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Masala Samuel Nsungani

Masala Samuel Nsungani

Luanda

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in satellite flight operations. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and lead teams effectively. Skilled in problem-solving by combining teamwork strategy and critical thinking. seeking professional growth and add value.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Satellite Shift Flight Manager

Angolan National Space Program Management Office
Luanda
01.2022 - Current
  • Satellite Operation control;
  • Control and Monitoring of the health status of the satellite subsystems;
  • Overcome satellite subsystem failures and malfunctions;
  • Coordinate all activities related to satellite operation;
  • Report to the Mission Manager on the results of the executed plans and the results of the satellite current health control.

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Engineering of Agostinho Neto Universit
Luanda
10.2022 - 10.2024
  • Main Subjects:
    1. High voltage networks;
    2. Energy Processes (Power Plants: wind power plant, Solar photovoltaic, Hydroelectric, Thermal, Nuclear);
    3. Electrical Installation Design (Distribution Networks, Machine Installation, Transmission Lines and Building Installations).

Intern a WheatherForce

WheatherForce
Toulose-France
10.2020 - 11.2020
  • Use of climate data ( rainfall, relative humidity, and temperature ) to keep tracking the risk of Malaria transmission in Angola through data processing, visualization, and analysis (Space Application).

Intern at Aerospace Valley

Aerospace Valley
Toulouse - France
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Creation/Development of an animation program for the Angolan space ecosystem "NewSpace industry"- Identify the methods and processes that can support the creation and animation of a space industry within a territory (via the creation of "Space Applications" services and the creation of startups).

Intern at AirBus Defenfe & Space

Airbus Defence & Space
Toulouse - France
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Discover and understand the mechanisms underlying the creation and the animation of a space industry on a territory (regional, national and continental) through an immersion at AEROSPACE VALLEY;
  • Identify the methods and processes that support the creation and management of a space sector in a territory (via the creation of “space applications” services and the creation of startups including cubesats);

Flight Planning Team Manager

Angolan National Space Program Management Office
Luanda
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • Perform Yearly Satellite flight Operational Plan;
  • Arranges and monitors the team specialists work on the implementation of the Satellite flight program;
  • Monitors and holds responsibility for maintenance of PT report documentation;
  • Elaborate and checks the fulfillment of the work schedule of Planning Team specialists.

Flight Planning Specialist

Angolan National Space Program Management Office
Luanda
01.2016 - 02.2018
  • Perform Daily, Monthly flight Operational Plans;
  • Coordinate fight plans with all satellite operational teams;
  • Control and follow up Flight Plan implementation to ensure that it's being executed as planned;
  • Issue Commands to the Satellite for Housekeeping Operations on Nominal Operations;
  • Develop recommendations for implementation of Flight Plan and change (if required) the operational documentation in case of Off-Nominal Situations.

Teacher Of Electricity

Ministry of Education of Angola
Luanda
06.2011 - 12.2016

Main Subjects:

  • Power and electrical installations;
  • Electricity technologies;
  • Workshop and laboratory practices;
  • Technological project.

Consultant Engineer

Moove Consulting
Luanda
10.2012 - 04.2015

Main Responsibilities:

  • Definition of the Management and Organizational Model of New Power Production and Distribution Companies (ENDE and PRODEL);
  • Staff sizing given the needs and challenges of the companies;
  • Optimization and reduction of response times to customer complaints and requests for new contracts for ENDE (Power Distribution Company);
  • Root cause analysis and solution determination of the main problems (effects) using the cause and effect diagram (Ishikawa / fishbone) and Pareto Diagram, and the Five (5) whys;
  • Implementation of Work Management Software (Corrective and Preventive Maintenance, System Impediments) in Capanda and Cambambe Hydroelectric Power Plants, inherent to PRODEL (Power Production Company).

Education

Master of Science - Space Applications And Services

ISAE - SUPAERO
Toulouse - France
12-2020

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Agostinho Neto University
Luanda - Angola
06-2013

Skills

  • Proactivity
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Operational efficiency
  • Staff management
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Interpersonal skills

Affiliations

  • Order of Engineers of Angola

Certification

Certification in satellite planning and operation by the Russian ISS Reshetnev (Information Satellite Systems) and Airbus Defense and Space -ADS.

Reading, Listen to music, Watching TV,

Read Poems;

Technics books

Gospel Music;

Watching Documentary, movies and news.

Additional Information

I am a person who enjoys challenges and is willing to learn and evolve both personally and professionally. I am empathetic, communicative and skilled at teamwork.

Languages

Portuguese
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Engineering of Agostinho Neto Universit
10.2022 - 10.2024

Satellite Shift Flight Manager

Angolan National Space Program Management Office
01.2022 - Current

Intern a WheatherForce

WheatherForce
10.2020 - 11.2020

Intern at Aerospace Valley

Aerospace Valley
06.2020 - 10.2020

Intern at AirBus Defenfe & Space

Airbus Defence & Space
06.2020 - 10.2020

Flight Planning Team Manager

Angolan National Space Program Management Office
02.2018 - 06.2019

Flight Planning Specialist

Angolan National Space Program Management Office
01.2016 - 02.2018

Consultant Engineer

Moove Consulting
10.2012 - 04.2015

Teacher Of Electricity

Ministry of Education of Angola
06.2011 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Space Applications And Services

ISAE - SUPAERO

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Agostinho Neto University
Masala Samuel Nsungani