BRIAN KAWEESA (Project Portfolio Attached)

A: PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name Brian Kaweesa Period of Service at KMC November 2010 – Todate
Designation Product Design Manager Email Address bkaweesa@kiiramotors.com
Date of Birth 14th January 1989 Date 27th May 2019
B: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
YEAR OF
INSTITUTE, CITY, COUNTRY ACCREDITATION CLASS OF AWARD
AWARD
2016 Kettering University, Michigan, USA Master of Science in Operations Management MSc with Distinction (3.3/4)
2012 Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Upper Second Class Honours
2007 Gombe Sen. Sec. School Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education 18/25 Points
2005 Ndejje Sen. Sec School Uganda Certificate of Education Division One
C: DISSERTATION(S)
 Bachelor’s Dissertation: Optimization of Aerodynamic Performance of the Kayoola
D: PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
 Certificate in Experiential Learning to develop core Skills and Competencies in Automotive Assembly and Manufacturing, Automotive
Training Academy, SA (2017)
 Certificate in Training to develop core skills and competencies in Automotive Assembly and Manufacturing , Automotive Training Academy,
SA (2016)
 Certificate in Foundations of Management, (Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting, Finance: Building a Robust Business,
Marketing: Customer Needs & Wants, Organisational Behaviour: How to Manage People, Analysis of Business Problems), University of
Navarra, Spain (2016)
 Certificate of Training in Automotive Virtual Product Development , Beta CAE Systems, USA, Inc., USA (2014)
E: INTERNSHIPS
 Automotive Assembly and Manufacturing Systems, Automotive Training Academy, Pretoria South Africa (Oct 2016 – May 2017)
 Automotive Virtual Product Development using CAE Methods, BETA CAE Systems, USA (2014)
F: FORMAL EMPLOYMENT RECORD
PERIOD ORGANIZATION POSITION AND KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Product Design Manager
2017 –To
Kiira Motors Corporation, Uganda  Kiira EV SMACK: Developed Computer Aided Drawings for Frame, Body Closures
Date
and Powertrain Components, Compiled KES Parts Detailed Specifications,
  Kayoola EVS: Developed Chassis Design Report highlighting structural, performance
and geometric design. Supervised the Interior and Exterior Design of the 12m Diesel
Bus Concept.
 Bus Seat, Grille, Emblem Development: Developed an approved business case of a
3.7 Billion Ugx investment in the local manufacturing of bus seats, frame, grille,
emblem and their associated spare parts.
 Engine Development Project: Developed engineering design for all parts, Computer
Aided Engineering of the Engine (Stress, Thermal and CFD Analysis and Optimization)
 Block Making Machine: Design and Supervision of the Block Making Machine
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
 Business Case for Commercialization of KMC: Developed the Economic Impact
Assessment Model for a green field and lean start up options for KMC Vehicle Plant.
 KMC-ASHOK Business Viability Analysis: Developed the Pick-up, Truck & Bus
Assembly Layouts, Tooling & Equipment & developed the Economic Impact
Assessment Model
 National Science Technology and Innovation Program: Developed a proposal for
NSTIP grant for the production of spare parts.
2016- 2017 Kiira Motors Corporation, Uganda
 Roadworthy Kiira EV SMACK: Developed Body Stripping &Re-Integration Plan
 EAC Modalities for Promotion of Automotive Industry: Compiled the RAID
Register
 Uganda Automotive Industry Development Policy: Compiled key case studies to
benchmark, Performed the SWOT Analysis and developed the Action Plan for the
Position Paper towards the establishment of UAIDP
 Store Furnishing: Planned and supervised the furnishing of the KMC stores and
parking space line striping.
Graduate Research Assistant Mechanical Engineering
 Truck and Bus Business Viability Analysis: Performed Commercial Vehicle
Kiira Electric Vehicle Project, Center for
Application Classification in the Micro analysis of the Uganda Commercial Vehicle
2011- 2015 Research in Transportation
Market.
Technologies, Makerere University
 Kiira EV SMACK: Developed CAD for Kiira EV SMACK (Mechanical Systems,
Body in White), Coordinated & Supervised fabrication works of the B.I.W at SWS
 ,Designed, Installed and Troubleshot the Cooling System,
 Kayoola Solar Bus: Developed CAD & BOQ’s for Mechanical Systems, Frame, Body
Closures & Accessories. Performed Structural & Aerodynamic simulations for
aerodynamic and structural integrity of the design. Coordinated & Supervised
fabrication works of KSB Chassis & Frame at SWS. Designed, Installed and
Troubleshot the KSB Braking and Cooling System.
 Marketing Vehicles: Developed Target Vehicle Concept Definition for Kiira Pickup,
Sedan and Cross Over
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Vehicle Design Project, Faculty of
2010  Kiira Electric Vehicle: Developed CAD for Kiira Electric Vehicle Mechanical
Technology, Makerere University,
Systems and fabricated the driving mirror and tail light support brackets.
G: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Watoto Church Cell Leader and Zonal Intern in Makerere Kikoni (2012-2017)
H: SPECIAL COMMITEES
Committee on Finance and Investment, Kiira Motors Corporation : Developed Business Operations and Investment Models for Kiira Motors Vehicle
Plant
L: WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS & CONFERENCES
 BETA CAE North America Open Meeting, Plymouth (Michigan), 2014 United States of America.
 Kampala International University Engineering Workshop 2016, Kampala Uganda
 Steel Made in Uganda using Hot Strip Mill, 2018 , Kyambogo, Uganda
M: REFEREES
Engineer Kayiwa Ronald
Mr. Boniface Ochwo
Position: Lecturer Mechanical Engineering Dept, MUK
Position: Senior Human Resource Officer, KMC
Office Add: CEDAT Building
Office Add: Plot 13 Kimera Road, Ntinda
Tel No.+256783177148
Office No: +256782908516
Email Add: kronald@cedat.mak.ac.ug
Email Add: bochwo@kiiramotors.com
N: CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe me, my qualifications and professional
experience.

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