Ahmed Madugu Zakari

Professional

  • Nigeria
  • On Talentta since Sept 2026
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About Ahmed Madugu Zakari at a glance

Ahmed Madugu Zakari (Professional) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Ahmed brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in - Problem-Solving, 11kV/33kV Switchgear, Adaptability and Communications. Ahmed studied Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical Engineering Technology (Electronics/Telecomm.) at Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.

6+
Years experience
16+
Skills
3+
Roles held

About

Meet Ahmed

Electrical Maintenance Technician and Distribution Substation Operator with over 8 years of experience in HV/MV power systems (11kV/33kV), substation operations, and industrial automation. Expert in fault diagnosis, preventive and corrective maintenance, instrumentation and control, and minimizing downtime through fast fault isolation and load management. Holds COREN, NATE, NIEE and IAENG certifications.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

  • - Problem-Solving
  • 11kV/33kV Switchgear
  • Adaptability
  • Communications
  • Disciplined
  • Electrical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
  • HV/MV Electrical Systems
  • Instrumentation And Control
  • Leadership & Team Support
  • LOTO
  • Permit-to-Work
  • Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
  • Safety Mindset
  • Self-Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Technical Report Writing

Career

Experience

  1. Distribution Substation Operator (DSO)

    Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC)

    Operated and monitored distribution substation equipment, performed routine inspections, executed switching operations and electrical isolation, responded to feeder trips and faults, maintained operational logs and reports, and supported preventive and corrective maintenance with proper PTW and LOTO procedures.

  2. Maintenance Electrical Technician (Apprenticeship)

    Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC)

    Assisted with installation, servicing, inspection, and repair of power equipment; troubleshooted faults in motors, cables, control panels, and switchgear; participated in preventive maintenance activities; used multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation testers; adhered to safety standards and developed practical technical skills.

  3. Maintenance Electrical Technician (Internship)

    Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC)

    Supported inspection, testing, and maintenance of transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, motors, and distribution panels; assisted senior technicians in fault diagnosis and repairs; performed basic electrical testing; followed PTW and LOTO safety procedures.

Foundations

Education & languages

Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical Engineering Technology (Electronics/Telecomm.)

Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State

National Diploma (ND) in Electrical Engineering Technology

Perfect Secondary School, Kontagora

WAEC/NECO Certificate

Quick answers

About Ahmed

What does Ahmed Madugu Zakari do?

Ahmed Madugu Zakari (Professional) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Ahmed brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in - Problem-Solving, 11kV/33kV Switchgear, Adaptability and Communications. Ahmed studied Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical Engineering Technology (Electronics/Telecomm.) at Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.

Where is Ahmed Madugu Zakari based?

Ahmed Madugu Zakari is based in Nigeria.

What are Ahmed's top skills?

Ahmed's top skills are - Problem-Solving (Intermediate), 11kV/33kV Switchgear (Intermediate), Adaptability (Intermediate), Communications (Intermediate), Disciplined (Intermediate) and Electrical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics (Intermediate).

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