Professional Summary
Rwandan Civil, Water Resources, Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer based in Kigali, with strong professional experience in infrastructure planning, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, flood risk analysis, drainage design, wetland rehabilitation, road and bridge drainage structures, water supply systems, construction supervision, and sustainable urban infrastructure. He holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Option, from the University of Rwanda, and is a Certified Civil & Hydraulics Engineer registered with the Institution / Institute of Engineers Rwanda. He has contributed to important infrastructure and environmental projects in Rwanda, including the Second Rwanda Urban Development Project rehabilitation of five wetlands in Kigali, the Nyacyonga–Mukoto Road Construction Project, the Kigali Infrastructure Project, and the feasibility study for the Expressway Road to the New Bugesera International Airport. His technical work combines HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SOBEK, Wflow, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydraulic profiles, technical drawings, field inspections, QA/QC, stakeholder engagement, and climate-resilient engineering solutions. Alexis represents a new generation of African water and infrastructure engineers capable of connecting modelling, field supervision, environmental responsibility, and practical construction delivery.
Key Expertise
Major Projects and Contributions
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Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer – ASTRIK International Ltd
Serves as Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer at ASTRIK International Ltd, preparing technical proposals for roads, water and sanitation, irrigation, and dam projects; collecting hydrological data; conducting hydrologic and hydraulic studies; producing hydraulic profiles, tables, maps, and reports; and coordinating technical work with engineers, GIS specialists, contractors, and public stakeholders. -
Second Rwanda Urban Development Project – Rehabilitation of Five Wetlands in Kigali
Contributed as Assistant Hydrology and Hydraulics Expert to the rehabilitation of five wetlands in the City of Kigali, supporting hydrologic and hydraulic modelling with Wflow, SOBEK, CAD, and ArcGIS, quality assurance of models and reports, design revisions, BoQs, structural drawings, utility relocation supervision, safety oversight, and environmental compliance. -
Nyacyonga–Mukoto Road Construction Project
Worked as Hydrology and Hydraulics Expert on the Nyacyonga–Mukoto Road Construction Project, supporting drainage and flood risk analysis along a 36 km road corridor, including rainfall-runoff assessment, watershed modelling, culvert and bridge drainage design, roadside channels, environmental safeguards, construction supervision, QA/QC, stakeholder reporting, and climate-resilient infrastructure planning. -
Kigali Infrastructure Project – Hydrology, Drainage and Utility Survey Support
Served as Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer on the Kigali Infrastructure Project under ASTRIK International Ltd, conducting hydrologic and hydraulic studies, field data collection, utility surveys, quality assurance checks, drainage and hydraulic structure design, BoQ preparation, technical reporting, safety instructions, and coordination with government agencies, local officials, consulting engineers, and community stakeholders. -
Feasibility Study for the Expressway Road to the New Bugesera International Airport
Contributed as Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer to the feasibility study for the Expressway Road to the New Bugesera International Airport, assessing river hydrology, rainfall patterns, flood history, wetland hydrodynamics, high flood marks, water retention durations, flow velocities, bridge feasibility, embankment stability, environmental constraints, and technical reporting for government agencies and development partners. -
Flood Risk Assessment and Hydraulic Modelling for Infrastructure Projects
Applies HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-GeoRAS, HEC-GeoHMS, SOBEK, Wflow, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and related tools to model rainfall-runoff processes, flood-prone zones, wetland hydrodynamics, drainage performance, hydraulic structures, and climate-resilient infrastructure requirements. -
Construction Supervision, QA/QC and Utility Relocation
Performs field inspections, verifies contractor compliance, checks topographical surveys and quantities, approves relocation materials, supervises water and power supply network installation, reviews quality control tests, manages technical documentation, and supports monthly progress reporting, claims, variations, and interim payment certificates. -
Professional Certification, Quality Management and Small Hydropower Training
Strengthened his professional foundation through certification as a Civil & Hydraulics Engineer by the Institution / Institute of Engineers Rwanda, ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems training from Rwanda Standards Board, and specialized training in small hydropower technology for Rwanda, linking infrastructure engineering, quality systems, and sustainable energy knowledge.