NDARUHUTSE Jean Claude
Engineer
Tokyo,Japan
Summary
Results-oriented Civil/Transportation Engineer with a proven track record in leading large-scale infrastructure projects in Kigali, Rwanda. Skilled in civil engineering project management, urban planning, and e-mobility initiatives, focusing on sustainable and community-centered development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Traffic Management Senior Engineer
The City of Kigali
, Rwanda
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Coordinated and managed traffic data for Kigali's urban network, enhancing traffic flow efficiency and network connectivity across over 120 kilometers of city roads, reducing congestion by approximately 20%.
- Developed and implemented traffic management strategies that prioritized pedestrian, bicycle, and public transport, leading to a 15% improvement in travel times and increasing public transport usage by 10% over six months.
- Established a comprehensive road management framework by integrating data collection and analysis systems, improving road planning and maintenance efficiency, and supporting Kigali's urban mobility goals with a 25% reduction in road repair response times.
Road Planning and Highway Engineer
The City of Kigali
, Rwanda
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Planned and defined the scope for constructing 215 km of roads across Kigali, directly enhancing urban connectivity for over 500,000 residents and supporting regional development goals.
- Developed and managed project budgets totaling $50 million, successfully securing financial approvals and optimizing resource allocation to maintain fiscal responsibility across multiple projects.
- Supervised all phases of road construction, redevelopment, and maintenance, achieving a 98% adherence to timelines and budget, and implementing quality assurance measures that resulted in zero major safety incidents.
- Coordinated e-mobility initiatives for last-mile connectivity and led a demonstration project deploying 30 e-moto taxis (20 new and 10 remodeled) and 100 e-bikes in Kigali.
- Oversaw the planning of 10+ e-mobility facilities and represented the City in partner meetings, contributing to a 15% increase in sustainable transport options citywide.
Land Management, Infrastructure, and Community Settlement Officer
Rulindo District
, Rwanda
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Facilitated land registration for over 1,000 residents, ensuring 100% compliance with district regulations and national land policies, which increased land ownership security by 30%, while mediating and resolving more than 150 land-related disputes to foster community harmony and reduce legal conflicts by 25%
- Coordinated the relocation of residents from high-risk zones, successfully relocating 200 families to safer designated settlement areas, enhancing community safety and reducing displacement risk.
- Supervised the maintenance and rehabilitation of 15+ kilometers of roads, improving connectivity and enhancing infrastructure resilience, leading to a 15% reduction in road maintenance issues.
- Organized and conducted disaster preparedness campaigns, reaching over 2,000 residents and promoting community safety and resilience, with a 50% increase in community disaster readiness.
Education
Ph.D. - Transportation Engineering
University of Tokyo
Japan 04.2021 - 01.2024
Master of Engineering - Global Urban Development
Chung-Ang University
South Korea 01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Rwanda-College Science And Technology
Rwanda 01.2011 - 01.2014
Skills
- Team work
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Technical reporting
- Project Management
- MS Office
- AutoCAD
- Arch CAD
- GIS
- BIM (Building Information Modeling)
- Python
Publications
- Ndaruhutse, J. C., Iryo, T., & Hato, E. (2023). Alleviation of passenger queues in a resource-constrained bus network with a case study in Kigali, Rwanda. In Proceedings of the 27th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, HKSTS 2023: Transport and Equity (pp. 209-216).
- Ndaruhutse, J. C., Iryo, T., & Hato, E. (2023). Dynamic bus dispatch strategy to alleviate passenger queues in a resource-constrained bus network with a case study in Kigali, Rwanda. In Proceedings of the 21st ITS Symposium 2023. ITS Japan.
- Ndaruhutse, J. C., Iryo, T., & Hato, E. (2023). Analysis of passenger queues toward improving public transport services in Kigali City. In Proceedings of the 67th Civil Engineering Planning Research Symposium. Japan Society of Civil Engineers.
References
- Prof. Takamasa IRYO | Academic Supervisor| University of Tokyo | Email: iryo@tohoku.ac.jp | Tel: +819018097983 |
- UWASE Sheila | SPIU Coordinator | City of Kigali | Email: sheilarutayahoo.com | Tel: +250788422884 |
- MULINDWA Prosper | Former Vice Mayor | Rulindo District | Email: promulindwa@gmail.com | Tel: +250788600037 |
Timeline
Ph.D. - Transportation Engineering
University of Tokyo
04.2021 - 01.2024
Traffic Management Senior Engineer
The City of Kigali
03.2021 - 11.2021
Road Planning and Highway Engineer
The City of Kigali
02.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Engineering - Global Urban Development
Chung-Ang University
01.2017 - 01.2019
Land Management, Infrastructure, and Community Settlement Officer
Rulindo District
04.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Rwanda-College Science And Technology
01.2011 - 01.2014
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