CURRICULUM VITAE: Sumakus Awai (Mr.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname: Sumakus
First Name: AWAI
Date of Birth: 26th /07/1992
Gender: MALE
Marital Status: MARRIED
District: Gambolg
Home Province: SIMBU
Nationality: PAPUA NEW GUINEAN NATIVE
Religion: Seventh - Day Adventist (SDA)
Phone: (+675) 7299 3954 or : (+675) 7612 4042
Email: sumakusawai49@gmail.com or cardyloid@gmail.com
Postal Address: (Current) )
C/- Sumakus Awai
PNG Experience Limited
P O BOX 293
MOUNT HAGEN, WHP
Papua New Guinea

SUMMARY

The four year course on Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with Electronics and
instrumentation (BSAP), currently offered at the Papua New Guinea University of
Technology, has enable me to possess technical skills and knowledge in Electronics,
Instrumentation and Measurement Science together with a good understanding of the
underlying Physical Principles.
I had successfully completed my undergraduate development programme at the
PNG University of Technology and received my degree in Bachelor of Science in
Applied Physics with Electronics & Instrumentation on the 21st of April, 2017.

I possess technical knowledge and skills in many relevant areas which may include, but not
limited to; Electronics, Instrumentation (Sensors and Transducers), Signal Processing,
Science and Engineering, Experiments and Measurements (Laboratory and Field), Non-
Destructive Testing (NDT), Data Analysis, Computer Hardware and Software, Process
Control, Basic Programming, Thermodynamics, Communication Engineering, Maintenance
Engineering, Automatic Controls, Condition Monitoring, Programmable logic controller
(PLCs) Networking, Electrical and Mechanical Systems, Refrigeration, Geotech,
Geophysics, Exploration in Geophysics, etc...

I have passion, curiosity and interest and now I am seeking a new professional challenge
and a rewarding career.

KEY STRENGHTS

• High level computer skills including Excel, MS Word and Power Point.
• Highly motivated and driven towards achieving my goals.
• I’m diligent and committed to my work.
• Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision
 • I’m an innovator person
• Very friendly and open to everyone.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Able to adapt oneself to new surroundings; to make suitable change so as to fit new
conditions.
• Employing analytical method
• I am an attentive person
• Very cooperative
• Determined to achievements
• I am industrious
• Innovative individual
• Organizer person
• Persevering toward steadfast pursuing to my aim.
• I am productive to any tasks assigned to do.
• Responsible person
• Very versatile as well

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

 2013-2016: Papua New Guinea University of Technology

Attained Degree in Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with Electronics &
Instrumentation

 2010-2011: Kitip Lutheran Secondary School

Attained a Higher School (Grade 12) Certificate

Subject:
1. Language & Literature – B (High Achievement)
2. Advanced in Mathematics – B (High Achievement)
3. Chemistry – B (High Achievement)
4. Physics – B (High Achievement)
5. Computer Studies – A (Very High Achievement)

 2008-2009: Pabrabuk High School

- Attained a High School (Grade 10) Certificate

Subject
1. English – CREDIT
2. Mathematics – DISTINCTION
3. Science – DISTINCTION
4. Social Science – DISTINCTION
5. Practical Skills – DISTINCTION
6. Agriculture – DISTINCTION
7. Business Studies – DISTINCTION
8. Personal Development – DISTINCTION

 1999-2007: Hagen Tee Primary (Mt Hagen)

- Attained a Certificate of Basic Education (Grade 8)
WORK EXPERIENCE

CAREER HISTORY

OCTOMBER 2018 – CURRENT (8 months: From 21st /10/2018 – 29th/06/2019)

Contract Biomedical Engineer, Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority
(WHPHA) – Mt Hagen, WHP

Key Responsibilities:

 Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical

equipment to ensure every medical equipment is running effectively.
 Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications, repairs, and
installations on all equipment.
 Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment
 Conducting fault finding in the equipment
 Fixing and solving breakdowns and completing maintenance reporting and root
cause failure analysis.
 Perform Medical Equipment Safety, Maintenance, Performance and Quality
Assurance Testing to Manufacturers and Australian Standards.
 Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test
equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the
problem.
 Train clinicians and other personnel on the proper use of equipment
 Undertaking relevant medical research project on “Reducing Child Gut
Infection in WHP” in which I was the Team Leader in pursuing that pilot project
in the province with prolific outcomes.

Skills Gained:

 Able to do comprehensive quality assurance testings, inspections, maintenance,

parts modification from basic to complex equipment (Plants, Ultrasound scanner,
etc.)
 Use critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve biological and medical problems,
demonstrating the ability to be creative and innovative in identifying solutions.
 Equipped me with the necessary technical skills and knowledge to do preventive
maintenance in ensuring every equipment is running efficiently without any
disrupt in the near future.
 Team Work and excellent communication & organisation skills
 Can do effective research project, supervision, tasks allocation to team members
prior to meet expectations and demands.
 Mechanical aptitude, ability to think and solve problems

DECEMBER 2017 – OCTOMBER 2018

Electrician, Highlander Hotel in Mount Hagen – WHP

Key Responsibilities:

 I am responsible for maintenance execution on every equipment to ensure they

function effectively and prevent future failure.
  Executing daily checks on equipment, lights, etc... to make sure everything is running
efficiently by basic cleaning, inspection,etc..
 Conduct fault findings and attain to it attentively so solve it and point out the cause to
prevent future failures.
 Install and maintain wiring control and lighting system
 Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
 Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices
 Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixture using hand tools
 or powering tools
 Install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment.

Skills Gained:

 My employment with Highlander Hotel has imparted these;

 CORE VALUES; (HERCS) to me.

 Honesty: - I am respected for my integrity. I honor my commitments
 Excellence: - My customers and colleagues must receive the best goods and
services.
 Respect: - I respect and learn from others. My actions generate respect.
 Customer: - My customers judge my success or failure therefore, seek to
understand and meets the needs of the customers both internally and
external.
 Sustainability: - I must operate safely.

 Behaviours
 I am Accountable for meeting my job responsibilities.
 Operate as a Team, support my colleagues to achieve our goals.
 Clear and open Communications to my colleagues and everyone around
me Favour my Actions and learn from my mistakes.

• Possess good Engineering Knowledge of key services equipment, understanding of

mechanical and electrical systems.
• Helps me to deal with diverse nature of jobs on a daily basis hence requiring open –
mind and innovative approach towards conflict resolution.

AUGUST 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2017:

Biomedical Engineer Contractor, Mount Hagen General Hospital

Key Responsibilities:

• Checking and commissioning complex biomedical equipment.

• Fixing complex equipment like x – ray, ultrasound scanner at cardiac section, etc.

Skills Gained

• Motivated and competent in my job

• Team Player, reliable, quality, focused with excellent, judgmental, problem solving,
interpersonal and communication skills.
• It also challenges me to think both critically and analytically.
OCTOMBER 2015 – MARCH 2016:

Trainee Engineer, Bmobile Vodafone Limited

Bmobile Vodafone Limited focus on delivering innovative products and services to satisy its
customers’ needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Checking and commissioning the tower sites.

• Running the network operation
• Handling landowner’s issues with the locals
• Inspecting the sites and do maintenance
• Running maintenance for the electrical appliances at the tower sites.
• Managing, monitoring the performance of and working as part of a team of
communication engineers and planners
• Agreeing project budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers
• Undertaking site surveys
• Creating test procedures
• Producing, testing and implementing designs
• Producing disaster management plans
• Ensuring that objectives and deadlines are met
• Attending conferences and briefings on new products and networks
• Writing reports and documentation
• Undertaking relevant research
• Analysing and interpreting data
• Providing technical support

Skills Gained

• Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised

• An innovator in terms of delivering the quality work
• Self-discipline, industrious and committed to work
• Willingness to work outside the normal working hours to complete work requirements.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills, with strategic mind.
• An effective team player and I am an innovative and forward thinking.
• Team work skills
• Organization skills

MEMBERSHIP

• Member of Applied Physics Student Association

• Permanent member of Simbu Students Association
• PNG Bible Church
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

• Helping and support other people

• Reading good books to gain knowledge so that I can make a change to the society.
• Playing sports especially rugby league to be physically fit Going to Church every
Sunday, pray and read my Bible every day.
.
OTHER ACHIEVEMENT

1. During my employment with Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority I was

appointed as a Team leader in which we pursued a Research Project in Reducing
Child Gut Infections in the province. It was a pilot project and was recognized by
the WHPHA as a prolific project and outstanding presentation.

2. I am working as a Private Contractor that specializes in fixing and commissioning

different equipment from most basic to complex such as fridge, rice cooker, scale
balance, chiller, double door fridge, complex biomedical equipment (x – ray,
ultrasound scanner, etc..) etc..

3. Also I am working as a Private Business Consultant to individuals, association and

small businesses to help them grow their businesses.

4. I was appointed as the Team Manager for Mt Hagen Tee School OWB’s rugby club
which has participated in Mt Hagen Coco Cola Ipatas Cup (CCIC) for three years.
Under my management I proudly want to say that we are able to won two Gold
Passes for CCIP in Mt Hagen, WHP from 2015, 2016 and 2017 we loose on Semi
Final.

5. I was given the Certificate of Training Engineer with Bmobile Vodafone Limited.

6. My Final Year Project on Wireless Security Systems at PNG University of

Technology was awarded with High Distinction and was recognized by the
Department.

7. During my undergraduate programme I have involved in many activities apart from

my studies like; helping and encouraging other students, captaining the Department
team to participate in PNG Unitech SRC Rugby League in 2016, etc.

8. I had been conducting Sunday School Classes at Kitip Secondary every Sunday for
two years with children from the staff members and few locals as a result I was
awarded the Sunday School Certificate.
Apart from teaching Sunday School classes I administered students from PNG Bible
Church and Nazarene Church every Friday night Fellowship.

9. I was awarded the Certificate of Academic Excellence at Kitip Lutheran Secondary

School for my outstanding academic performance.

10. Scored the highest in Aptitude Test in Kitip Lutheran Secondary School.

11. Scored the highest in Physics, Language & Literature plus Chemistry in National
Examinations in WHP.
 12. Dux Grade ten (10) in Pabrabuk High School

13. Dux Grade ten (10) examinations in WHP

MY OBJECTIVE

 To give the best of my knowledge, skills, talents and ability to my organization in

which I am engaged with and to participate actively in team work.
REFEREES

1. Mr. Suame Ampana

PNG Unitech
Department of Applied Physics
Private Mail Bag
Lae 441
M.P
Fax: (675) 473492
Telephone: (675) 473 4901
Email: to suam@ap.unitech.ac.pg

2. Mr. Philip Victor

Biomedical OIC Engineer
Western Highlands Province Health Authority
P O BOX 36
Mount Hagen
Western Highlands Province
Phone: (+675) 542 11218

3. Miss Jane Holden

Operational Manager
Mt Hagen General Hospital
P O BOX 36
Mt Hagen, WHP
Phone: +675 542 1166/ 2491/ 2496
Fax: +675 542 1445/ 542 2127