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Certification
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Samuel Ngugi Wainaina

Ruaraka

Summary

Highly technical and detail-oriented Information Management Officer and Webmaster with over 9 years' experience in frontend and backend web development. Dedicated to using the newest and best cutting-edge technologies. Seeking a position with established top-rate organizations that value applicants with extensive training and experience. A developer, technician, and collaborator eager to continue growing in skills. A natural leader comfortable managing employees and working with teams to determine the best solutions for website accessibility and functionality. Strong background in website design and management. Creative problem solver well-versed in industry best practices. Committed to constant improvement and striving for excellence in all aspects of work.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Senior ICT Officer

Rohan Technologies
05.2020 - Current
  • Design and establish user friendly websites, including optimized check-out page resulting to an increase in user clicks
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot the company's website by deploying updated knowledge of the modern technologies and techniques in the industry
  • Administer the full cycle of software development for 8 critical projects of the company with on time delivery while staying under budget
  • Establish an interactive and dynamic website that guarantees high traffic, page views and max user experience generating a 45% increase in the organization sales revenue
  • Conceptualize and enforce a server that accelerated document generation as well as the search functionality of current websites by 25%
  • Research market trends to keep up with best practices in SEO, social media promotion, search analytics, and web hosting

Webmaster / ICT Officer

Gurtong Trust - Peace and Media Project
08.2014 - 03.2020
  • Provide well-researched specifications for information management applications
  • Develop and implement an IT strategy, particularly in relation to IT support, i.e
  • Infrastructure development, systems support and maintenance
  • Provide support and backup for the website and internal users, plus network of the office
  • Lead and project manage any ICT projects which may arise
  • Troubleshot issues with websites and fixed scripting and use issues.
  • Configured and purchased domains for websites.
  • Conceptualized, planned and executed original designs for wide range of website properties.
  • Optimized load times by reducing file sizes, compressing images, minifying CSS/JS files .
  • Implemented e-commerce solutions for businesses looking to sell products online successfully.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.
  • Utilized analytics tools to monitor site traffic trends and make data-driven improvements to the website''s design and functionality.
  • Streamlined content management processes for efficient uploading and updating of web pages.
  • Enhanced website performance by optimizing images, code, and overall site structure.
  • Migrated existing websites onto new platforms without losing essential data or compromising site functionality.
  • Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
  • Search engine optimization (SEO) to improve the visibility of the website and web pages in search engines
  • Overseeing the social media strategy for the Organization
  • Configure Web Servers and Server administration, ensure the servers hardware and software are operating accurately
  • Do Monthly, a Quarterly and Annual Website reports which ranged from traffic, statistics and online income
  • Conceptualize and design the Organizations Monthly Magazine

Senior Web Application Developer/Web Content Manager

Kenyatta University
06.2011 - 07.2014
  • Manage University Web Development Projects by providing advice, coaching, setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle
  • Defining website objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality
  • Ongoing design and maintenance of new and existing websites University websites
  • Work in coordination with different departments and clients to sort out their technical issues and address queries in regards to their websites
  • Troubleshooting problems encountered in the functioning of the website
  • Enhancing the look, functionality and appearance of the website
  • Search engine optimization (SEO) to improve the visibility of the website and web pages in search engines
  • Preparation of monthly reports on web traffic and staff profiles
  • Manage and administer Google Analytics and Webmaster Tools
  • Maintain Online Applications including University Portals
  • Improvement of the university website ranking from position 3 to position 2 in Kenya and position 19 in Africa in the Webometrics ranking

Intern

United Nations Office for the Coordination Affairs (UNOCHA)
05.2010 - 09.2010
  • Updating Intranet
  • Email System maintenance and Email Support to users
  • PC maintenance, troubleshooting and Repair including: Computer Hardware/ Software Support, Data Communications and Networking

Education

BSc - Business Information Technology

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
05.2008 - 04.2011

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Nakuru High School
01.2004 - 01.2007

KCPE - undefined

Molo Academy Primary School
01.1995 - 01.2003

Skills

Client Interaction Skills

Certification

Cisco CCNA 1 - 2, 09/01/11

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Kenyatta University Main Website, in 2016.
  • Led a team of developers in the implementation of a new Online Web Shop, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion.
  • Improvement of the university website ranking from position 3 to position 2 in Kenya and position 19 in Africa in the Webometrics ranking.
  • Conducted training sessions for staff on new software and hardware, improving their technical skills and knowledge.

Software

API Development: RESTful APIs

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS

Eb Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, CMS

Interests

Graphic Design

Technology

Photography

Nature

Timeline

Senior ICT Officer

Rohan Technologies
05.2020 - Current

Webmaster / ICT Officer

Gurtong Trust - Peace and Media Project
08.2014 - 03.2020

Senior Web Application Developer/Web Content Manager

Kenyatta University
06.2011 - 07.2014

Intern

United Nations Office for the Coordination Affairs (UNOCHA)
05.2010 - 09.2010

BSc - Business Information Technology

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
05.2008 - 04.2011

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Nakuru High School
01.2004 - 01.2007

KCPE - undefined

Molo Academy Primary School
01.1995 - 01.2003

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