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Nicodemus Mugachia

Nairobi

Summary

Detail-orientated and adept at making critical decisions, managing deadlines and conducting team reviews. With expertise in analysis and quantitative problem-solving skills, dedicated to company growth and improvements.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Solar PV & Systems Communications Expert

Knights & Apps Ltd
Nairobi
01.2017 - Current
  • Completing project works in line with contractual requirements for excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Working safely and responsibly at height for reliable, compliant solar panel installations.
  • Inspecting, Configuring ,testing and commissioning solar systems for optimal operation
  • Managing and mentoring numerous sub-contractors to meet quality standards across installation and repairs.
  • Responding quickly to urgent callouts, faultfinding and resolving issues quickly to limit system downtime.
  • Raising standards across solar plants through continual identification of health and safety improvement opportunities.
  • Documenting completed works for accurate, up-to-date records and reports.
  • Repairing inverters, electrical components to maintain safe, functioning equipments
  • Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution work to restore system performance.
  • Assessing risk to ensure solar energy installation works met health and safety requirements.
  • Installing and commissioning of Electric vehicles chargers

ICT System Administrator

ACDI/VOCA
Nairobi
04.2009 - 12.2016
  • Managed the installation of computers and related devices including servers and remote working devices to maintain successful user operations.
  • Determined and implemented effective policies for IT equipment purchase and usage, maximising systems efficiency.
  • Implemented and regularly tested IT security systems to safeguard confidential data.
  • Managed third-party suppliers to effectively negotiate and manage projects for optimum outcomes.
  • Set up, optimised and managed network equipment.
  • Delivered reliable support for all server-class systems.
  • Installed and maintained IT equipment and software to meet workflow requirements.
  • Operated server management tools for patching, monitoring and backup activity.
  • Implemented desk moves and changes to end-user technology such a monitors, laptops and other peripheral devices.
  • Responded quickly to logged requests and incidents, achieving service KPIs.
  • Analysed log files, systems and network traffic to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Consulted users to determine areas in need of improvement.

ICT & System Communications Administrator

Amiran Kenya & Amiran Communiactions
Nairobi
02.2002 - 03.2009
  • Provides technical support and guidance to resolve users’ computer hardware and software problems.
  • Coordinates service or replacement of defective products from vendors and manufacturers.
  • Maintains knowledge of technical innovations, trends, and best practices; makes recommendations for new software and hardware.
  • Identifying and solving any problems that arise with computer networks and systems and consulting with both Users and clients to specify system requirements, design solutions and upgrade any that have become obsolete.
  • Monitor computer networks and systems to identify how performance can be improved and perform network design and capacity planning.
  • Researching network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
  • Installing and maintaining network file servers and network operating systems.
  • Ensuring that backup copies of all files are routinely made and securely stored at separate locations; maintaining system documentation.
  • Installing, configuring and maintaining multi-user software to be accessed from file servers and administering and maintaining end-user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
  • Managing security solutions, including firewall, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems.
  • Installing, configuration and monitoring of both communications and Green Houses Control systems.

Education

Electric Bus System Planning and Optimization - E-Mobility

PMANIFOLD - EV ACDAMEY
India
2022

T3 Advanced Grid Connected Solar PV Design Course -

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
2017

Diploma in Electrical & Electronics - Telecommunications Engineering

Technical University Of Mombasa
Mombasa
1993

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - K.C.S.E

Kirwara Secondary
Thika
1989

Skills

  • Field installation expert
  • System installation
  • Wiring termination requirements
  • AC/DC power and control systems
  • Test equipment operation
  • Calculations and measurements
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Photovoltaic systems
  • Work site setup

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE),
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
  • EPRA T2
  • Project Development – GIZ
  • Certified EO International Installer
  • Grundfos - Ground Water Intake (Solar Pumping)
  • Solar Edge Advanced Installer
  • SMA Board Swap Certification

Education

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Timeline

Solar PV & Systems Communications Expert

Knights & Apps Ltd
01.2017 - Current

ICT System Administrator

ACDI/VOCA
04.2009 - 12.2016

ICT & System Communications Administrator

Amiran Kenya & Amiran Communiactions
02.2002 - 03.2009

Electric Bus System Planning and Optimization - E-Mobility

PMANIFOLD - EV ACDAMEY

T3 Advanced Grid Connected Solar PV Design Course -

University of Nairobi

Diploma in Electrical & Electronics - Telecommunications Engineering

Technical University Of Mombasa

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - K.C.S.E

Kirwara Secondary
Nicodemus Mugachia