Mr Leonard Etuna Namwiha

Disciplined Renewable Energy Professional & Project Manager

Windhoek, NA.

About

A disciplined professional with a proven track record in managing complex, high-level projects, known for strong leadership and integrity. Eager to contribute extensive skills and knowledge in advanced solar technologies, system design, and project management to drive innovative initiatives within the renewable energy sector.

Work

Goldstone Software Engineering Institute

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Lecturer

Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia

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Summary

Educated and mentored software engineering students in complex mathematical and scientific concepts to foster foundational understanding and academic growth.

Highlights

Designed and delivered engaging lectures for Engineering Mathematics 1 and 2, enabling software engineering students to effectively grasp complex concepts and improve academic performance.

Instructed foundational courses in Basic Mathematics and Natural Science, ensuring students developed a robust scientific understanding essential for their technical careers.

Implemented comprehensive assessment strategies and provided detailed, constructive feedback, guiding students to improve academic performance and achieve learning objectives.

Pioneered diverse teaching methodologies and techniques, catering to varied learning styles and significantly improving overall class performance and student comprehension.

Education

University of Namibia

WINDHOEK, Khomas, Namibia
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Master of Science Renewable Energy – Photovoltaics

Courses

Advanced solar technologies and system design

Solar cell designs and photovoltaic systems

On-grid and off-grid installations

Innovative agri-photovoltaic systems

Research project: "Enhancing solar photovoltaic efficiency with porous silica coatings"

Solar panel layout design and simulation

Namibia University of Science and Technology

WINDHOEK, Khomas, Namibia
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Bachelor of Science Honours Applied Physics

Courses

Environmental Physics

Instrumental Physics

Advanced Geophysics

Material Science

Research Methodology

Entrepreneurship

Namibia University of Science and Technology

WINDHOEK, Khomas, Namibia
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Bachelor of Science Physics major and Mathematics minor

Courses

General physics

Biology

Chemistry

Statistics

Calculus

Linear Algebra

Quantum Physics

Biomedical Physics

Work-integrated learning experience at Khomas High School

Awards

Namibia Renewable Energy Fellowship Award

10 Billion Strong and United State of America Embassy in Namibia (Green Energy Leaders Academy)

Received a prestigious fellowship for leadership in green energy, fostering expertise and connections within the renewable energy sector.

Youth for Green-hydrogen Namibia Scholarship Award

Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management

Awarded a scholarship to pursue a Master of Science in Renewable Energy, supporting advanced studies in sustainable energy solutions.

Best Honours Student Award

Namibia University of Science and Technology

Recognized as the Best Honours Student in Applied Physics for outstanding academic achievement.

Languages

English

Oshiwambo

German

Certificates

Google Project Management: Professional Certificate

Google

International Leadership and Organizational Behavior

Università Bocconi

Introduction to Philosophy

The University of Edinburgh

Principles of Management

Johns Hopkins University

Introduction to Psychology

University of Toronto

Advanced Functional Ceramics

Yonsei University

Basic Data Processing and Visualization

University of California San Diego

Skills

Management and Leadership

Project Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Behavior, Stakeholder Engagement.

Technical & Programming

Computer Programming, Python, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Engineering Software.

Renewable Energy & Photovoltaics

Solar Power System Design, Photovoltaic Systems, Solar Cell Design, On-grid/Off-grid Installations, Agri-photovoltaic Systems, Renewable Energy Applications.

Research and Analysis

Research and Data Analysis, Scientific Research, Experimental Design, Data Interpretation, Statistical Analysis, Material Science, Geophysics.

Communication & Presentation

Scientific Visuals, Public Speaking, Technical Presentations, Academic Conference Participation, Teaching & Mentoring.

References

Dr Petja Dobreva

University of Namibia, Senior Lecturer and Research Supervisor, +264 81 281 2262

Ms Rauna Kasheeta

InnoSun Energy Holdings (Pty), Renewable Energy Project Developer, +264 81 493 2864