JOSEPH

Hatchery Manager
Male32 y/oOthersLive in UgandaNationality Uganda
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Summary

Aquaculture professional specializing in tilapia hatchery operations, juvenile cage stocking, and freshwater fish health management. Proven ability to achieve fry production with >95% male sex reversal success and high survival rates. Experienced in managing cage feeding strategies, nursery stocking, and stepping in as harvest supervisor to ensure smooth production flow. Skilled in water quality monitoring, disease screening using microscopy, and coordinating teams using advanced aeration and pumping systems. Track record of meeting production targets through proactive leadership and biosecurity enforcement.

Work experience

Hatchery Manager

Nyanja Fisheries Ltd, Koome Island
2023.08-Current(2 years)
Directed the improvement of broodstock through selective breeding of locally available tilapia strains leading to improved fry productivity; size and number of fry, and survivals. Boosted fry sales from zero to 300,000 pieces within a year, generating increased revenue for the company. Conducted routine fish welfare checks through microscopy sampling, reducing disease spread, improving survival rates, and overall fish welfare.

Data Analyst Officer

Son Fish Farm Ltd, Buikwe
2023.01-2023.07(7 months)
Collected, entered, and visualized sales and production data, including harvest volumes and feed stock reconciliation. Automated daily stock reconciliation and biomass calculations, streamlining inventory management. Prepared weekly, monthly, and annual reports using relevant aquaculture ERP software for presentation to management and board meetings.

Hatchery Operations Supervisor

Son Fish Farm Ltd, Buikwe
2017.05-2023.01(6 years)
Developed a work plan scheduling system that improved labour allocation and efficiency by 80%. Increased fry output by over 85% from 800,000 to 1.5 million per month, with an average of 85% survival rate. Achieved company fingerling transfer targets for cages from 400,000 to 1,000,000 per year, increasing Whole Round Fish (WRF) production from 1,200kg to 2,000kg per year, in accordance with the company demands and production targets. Supervised a technical team responsible for operating and maintaining key hatchery equipment, which included paddlewheel aerators (3-phase), industrial scale submersible water pumps, and multi-parameter water quality meters. Ensured optimal performance of these systems to support water quality and tilapia production efficiency. Prepared and presented monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) reports on fry production, broodstock inventory, and other budget needs. Collaborated with finance teams to develop accurate budget forecasts, leveraging advanced Excel skills for data analysis, cost projections, and scenario modelling.

Assistant Farm Manager

TMS Demonstration Farm
2016.04-2017.04(a year)
Managed seven grow-out ponds, achieving two production cycles in a year. Procured and maintained farm equipment, managed livestock health, and ensured compliance with SOPs. Developed budgeting, salary disbursement, and staff training programs to optimize farm operations.

Educational experience

Nkumba University

B.Sc Fisheries Management and Technology
2024.08-Current(a year)
B. Science in Fisheries Management & Technology

Johns Hopkins University

Business Analytics
2023.02-2023.05(4 months)
Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

Fisheries Training Institute- Entebbe

Fisheries and Aquaculture
2013.09-2015.06(2 years)
Diploma in Fisheries Management and Technologies.

Languages

English
Proficient
Chinese (Mandarin)
Do not know

Certificates

Aquaculture Production, Hatchery Management, and Tilapia Disease Management Certificate, BluePlanet Academy
2022.11

Skills

Sales
Selective breeding
Data Analysis
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