A Computer Networking Professional with over seven years of experience having worked for Proto Energy Limited, Vibe Nairobi Ltd, Eye Watch Protection Services Ltd & Compnet Advisory Systems Computer Technician. I am A highly practical individual, team player with strong problem-solving skills, excellent self-discipline, and a high degree of resilience in a challenging and demanding environment. Versatility in adapting to new environments, open minded, creative, and always ready to learn new skills and adapt to situations a result-oriented team player with effective people and time management skills to achieve organizational goals while promoting personal and team members' growth. I hold an advanced Diploma in Computer Engineering, a certificate in CISCO Networking 1,2,3,4 and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems.
Hi, I’m
Patrick Gitau Thuo
ICT TECHNICIAN
KIAMBU
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Proto Energy Ltd
Security IT Specialist
10.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Perform daily control room tasks with high integrity and efficiency
- Monitor CCTV and report any unusual activity to the Line Manager
- Respond promptly to radio checks and keep accurate records of all communication
- Keep a record of any incidents and report these to the Duty Security Officer
- Monitor vehicle and staff movements via our Geolocation software
- Issue field visit related equipment to staff on the instruction of the Operations Manager
- Report any alarm activation to the Duty Security Manager
- Monitor the external security situation and provide the best routes and road status to company drivers
- Manage the main switchboard, answer all the calls and direct them to the right department promptly and courteously
- Identify and recommend changes to improve our security operations
- Set up hardware and install and configure software and drivers
- Maintain and repair technological equipment (e.g
- Routers) or peripheral devices
- Install well-functioning LAN/WAN and other networks and manage components (servers, IPs etc.)
- Manage security options and software in computers and networks to maintain privacy and protection from attacks
Vibe Nairobi Ltd
Systems Administrator
11.2017 - 06.2019
Job overview
- (Setup and maintaining account), Maintaining system, verify that peripherals are working properly, quickly arrange repair for hardware in occasion of hardware failure, monitor system performance, create file systems, Install software
- Create a backup and recovery policy, Monitor network communication
- Update IT system as soon as new version of OS and application software comes out
- Implement the policies for the use of the computer system and network
- Setup security policies for users
- Perform regular upgrades to ensure systems remain updated
- Troubleshoot system failures or bugs and provide solutions to restore functionality
- Arrange maintenance sessions to discover and mend inefficiencies
- Keep records of repairs and fixes for future reference
- Offer timely technical support and teach users how to utilize computers correctly
Eye Watch Protection Services Ltd
CCTV Controller
05.2016 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Design, installation, configuration, integration, testing and Maintenance of CCTV and Access Control System, Barriers, and other Security Systems
- Working with LENEL Application System by Configuring on guard Software
- Access control, CCTV and Fingerprint
Compnet Advisory Systems
Computer Technician
03.2014 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Experienced in the sharing of information, taking ownership of any issues and reporting to all staff
- Diagnose PCs, Notebooks and Workstation Hardware or Software faults for Interact Computer Stores customers
- Investigating, diagnosing and solving computer software or applications faults
- Installing and configuring computer spare parts
- Support Interact Computer Stores customers either onsite, over the phone, remotely or as outsourcing staff
- Contributed to the input of an excellent IT infrastructure within the organization
- Experienced in providing a wide range of IT Support
- Successfully work as part of a productive team to ensure all systems are running and being maintained
- Diagnosing and completing reports on any issues that occur and perform daily back-ups
- Working strictly within the organizations operating procedures
- Providing technical support, working so hard to ensure all target are met and reported to senior management
- Providing network administration and support
Education
Kenya Methodist University
Bachelor of Science from Computer Information Systems
University Overview
KCA UniversityNairobi, Kenya
Advanced Diploma from Computer Engineering
University Overview
Ichagaki Secondary SchoolKenya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
University Overview
Skills
Excellent planning
Career Aspiration
Career Aspiration
To use my knowledge and skills in the advancement of organizational goals to ensure its growth, stability and profitability as well as advancement of personal goals. To gain hands-on experience in my area of study and be able to make the best of it in future. To get an exposure to the latest technology and the job market, learn and acquire technical skills. To efficiently utilize my knowledge to facilitate my development to my professional.Timeline
Security IT Specialist
Proto Energy Ltd
10.2019 - 08.2021
Systems Administrator
Vibe Nairobi Ltd
11.2017 - 06.2019
CCTV Controller
Eye Watch Protection Services Ltd
05.2016 - 09.2017
Computer Technician
Compnet Advisory Systems
03.2014 - 02.2016
Kenya Methodist University
Bachelor of Science from Computer Information Systems
04.2014
KCA University
Advanced Diploma from Computer Engineering
04.2008
Ichagaki Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
04.2006
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