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Security Systems Engineer

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Uganda
Posted:
April 02, 2024

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Kevin Guiseppe Kerali

Security Systems/HSE Engineer

PERSONAL PROFILE

A highly resourceful, flexible, innovative, and enthusiastic Security Systems Engineer with experience of successfully coordinating the activities of various departments concerned with Security as well as health, safety, and environment quality. A result oriented, analytical, and self-driven HSSE professional seasoned with 11+ years of implementing effective HSSE initiatives, specializing safe practices and accident prevention. I have a passion for personal safety, Security and Environment Protection, and I am skilled at driving cultural change while enhancing workflow resulting in effective HSSE conscious process improvements. Comfortable working with people of all levels and having an excellent commercial approach to solving problems. Having proven people management skills, with the ability to manage performance and motivate staff on an individual and team level Now looking for a new and challenging position with an exciting and ambitious company that provides room for progression.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Agri Exim FZE Limited

Surveillance Analyst/HSE Officer Currently

Responsible for adopting and implementing the company’s health and safety program. Ensuring the company complies with Occupational safety and Health Administration.

Lead operational risk management activities and ensure full implementation of the Security plans to enhance the value of the company and brand. Responsible for the management of contractors including security, emergency response, and journey management plans.

Reporting to management and ensuring the company’s health, safety, and environment policies are implemented consistently across the company. Coordinate with outside consultants to conduct independent security audits. Work with other executives to prioritize security initiatives and spending based on appropriate risk management and/or financial methodology Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of incidences, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary Develops HSSE policies, procedures and plans for the company security arrangements.

Develops emergency response and crisis management plans including evacuation and business continuity plans.

Conducts security risks and vulnerability assessments for all existing and new assets and operations.

Remains in constant liaison with Community Liaison Officers and ensures strategic surveillance network.

Maintaining procedures in compliance with legislation or corporate standards Proactive risk assessment and delivering practical solutions to eliminate unsafe work practices and environment pollution

Complies with Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures. Assists to prepare security budgets.

Writes periodic reports and manage the monitoring of CCTV, Access control and Asset Tracking.

Assists in the definition of specific security infrastructure requirements if requested. Conducting toolbox talks, safety classes, firefighting classes (mock drills) and first aid

classes.

Preparing general and departmental risk assessments and ensuring the entire organization understand the related risks, hazards and their mitigation strategies. PERSONAL DETAILS

Kevin Guiseppe Kerali

Plot 1476 Block 192

Buwaate – Najjera

P.O. Box 20124, Nakawa

Kampala – Uganda

T: +256*********

M: +256*********

E:

**********@*****.***

**********@*******.***

DOB: 20/01/1986

Driving license: Yes

Nationality: Ugandan

PERSONAL SKILLS

Safety Leadership

Basic life support

Risk analysis & Assessment

Team leadership

Lightning safety &

Protection

Incident Investigations

Auditing

Project preparation and

planning

Quality control and

supervision

Quality management

Emergency Response Plan

& Procedures

INTERESTS

Conflict resolution and

Entry control

Fire safety and fire fighting

Occupational Health,

Safety and

Management

Supervising and deductive

reasoning

Administration

First Aid

Crowd Control

Risk assessment and

Mitigation

Playing Chess as well as

Debating

Sports (Rugby, Soccer,

Tennis and Golf)

Cooking (Continental

dishes and BBQ)

GK Security Systems Engineers

Security Systems/HSE Consultant February 2020 to Jan 2022 Establishes appropriate environment for the safety and security of staff members within organizations.

Coordinated HSSE Issues, Managed contractors, Security, and worked closely with the communities and stakeholders such as the police to ensure productive working environments.

Responds as the security advisor of the Disaster Assistance Response Team or Incident Management

Electronic Security Systems Installation and monitoring Occupational Health, Safety and Management.

Maintains records of incidents in areas of operation to effectively analyse and prepare for future risks in these areas.

Monitors potential and present emergencies and keeps staff informed of events, including crisis response options.

Conducting Training Needs Analysis for staff and ensure there is a skills growth plan in conjunction with the Human Resources Department. Maintains an in-depth understanding of regional security challenges and emerging threats. Provides reports highlighting security-related trends throughout the region. Conducts detailed internal investigations and interviews in response to serious incidents involving the organization.

Continually updates and maintains safety/security policies for existing and new International Country Offices to ensure safety/security of all staff. Conducts security surveys and coordinates all security-related activities in support of organization Conducts detailed internal investigations and interviews in response to serious incidents involving the organization.

Continually updates and maintains safety/security policies for existing and new International Country Offices to ensure safety/security of all staff. Conducts security surveys and coordinates all security-related activities in support of organization

Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company assets, employees, guests, or others on company property.

G4S Security Solutions (U) Ltd

Security Systems/HSE engineer November 2011 to January 2020 Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring Occupational health and safety Policy, programs and procedures.

Establishing budget proposals for the operation of specific training programs. Responsible for the technical and operations for the company for various low voltage electronic security systems such as IP and Analog CCTV systems, Access Control, Fire Alarm and Detection, GPS Vehicle Tracking, and Lobby Management System.

Recommend security procedures for Organizations and Companies, Call Centres, Operations centres, domains, asset classification systems, system acquisition, system development, system maintenance, access control, program models, or reporting tools.

Responsible for providing quality technical service by diagnosing, servicing, and repairing of electronic security systems such as access controls, CCTV, simplex fire alarm and intrusion detection system. Responsible for the implementation of various projects such as Access Control, Intrusion Alarm, CCTV, Intercoms Safety Doors and Windows.

Conduct site inspections.

Produces and maintains the Security Policy as well as ensuring rapid response to security violations.

Ensures adherence to the Security Policy, including suppliers. Produces and maintains the Security Plan.

Ensures that all security controls and procedures are regularly reviewed and audited Plan and develop the overall security strategies for clients. Create, implement, and communicate security policies and procedures for clients Prepare reports or make presentations on investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.

Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches. PROFESSIONAL

SKILLS & TRAININGS

Occupational Health and

Safety

Management Systems

(ISO 45001).

Operations Management.

Construction Safety and

Health.

First Aid Training.

Cisco Certified

Networking Associate

(CCNA)

Certificate in Java

Programming

(Software Development)

Bhubesi Pride Consulting

(Corporate

Leadership Seminar)

Bhubesi Pride Consulting

(Transformational

Leadership

Seminar)

Access Beyond Pty Impro

Access

Control Systems –

(Certified Planning,

Installation and

Maintenance

Technician)

Paxton Access Control

Systems –

(Certified Planning,

Installation and

Maintenance Technician)

Symmetry CCTV, Alarm

and Access

Control Systems –

(Certified Planning,

Installation and

Maintenance

Technician)

Paradox Alarm Systems –

(Certified

Planning, Installation

and

Maintenance Technician)

IDS Alarm Systems –

(Certified

Planning, Installation

and

Maintenance Technician)

Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, licensing requirements, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.

Analyse and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement.

Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures. Conduct, support, or assist in evaluations, or assessments of the overall effectiveness of the facilities security processes. Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.

Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.

Collect and analyse security data to determine security needs, security program goals, or program accomplishments.

Security and Beyond Ltd

Technician Aug 2009 to Aug 2011

Responsible for the roughing-ins/wiring works, installation of equipment and devices, programming, Testing, and commissioning, training of end users for various auxiliary system such as

Fire Alarm, CCTV and Burglar Alarm Systems.

Diagnose equipment problems through different troubleshooting techniques. Repair and replace defective device and parts and test to ensure on proper working condition.

Dealing with emergencies as they arise.

Answering telephone calls and providing information during non-business hours. Responding in a timely manner to emergencies.

Conducts troubleshooting, repairs and provide solutions for encountered problems of existing clients.

Managing and implementing multiple medium and large projects. Plan and Coordinate security installations for various projects. Coordinate both internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery and completion of project

Attends on call service 24/7 for under warranty projects. Liaise with different security systems suppliers for technical issues and new technology

Commissioning of equipment and devices for various auxiliary systems such as Fire Alarm, CCTV, Burglar Alarm, Video Intercom, PA/BGM and Access Control Systems.

Handles service warranties and service calls from clients. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGS

Diploma in Operations Management

Alison Online Education 2022

Fire Safety-Essential Concepts, Prevention & Control Alison Online Education 2022

CPR, AED & First Aid

Alison Online Education 2021

Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

Alison Online Education 2021

Construction Safety and Health

Alison Online Education 2021

ISO 45001:2018 Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Alison Online Education 2021

Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)

Aptech Computer Education Kampala-Uganda 2014

BSc (Hons)Telecommunications Engineering

Kyambogo University Kampala-Uganda 2012

Java Programming

Makerere University Kampala-Uganda 2009

Dip in Telecommunications Engineering

UICT Nakawa, Kampala-Uganda

Context Plus Fire

Detection Systems –

(Certified Planning,

Installation and

Maintenance Technician)

Automated gates and

Electric fencing Systems –

(Certified Planning,

Installation and

Maintenance Technician)

Texecom and

Prosys/Lightsys Alarm

Systems – (Certified

Planning,

Installation and

Maintenance

Technician)

Honeywell, Dahua, and

Bosch CCTV

Systems – (Certified

Planning,

Installation and

Maintenance

Technician)

COMPUTER SKILLS

AND EXPERIENCE

Computer Hardware and

maintenance

Cisco Certified

Networking Associate

MS Applications

E-mail and internet

Electronics

Equipment and tool

maintenance

Graphic Design

Java

Linux

Local area networks

(LAN)

Networking

Office tools: Word, Excel,

Outlook

Troubleshooting

VoIP

Windows

Wireless local area

networks (WLAN)

Software Applications

Oracle

Server management

Programming

PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

Total E&P, DHL Express Uganda, Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA), Hima Cement

– Lafarge, GIZ, Qatar Airways, European Union, Dutch Embassy, Norwegian Embassy, Icelandic Embassy, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) – South Sudan, GEMS Cambridge, Standard Chartered Bank, NC Bank, DFCU Bank, Bank British High Commission (BHC), British American Tobacco (BAT), Bollore Logistics, RTI International, CNOOC, Compassion International, PEP Stores, Game Stores Mass Discounters

ACHIEVEMENTS

Managed HSSE Issues, employees and contractors making sure everyone has a conducive working environment plus ensuring every person goes home safe and healthy amidst projects.

Recently at the fore front of putting out a fire that occurred at the factory premises in Agri Exim FZE.

Project lead whilst ensuring and implementing ISO 45001:2018 in the Design and Implementation of the CNOOC Head Office access control and IP CCTV solution. The whole project cost a total of USD128, 000 was to upgrade the systems from analogue to centralized IP security systems covering all entrances of the head office. Project lead whilst ensuring and implementing ISO 45001:2018 in the Design and implementation of the Hima Cement plant wide access control and IP CCTV solution to curb on the theft of cement and to also provide occupancy reports for the different plant areas. The total cost of the project was USD110, 000. Design and implementation of Compassion International Head Office access control, Intrusion Detection, and IP CCTV solution. Project lead whilst ensuring and implementing ISO 45001:2018 in Various Projects including Elizabeth Glazer Pediatrics’ Aids Foundation, Export Trading Group, Qatar Airways, Project Manager for Various Projects right from the Initiation to commissioning such as GEMs Cambridge, Kenya Commercial Bank, Game Stores, RTI International, Commercial Bank of Africa

Head of Maintenance and Technical Support for various Project such as Standard Chartered Bank, Citi Bank, British High Commission, GIZ, German Embassy, Norwegian Embassy, Kyagalanyi Coffee, Pep stores, Game stores, European Union Implemented a complex monitoring system which reduced theft at the following shopping centres by a whopping 72%. Shopping outlets implemented in such as Game Mass Discounters and PEP Stores.

Detected a security breach at the rear of an office building and promptly corrected it, thereby ensuring complete security of the building and its residents. Introduced scanners and metal detectors as part of the security regimen, which decreased the number of illegal arms being carried inside by visitors by 30% at Face Technologies.

REFERENCES

Ivan Nabimanya

Key Accounts Manager

G4S Secure Solutions (U)

Ltd

Plot 57 Lumumba Avenue

P.O. Box 7575, Nakasero-

Kampala

Mob: +256***-***-***

Email:

ivan.nabimanya@ug.g4s.c

om

Norbert Opoka

Country Operations

Manager

KK Security Ltd

Bandali Rise – Bugolobi

Mob: +256***-***-***

Email:

*.*****@*****.***

Shamila Kembabazi

Human Resource Officer

Agri Exim FZE Limited

Block 206, Kyadondo.

Kampala - Uganda

Mob: +256***-***-***

Email:

Shamila.kembabazi@agrie

ximfze.com

Emmanuel Akena

Senior IT Officer

Directorate of Public

Prosecutions

NSSF-Workers House

Mob: +256***-***-***

Email:

********@*****.***



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