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BRIAN MOKAYA

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OBJECTIVE

To provide meaningful business insights and be an asset to the organization that I am affiliated to

WORK EXPERIENCE

2008 [ September – Present]: Brock University

Research Assistant, Grader - Management of Information Systems and Technology

 Compiled data on Internet usage and website features from various sources in Microsoft Excel

 Analyzed data using SPSS and tabulated the results

 Provided summaries of data using tables and graphs

 Graded assignments and midterms and uploaded the results onto the online blackboard

 Proctored midterms and finals

 Supervised computer lab sessions for a first year class

 Acquired skills: Multi-tasking, organizational skills, teaching and critical thinking

2008 [ January – August]: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Systems Analyst

 Conducted a needs assessment by interviewing employees to ascertain their business requirement needs so as to come up with efficient computer applications

 Deployed completed projects, such as the Drivers Licensing System throughout the country

 Translated user requirements into systems requirements, using Unified Modelling Language (UML) diagrams and Entity Relationship (ER) diagrams

 Involved in database design for key projects such as the computerization of the Customs Department – import export division

 Worked as an assistant to the principal programmer on key projects such as the Driver Licensing System and the Vehicle Registration System

 Took a course on Information Technology Information Library (ITIL) and its implementation and best practices

 Implemented projects using System Design Life Cycle (SDLC) and Object Oriented Program Design

 Acquired skills: Interview and data collection, team work, leadership and professionalism

2007 [ June – December]: Cannon Assurance (Kenya) Ltd

Systems Analyst

 Performed maintenance of the company database and was responsible for troubleshooting tasks

 Performed maintenance of the company website, which involved adding new pages and content, new graphics and setting up meetings with the Internet Service Provider

 Acted as a liaison between the vendors of the Life Insurance System that was in development and the IT department, which involved updating the company database and performing quality assurance tasks such as testing

 Trained personnel on the need and features of the Life insurance system

 Performed general technical support of computer hardware and software

 Acquired skills: Independence, active listening, delegation and Intra-communication

2003 [January – May]: Rumorth Chemicals EA Ltd, Nairobi

IT Assistant

 Worked as a graphic designer, designing products labels and data entry

 Set up a database in Microsoft Access which facilitated effective data storage

 Trained personnel on the use of office computer applications

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

2006 [April - June]: Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI), Nairobi

Industrial Attachment

 Assisted in the setting up of a Local Area Network for at an extension at KIRDI

 Trained personnel on the use of office computer applications

 Helped in the development and implementation of a web-based library management system in php and phpmysql

 Performed general technical support of computer hardware and software

2005 [April - June]: Magadi Soda Company Limited, Mombasa

Industrial Attachment

 Set up a morning schedule by which employees were able to produce reports more efficiently

 Trained personnel on the use of office computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office applications

 Performed maintenance on the company website

 Worked as an adjunct to the network administrator in performing network maintenance tasks such as addition of switches and routers

 Performed general technical support of computer hardware and software

EDUCATION

2008 – 2010 Brock University

 Masters of Science in Management (Management Science)

2003 – 2007 Strathmore University, Nairobi

 Bachelor of Business Information Technology

 Upper 2nd Class Honours

1999 – 2002 Strathmore School, Nairobi

 Mean grade: A-

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Brock University (2008 – 2010)

 Graduate Studies Spring Research Scholarship

 Research Fellowship

 Graduate Fellowship

 International Students Fellowship

 Supplemental Bursary

Strathmore School (1999 – 2002)

 Tuition Bursary

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

 2007, worked as an office assistant at Women for Justice in Africa, a non-governmental organization, sorting out the numerous publications that the organization got for free, also, was involved in the organization of a fun run aimed at raising money for marginalized Women in the country

 2004, worked at Aga Khan Hospital, worked as a nurses aid, serving food to patients and helping nurses in their daily duties for three months, totalling up to 200 Hours

 1999 – 2002, Kenyatta National Hospital, worked as a nurses aid, serving food to patients and helping nurses in their daily duties, involved in community service totalling up to 120 Hours

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 SPSS

 SAS Enterprise Miner

 WEKA (Data mining tool)

 Systems and Web Programming

 Microsoft Office Suite

LEADERSHIP ROLES

 Served as treasurer for Strathmore University Information Technology Students’ Association (SUITSA) for 2 years

 Team leader in E-Commerce 4th year project, where we came up with a site on which e-commerce could be done

 Was involved in organising the annual Strathmore ICT Conference in 2006, served as the Activities Coordinator

 Served as treasurer for Strathmore University Information Technology Students’ Association (SUITSA) for 2 years

 Team leader in E-Commerce 4th year project, where we came up with a site on which e-commerce could be done

 Was involved in organising the annual Strathmore ICT Conference in 2006, served as the Activities Coordinator

REFERENCES

 Available on request

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