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Dickson Kirathe

ICT Specialist
Nairobi,Kenya

Summary

Highly skilled software development professional bringing more than 10 years in software design, development and integration. Offering advanced knowledge of PHP and ASP.NET C# programming languages. Background writing code and developing systems fo FMCG and Health care systems applications.

Overview

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1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

ICT Officer

Ministry of Health,National Tuberculosis,Leprosy and Lung Disease Program
Nairobi, Nairobi
06.2014 - Current
  • Designed,developed and implemented TB Prevalence Survey's Data collection system.
  • Designed,developed,implemented and currently managing TB Program's Helpdesk and Payroll system.
  • Currently developing the Digital Health Platform system supported by WHO and MoH Kenya.
  • Played key role in on-going network design, reevaluation and optimization to keep pace with Organisation's growth.
  • Analyzed architecture design, scoping, implementation, testing and deployment needs for TIBU information system.
  • Maintained inventory and upkeep for Laptops,Printers,Tablets devices and computers.
  • Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation and comprehensive support.
  • Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of active directory servers, print servers and application servers.
  • Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
  • Configured, tested and maintained network equipment to achieve minimal network downtimes and faster internet.
  • Evaluated latest technology innovations and adopted cost-effective, useful solutions.
  • Administered, supported and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
  • Participated in the data analysis and report writing of Kenya's second TB Prevalence Survey

ICT Manager

Kinangop Dairy Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi
07.2011 - 05.2014
  • Set up the company's (and later ,the MUKI Group's ICT department).(There was not ICT department in the company)
  • Set up the entire company's ICT infrastructure that involved linking up the Head quarters in Nairobi with the Factory in Kinangop and the depot in Embakasi.(The infrastructure moved from 6 computers to over 88 computers,six servers and 16 networked printers)
  • Closely collaborated with Management,department heads and departmental staff to identify and quickly address ICT problems.
  • Diagnosed and repaired computer hardware and network systems.
  • Managed implementation of Syspro ERP software.(This was the entire process from gathering user requirements to Software Vendor selection through the bidding system to implementation of the ERP)
  • Established standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance on newly acquired systems, including the Syspro ERP and inhouse designed reporting systems.
  • Guided implementation of company-wide enterprise security strategy for network and hardware, disaster recovery, data protection and endpoint protection.

Senior Software Developer

Futuristic Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi
08.2009 - 04.2011
  • Developed the AMREF Flying Doctor's Society of Africa Membership management system using PHP-MYSQL-AJAX -The Membership management system comprised of a database of Paid up members,Managed Member Evacuations and also handled Payments
  • Lead a Team of Developers in the development of The Karen Hospital HMIS System in PHP -MYSQL -AJAX -This was a comprehensive Hospital Management information system that had Inpatient,Outpatient and Accounting modules

Software Developer

Digital Concepts
Nairobi, Nairobi
10.2008 - 03.2009

Developed the Digital Concepts Order tracking System in PHP -MySQL -AJAX

Developeed and maintained client Websites

Education

Bachelor of Science - ICT

Makerere University
Kampala,Uganda
09.2004 - 09.2007

A Level Education - A Level Education

Ntinda View College
Kampala,Uganda
04.2002 - 12.2003

O-Level Education - O-Level Education

Leshau Boys High School
Nyahururu,Nyandarua County
02.1998 - 11.2001

Skills

Net development

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Accomplishments

  • Successfully designed ,developed and implemented the TB Prevalence Data Collection system.
  • Successfully designed ,developed and implemented the TB Help Desk and Payroll System.
  • Successfully implemented and off the system Syspro Reporting framework system of the Syspro ERP

Software

Writing both front end nd back end code

Certification

Linux Systems Administrator (LPIC)

Timeline

Linux Systems Administrator (LPIC)

02-2019

ICT Officer

Ministry of Health,National Tuberculosis,Leprosy and Lung Disease Program
06.2014 - Current

ICT Manager

Kinangop Dairy Limited
07.2011 - 05.2014

Senior Software Developer

Futuristic Limited
08.2009 - 04.2011

Software Developer

Digital Concepts
10.2008 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Science - ICT

Makerere University
09.2004 - 09.2007

A Level Education - A Level Education

Ntinda View College
04.2002 - 12.2003

O-Level Education - O-Level Education

Leshau Boys High School
02.1998 - 11.2001
Dickson KiratheICT Specialist