About Me
Hello, my name is
NIYONKURU Jean de Dieu
From: KIGALI-RWANDA
Age: 34 years old
ABOUT ME
I am Jean de Dieu Niyonkuru, an Electronics and Telecommunication Engineer with over 10 years of experience bridging theory and practice.
MY MOTTO
"Learn, Build, Share, Repeat."
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Since 2015, I have served as Instructor and Lab Technician at ULK Polytechnic Institute, where I manage the Electronics & Telecommunication Laboratory while shaping the next generation of engineers. My career spans education, hands-on technical work, and business leadership, allowing me to view engineering challenges from multiple perspectives.
CURRENT ROLE
As Country Manager for Baihe Medical Technology since 2023, I oversee sales operations and business development across Rwanda, Burundi, and the Central African Republic, applying my technical background to drive strategic growth in the medical technology sector.
WHAT DRIVES ME
- Mentoring young engineers to think creatively and systematically
- Exploring how fabrication technologies can democratize innovation
- Building bridges between technical expertise and business impact
- Designing intuitive audio-visual systems that enhance communication
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS
- CISCO Networking – Network infrastructure and telecommunications
- ISO 9002 – Quality management systems
- RSB (Rwanda Standards Board) – National standards compliance
- PLC Programming – Programmable Logic Controllers for automation
- Solar Energy System
I am passionate about communication technologies and the intersection of art and engineering. I believe that technical systems should not only function flawlessly but also integrate seamlessly into human experiences.
WHY FABLAB
I seek FabLab membership to expand my prototyping capabilities, access digital fabrication tools, and collaborate with fellow makers and innovators. My laboratory management experience and diverse technical background position me to both contribute to and learn from the collaborative maker community while transforming ideas into reality.