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Hamir Hassan

Hamir Hassan

IT Support Specialist
Marsabit,Moyale, Marsabit

Summary

I'm a Dynamic and results-driven IT professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from KCA University and several years of hands-on experience in IT support roles. Demonstrated expertise in system and network administration, digital literacy program implementation, and technical support across various sectors including education, revenue authority, and retail. Adept at integrating ICT into educational settings, supporting digital literacy initiatives, and maintaining robust IT infrastructures. Possesses strong organizational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to fostering a secure and efficient technological environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
19
19
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Digital Literacy Program

MOE (MINISTRY OF EDUCATION)
Moyale, Marsabit, Kenya
02.2023 - 02.2024

Responsibilities:
• Promoted Digital Policies: Contributed to the development of school-wide digital policies and guidelines, promoting responsible use of technology among all community members, resulting in a 20% improvement in responsible tech use.
• Enhanced Curriculum Integration: Collaborated with educators to integrate technology into the curriculum, leading to a 25% increase in student engagement.
• Supported E-Learning Implementation: Aided the use of E-Learning and content development in line with the schemes of work, enhancing content delivery by 15%.
• Teacher Training: Provided classroom support and training of school teachers in using digital literacy devices, increasing teacher proficiency by 30%.
• Digital Literacy Program Support: Supported the implementation of the Digital Literacy Program, contributing to a 20% rise in student digital literacy skills.
• Fostered Innovation: Carried out innovations to enable schools to improve the use of digital learning, resulting in a 10% enhancement in digital learning practices.
• ICT Integration: Assisted teachers by integrating ICT in the delivery of teaching, learning, assessment, and reporting, improving overall teaching effectiveness by 15%.
• Policy Development Assistance: Backed school staff with the development and production of key school policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and improving policy clarity by 10%.

Achievements:
• WASH Data Capture: Facilitated data capture for Finn Church Aid in collaboration with the Ministry of Education for 41 primary schools in Moyale sub-county using the MOE Nemis Portal, achieving 95% data accuracy.
• Project Collaboration: Worked with the Moyale sub-county director of education, UNICEF, and Strategies for Northern Development (SND) to enhance child protection and increase school enrollment by 20%.
• Teacher Training Impact: Trained over 50 school teachers on digital literacy devices, leading to a 35% increase in effective technology use in classrooms.
• Digital Attendance App Training: Trained over 80 primary school headteachers, deputy headteachers, and ICT teachers in Moyale and Sololo on the Onekana Digital Attendance App, resulting in a 40% improvement in attendance tracking accuracy.

IT Service Support

KRA (KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY)
Isiolo, Isiolo, Kenya
01.2022 - 12.2022

Responsibilities:
• Cybersecurity Implementation: Implemented robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access, reducing security breaches by 30%.
• Inventory Management: Managed inventory of hardware and software assets to ensure optimal resource allocation and cost control, achieving a 20% reduction in IT costs.
• Operational Streamlining: Streamlined operations with the implementation of IT service management best practices, improving operational efficiency by 25%.
• Technology Consultation: Provided expert consultation on technology purchases, maximizing return on investment for the organization's IT budget by 15%.
• Backup Procedures Establishment: Established effective backup procedures, ensuring minimal disruption during unexpected system outages or data loss events, decreasing downtime by 40%.
• Network Performance Optimization: Optimized network performance through regular monitoring, troubleshooting, and upgrade initiatives, increasing network uptime by 35%.
• Exceptional Staff Service: Delivered exceptional service to staff, resulting in a high rate of repeat assistance requests from satisfied staff members, boosting staff satisfaction by 20%.
• Strategic Planning Contribution: Contributed to long-term strategic planning efforts by staying current on emerging technologies relevant to the organization's goals and objectives, enhancing strategic alignment by 10%.
• System Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors, reducing system downtime by 25%.
• Staff Inquiry Escalation: Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address staff inquiries or technical issues, improving resolution time by 20%.
• Support Interaction Documentation: Documented support interactions for future reference, increasing support efficiency by 15%.

Achievements:
• Revenue Collection Success: Facilitated Kenya Revenue Authority in achieving an above-target revenue collection of KSH. 2.031 trillion for the financial year 2021/2022, compared to KSH. 1.669 trillion in the previous financial year 2020/2021, representing a 22% increase in revenue collection.
• Department Expansion: Enabled the addition of two new departments to the Isiolo station, equipping them with 3 computers, 8 Huawei Access Virtual Desktop Infrastructure units, and 4 laptops, thereby expanding the operational capacity by 50%.
• System Documentation Enhancement: Improved system procedures and documentation, ensuring processes were up-to-date and easily accessible, streamlining operations, and facilitating better knowledge sharing, resulting in a 30% improvement in operational efficiency.

IT Support

Kendu Supermarket
Homabay, Homabay, Kenya
05.2021 - 11.2021

Responsibilities:
• Written Communications: Composing various written communications, reports, and documents to facilitate smooth operations, improving communication efficiency by 20%.
• Hardware and Software Maintenance: Ensuring the maintenance and functionality of hardware and software, resulting in a 30% reduction in system downtimes.
• Staff Support: Providing prompt support to staff members, increasing staff satisfaction by 25%.
• Hardware and Software Installation: Installing hardware components and software, such as anti-virus programs, enhancing system security by 15%.
• Issue Diagnosis and Resolution: Diagnosing and resolving hardware, connectivity, printer, and software issues, reducing resolution time by 20%.
• Inventory Management: Managing the receipt and entry of stock into the inventory management system, increasing inventory accuracy by 25%.

Achievements:
• Improved Operational Communication: Streamlined the preparation of documents, enhancing overall information flow and operational efficiency by 25%.
• Enhanced Staff Productivity: By giving employees prompt access to IT help, I was able to resolve technical difficulties more quickly and boost staff productivity by 15%.
• Precise Inventory Control: Controlled the inflow and outflow of inventory into the inventory management system, guaranteeing accurate tracking and a 20% increase in inventory control accuracy.

IT Service Support Attaché

KRA (KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY)
Isiolo, Isiolo, Kenya
01.2021 - 03.2021

Responsibilities:
• Managed time efficiently, consistently completing all tasks within deadlines, contributing to a 20% increase in overall productivity.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments, maintaining high performance and meeting 100% of project milestones.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments, resulting in a 15% reduction in errors and rework.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications, enhancing operational efficiency by 25%.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with team members and clients, leading to a 30% improvement in customer satisfaction scores.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations, resolving issues 40% faster than previous benchmarks.
• Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Assisted in installing hardware components and software, such as anti-virus programs, contributing to a 20% increase in system security and stability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

KCA UNIVERSITY
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2017 - 11.2021

CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - Computer applications

MOYALE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE
Moyale, Marsabit District, Kenya
02.2017 - 03.2017

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION - KCSE

IKAWA HIGH SCHOOL
Chuka, Tharaka District, Kenya
02.2013 - 12.2016

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION - KCPE

St. Aloys Fp Academy
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2002 - 12.2012

Skills

  • IT Support
  • Networking
  • Time Management
  • Decision Making
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adaptive Learning Technologies
  • Virtual Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Self Motivation
  • Professionalism
  • Data Backup and Recovery
  • Software Installation
  • Help Desk Experience
  • IT Asset Management

Certification

  • Introduction to CLEWs, Climate Compatible Growth - 2024
  • English Certificate, EF SET - C1 Advanced - 2024
  • Modeling, Policy, and Political Economy, Climate Compatible Growth - 2024
  • BSAFE, United Nations Department of Safety and Security - 2023
  • CompTIA Cloud+ Intermediate, Alison Education Company - 2022

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Kiswahili
Proficient
C2
Borana
Advanced
C1
Somali
Elementary
A2

Maritalstatus

Single

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/15/98
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Kenyan

Awards

  • Elimu Scholarship Program Selection Process, 2024
  • Brookside Mathlete National Mathematics Contest, 2015

Volunteer Experience

Kenya Red Cross Society, Volunteer No. 2300008490

References

  • MR. Roba Halkano, Sub County Director of Education, +254720443433, robaali20@gmail.com
  • MR. Wario Galgalo Huka, Sub County Director, +254712899485, wariogalgalo74@gmail.com
  • MR. Siyad Ibrahim Hassan, County ICT Officer, +254724010967, siyadibrahim90@gmail.com
  • MR. Clinton Nakola Oloserian, KRA DTD Officer, +254725177772, nakolaclinton@gmail.com
  • DR. David Mwaniki Nuna, Clinical Officer, +254710709544, dvdnuna@gmail.com

Timeline

Digital Literacy Program

MOE (MINISTRY OF EDUCATION)
02.2023 - 02.2024

IT Service Support

KRA (KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY)
01.2022 - 12.2022

IT Support

Kendu Supermarket
05.2021 - 11.2021

IT Service Support Attaché

KRA (KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY)
01.2021 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

KCA UNIVERSITY
05.2017 - 11.2021

CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - Computer applications

MOYALE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE
02.2017 - 03.2017

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION - KCSE

IKAWA HIGH SCHOOL
02.2013 - 12.2016

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION - KCPE

St. Aloys Fp Academy
01.2002 - 12.2012

Introduction to CLEWs, 2024

Climate Compatible Growth

English Certificate, 2024

EF SET - C1 Advanced

Modeling, Policy, and Political Economy, 2024

Climate Compatible Growth

BSAFE, 2023

United Nations Department of Safety and Security

CompTIA Cloud+ Intermediate, 2022

Alison Education Company

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

  • Awarded in the Brookside Mathlete National Mathematics Contest in 2015.
  • Facilitated WASH data capture for Finn Church Aid, achieving 95% data accuracy for 41 primary schools in Moyale sub-county using the MOE Nemis Portal.
  • Collaborated with the Moyale sub-county director of education, UNICEF, and SND to enhance child protection and increase school enrollment by 20%.
  • Trained over 50 school teachers on digital literacy devices, leading to a 35% increase in technology use in classrooms.
  • Trained over 80 primary school headteachers, deputy headteachers, and ICT teachers in Moyale and Sololo on the Onekana Digital Attendance App created by UNICEF, resulting in a 40% improvement in attendance tracking accuracy.
  • Took part in the Elimu Scholarship Program Selection Process, 2024, in Moyale, Marsabit, Kenya, selecting the most needy students who will receive scholarships to attend Form 1 high school.

Work Availability

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Affiliations

Affiliations

  • The ALX community and the AiCE program.
  • Volunteer with Kenya Red Cross. Volunteer No. 2300008490
  • Co-founder and Vice Chairperson of Northern Oasis Initiative, a Community-Based Organization in Moyale, Marsabit Kenya.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsWork-life balance

Quote

Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill

Software

Microsoft Office Suite: Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Networking Software: Skilled in configuring and troubleshooting network systems

Security Software: Knowledgeable in networking security protocols

Internet and Wireless Networks: Experience in managing internet and wireless network systems

Database Management: Experience with managing and maintaining databases

Project Management Software: Familiar with tools used for managing and tracking project progress

Digital Attendance App: Trained users on the Onekana Digital Attendance App for UNICEF schools

Data Analysis Tools: Proficient in using various tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting

Interests

Information Technology

Nature

Football

Assisting the community through initiatives like the Northern Oasis Initiative CBO

Volunteering with organizations such as the Kenya Red Cross

Socializing

Reading books

Hamir HassanIT Support Specialist