Edger Nzano Onyango
ICT Professional
Bungoma, Bungoma District,03
Summary
Driven Database Architect with years of experience in full lifecycle development. Goal-oriented team player succeeds working with various colleagues and clients by maintaining communication. Motivated with keen analytical, problem-solving and task management abilities. Business-minded Network Administrator with experience in supporting server environments. Determined and focused in managing network infrastructure and optimizing environment while reducing redundancy. Considered expert in troubleshooting complex problems and reaching innovative solutions while adhering to rules and requirements of project scope. Dynamic team player when interfacing with other staff members, vendors and end-users.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems and Database Administrator
Nzoia Sugar Company
4 2022 - Current
- Managing The company’s databases i.e Oracle Database for AMS system, HanaDB for SAP, MySQL for Nzoia E-sales, SQL Database for Weighbridge System, MariaDB for Smartshelves Systems etc
- Ensuring Database security Preparing data recovery plans and training staff on the recovery measures in place
- Streamlined backup and recovery processes, enhancing overall system stability and availability.
- Maintaining the systems to ensure Systems availability and security. The Systems include, SAP, Agricultural Management System, Agriculture Records Management System, Weighbridge systems, Sales System
- Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
- Provided timely resolution of critical production issues, minimizing downtime and avoiding potential revenue loss.
- Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction by consistently meeting service level agreements for database performance and availability.
System and Data Analyst and Support
Nzoia Sugar Company
12.2019 - Current
- Maintaining of the Company’s ERP Softwares namely SAP, AMS, Smartweigh, MIPayload and SmartShelves.
- Maintaining of the ERPs Databases and taking regular backups
- Routine User Support Installation of the softwares to new users
- Maintaining Users of the softwares
- Running queries on databases of the various systems System and data security, making sure that the data is timely, confidential, correct and making sure that the data is secure within and even from outside the company
- Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
- Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques.
- Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
Network Administrator
Nzoia Sugar Company
08.2018 - Current
- Create network policies for users
- Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Managing and maintaining the network resources like cables, switches, fibres
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Established comprehensive network documentation to facilitate rapid issue resolution when troubleshooting problems.
- Maximized uptime by performing routine maintenance on servers, switches, routers, and other networking equipment.
- Managing and maintaining the CCTV cameras within the company
- Managing and maintaining the DNS server. Managing and maintaining of the Company’s Mail System
- Configuring, maintaining and managing the Nzoia Sugar company Wireless
- Network Designing and implementation of Network related projects including new sites
- Troubleshooting, maintaining and managing of the Nzoia Sugar company Fibre network links
- Configuring, maintaining, managing and testing of the two Nzoia Sugar Company Routers
- Taking backups of the network resources like switches, routers and servers 1ST
Webmaster and Programmer
Nzoia Sugar
06.2018 - Current
- Create, design and maintain the company’s website layout/user interface by using standard HTML(5)/CSS practice
- Nzoia Web Portal, ERP Checklist Write code, debug and test programs in a variety of computer languages e.g. HTML, PHP, Javascript
- Planning the software, creating models and flowcharts detailing how the code is to be written, writing and debugging code and designing an application or system interface
- Troubleshot issues with websites and fixed scripting and use issues
- Conceptualized, planned and executed original designs for wide range of website properties.
- Integrated social media platforms into websites to increase visitor engagement and reach.
- Configured and purchased domains for websites.
Intern
Nzoia Sugar
05.2008 - 06.2013
- I was involved with the design and implementation of the Department’s network configuration and structuring the same network to be in line with the ISO requirement.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- I performed tasks in networking, hardware and software troubleshooting
- I provided IT support services to the company’s employees
- I was tasked with maintaining the company’s E.R.P (Enterprise Resource Planning) system and how it integrates the functioning of the entire organization.
- I developed software that would be used by farmers to diagnose various sugarcane diseases from the seen symptoms of the plants and provide the necessary treatment
- I was also able to develop software for diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting poultry farmers within the locality
Contract Employee, Electrical Department
Nzoia Sugar Company
1 1 - 01.2012
- Gained basic overhead electrical skills by working as an apprentice to an overhead electrician. Basic electrical wiring skills and maintaining the electrical lines of the company as an apprentice
Intern
University of Mombasa
01.2014 - 1 1
- Trouble-shooting the University’s Wi-Fi and LAN networks while also looking at the scalability and security options that the network has. Installing, maintaining, repairing and trouble-shooting computer hardware and the network hardware resources of the university and looking also for viable options upon finding issues with the resources Providing solutions to problems users faced with IT resources both hardware, software and network. Updating and maintaining the university’s website and finding potential vulnerabilities in the portal while also working to see that it is conversant with what the users’ wanted. I was also tasked with creating school-based software for automating the examination programs for a neighboring high school
Education
Information Communication Technology
Technical University of Mombasa
Mombasa 04.2001 -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St Mary's High School, Kibabii
Bungoma, Bungoma District, Kenya11.2009
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Nzoia Sugar Company Primary School
Bungoma10.2005
Skills
Database monitoring
Database Management
Database Administration
Backup and recovery
Network Troubleshooting
Router Configuration
Technical Support
Wireless Networking
CMS website Management
Accomplishments
- 2024: Project Leader: Upgrade of the Nzoia Sugar Company Online Sales platform to make it secure and also making it be in line with the latest ICT technology
- 2024: Project Leader: Changeover and upgrade of the Company's Endpoint Security Systems that include Data Security, antivirus, Endpoint Security and Network Security
- 2024: Project Leader: Upgrading the Nzoia Sugar Company's network to enhance its efficiency and security as per The Cyber Security Penetration Test
- 2023: Project Leader: Together with Cyber Security Africa was able to run a thorough Cyber Security Penetration Test to check the network and systems vulnerabilities at Nzoia Sugar Company
- 2020: Designer and Programmer: Designing, developing and implementation of the Nzoia Sugar Company Website www.nzoiasugar.co.ke
- 2020: Programmer and Designer: Designing, development and implementation of the Nzoia sugar Fc website www.nzoiasugarfc.org
- 2020: Project leader, Nzoia Sugar E-Sales Application project that is aimed at online purchase of sugar from Android and USSD devices
- 2020: Project Leader Safaricom Fibre Project termination to the Nzoia Sugar Company Server room and subsequently maintaining the Project
- 2020: Project Leader, Nzoia Sugar Company BitDefender Antivirus implementation and maintenance
- 2020: Project Leader, Migration of the Nzoia Sugar Company mail system to cloud servers
- 2020: Project Member, Migration of the Nzoia Sugar company Domain Controller from NZOIA.COM to NZOIA.ORG
- 2019: Project Member, Nzoia Sugar Bulk SMS service system
- 2019: Programmer and Designer: Designing, development, implementation and maintain the Nzoia Sugar Company Farmers' Portal farmers.nzoiasugar.co.ke that enables farmers to download their statements from the portal
Personalskillsandexperience
- Strong organizational skills, ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast paced environment
- Self-motivated, able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests as well as collaborating with others to utilize resources and knowledge in identifying high quality solution
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite e.g. word, excel, outlook
- Ability to make timely decisions based on circumstances and need
- Excellent in Problem identification and solving
- Excellent improvisation and adjustments skills. Ability to work with minimal resources and provide excellent result with limited resources
Personalvalues
- Team work and leader performance
- Good public contact activities
- Always ready to learn new techniques and teach others too
- Strong project management, dependable, decisive and result driven and creative
- Flexible to take advantage of change, new technology and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skill
- Very good problem solving capabilities
Extraskills
- Good salesmanship skills
- Basic overhead electrician skills
- Good footballing skills and athlete spirit
Keyareasofexpertise
- Software Engineering that involves software analysis, design, development, testing and implementation
- Project Management Skills
- Programming skills in: Java, C++, VB.NET, Android
- Web design skills: HTML, PHP, JAVASCRIPTS, CMS
- Good Knowledge in Active Directories
- Good database knowledge and knowledge in MS word, excel, access and publisher
- Excellent knowledge of Operating Systems (WINDOWS (8,10,11), WINDOWS SERVER, LINUX, MAC, ANDROID)
- Internet technology and skill in networking
- Programming languages/frameworks/technologies:
- Excellent Networking Skills
- System analysis and administration
- ITIL administration
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/28/92
References
- MR MUTUKU NGAO, C.O.D. COMPUTER SCIENCE AND IT DEPARTMENT, TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MOMBASA, P.O. BOX 90420-80100, 0722443603, mutukungao@gmail.com
- MADAM EDWINNA OMOLLO, SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER, NZOIA SUGAR COMPANY, 0722221858, eomolo@nzoiasugar.com
- MADAM DAMARIS SHIKANGA, ICT MANAGER, NZOIA SUGAR COMPANY, 0711627957, dshikanga@nzoiasugar.com
Timeline
System and Data Analyst and Support
Nzoia Sugar Company
12.2019 - Current
Network Administrator
Nzoia Sugar Company
08.2018 - Current
Webmaster and Programmer
Nzoia Sugar
06.2018 - Current
Intern
University of Mombasa
01.2014 - 1 1
Intern
Nzoia Sugar
05.2008 - 06.2013
Information Communication Technology
Technical University of Mombasa
04.2001 -
Systems and Database Administrator
Nzoia Sugar Company
4 2022 - Current
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St Mary's High School, Kibabii
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Nzoia Sugar Company Primary School
Contract Employee, Electrical Department
Nzoia Sugar Company
1 1 - 01.2012
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