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Nelly Kirisia

Nelly Kirisia

Systems Analyst
Nairobi
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Performance Analyst for ICT Department

Geothermal Development Company
Nairobi
03.2013 - Current
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. This boosted the ICT department's performance because of clear communication on the project's completion.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with all stakeholders in the performance management process.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Systems Analyst

Geothermal Development Company
Nairobi
11.2012 - Current
  • Resolved malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting.
  • Provided client support on system operation and troubleshooting.
  • Resolved or escalated problem tickets to resolve user issues.
  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
  • Educated stakeholders on data protection tactics to reduce breaches.
  • Organized system operating procedures to strengthen controls.
  • Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
  • Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
  • Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
  • Defined and documented scope of projects for distribution to team.
  • Established specifications and coordinated production with software programmers.
  • Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
  • Conducted system analysis and implementation to maintain and improve computer systems.

SharePoint Specialist in the Employee Self Service

Geothermal Development Company
Nairobi
02.2018 - 12.2020

The Employee Self-Service Project was an implementation aimed at digitizing processes in the organization which include:

· Leave application process

· Time attendance and management.

· Travel requests

· Subsistence claims process and employee mileage application.

The digitization is done through the SharePoint platform with integration with SAP using Nintex solution.

Duties and Responsibilities.

· Guide the user interface team on the look and feel of the developed forms

· Provide guidance to the filing structure

· Guide in the design thinking of the project

· Guide all the concerned departments in providing documentation for the project.

· Participate in user training sessions.

ICT/DMS Expert in the GDC Project Implementation

Geothermal Development Company
Nairobi
08.2014 - 03.2015

The GDC Project Implementation Team was a team drawn from all departments in the organization for the following purposes in 3 operational areas in the quest to develop the geothermal resources:

  • Project Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Project Records & Information Management
  • Project Procurement Monitoring
  • Project Communication
  • Project Financial Management, Record keeping & Disbursements
  • Preparation of Donor Reports


My responsibility was to advise and provide expertise in Team document management, collaboration and access controls.

This i provide by introducing MS SharePoint and trained the team on how to use it.


Team Lead

Geothermal Development Company
Nairobi
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Directed and supervised team of 4 engaged in the Implementation of GDC Intranet based on the Microsoft SharePoint platform.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.

Support Specialist

Geothermal Development Company
Nairobi
11.2009 - 10.2012
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Offered new customers training to reduce frustration and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Developed and tested new product offerings prior to release to assist development team in bug identification.
  • Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues.
  • Created help desk tickets, troubleshot and resolved desktop issues.
  • Loaded software, granted permissions, and configured hardware for new employees as part of onboarding process.
  • Wrote and reviewed tickets to request maintenance to various types of equipment.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Assigned system permissions and set up computers to assist with onboarding new employees
  • Answered questions and provided information to customers about new software or hardware.
  • Prepared new computers and mobile devices according to internal policies on standardized software and security deployments.
  • Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
  • Documented support interactions for future reference.
  • Promoted efficiency among departments with prompt resolution of system issues.

Education

Master of Arts - Development Studies- Project Management

Management University of Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Business Information Technology - Information Technology

Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya.
07.2004 - 09.2008

Skills

    Organizational performance

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Timeline

Management University of Africa - Master of Arts, Development Studies- Project Management
09.2022 - Current
SharePoint Specialist in the Employee Self Service - Geothermal Development Company
02.2018 - 12.2020
ICT/DMS Expert in the GDC Project Implementation - Geothermal Development Company
08.2014 - 03.2015
Performance Analyst for ICT Department - Geothermal Development Company
03.2013 - Current
Team Lead - Geothermal Development Company
01.2013 - 12.2013
Systems Analyst - Geothermal Development Company
11.2012 - Current
Support Specialist - Geothermal Development Company
11.2009 - 10.2012
Strathmore University - Bachelor of Business Information Technology, Information Technology
07.2004 - 09.2008
Nelly KirisiaSystems Analyst