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Certification
Interests
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THOMAS MUTUA

THOMAS MUTUA

IT SUPPORT
NAIROBI,NAIROBI

Summary

Creative Technical Support Representative eager to find novel and productive solutions for customer issues. Adapts to unique complaints and queries with thorough research and expert critical thinking skills. Committed to problem resolution and customer satisfaction.

Talented Technical Support Representative with gift for understanding needs of both business and home users. Versed in troubleshooting and desktop support on Windows, Linux and Mac systems. Proven skill in resolving problems quickly on first call. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate

Work History

IT Support Specialist

KENGEN
NAIROBI
03.2020 - Current
  • Loaded software, granted permissions, and configured hardware for new employees as part of onboarding process.
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues.
  • Developed and tested new product offerings prior to release to assist development team in bug identification.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Wrote and reviewed tickets to request maintenance to various types of equipment.
  • Offered new customers training to reduce frustration and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared new computers and mobile devices according to internal policies on standardized software and security deployments.
  • Delivered onsite technical support for [Number] employees.
  • Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees.
  • Promoted efficiency among departments with prompt resolution of system issues.
  • Assisted with updating technical support best practices for use by team.
  • Explained security measures in simple terminology to help users understand malware and phishing threats.
  • Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.
  • Updated software to safeguard against security flaws.
  • Managed backup and recovery of data assets to safeguard system availability.
  • Responded to faults in networks to rapidly restore connectivity and prevent unnecessary downtimes.
  • Created help desk tickets, troubleshot and resolved desktop issues.

ICT OFFICER

INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISION
MACHAKOS
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Addressed public questions, complaints and requests and provided necessary assistance.
  • Wrote detailed narrative reports for use in investigations.
  • To provide high-quality first-level ICT support to the Returning Officer at the tallying center.
  • Restore normal services to users as soon as possible by resolving technical issues, fulfilling service requests, or answering questions in order to allow users to work effectively.
  • In preparation for the elections, prepare, configure, and test KIEMS kits.
  • During elections, provide technical assistance to the Presiding Officers, Deputy Presiding Officers, and clerks in collaboration with the CICT.
  • Ensure that KIEMS kits are always fully charged and operational.
  • On KIEMS Kits, perform data backup and restoration.
  • Help train Support Electoral Trainers, Presiding Officers, Deputy Presiding Officers, and Clerks.
  • Perform any other duties that the Returning Officer may assign.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

JKUAT
NAIROBI,KENYA
01.2011 - 11.2016

No Degree - KENYA CERTIFICATE SECONDARY EDUCATION

MAKUENI BOYS
MAKUENI,KENYA
04.2001 -

Skills

    Helpdesk call support

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Certification

[CRM], [MICROSOFT]

Interests

CYCLING,GRAPHIC DESIGN,SWIMMING

Timeline

IT Support Specialist

KENGEN
03.2020 - Current

ICT OFFICER

INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISION
01.2017 - 11.2017

[CRM], [MICROSOFT]

06-2014

Bachelor of Science - BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

JKUAT
01.2011 - 11.2016

No Degree - KENYA CERTIFICATE SECONDARY EDUCATION

MAKUENI BOYS
04.2001 -
THOMAS MUTUAIT SUPPORT