Owen Zgambo

Lead Land Surveyor

Blantyre, MW.

About

Highly motivated and recently graduated Land Surveyor with a Bachelor's Degree (Hons) and rapid progression to a Lead Land Surveyor role, specializing in precise cadastral, topographic, and construction surveying. Proficient in ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and QGIS, I leverage advanced geospatial technologies to deliver accurate data and contribute to critical infrastructure and land development projects. Eager to apply strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills to drive impactful outcomes in dynamic surveying and construction environments.

Work

Aximo Construction

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Lead Land Surveyor

Blantyre, Malawi

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Summary

Currently leading surveying operations for Aximo Construction, ensuring precise execution and data integrity across diverse infrastructure projects.

Highlights

Directed and executed comprehensive site checks for road and bridge construction projects, ensuring strict adherence to design specifications and safety protocols.

Managed precise building setting out for multiple construction initiatives, facilitating accurate structural placement and optimizing project timelines.

Conducted detailed topographic surveys on active road construction sites, providing critical geospatial data that informed design adjustments and resource allocation.

Utilized advanced surveying equipment and software (e.g., Leica Infinity) to collect and process high-accuracy data, improving project efficiency and reducing potential errors.

Dream Big (SLDB)

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Managing Director & Founder

Blantyre, Malawi

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Summary

Founded and scaled a private lending and credit solutions firm, driving strategic expansion, portfolio governance, and institutional financial management.

Highlights

Scaled commercial lending operations and credit portfolio multifold through strategic risk management, rigorous credit underwriting, and streamlined loan disbursements.

Overseeing capital allocation, liquidity management, and institutional governance to transition the business into a structured corporate financial institution.

Developed client onboarding frameworks, credit risk assessment models, and portfolio monitoring tools to maintain high repayment performance.

Department of Surveys

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Intern

Lilongwe, Malawi

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Summary

Contributed to national land management initiatives by preparing essential survey documentation and collecting critical geospatial data.

Highlights

Created detailed layout plans and survey drawings, supporting official land registration and development planning processes.

Prepared comprehensive topographic maps, translating raw data into visual representations for governmental and public sector projects.

Collected precise topographic data, ensuring accuracy for mapping and analysis in a governmental surveying department.

Land Management Consultancy

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Intern

Blantyre, Malawi

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Summary

Gained practical experience in cadastral and topographic surveying, supporting land demarcation and project visualization for a consultancy firm.

Highlights

Assisted in planning and executing cadastral surveys, contributing to accurate land boundary demarcation and property documentation.

Conducted topographic surveys to gather essential elevation and feature data, aiding in land development and infrastructure planning.

Generated accurate layout plans and survey drawings using specialized software, enhancing project visualization and client communication.

AFAS Engineering Survey

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Intern

Lilongwe, Malawi

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Summary

Supported engineering survey operations, including cadastral surveys, topographic mapping, and construction site preparation.

Highlights

Participated in planning and conducting cadastral surveys, ensuring precise land parcel definitions for engineering projects.

Performed topographic surveys to capture detailed terrain information, assisting in site analysis and preliminary engineering design.

Supported road and bridge construction site checks, verifying initial ground conditions and ensuring alignment with project specifications.

Contributed to building setting out procedures, ensuring accurate placement of structures according to architectural and engineering plans.

Education

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences

Blantyre, Malawi
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Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) Land Surveying

Chifuniro Private Secondary School

Malawi
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Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) Grade: 11 points

Languages

English

Skills

Geospatial Software

ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ERDAS Imagine, QGIS, Leica Infinity.

Surveying Techniques

Cadastral Surveying, Topographic Surveying, Construction Surveying, Site Layout, Data Collection, Mapping, Survey Drawing, Site Checks, Building Setting Out.

Office Productivity

Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word.

Professional Skills

Effective Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Rapid Learning, Adaptability, Problem-Solving, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Project Support.

References

Dr E Chinkhwenda

Managing Director, Land Management Consultancy, P.O Box 3173, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Cell: +265 994 772 320

Mr. K Zgambo

Department of Surveys, Private Bag B525, Lilongwe 3, Cell: +265 999 226 014

Mr. A. Sankhulani

Managing Director, AFAS Engineering Survey, P.O Box 1898, Lilongwe, Cell: +265 991 349 632

Mr. G Mbayani

Managing Director, Aximo Construction, P.O Box 2472, Blantyre, Cell: +265 882 609 007