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JAMES MURIITHI OBADIAH

Karatina

Summary

Dynamic operations professional with a proven track record at NCBA Group Plc, adept in the T24 banking platform and process improvement. Skilled in database management, strong technical support skills, combined with a proactive approach to problem-solving, drive impactful results in ICT and software system development with implementation. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, effective collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Assistant

NCBA Group Plc
Nairobi
07.2021 - Current
  • Knowledgeable in the routine use of the core banking platform, T24.
  • Assisted in testing for the T24 customer base number re-engineering to improve the bank's customer account number system, consider implementing a longer, alphanumeric format for better security and uniqueness, and potentially explore account number portability for customer convenience.
  • Regular interaction with the IT core banking system support team in implementing system fixes and resolving anomalies.

ICT Officer

The County Government of Nyeri
Nyeri
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Routine ICT infrastructure support for printers, computer hardware assembly, and maintenance.
  • Installation of operating systems, with software, and antivirus installation and management.
  • Network configuration, cabling, and troubleshooting.
  • Operational support and assistance in use of systems software's such as the integrated financial management system (IFMIS)
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.

Data and Knowledge Management Assistant

International Potato Centre (CIP)
Nairobi
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Maintained and updated a monitoring database, the Sweetpotato Knowledge Portal, which is an online portal that provides updates and knowledge regarding research works on sweet potatoes.
  • In need of a contact management solution, I identified, set up, and supported the implementation of a web-based address book called Pobuca Connect that synchronizes offline business contact lists into one unified company address book shared among all staff nationally, regionally, and internationally.
  • Developed XLS survey forms, ODK, and CSPro survey templates for both online and mobile data collection, management, and data usage.
  • Developed a web-printing module for printing and scanning labels using label printers used in the labs for the Food and Nutrition Evaluation Laboratory project.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Information and Communication Technology

Technical University of Mombasa
11.2017

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Kanjuri Boys High School
12-2012

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Huho-ini-Undugu Academy
12-2008

Skills

  • Web development
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Android application development
  • Database administration
  • Software installation and configuration
  • Network cabling and troubleshooting
  • T24 banking platform
  • System implementation
  • Database management
  • Technical support
  • Process improvement

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Fashion Enthusiast
  • Football fan

Languages

KIswahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

  • Shadrack Gitau, Head of Financial Markets Operations, NCBA Group, Plc, Mobile: +254 722 831 524|Email: Shadrack.Gitau@ncbagroup.com
  • Luka Wanjohi, Senior Regional Knowledge Management Associate, International Potato Center (CIP), Mobile: +254 722302271|Email: luqato@gmail.com
  • Dadson Ngatia, A.G. Director, ICT, County Government of Nyeri. Mobile: +254-724-940-130| Email: dadsonkanja@gmail.com

Timeline

Operations Assistant

NCBA Group Plc
07.2021 - Current

ICT Officer

The County Government of Nyeri
10.2019 - 10.2020

Data and Knowledge Management Assistant

International Potato Centre (CIP)
09.2018 - 03.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Information and Communication Technology

Technical University of Mombasa

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Kanjuri Boys High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Huho-ini-Undugu Academy
JAMES MURIITHI OBADIAH