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Andrew Oloo

PRESALES CONSULTANT
Nairobi
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Andrew Oloo

Summary

Experienced Sales Engineer with 9+ years of success in ICT industry with focus in pre-sale engineering and design. Possess deep technical acumen along with excellent communication and negotiation skills to close deals and drive sales achievements. Known to support customers as technical advocate throughout entire sales process.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
5
Certificates

Work History

Outserve Technologies

Presales Consultant - ZOHO
01.2022 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Facilitated smooth hand-offs between pre-sales and post-sales teams, ensuring seamless transitions for customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by conducting product demonstrations and providing tailored solutions to clients.
  • Conducted thorough competitor analyses to identify potential opportunities for differentiation within the market landscape.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to address complex technical challenges encountered during presales phase.
  • Developed customized product configurations based on client requirements, ensuring optimal functionality.
  • Contributed to business growth by identifying new leads through networking events and strategic partnerships.
  • Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills by recommending suitable alternatives when faced with obstacles during the sales process.
  • Organized product demonstrations and trial installations of equipment to promote products.
  • Gained extensive knowledge of products and services to provide best-in-class sales engineering solutions.
  • Wrote detailed technical documentation for company products.
  • Configured and modified product systems to meet customer-specific needs.

Grange Park Limited

Systems Administrator
10.2017 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Performed software installations and upgrades to UNIX or Windows operating systems.
  • Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment.
  • Contributed to development, administration and testing of disaster recovery plans.
  • Integrated and updated software products to boost system compatibility.
  • Configured and tested Windows Server operating systems with roles features.
  • Streamlined network administration tasks for increased efficiency through automation scripts.
  • Managed vendor relationships effectively to ensure timely delivery of hardware/software products while staying within budget constraints.
  • Conducted regular audits of user accounts and access permissions, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
  • Resolved escalated help desk tickets promptly, providing high-quality support to end users experiencing technical issues.
  • Implemented backup solutions, ensuring data integrity and availability in the event of a disaster or system failure.
  • Assisted in the onboarding process of new employees by setting up workstations, provisioning accounts, and providing initial IT training as necessary.
  • Proactively identified areas for improvement in the IT infrastructure, recommending appropriate technology solutions to boost productivity and performance levels.
  • Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.

Matrix Business Systems

ERP Functional Consultant
08.2013 - 11.2016

Job overview

  • Documented functional specifications to facilitate seamless handover to technical teams for development purposes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends in ERP technology through continuous learning initiatives like webinars, seminars, or certifications courses.
  • Drove successful ERP implementations across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and finance sectors.
  • Conducted post-implementation reviews, incorporating feedback for continuous improvement of future projects.
  • Taught end users to navigate ERP system by developing and presenting training sessions.
  • Implemented new ERP systems based on accounting requirements and user needs, assisting with system builds, testing and deliverables.
  • Integrated HansaWorld ERP, Microsoft Dynamics and other ERP systems to connect with applications and data sources.

CoolXtreme Limited

IT Support Specialist
03.2010 - 06.2013

Job overview

  • Supported critical business applications'' uptime by effectively identifying root causes of incidents and coordinating efficient resolutions.
  • Established strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced IT support delivery and efficiency.
  • Identified potential areas of improvement in IT infrastructure through regular audits and made recommendations for enhancements accordingly.
  • Reduced downtime with effective troubleshooting and timely problem resolution.
  • Enhanced IT system stability by implementing proactive maintenance routines and monitoring tools.
  • Provided remote support for off-site employees, resolving issues quickly without sacrificing job performance.
  • Managed hardware inventory, ensuring proper allocation of resources and prompt replacement of outdated equipment.

Education

University of Maryland - Global Campus
Maryland, USA

Associate of Science from Cyber Security
04.2001

Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi

No Degree from Business Administration
04.2001

The Institute of Advanced Technology
Nairobi

Diploma from ICT Management
04.2001

Skills

Product Demonstration

Software

PHP Laravel

Certification

SAP technology Consultant

Interests

Travelling

Food

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Italian
Elementary (A2)

Affiliations

  • Https://go.zoho.com/RXx

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

HybridOn-SiteRemote

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Timeline

SAP technology Consultant

12-2023

Google IT Support

12-2023

Google Professional Workplace Administrator

12-2023

CompTIA a+ Network

12-2023

Cybersecurity for Everyone

12-2023

Presales Consultant - ZOHO

Outserve Technologies
01.2022 - 11.2024

Systems Administrator

Grange Park Limited
10.2017 - 01.2021

ERP Functional Consultant

Matrix Business Systems
08.2013 - 11.2016

IT Support Specialist

CoolXtreme Limited
03.2010 - 06.2013

University of Maryland - Global Campus

Associate of Science from Cyber Security
04.2001

Kenya Institute of Management

No Degree from Business Administration
04.2001

The Institute of Advanced Technology

Diploma from ICT Management
04.2001
Andrew OlooPRESALES CONSULTANT