Franc Ngumu

I am a Chemical Engineer and a graduate of a top-tier university in Kenya, with multidisciplinary experience across military ballistics manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and mining explosives design. My professional background combines strong chemical engineering fundamentals with practical application in highly regulated, safety-critical industrial environments, where precision, compliance, and performance are essential.

My career has been shaped by working in complex, high-risk, and highly regulated environments where precision, safety, and strict compliance are critical. Across all roles, I have applied core chemical engineering principles to real-world industrial challenges, bridging theory with practical execution.

My experience in military ballistics manufacturing involved supporting the development, production, and quality control of ballistic materials. I worked within rigorous safety and regulatory frameworks, contributing to process optimization, material performance assessment, and consistency assurance under extreme operating conditions. This role required close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and strengthened my expertise in controlled manufacturing processes, risk management, and performance-driven material evaluation.

In the pharmaceutical sector, I contributed to formulation support, production operations, and quality systems in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. My responsibilities included assisting with process design and scale-up, monitoring critical production parameters, supporting validation and documentation activities, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. This experience reinforced my attention to detail, regulatory discipline, and understanding of precision-driven chemical processes that directly impact product quality and safety.

I also have specialized experience in mining ballistics and explosives design, where I focused on developing safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible solutions tailored to specific geological and operational conditions. My work involved performance assessment, technical analysis, and design support aimed at optimizing efficiency and reliability in field applications. Collectively, these experiences reflect my ability to operate effectively across demanding industries, delivering technically sound, safety-focused, and practical engineering solutions.

chemical and process engineering