LINUS KIMATHI
Computer Scientist
NAIROBI
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
HEAD OF ICT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS, CREATIVE ECONOMY AND SPORTS (WRC SAFARI RALLY KENYA)
04.2019 - 12.2023
- Collaborating with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies
- Serving as a central point of contact for all ICT-related communications and facilitating meetings, discussions, and collaborations between team members, stakeholders, and vendors/suppliers
- Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project outcomes
- Analyzing existing computer systems and making recommendations on what can be improved to achieve a successful WRC event
- Maintaining accurate ICT records of project activities, decisions, and outcomes
- Generating regular reports for stakeholders to provide updates on project status, milestones achieved, and any issues raised during an event to be used to prepare and improve the quality of the upcoming WRC event
- Managing human and material resources necessary for ensuring the success of the WRC Safari Rally event
- This involves assigning tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring that team members have the necessary tools and support to fulfill their roles effectively
- Recruiting, training, and evaluating professional volunteers during the WRC Safari Rally event
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains throughout the project lifecycle
- Implementing lessons learned from past projects to enhance future project delivery
- Collaborating with other departments, suppliers and professionals in the development of ICT systems
- Tracking project expenses and ensuring that expenditures remain within budgetary constraints
- Reporting on financial performance and making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
I C T ATTACHÉ
SAN VALENCIA RESTAURANT
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Analysing raw data, drawing conclusions, and developing recommendations
- User support and responding to client enquiries in ICT related issues
- Management of the restaurant's management information systems, website, and its security check
- Monitoring systems and ensuring they are in a proper working condition
- Configuring new devices and adding them into the LAN
- Installation and configuration of different software environments.
PEER TEACHER
MARIENE MIXED DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisting in maintaining computers and the school's management information system and network
- Teaching History and Geography
- Assisting in guidance and counselling department
- Patron the Young Catholic Society
- Assisting in the school's science laboratory
- Assisting in teaching science related subjects and Mathematics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Karatina University
05.2014 - 05.2018
Secondary School Education KCSE - undefined
Mariene Mixed Day Secondary School
01.2010 - 04.2013
Primary School Education - undefined
Mariene Primary School
01.2000 - 04.2009
Skills
Web and Web Application Development
Desktop Application Development
Android and IOS Application Development
Networking
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Project Management
Digital Marketing
Search Engine Optimization
Crisis Management
Corporate Communication
Certification
CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks
Attributes
- Integrity
- Quick to learn.
- Attention to detail.
- Diligence
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Good judgement
Expertise
Data analysis, Database administration, Database management, Relational databases, Data cleaning, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Access, Windows, MacOs, Linux, Obuntu, Microsoft Office suite, Command Prompt, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Kotlin, Java, SQL, PHP, Python, C/C++, C#, WordPress, Joomla, Wix, Codeigniter, Django, Jquery, AJAX, JSON, Bootstrap, Dreamweaver, Laravel, Angular JS, Vue JS, LAN's
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/28/1995
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Kenyan
Complete Projects
- ELIFURNI FURNITURE LIMITED, www.elifurni.com
- ELITE SOUNDS LIMITED, www.eliltesounds.co.ke
Extracurricular Activities
Community Service - mobilizing of resources for the less fortunate in the society. Playing football and volleyball. Club activities: Chairperson Karatina University Innovation Club: Oct 2016- Oct 2017
References
- PHINEAS KIMATHI, MBS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WRC SAFARI RALLY KENYA, phineas@safarirally.co.ke, +254 722 410619, NAIROBI
- TUTAYO SIRONKA, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER, STATE DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, hr@safarirally.co.ke, +254 728 275645, NAIROBI
- FAITH GACHERI, SALES MANAGER, SAN VALENCIA RESRAURANT, sales@sanvalencia.com, +254 722 300942, NAIROBI
Timeline
CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks
07-2022
HEAD OF ICT
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS, CREATIVE ECONOMY AND SPORTS (WRC SAFARI RALLY KENYA)
04.2019 - 12.2023
I C T ATTACHÉ
SAN VALENCIA RESTAURANT
06.2017 - 08.2017
PEER TEACHER
MARIENE MIXED DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
05.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Karatina University
05.2014 - 05.2018
Secondary School Education KCSE - undefined
Mariene Mixed Day Secondary School
01.2010 - 04.2013
Primary School Education - undefined
Mariene Primary School
01.2000 - 04.2009