochargers. • Conducted diagnostics on fuel pumps and nozzles using specialized Bosch diagnostic equipment. • Supported routine servicing of engine components to ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency.

Supported civil maintenance teams in sustaining critical water and sewer infrastructure for Nairobi’s urban population. Key Contributions: • Assisted in the repair and maintenance of water distribution pipelines and sewer networks. • Participated in on-site troubleshooting of flow disruptions and leaks to restore service reliability. • Gained insight into municipal water infrastructure operations, safety protocols, and emergency response.