Isaack Cheruiyot Kemboi
Network Engineer
Nairobi,30
Summary
I am an electrical and electronics graduate engineer specialized in telecommunication with adequate knowledge and experience in electrical systems, electronics, equipment maintenance, networking and technical support. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Network Engineer
Agile Business Technologies Ltd
2 2022 - Current
- Network architecture designs, installations and configurations
- Installations and troubleshooting Switches, Routers, Core-switches, Firewall and IP Phones across the industry vendors
- Monitoring and ensuring network availability though LAN/WAN/DNS/DHCP, CUCM through network monitoring using tools like eSight, Solarwinds, Netico, Nagios, U200, cisco-ISE and cisco-Prime
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of clients network infrastructure within SLA portfolio
- Virtualization of client environments through VMware, Hyper-V and KVM
- SD-WAN implementation for merged and centralized resource sharing
- Facilitating technology sessions between vendors and clients
- Work with other solution architects to provide and deliver proposals, architectural designs and documentations for solutions provided to customers
- Data backup and recovery installation and utilization through Veeam
- Conducting site surveys for new projects.
Network Support Engineer
Icare Services Limited
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed regular audits on network devices for policy compliance, identifying areas requiring improvement or remediation efforts.
- Streamlined incident management processes, resulting in faster response times and improved client satisfaction.
- Designed robust backup solutions to protect critical data from loss due to hardware failures or other unexpected events.
- Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.
Freelance
Remotask
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Machine-learning data entry clerk
- Artificial Intelligence analysis expert for self-driving cars.
Engineering Intern
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Electrical and lighting repairs and power supply to the servers
- Monitoring performance of both local and international tie lines AFTN’s
- Repair and maintenance of controllers’ communication equipment
- Routine maintenance of transmitters and receivers
- Installation of the new Voice Communication and Control System(VCCS)
- Managing technical escalation to ensure faults are rectified within internal SLAs
- Monitoring the Aeronautical Message Handling System(AMHS), VSAT, HF and VHF equipment
- Monitoring the Distance Measuring Equipment remotely and physically with set SLA
- Monitoring and maintenance of the Instrument Landing System (DME and DVOR)
- Remotely monitor, maintain and troubleshooting the performance of all the radar systems
- Daily routine checks on all the communication equipment
- Router and switch configuration and commissioning to the network for monitoring
- Maintain periodic updates of service faults in the Ticketing System and accordingly update controllers the fault recovery process milestones
- Preparing daily equipment faults/maintenance report in reference with ICAO standards
- Technical support during site repairs
- Electrical and lighting repairs and power supply to the servers.
GIS Specialist
Azimath Company Limited
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Geo-mapping of The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) prepaid meters around Nairobi, Kajiado and Nandi counties through the GIS system
- Prepare reports on illegal connections in regards with KPLC regulations
- Team leader on personnel allocation of duties.
Engineering Attachee
The New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Ltd. (KCC)
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Maintenance and support of production machines
- Boiler operations and maintenance
- Machine calibrations and troubleshooting during production (TFA, TSA, TCA) to meet quality and quantity standards
- Motor replacements on production machines and fans for Air conditioning around the factory
- Water pump maintenance and replacement.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecommunications option), 2nd Class Honors Upper Division -
The Technical University of Kenya (T.U.K)
08.2014 - 05.2021
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
St Anthony’s Boys High School
01.2010 - 05.2013
Skills
On-site and Remote Technical Support: Sufficient support to end user
Proficient in Cisco, H3C, Huawei and Fortinet networking and security skills
Server and Client OS Knowledge, VMware, Hyper-V and KVM
Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence adaptations
Endpoint security, monitoring and policies implementation
SD- WAN implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting
Networking, hardware and software management and maintenance
Attention to detail
Ability to work minimal to no supervision and deliver results on time
Able to work in a big or small team and deliver results
Good communication and presentation skills
On-site and Remote Technical Support: Sufficient support to end user
Proficient in Cisco, H3C, Huawei and Fortinet networking and security skills
Server and Client OS Knowledge, VMware, Hyper-V and KVM
Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence adaptations
Endpoint security, monitoring and policies implementation
SD- WAN implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting
Networking, hardware and software management and maintenance
Certification
Huawei Certified Internet Associate
References
- Mr. Steve Mbugua, Chief Technical Director, Agile Business Technologies Ltd, +254 771 865 146
- Mr. Wilson Kariuki, DICT Support Manager, China Telcom (Kenya), +254 720 845 867
- Mrs. Farida Mitei, Station Technical Officer, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, +254 710 267 594
Timeline
Network Support Engineer
Icare Services Limited
04.2020 - 01.2022
Engineering Intern
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)
01.2020 - 03.2020
Freelance
Remotask
12.2018 - 01.2021
GIS Specialist
Azimath Company Limited
10.2016 - 04.2017
Engineering Attachee
The New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Ltd. (KCC)
05.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecommunications option), 2nd Class Honors Upper Division -
The Technical University of Kenya (T.U.K)
08.2014 - 05.2021
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
St Anthony’s Boys High School
01.2010 - 05.2013
Network Engineer
Agile Business Technologies Ltd
2 2022 - Current