Patty Gitau

Biomedical Engineer | Medical Equipment Specialist

Salary / Daily rate

Nairobi, Kenya

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Remote only

Skills

Lead GenerationBusiness DevelopmentEmailingCold CallingGoogle AdsZoho CRMLinkedIn AdsHubspot

Languages

English (Native)

About me

Intro

Biomedical Engineer with proven expertise in medical device installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting at Symarx East Africa. Delivered significant equipment downtime reduction and 95% client satisfaction through technical support excellence. Specialized in surgical equipment, imaging devices, and regulatory compliance with strong business development skills.

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Work experience

Biomedical Engineer

Symarx East Africa Ltd

Oct 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

Nairobi, Kenya

- Conducted installation and configuration of medical devices, ensuring adherence to standards. - Implemented preventive maintenance, resulting in a reduction of equipment downtime. - Troubleshot and resolved issues, enhancing reliability of diagnostic machines. - Provided timely technical support, fostering client satisfaction. - Maintained records for regulatory compliance. Volunteer | Mount Kenya University January - May 2023 - Executed proactive maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency. - Troubleshooted laundry and bakery equipment. - Provided electrical troubleshooting support. Attachment | Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital May - August 2022 - Assisted in installation of medical devices, ensuring compliance with standards. - Contributed to maintenance efforts, improving equipment reliability. - Supported upkeep of medical plants. - Provided training on equipment management.

Independent Travel Manager

Dreamport

Dec 2024 - May 2025

6 months

Remote, OR 97458, USA

• Curated personalized travel itineraries for clients, ensuring seamless and memorable travel experiences. • Conducted market research to identify affordable yet high-quality travel options, aligning with client preferences and budgets. • Managed client relationships by providing 24/7 support and resolving issues promptly, maintaining a 95% satisfaction rate. • Negotiated partnerships with hotels, airlines, and tour companies to secure competitive rates and exclusive packages. • Utilized digital tools for itinerary planning, booking management, and client communication, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

Business Development Representative

Hodi

Aug 2024 - Mar 2025

8 months

Nairobi, Kenya

• Conducted targeted LinkedIn outreach to senior executives and decision-makers, driving engagement and nurturing relationships to expand business opportunities. • Scheduled strategic meetings using online tools such as Calendly, successfully securing 1–3 high-value appointments weekly. • Managed a steady pipeline of qualified leads, focusing on businesses with diverse growth potentials, aligning with organizational goals. • Engaged in follow-ups and strategic conversations to optimize conversion rates and maintain active connections with prospects.


Education

Mount Kenya University - MKU

Diploma in medical engineering

2019 - 2023

4 years 4 months

Moi girls' High School Eldoret

K.C.S.E

2015 - 2018

4 years

Bishop Lawi Imathiu

K.C.P.E

2003 - 2014

12 years

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