— Introduction
Gabriel Wambua Mbaluka.
Graduate Mechanical Engineer with a hands-on background in manufacturing, energy and infrastructure — specializing in mechanical design, maintenance, industrial automation and process optimization.
— Core Practice
Mechanical engineering, branching into three dockets.
Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Mechanical Engineer with a hands-on background in manufacturing, energy and infrastructure — the discipline every docket below is grounded in.
01
Mechanical Design & Systems
CAD-driven mechanical design, CNC programming and maintenance engineering — turning concepts into working systems.
02
Engineering Management
Coordinating maintenance planning, safety compliance and cross-functional teams — from SAP-based scheduling to workshop SOPs and HSE protocols.
03
Research, Innovation & Technology
Applying engineering research, process optimization and automation — PLC programming, TIA Portal and data-driven methods that bring plant equipment online.
— Web & Software Development
Building software alongside the hardware.
Engineering doesn't stop at the machine floor — I build the software that manages, automates and connects it. That's also the work I do as a co-founder of GHJ Developers, a website and software development agency.
Full-Stack Web Development
Building responsive web applications and dashboards with Node.js, Express.js and JavaScript — the stack behind BushLite WiFi's hotspot management system.
Systems Integration
Connecting software to real hardware — MikroTik router integration and the kind of API and systems integration work GHJ Developers builds for clients.
Automation & Scripting
Python-driven automation and G-code tooling that bridges CNC machining with software workflows.
— Contact
Let's talk engineering, maintenance or automation.
Graduate Engineer registered with the Engineering Board of Kenya (B28527) and a Graduate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (S.13932). Open to opportunities in mechanical design, maintenance and industrial automation.
gabrielwambua152@gmail.com+254 714 453 652
Good engineering is honest — reliable systems, minimal waste, and safety built into every process.
4+
Years of Experience
5
Organizations Served
— Experience
A career built across manufacturing, energy and infrastructure.
Operations & Maintenance Technician
Pipe Manufacturers LTD
Operation and maintenance of CNC laser cutting and punching machines, CNC programming and G-code and process optimization.
See more about this roleIntern — Geothermal Plant
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen)
Plant operation, LOTO and permit-to-work practices, preventive maintenance and SAP ERP-based maintenance scheduling.
See more about this roleWelding & CNC Fabrication
KIRDI
Welding, fabrication and CNC machine setups on laser cutters, press brakes and milling machines for research projects.
See more about this roleMaintenance Support
Kenya Pipeline Company
Mechanical equipment maintenance and Jet A-1 filtration monitoring within an oil and gas pipeline environment.
See more about this roleVolunteer — Mechanical Engineer
Mbulutini Water Works
Pump selection, tank sizing and flow-rate calculations for community water distribution infrastructure.
See more about this role— Education & Credentials
Grounded in mechanical engineering fundamentals.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing
Multimedia University of Kenya · 2019 – 2024
Certificate in Leadership
Aspire Institute Leadership Program · Jul – Oct 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Kalulini Boys' High School · 2015 – 2018
Memberships & Certifications
- Engineering Board of Kenya — Graduate Engineer (B28527)
- Institution of Engineers Kenya — Graduate Member (S.13932)
- Certificate in Leadership — Aspire Institute
— Skills
What I bring to your next engineering project.
CAD & Design
Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCAD — technical drawing and simulation.
Automation & Controls
PLC programming, TIA Portal, MATLAB and basic automation processes.
Maintenance & Reliability
Preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance across mechanical systems.
— Projects & Research
Selected builds and ongoing engineering research.
01Hotspot Management System
BushLite WiFi
A hotspot management system featuring voucher authentication, internet packages, active-session monitoring and shared bandwidth allocation across multiple access points.
02Engineering AI Research
AI + Predictive Maintenance Research
Applying artificial intelligence and data-driven methods to monitor equipment condition, predict faults before they occur and support maintenance decision-making.
03Engineering Systems / Technology Education
Python CNC Automation Research
Exploring Python-driven CNC automation and G-code workflows to strengthen practical, hands-on engineering learning.
04Energy Systems & Thermodynamics Research
Geothermal ORC Optimization
Thermodynamic optimization of energy systems, including working-fluid selection and heat-recovery configuration for industrial applications.