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Education
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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

Effective Communication

Relationship Management

User Interface Design

Web Interface Design

CSS Development

Proficient in HTML Development

XHTML Development Skills

Web Application Development in PHP

XML Schema Design

Joomla CMS Proficiency

Drupal Site Management

WordPress Optimization

Quick Response

DotNetNuke Administration

API Integration

Conflict Resolution

Quality Assurance Practices

Effective Team Collaboration

Project Coordination

Structured Data Modeling

Database Implementation Expertise

Effective Stress Management

Search Engine Marketing Skills

Google Ad Placement Strategy

Web Traffic Insights

Emerging Technology Insights

Familiarity with Emerging Technologies

Professional Networking

Network Design Expertise

Proficient in TCP/IP Networking

Power Control Switches

Router Configuration

PC Configuration

Hardware and Software Troubleshooting

System Configuration

Software Deployment Expertise

Software Error Diagnosis

Skilled in Adobe Software Suite

SQL Server Management

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
Samuel Ngugi Wainaina