Tracy Trezah Achieng
Ghent
Summary
A competent Aquaculturist with 3 years of experience in sustainability, development, growth and production of various aquatic animals including tilapia, and catfish and micro-algae. Equipped with in-depth knowledge and proficiency in both conventional and cutting-edge fish farming techniques. Boasts a track record of accomplishments in the management of broodstock, research methods, hatchery hatchery and administration, feed formulation, water quality monitoring, live feed culture, and general upkeep. Competent in research, data management and analysis, reporting, and general aquaculture procedures. A cooperative team player and quick learner who can add significant value to the team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Aquaculture Technician- Thesis Masters
Welgevallen Experimental Farm
Stellenbosch
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted research on 1080 Mozambique tilapia juveniles to assess effects of Cannabis extract on fish performance.
- Feeding tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus and Oreochromis niloticus) in recirculating tanks.
- Formulated fish feeds to ensure they meet nutritional needs of fish
- Performing water quality checks to determine levels of parameters including dissolved oxygen, temperature, salinity, pH, ammonia, nitrate and nitrite levels.
- Routine measurement of weight of fish to monitor their growth.
- Assisted in transfer and harvesting of tilapia in different recirculating systems in farm.
- Documentation and record keeping.
- Responsible for cleanliness and general maintenance of tanks.
Intern
Proviron Holdings NV
Hemiksem
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained clean cultures, and adhered to clean culture SOPs.
- Cleaned culture systems and sanitized chemically and/or with steam/autoclave.
- Monitored algae culture health.
- Daily monitored different algae cultures by performing pH, salinity
- Harvested algae either for inoculation in other photobioreactors or for transportation to customers.
- Performed and run tests on three algal species to determine which was best suited for growth for commercial purposes.
Aquaculture Project Assistant
Farm Africa
Kisumu/ Nairobi
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Provide support and leadership for project field team in liaison with office though farmer monitoring to achieve program target.
- Directly worked with over 1072 fish farmers to improve farmers’ technical
expertise and links to markets. - Compilation of field reports and data collection
- Capacity building of partners and beneficiaries as per needs
- Quality monitoring and assurance to assess on adoption of technology being used.
- Proactively participated in meetings and helped create new practices.
- Answered calls, responded to emails, and spoke with clients face-to-face.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Volunteer Manager
County Government of Kisumu, Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
Kisumu
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Offering extension services to farmers, traders and beach management units
- Keeping clear filed records of activities of fieldwork.
- Provision of regular updates on-field activities to Fisheries Officers and Assistant Fisheries officers
- Compiled monthly data of fish harvests from farmers and beach management units.
Education
Master of Science - Aquaculture
Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Aquaculture
South Eastern Kenya University
Kitui, Kenya02.2018
Skills
- Teamwork
- Integrity and work ethics
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Critical thinker and analytical
- Great attention to details
- Computer software and application knowledge
- Project management
Timeline
Aquaculture Technician- Thesis Masters
Welgevallen Experimental Farm
03.2022 - 07.2022
Intern
Proviron Holdings NV
07.2021 - 08.2021
Aquaculture Project Assistant
Farm Africa
04.2019 - 10.2019
Volunteer Manager
County Government of Kisumu, Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
06.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Aquaculture
Ghent University
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Aquaculture
South Eastern Kenya University
Referees
Charles Ngala | Project Officer| Kenya Market-Led Aquaculture Programme
Farm Africa
Tel: +254 722 442 086
Dr. Khalid Salie |Senior Aquaculture lecturer| Department of Animal Science| Stellenbosch University | South Africa
Email: ks1sun.ac.za | Tel +27 82 412 6120
Prof. Dr. Gilbert Van Stappen | Professor | Laboratory of Aquaculture and Artemia Reference Center | Ghent University
Email: gilbert.vanstappenugent.be | Tel: +32 92 643 762
Referees
Charles Ngala | Project Officer| Kenya Market-Led Aquaculture Programme
Farm Africa
Tel: +254 722 442 086
Dr. Khalid Salie |Senior Aquaculture lecturer| Department of Animal Science| Stellenbosch University | South Africa
Email: ks1sun.ac.za | Tel +27 82 412 6120
Prof. Dr. Gilbert Van Stappen | Professor | Laboratory of Aquaculture and Artemia Reference Center | Ghent University
Email: gilbert.vanstappenugent.be | Tel: +32 92 643 762
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