KILUNGYA PATRICK THATHI
P.O Box ***-***** Athi River, Kenya
E-Mail: *******.******@*****.***
Cell phone: 072*-******
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality : Kenyan, Speaking English & Kiswahili
Date of Birth : 17TH July 1985
ID No : 24040938
Marital Status : Single
Religion : Christian
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
April 2006-Dec 2010: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology:
Bachelor of Science (Telecommunication Information Engineering) Second
Class Honours (Lower Division).
Jan 2006-April 2006: Strathmore University: CCNA1 (Cisco networking
systems) Certificate.
Jan 2005-July 2005: Strathmore University: IMIS Part 3&4 (Higher Diploma)
Jan 2004-Nov 2004: Strathmore University: IMIS Part 1&2 (Diploma)
Jan 2000-Nov2003: Sunshine Secondary School: obtained B+ in KCSE.
Jan 1997-Nov1999: Our Lady of mercy Primary School South 'B': attained 516
marks out of 700 in KCPE.
Jan 1991- Nov1996: Kongoni Primary school South 'C'
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To work in a dynamic and challenging environment, as an active
participatory team member in achieving the organization's goals and
objectives, with professional skill enhancement and development, putting to
the maximum use knowledge gained in class, training and previous work
experiences.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Hardworking, innovative, dependable, disciplined, motivated and
approachable and a friendly team player with flexible mindset, with
profound interpersonal and problem solving skills and able to face new
challenges.
PROFESSIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE
11th January 2010- 15th April 2010: Intern - Huawei Technologies
Worked as an Intern in the Technical services Department-Radio Network
Planning & Optimization (RNP&O) section in the Safaricom Business Unit.
Duties:
. Generating and analyzing daily and weekly network KPI performance
reports
using iManager M2000 & Genex Nastar tools for both 2G & 3G networks
respectively.
. Network optimization-Conducting Drive tests using Genex Probe Dongle
and Genex Assistant tools, network adjustments (equipment swap,
antenna adjustment and RAN software upgrades).
. Network planning -Coverage and capacity planning, Neighbour list
planning using MapInfo tool.
. Real time network monitoring and troubleshooting.
15th January 2009 - 14th April 2009: Intern - Zain Kenya Limited
Worked as an Intern in the Radio Planning & Engineering section in the
Technical department.
Duties:
. Radio Field Measurements i.e. performing drive tests, measurement
analysis and
Preparing of reports using MS-Office applications.
. Radio Indoor Measurement and managing customer complain database.
21th February 2008 - 20st May 2008: Intern - Celtel Kenya Limited
Worked as an Intern in the Radio Planning & Engineering section in the
Technical department.
Duties:
. Radio Field Measurements i.e. performing drive tests, measurement
analysis and
preparing of reports using MS-Office applications.
. Radio Indoor Measurement and managing customer complain database.
22nd August 2005 - 21st November 2005: Intern - Kenya Airways Limited
Worked as an Intern in the Kenya Airways Cargo Centre in the IT department.
Duties:
. Worked with the Courier System (COHARS), helped in its documentation,
upgrading.
. Research and Development i.e. researched on potential vendors who
would provide better solutions for improving the courier handling
process.
COMPUTER & OTHER SKILLS
. Operating Systems (Windows 7, Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Linux),
Applications (Microsoft Office suite, Open office suite, MS Project),
Internet, Networking.
. Holder of a valid clean Driving License (Classes B, C & E) with 7
years experience.
INTERESTS
Reading, traveling, sporting and new technologies.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
> Member, Society of engineering Students (SES)- JKUAT
> Member, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology Christian
Union (JKUAT-CU).
REFEREES
Joseph Kaime
Nokia Siemens Network
Radio & Transmission Line Manager
Cell phone No.073*******
Email: ******.*****@**.******.***
Dick Kaloki
3G RNP& Optimization Engineer
GTL Limited
Cell phone No. 072*******, 071*******
Email: *******@*****.***
Ann Githinji
RF planning and Optimization Engineer
Airtel Kenya
Cell phone No. 073*******