1. Curriculum Vitae
OKOCHI GODWINE SWERE B.Sc. (Eng.)
NATIONALITY: KENYAN
Cell: +8618818212449; Email: okotch2007@yahoo.com
O B J E C T I V E S
To practise innovative and world class practical Engineering with high integrity.
To provide energy alternatives for sustainable development through research and innovation
A C A D E M I C S
09/2013 – 03/2016 Shanghai Jiaotong University
Currently Pursuing a M.Sc. Engineering degree (Refrigeration and Cryogenics)
Expected to graduate in March 2016
09/2012 – 06/2013 Chinese Language and Culture Course (Completed)
2005 – 2010: Kenyatta University
B.Sc. Engineering (Energy Systems)
S K I L L S & C O M P E T E N C I E S
Language Proficiency: Native-level English, Kiswahili, Basic Mandarin (HSK Level 4, 5 certified)
Proficient with Microsoft packages; Heat transfer / HVAC systems modeling and optimization using
MATLAB /Simulink, design and sizing of solar PV panels and solar thermal collectors, Basic C programing,
2D AutoCAD, Electrical Engineering Fundamentals; Engineering Safety; Control Systems, Advanced
Thermodynamics, Steam-plant Engineering; Fluid Power systems, Energy Audit, Energy Economics,
Environmental impact assessment. Research and Analytical Skills
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
2009 – 05/2012: Part-time teacher (Mikindani Tuition center-Mombasa Kenya)
Taught Mathematics and Physics
05/2012 -08/2012: Full-time teacher (Kaya Tiwi Secondary School- Kwale Kenya)
Taught Mathematics and Physics
I N T E R N S H I P S
2014/7 - 2014/8: Parker Hannifin China (Filtration Division)
Underwent training at the Engineering department including the design of
compressed air dryers.

2. 2011: Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Designed a charcoal cooling system for use in preservation of fresh fruits in the
remote and arid parts of North Eastern Kenya under the "Youth Innovator"
program.
2009: Doshi Enterprises (Kenya) LTD (Electrical Department)
Trained in various aspects of plant operation including Safety and Environment,
Plant maintenance and troubleshooting. Energy audit (specifically carried out on
the copper plant)
2008: Kenyatta University (Kenya)
Energy Auditing in Nyayo Hostels
T E M P O R A R Y E M P L O Y M E N T
0 8 / 2 0 0 9 : E q u i t y B a n k ( K e n y a )
C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e a t K w a s h e e P r i m a r y
S c h o o l ( M o m b a s a K e n y a )
V O L U N T A R Y S E R V I C E
07/2015 - International Christian Festivals in China (ICFC)
Chairperson
06/2015 - Shanghai Community Fellowship (SCF)
Foreign Students Ministry Leader
01/2011 – 09/2011 Cry of my people in Distress Benevolent Foundation (Kenya)
Programs manager
09/2007 – 09/2008 Coast Brethren Fellowship (Kenyatta University Chapter)
Chairperson
2003: Kenyatta High School (Kenya)
School Captain
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1) Excellent Student Award (2014) School of International Education Shanghai
Jiaotong University

3. 2) National Winner Kenya High Schools Science Congress Competition 2002, in
Applied Technical Talks Category where I designed an automatic animal
hydro-feeder to be used in animal farms.