Bedan Thendu

BEDAN THENDU, MBA- www.linkedin.com/in/bedan-thendu  - Senegal  - Kenya AVIATION EXPERT Air Traffic Management  Safety Management Systems  Air Navigation Services  Instructional Design Techniques • Aviation & Strategic Management  GNSS Applications  Training Delivery Profile: Seasoned, award-winning civil aviation professional with broad experience representing/working with international organizations and projects. Expert proficiency in providing Air Navigation Services (ANS) and delivering of training courses. Solid background in fostering and managing high-performing teams to ensure motivation, collaboration, and focus on goals. Certified specialist with in-depth knowledge of ICAO and IATA standards, practices, and procedures. Regarded for integrity and the ability to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. Incumbent holder of ATC Instructor of the Year Award-2021.      Strategist. Able to envision and lead strategic initiatives in alignment with priorities and objectives. Lecturer and Instructor. Proven history of personnel training and accredited trainer by ICAO and IATA. Problem Solver. Timely resolves technical, safety and operational problems, adding to smooth workflow. People Leader. With the strong influencing skills, cultivates the culture of diversity, inclusion, and team spirit. Dedicated Worker. Handles extensive workload; open to flexible hours, travelling, and relocation. CAREER SYNOPSIS AVIATION APPLICATIONS EXPERT - EGNOS IN AFRICA: JOINT PROGRAMME OFFICE     Successfully managed all civil aviation related aspects of the EU funded project, contributing to its economic assessment, capacity building, communication, and standardization functions. Offered expert leadership and initiated necessary corroborations with aviation stakeholders. Actively oversaw technology and scientific research activities of the Aviation domain. Offered expertise in training delivery, review and development of five (5) courses. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT/CHIEF LECTURER – KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY    2015 - 2019 Oversaw the day-to-day planning, leadership and management of operations and training delivery. As a Key Safety Personnel, successfully implemented the Safety Management Systems operations. Identified professional needs leading to conduct of over 40 Air Navigation Services Courses in 4 years. FACILITY CHIEF / OJT TRAINER / AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER – KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY    2019 - 2021 - Spearheaded leadership and provided Air Traffic Control services at several airports. Identified training needs and trained officers at either professional or ab initio stages of their career. Possess five ATC ratings: Enroute, Terminal and Aerodrome in both Radar and procedural control. SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS        Manager / Officer in Charge: Air Navigation Services – Lokichoggio Airport -2010 Speaker at the “SBAS adoption in Africa” outreach events held in Togo, 2021 and in Cameroon, 2021 SMS Lead Expert for the Gap Analysis and Development of Implementation Plan for South Sudan, 2019 Air Traffic Management Technical Lead Expert for the Juba FIR training simulator mapping exercise, 2019 Lead Lecturer at the SMS Implementation course, Soroti Flying School, Uganda, 2018 Certified Lead Auditor by Kenya Bureau of Standards Course developer: Air Traffic Management, Human Factors, Safety Management Systems,- EDUCATION    Strategic Management - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Ph.D Candidate MBA., Strategic Management – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, 2017 Bachelor of Business Management: Aviation Management – Moi University, Nairobi, 2015 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION Air Traffic Control Courses • PRINCE2 Project Management, AXELOS • Safety Management of RPAS, CANSO/FAA  USOAP CMA in ANS, ICAO  Safety Management Systems, ICAO  Senior Management Course  Safety Management for Practitioners, ICAO  Human Factors in Aviation, IATA  Procedures and Design Process for PBN Airspace, SAA  Search and Rescue Administrator, SAA  ICAO ATC Supervisor and Examiner, GAL ANS  ICAO Train-air Plus Courses (TIC 1&2, OJTI, TDC, AIT, IDP)  Air Navigation Services ATM Inspector  Program Diploma in Project Management  Leadership and Team Development  Corporate Governance  Risk and Change Management BOARD, MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP ROLES  Chairman, Board of Directors, Kenya Red Cross Society- Nyandarua Branch.  Professional Member, Kenya Institute of Management.  Member of the PBN Implementation Support Group (PBN ISG).  Former member of Kenya Air Traffic Controllers Association.  President, Nyahururu High School Alumni Association. PUBLICATIONS  Policy formulation and advocacy towards sustainability of Aviation industry in Kenya. ISSN:-  Influence of strategic alliances on the performance of airline carriers registered under IATA. ISSN:-  The role of technological change on the performance of commercial banks in Kenya: Case Study Kenya Commercial Bank: ISSN:-  Strategic firm level dimensions and performance of safety management systems of aviation firms in Kenya, on-going PhD Dissertation ARTICLES (published opinions)       Aviation industry presents endless opportunities for youth employment | Aviator, KCAA.or.ke, Issue 4 (4), December, 2020 With drones, smart youth can fly high | The Standardmedia.co.ke, November 6, 2020 The Role of GNSS & Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) in fighting the spread of COVID19|Africanews.space/ September 3, 2020 It could cost you less to fly in the next one year | The Standardmedia.co.ke, June 29, 2020 What flying in the age of covid-19 might look like |The Standardmedia.co.ke, June 15, 2020 Reasons why Air Tickets are expensive in Africa | Aviator, KCAA.or.ke, Issue 4 (2), March, 2020 AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS     ATC Instructor of the Year - Finland Lektor Consulting, 2021 Head of State Commendation Nominee - Kenya, 2019. Michael Sululu Volunteer of the Year Award - Kenya Red Cross Society, 2017. Commendation letters from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority senior management. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY English - ICAO ELPT Level 6, French – Lower Intermediate