Percy Namba
About Percy Namba
Percy Namba is an Air Traffic Controller and Flight Operator at Zipline in Ghana, where he ensures the safe operation of drones for medical deliveries. He has a background in electrical and electronics engineering and is currently enhancing his skills through a software engineering course.
Work at Zipline
Percy Namba has been employed at Zipline since 2021, where he holds multiple roles including Flight Operator, Air Traffic Controller, and UAV Maintenance Technician. In these positions, he ensures the safe and efficient operation of fixed-wing drones that deliver medical products. His responsibilities include performing maintenance on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground systems to support medical delivery operations. He also analyzes flight operations data using SQL in MODE BI and Excel to enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Percy Namba earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Energy and Natural Resources, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. He possesses extensive knowledge in electrical installation, schematic design, and project management. Currently, he is enrolled in a software engineering course to further develop his skills in both electrical and software engineering, enhancing his technical capabilities.
Background in Engineering
Before joining Zipline, Percy Namba gained experience through various internships. He worked as an Engineering Intern at the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited in 2014, at DTRT Apparel Ltd. in 2015, and at GN Electronics Ghana in 2016. Additionally, he served as an Electrical Technician at Process and Plant Automation Ltd. in 2019. These roles provided him with practical experience in the engineering field, particularly in fault troubleshooting within MEP engineering.
Technical Skills
Percy Namba has developed a solid foundation in programming languages such as Python and C. He is familiar with version control and shell programming, which complements his engineering background. His data analysis skills, particularly using SQL and Excel, contribute to improving operational processes at Zipline. This technical expertise supports his roles in air traffic control and UAV maintenance.