Information Technology Specialist/Technician

Location:

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Salary:

$2500 per month

Posted:

September 08, 2017

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Kariuki Donald Kamau

Bachelor in Business Information Technology

Nationality: Kenyan

Phone: +254*********

E-mail: ************@*****.***

SkypeID: donaldscoott

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To develop competence and discipline in this creative field of Information Technology, as a channel of growing and achieving a positive career realization in a progressive and result oriented milieu.

SKILLS ACQUIRED

Teamwork and good interpersonal communication skills.

Able to work at extraneous circumstances and difficult periods.

Excellent technical knowledge in computer maintenances and general user support

Knowledge of operating/configuring, working and maintenance of Network devices, Local Area Network, Wide Area Network and Wireless Networks; e.g. routers, switches, wireless access points, servers, LAN switching and routing protocols through Cisco classes and work at hand experience.

Managing and fixing IBM notes and Domino

Fixing, installing and managing computer hardware components

C, C++, Visual Basic 6.0, .NET and Java programming experience

Handling and managing ICT projects to completion.

Securing LAN and WAN devices against potential threats/intrusions by performing network audits and recommending security requirements

Experience in public/external relation, research, planning, marketing and working with groups through AIESEC organization.

Experience in Teaching English to foreign students during their stay in Kenya through AIESEC Organization.

PERSONAL PROFILE

Am an articulate fast learner, highly resourceful, organised, humble, social and a team player.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

BBIT Mount Kenya University Sept 2013 – July 2017

Diploma in I.T KCA University Sep 2010 - Apr 2012 [Distinction] KCSE St. Joseph’s Seminary-Molo Jan 2004 – Dec 2007 [B (plain)] KCPE Visions Preparatory Academy Jan 2000 – Dec 2003 [A- minus] PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Cybrary IT May-June, 2015 : Phases of Penetration Testing

Foot printing & Scanning

Certified Ethical

System Hacking

Trojans, Viruses & worms

Hacker

Sniffing traffic

(CEH)

Social engineering

Denial of service

Session Hijacking

Hacking web servers

Wireless and mobile hacking

IDS, Firewalls & Honeypots

Cryptography

KCA University 2010-2012 :

Network fundamentals (CCNA 1)

Routing protocols and concepts (CCNA 2)

CISCO NETWORKING

LAN switching and wireless (CCNA 3)

Accessing WAN (CCNA 4)

ASSOCIATE

BASIC CERTIFICATIONS

Computer Certification;

Grestar Computer College – August 2009 to November 2009 Certificate of Completion in computer packages

Kenya School of Professional Studies – 6

June, 2005 to 25

June, 2005

Certificate in Introduction to Computers and Windows Operating System Language Skills;

Fluent in English – writing, reading and speaking

Fluent in Swahili – writing, reading and speaking

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. SULIS EAST AFRICA LTD – Nairobi, Kenya: May, 2016 – May 2017

Majorly assigned the role of Software Developer;

Developing new desktop billing applications as required by the client.

Support users of the systems we’ve developed

Design, implement and train the users on the new developed system.

Ensure the applications conform to the set internal and external laws.

Conduct marketing for the software products to new clients.

Perform demos/presentations to potential clients upon request. PROJECTS

Water & sewerage Project Oloolaiser W&S commercial management system Commercial Year 2016(on-going)

management Location: Kenya

ICT Client: Oloolaiser Water & Sewerage Company

Project features: Customization and implementation of a comprehensive Management Information System including M@jics Customer Management Information. Preparation and migration of data from the existing system. Positions held: Software Developer

Activities: Software debugging,

performed Training and user support.

2. Kenya Nut Co. Ltd – Thika, Kenya: - Nov 2012 – April 2016 Majorly assigned the role of Network Administrator with the following responsibilities; o Ensuring all Network related applications are appropriate to run under company QMS (Quality Management System) policy.

o Monitoring all the links from the three ISPs (KDN, JTL, Safaricom). o Ensuring security of all the networks by mitigating all possible security threats. o Maintaining updated records of all network devices with specification to

Date of purchase/deployment.

Confirm delivery is as per defined requirement.

Install, liaise with supplier on, the required software.

o Researching on existing software technologies in the market that would be appropriate to Kenya Nut LAN and WAN environment.

o Creating new Local Area Network connections and managing existing LAN & WAN. o Repairing faulty network points/devices for all sites. o Documenting IP usage on all networks facilitated by Kenya Nut Co. o Monitoring network usage in regards to client-server, data process speeds and internet connectivity.

o Monitoring policy governing hardware use in relation to Kenya Nut Co. Ltd. o Monitoring uptimes/downtimes on network links (VPN, Point-To-Point, Public IPs, ISP connections).

o Ensuring Network projects are successfully deployed by managing and facilitating comprehensive comparative reports on different options for implementation. o Servers/virtual server management and performing citrix/Scala virtual server and router backups.

o General user support through spiceworks helpdesk plus offering training on Network cyber security, SAP Business One App support, Hardware troubleshooting and Software usage/security.

PROJECTS

1. Jan 2016 – March 2016

Centralized the printing of documents by introducing network printers (laser jets) hence, minimizing unnecessary printing jobs from users; reducing the operation costs. 2. Oct 2015 – Nov 2015

Connected Naivasha link direct to Thika LAN via Wimax, eliminating the stand alone feature thereby reducing cost of connection. 3. July 2015 – Aug 2015

Installed and configured Cyberoam security appliance at head office in Nairobi and Macadamia factory at Thika, for firewall, Intrusion Detection and link balancing purpose. 4. Jan 2015 – April 2015

Participated in the configuration and installation of IBM Notes and Domino, both client ends and server side.

5. June 2014 – July 2014

Fully installed and implemented Exinda appliance for network security monitoring in the LAN

6. Feb 2014 – July 2014

Configured 5 MPLS connectivity project in five different sites, did the LAN cabling and connected all the sites (Nairobi, Nando, Kiaora, Kihenia and Kiboko) to Kenya nut company-HQ hence lowering the cost of internet connection to those farms. 7. Aug 2013 – Sept 2013

Successfully installed a nano point to point network at Morendat farm in Naivasha using ubiquitti nano stations so as to extend Network from office A to office B. 8. May 2013 – May 2013

Fully installed and managed indoor Ubiquitti Unifi AP at Kenya Nut Company for wireless network.

9. Jan 2013 – June 2013

Headed implementation of Employee Self Service (ESS) a web based system that enable all employees to apply for leave online, view their payslips online and given the role of managing it.

2. AIESEC KCA University; 2010 to 2015

Assigned the major role of vice-president in projects and Incoming Exchange

o Performed business researches

o Involved in planning for the projects in AIESEC Kenya o Facilitated exchange programmes for the foreign students o Taught English to the new foreign students

3. Intern at KCA University: - Aug-Nov 2012

Assigned the main computer lab and was overall administrator of that lab. Responsibilities include;

Supporting users in the lab

Configuring faulty wireless access points and ensuring internet connectivity in that lab Reporting to the System administrator on the PC and network performance everyday Ensuring system utility softwares are updated and well-functioning Repairing faulty network devices and computers

Professional Training;

1. Participated in the Leadership and Marketing Seminar organized by the CIC Insurance Group (I’m a co-operator) through AIESEC KCA University at Barclays Sports Ground Ruaraka Thika Road on 5

July, 2011.

2. Attended a 3 days training on research fundamentals at Synovate through the Entrepreneurship plus Leadership foundation on 24

February to 26

February, 2011

3. Attended AIESEC planning conference at University of Nairobi – Kabete Campus on 29 th

June,

2011 to 1

July, 2011.

Professional Services;

1. Vice president of incoming exchange/projects in AIESEC KCA; September 2010 - 2015 Duties included;

(i) Hosting International internships to KCA University and member corporate.

(ii) Project management

(iii) Marketing AIESEC through marketing calls to corporate and non-corporate.

(iv) Training and inducting new members into AIESEC platform.

(v) Writing and presenting partnership and project proposals. 2. Head of research in KCA University on behalf of Entrepreneurship plus Leadership Foundation from February to July 2011.

3. Have taught computer packages at Grestar Computer College Nakuru as a senior staff in Computer support and maintenance; repairing installing and upgrading computers from January, 2010 to August, 2010.

Hobbies

1. Writing articles and blogging

2. Sporting; actively involved in soccer, volleyball and idol games e.g. chess game. 3. Reading educative and inspiring materials

4. Keeping in touch with technology news

5. Socializing and networking

6. Travelling for benefits

REFERENCES

1. MISS CAROLINE WANJIRU NJUGUNA

ADMINISTRATION POLICE OFFICER

NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE

CELL PHONE: +254*********

EMAIL: *********@*****.***