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
other,other,other,other
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