A highly proactive and result oriented professional, with a comprehensive understanding of different IT functions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Support Officer
Kenya Ports Authority
7 2017 - Current
Responsible for receiving calls, records, and logging IT incidences and Service requests in the Helpdesk LAN Support system, performing first level diagnostics/troubleshooting, addressing/resolving IT hardware and software issues/end user problems, creating and maintaining service desk knowledge database, liaising with and providing required information on equipment, performing software installations and configuration, distributing, installing, and testing equipment, providing basic education to users on IT equipment usage and software package utilization, remotely assisting users, guiding users on password reset, handing out email creation forms, assisting users to configure job emails on handsets and mobile phones, and sending out organization information to all users via Helpdesk email address.
ICT Intern
African Air Rescue
01.2012
Worked in the I.T department as an intern where I learnt and practiced database development, configuration and management, network configurations, support and management, and software and hardware support and maintenance.
ICT Intern
Kenya Ports Authority
01.2011
Worked in the I.T department as an intern where I learnt and practiced user support and software installation to end users, network configurations, VGA cable creations, software and hardware support and maintenance, and data transfer from one computer to another.
Refugee Status Determination (RSD) Officer
United Nations Volunteer (UNV)
10.2016 - 07.2017
Responsible for interviewing refugees, identifying their country of origins, researching country of origin information, documenting narratives, drafting case studies, writing final decisions, issuing Alien cards or declaring transfer to safe houses, and deciding if refugees should get citizenship to other 1st world countries on a need's basis.
Case Processing Assistant with IT (Operations)
Resettlement Support Centre Africa (RSC)-Nairobi
07.2015 - 09.2016
Responsible for inputting Refugee Information in the WRAPS system, troubleshooting software and hardware problems, putting refugee cases on hold if they have any errors, checking CIS documents for any errors, stuffing case files, updating travel fingerprints, and requisitioning office supplies.
Manifest Officer
Autoports Freight Terminal
02.2014 - 06.2015
Responsible for data analysis and filtering, writing reports for clients, monitoring cargo, looking at sales patterns, checking expected time of arrivals (E.T.As) of shipments, lodging cargo documents in CAMIS and KWATOS systems, training new applicants, and overseeing proper processing in the documentation department.
IT officer
Nam Consult Limited
06.2013 - 01.2014
Responsible for web development and software development, procurement of all ICT equipment, training staff on the usage of new equipment, providing technical support, troubleshooting operating systems and software applications, configuring computers for network access, and printer installations.
Social Worker
Mukuru Promotion Centre
01.2013 - 05.2013
Worked in the I.T department as an intern where I learnt and practiced PC hardware installation and maintenance, installation of operating systems and user applications, and training students on IT and software development methodologies.
Education
Master of Arts - Information Technology Project Management
University of Nairobi
Kenya
04.2001 -
Skills
Client Service
Keycompetenciesandskills
Great IT skills in different areas but a bias in Data analysis and manipulation.
Profound ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with strong listening skills.
Ethical and discrete when handling confidential employee information.
Proven interpersonal, negotiations and organizational skills.
Ability to promote a healthy and safety culture within the organization.
Academicandprofessionalbackground
Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management, Nairobi University, 2017 - 2020
Bachelor of Business Information Technology - Second Class upper, Strathmore University, 2008 - 2013
International Computer Driving License (ICDL), Institute of Advanced Technology, 2008
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mangu High School, 2003-2006
References
Mr. Emmanuel Muriithi, Airline Captain, Kenya Airways, +254723398375, Muriithi.emanu@gmail.com
Dr. Ismael Ateya Lukadu, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of IT, Strathmore University, +254728717781, iateya@strathmore.edu
Mr. Peter Nyamai, Academic IT officer, Resettlement Support Centre, +254728054615, peter.augustusnyamai@gmail.com
Timeline
Refugee Status Determination (RSD) Officer
United Nations Volunteer (UNV)
10.2016 - 07.2017
Case Processing Assistant with IT (Operations)
Resettlement Support Centre Africa (RSC)-Nairobi
07.2015 - 09.2016
Manifest Officer
Autoports Freight Terminal
02.2014 - 06.2015
IT officer
Nam Consult Limited
06.2013 - 01.2014
Social Worker
Mukuru Promotion Centre
01.2013 - 05.2013
ICT Intern
African Air Rescue
01.2012
ICT Intern
Kenya Ports Authority
01.2011
Master of Arts - Information Technology Project Management