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Isaac Kabutha

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
06.2018 - 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
03.2013 - 06.2018


  • 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
03.2010 - 08.2012


  • 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
02.2009 - 02.2010

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
11.2007 - 04.2008


  • 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
04.2006 - 06.2013

Leadership Principles

Havard Business Online
U.S.A
12.2021 - 12.2021

Skills

Strong customer engagement skills upto CX levelundefined

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
12.2021 - 12.2021

Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Associate

12-2019

AWS Cloud Practitioner

11-2019

Sales Mastery Academy – Bronze, Silver & Gold Certified

11-2018

IOT Specialist

Safaricom PLC
06.2018 - Current

Certified Cisco Business Value Practitioner

11-2015

VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6

02-2014

Cisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration (CCNP)

02-2014

Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)

03-2013

Lead Presales Consultant

Copycat Group
03.2013 - 06.2018

Architecting VCE VBlock Infrastructure Platforms (VCE-AZN-VCEARCH)

03-2011

Technology Business Consultant

SevenSeas Technologies Ltd
03.2010 - 08.2012

Network Engineer

Computech Limited
02.2009 - 02.2010

Web Developer

Falcon Technologies Ltd
11.2007 - 04.2008

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Information Technology

STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
04.2006 - 06.2013
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