Isaac Kabutha
ICT Professional
Nairobi
Summary
A commercially astute technical professional with over 10 years’ experience in technical and business development roles across IT systems integrator companies and Telco. I have worked extensively with networking and cellular technologies, cloud technologies and Internet of Things (IoT). I'm currently workking as an IOT Specialist at Safaricom PLC, a Vodafone Opco in Kenya. I have a sound understanding of the East Africa market, demonstrated ability to deliver effective business conversations & technical leadership with customers and partners. Exudes natural leadership and communication abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
IOT Specialist
Safaricom PLC
Nairobi
2018.06 - Current
I work with customers to understand needs and provide IOT solutions
I engage potential partners in crafting winning partnerships in vertical propositions that we offer to the market
Supporting the team in delivery of IOT projects to ensure that envisioned business outcomes are achieved
Lead Presales Consultant
Copycat Group
Nairobi
2013.03 - 2018.06
- Managed team of presales consultants to deliver networking solutions to the market.
- Defined and documented business plans for the Networking business unit
- Worked closely with OEMs on on joint go to market strategies, pricing (Discounts & rebates)
- Worked on bids & tender submissions
- Pipeline management & sales reporting
Technology Business Consultant
SevenSeas Technologies Ltd
Nairobi
2010.03 - 2012.08
- Undertook Solution architecture tasks on networking, collaboration & Data center technologies
- Worked as a delivery architect for Cisco Networking, Data Center & Collaboration solutions
- Worked as a Presales engineer responsible for solutioning, proposals & customer engagements
- Worked as a Project Lead on multiple complex IT infrastructure project
Network Engineer
Computech Limited
Nairobi
2009.02 - 2010.02
Worked as a technical Implementation Engineer for Cisco Networking & Collaboration solutions.
Worked as a Support engineer responding to Level 1 & 2 support tickets.
Conducted engagement sessions with customers positioning Networking and Collaboration solutions.
Web Developer
Falcon Technologies Ltd
2007.11 - 2008.04
- As a junior developer, i designed, developed and maintained client websites
- undertook client consultations meetings to collect customer requirements
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Information Technology
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
Nairobi 2006.04 - 2013.06
Leadership Principles
Havard Business Online
U.S.A 2021.12 - 2021.12
Skills
Strong customer engagement skills upto CX levelExcellent presentation capabilities
Technical Leadership
Solution Sales
Product Management
Project Management
Business Development
Team Management
Coaching
Certification
Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Associate
Additional Information
HONOR AWARDS
- Employee of the year (11/2010) - Sevenseas Technologies
- Warrior Award (11/2013) - Copycat Group
Hobbies
Mountain Bike Riding
Gardening
Timeline
Leadership Principles
Havard Business Online
2021.12 - 2021.12
Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Associate
2019-12
AWS Cloud Practitioner
2019-11
Sales Mastery Academy – Bronze, Silver & Gold Certified
2018-11
IOT Specialist
Safaricom PLC
2018.06 - Current
Certified Cisco Business Value Practitioner
2015-11
VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6
2014-02
Cisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration (CCNP)
2014-02
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
2013-03
Lead Presales Consultant
Copycat Group
2013.03 - 2018.06
Architecting VCE VBlock Infrastructure Platforms (VCE-AZN-VCEARCH)
2011-03
Technology Business Consultant
SevenSeas Technologies Ltd
2010.03 - 2012.08
Network Engineer
Computech Limited
2009.02 - 2010.02
Web Developer
Falcon Technologies Ltd
2007.11 - 2008.04
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Information Technology
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
2006.04 - 2013.06