KEVIN MURIITHI NDIRITU
Nairobi
Summary
Results-driven ICT professional with a strong focus on IT Strategy & Governance, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Solutions. Proven ability to coordinate ICT infrastructure rollouts, enhance business continuity, and reduce operational risks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Training
Helicopter Pilot Training Center
Port Elizabeth
10.2024 - Current
- Enrolled in a sponsorship program to train as a helicopter pilot, working towards the acquisition of my Private Pilot License (PPL)
Regional ICT Liaison (Remote)
Dolphin Professional Services Limited
Nairobi
01.2024 - Current
- Regional Coordination: Acted as the main ICT contact between HQ in Tanzania ensuring smooth communication and alignment with central IT policies.
- Systems Support & Administration: Provided regional technical support for networks, hardware, and applications, escalating complex issues to HQ where necessary.
- ICT Infrastructure Rollout: Coordinated deployment of ICT infrastructure (servers, LAN/WAN, VoIP, connectivity upgrades) in regional offices.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Collected and analyzed ICT performance data from regional offices, reporting to HQ for improvement actions.
- Vendor & Service Provider Liaison: Engaged with local vendors/ISPs for internet and hardware services, ensuring SLAs were met.
ICT Officer
Micro‑Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)
Nairobi
04.2014 - 12.2023
- Led IT operations across headquarters and 10+ satellite offices, enabling infrastructure modernization and heightened security.
- Directed server virtualization and established a Disaster Recovery site—cutting downtime risks by 60%.
- Administered Office 365, Azure & on-premise Active Directory, endpoint security, and firewall systems.
- Rolled out SIEM solutions and cybersecurity awareness programs.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and executed audits—cut ICT spend by 15%.
- Spearheaded ICT infrastructure rollout across 10 Agricultural Training Centers.
- Advised senior leadership on IT strategy, governance, and compliance.
ICT Officer
Access Kenya Group (Contracted to Standard Chartered Bank)
Nairobi
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Maintained high reliability of banking infrastructure systems.
- Improved ATM uptime through proactive monitoring.
- Developed and implemented a knowledge management system, boosting IT support productivity.
- Delivered upgrades, backups, and frontline IT user support.
Education
VMware vSphere Training -
Torque IT
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2019
B.Sc. - Business Information Technology
Kenya Methodist University
Kenya01.2013
Diploma - Computer Information Systems
Kenya Methodist University
Kenya01.2011
Certificate - Mathematics
JKUAT
01.2008
Computer Modules Certification -
Institute of Advanced Technology
01.2008
Skills
- IT Strategy & Governance
- Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Virtualization & Cloud (VMware, Hyper-V, Office 365)
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- IT Budgeting & Vendor Management
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Infrastructure Monitoring & Optimization
Accomplishments
- 60% reduction in ICT downtime through server virtualization and DR site implementation.
- 15% cost savings achieved via vendor contract optimization and renegotiation.
- Successfully deployed ICT infrastructure across 10+ county training centers.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Training
Helicopter Pilot Training Center
10.2024 - Current
Regional ICT Liaison (Remote)
Dolphin Professional Services Limited
01.2024 - Current
ICT Officer
Micro‑Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)
04.2014 - 12.2023
ICT Officer
Access Kenya Group (Contracted to Standard Chartered Bank)
09.2013 - 03.2014
VMware vSphere Training -
Torque IT
B.Sc. - Business Information Technology
Kenya Methodist University
Diploma - Computer Information Systems
Kenya Methodist University
Certificate - Mathematics
JKUAT
Computer Modules Certification -
Institute of Advanced Technology