Job Powell Rumsfeld Mukatha
IT & Software Engineering Professional
Professional Summary
IT & Software Engineering professional with expertise in network administration, cloud computing, and software development. Skilled in designing, deploying, and securing enterprise networks, developing scalable backend services, and supporting institutional IT infrastructure. Known for optimizing systems performance, reducing downtime, and implementing best practices in IT operations.
Professional Experience
Network Administrator Suam Hardware 2025 – Present
Installed and maintained routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points for 150+ devices, improving network reliability by 25%.
Monitored LAN/WAN performance using Nagios, Zabbix, and SolarWinds, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing traffic flow.
Implemented firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, and IDS/IPS, enhancing network security and reducing unauthorized access attempts by 30%.
Designed VLANs, subnets, and IP schemes, improving network segmentation and reducing latency across departments.
Supported cross-functional IT projects with cloud and system teams, ensuring seamless infrastructure upgrades and migrations.
Junior Software Developer 2024
Developed and deployed Python-based applications using FastAPI, Django, and Flask frameworks.
Built and maintained RESTful APIs for internal tools, serving 100+ daily users.
Optimized databases (SQL & NoSQL) to improve query performance by 15%.
Assisted with Docker-based deployments and CI/CD pipelines on AWS, GCP, and Azure, accelerating release cycles.
Collaborated with teams on code reviews and troubleshooting, improving software stability and maintainability.
IT Support Intern Kenya School of Government 2023
Provided first- and second-level support for hardware, software, and network issues, resolving 95% of tickets within SLA.
Installed and configured workstations, printers, scanners, and VoIP phones, enhancing office productivity.
Assisted in user onboarding, system backups, and data recovery, ensuring continuity of operations.
Maintained IT asset inventory and streamlined support processes for 200+ staff members.
Education
BSc in Information Technology Pioneer International University 2020 – 2024
KCSE St. Thomas Moore Nguviu Boys High School 2016 – 2019
Certifications
Ethical Hacking Certification — Alison
Technical Skills
Networking: LAN/WAN, VLANs, Routing & Switching, Firewalls, VPNs
Systems: Linux, Windows Server, Network Monitoring Tools
Software Development: Python, FastAPI, Django, Flask
Databases: SQL, NoSQL
DevOps & Cloud: Docker, CI/CD, AWS, GCP, Azure
Version Control: Git
Security: Network Security Best Practices, Ethical Hacking
References
Madam Dorothy Mutua Head of Department, Pioneer International University +254-***-***-***
Mr. Patrick Macharia Head of IT, Kenya School of Government +254-***-***-***
Mr. Arcadeous Head of IT, Suam Hardware +254-***-***-***
African Superman HR Manager, Lipalikes +254-***-***-***