Knowledgeable IT Manager oversees technology deployment and maintenance. Instructs and leads IT staff members in support of hardware, software and networking infrastructure. Actively works with executives to determine and implement tech needs. Manages technology strategy, training and documentation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
Work History
IT Service Manager
Lake Basin Development Authority
12.2022 - Current
Provide first point of contact technical support to customers via phone, email, chat or remote workstation support to approximately 300 regional employees
Support corporate IT systems and analyze events to resolve system issues
Provide regular end-user/new user training sessions focusing on collaboration tools and VPNs
Maintaining of Systems, Networks, Mail administration and performing routine system audit
Managing and maintenance of servers in a Windows server 2012, 2016 & 2019 environment with 99.9% uptime
Maintaining all DNS, DHCP and TCI/IP settings and upgrades
Conducting regular scheduled data back-up and tests and manage disaster recovery system controls
Management and maintaining of the Authority IT systems, software and databases
Tracking and monitoring of performance of service delivery through all channels is carried out, metrics and reports are analyzed, and issues are resolved
Draft and maintain policy, standards and procedures for the customer service or service desk functions
Provide day-to-day management, resource planning and work allocation to meet agreed service levels.
IT Service Support Specialist
Lake Basin Development Authority
09.2014 - 12.2022
Work as part of a team providing end user helpdesk support for multiple customers
Perform hardware, software, and network troubleshooting
Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers
Track all work
Provide detailed and accurate descriptions
Monitor service delivery channels and collects performance data
Provide an excellent example of customer service
Share technical knowledge and help mentor fellow techs/team members wherever possible
Provide clients with one-to-one or one-to-many customer service & support as needed
Direct unresolved issues/escalate to the next level of support personnel
Identify and suggest possible improvements on procedures
Pass on any feedback or suggestions by customers to the appropriate internal team
Experience with a Help Desk Ticketing System.
IT Help Desk Support
Lake Basin Development Authority
11.2010 - 09.2014
Create support service tickets, update, track, deliver and resolve logged in tickets in a timely manner
Assist in scaling the internal IT service desk function and meeting or exceeding service level targets
Identify and diagnose/troubleshoot issues and problems
Provides technical assistance on computer systems
Serve as the first contact for customers who need technical assistance providing 1st/ 2nd Line and some 3rd Line support over the telephone, remotely over the phone or email
Logging in and resolving application functionality related issues and provide high level support
Installed, configured serviced and upgraded over 300 Windows computers
Categorize and record reported queries and provide solutions
Support problem identification
Advise users on appropriate course of action
Monitor issues from start to resolution
Escalate, if needed, unresolved problems to a higher level of support.
User Support Officer
Lake Basin Development Authority
07.2009 - 11.2010
Serve as the first contact with customers who need technical assistance via the phone or email
Providing end user helpdesk support for multiple customers
Perform troubleshooting using different diagnostic techniques
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical hardware and/or software issues
Provide quick resolution and excellent customer service
Redirect unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel
Install software patches, updates, and upgrades, including remote serving of workstations
Troubleshoot and resolve account management issues
Troubleshoot and facilitate resolution of network hardware and software problems
Keep record of problems and their resolution
Follow-up with customers
Perform preventative maintenance
Setting up Local Area Network Connectivity for users
Configure and Install hardware infrastructure
Maintain technical documentation and service catalog on installation of software, configuration of hardware and problem troubleshooting
Suggest improvements on service desk procedures.
Education
BS in Computer Science -
Maseno University
01.2003 - 04.2007
Skills
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Certification
CompTIA +
Affiliations
Full Member of Computer Society of Kenya (CSK).
Full Member of Association of Computing Practitioners – Kenya (ACPK)
IT Professional Registered by ICT Authority
References
Miriam Siwa, Chief Manager/ Corporate Planning, Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency, P.O Box 673-50100, Kisumu, Kenya, 0733705466, 0722705466, siwacm@yahoo.com
Elkanah Momanyi, Director of Operations, Osela Technologies Limited, P.O Box 7227, Kampala, Uganda, +254711561704, +256751789831, elkanahm@oselatechnologies.com
Henry Nyagaka Makori, Manager Quality Assurance, Lake Basin Development Authority, P.O Box 1516-40100, Kisumu, 0710-278243, nyagaka.henry@lbda.go.ke
Timeline
IT Service Manager
Lake Basin Development Authority
12.2022 - Current
IT Service Support Specialist
Lake Basin Development Authority
09.2014 - 12.2022
IT Help Desk Support
Lake Basin Development Authority
11.2010 - 09.2014
User Support Officer
Lake Basin Development Authority
07.2009 - 11.2010
BS in Computer Science -
Maseno University
01.2003 - 04.2007
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