Kenya Tea Packers Limited is the leading tea blending, packaging and marketing company in Kenya with a strong presence in Kenya and the region, for household quality tea brands; Fahari ya Kenya, Safari Pure and Ketepa Pride. Some of the Major Roles Include;• Representing ICT in Senior Management, Leading and participating in the formulation and execution of strategic initiatives in line with company’s strategic plan.• Implementing strategic technology management policies, standards, and procedures to ensure excellent execution across the company.• Working closely with other Heads of Department in crafting technological solutions for automation, cost cutting, improve staff efficiency and e-commerce. • Responsible for designing, developing, operationalizing and implementation of technological systems that are robust, reliable and secure in order to support the 5-year strategic plan.• Spearheading Technology Initiatives aimed at cost-cutting, business development, business process re-engineering and automation.Strategic Achievements; Developed ICT Strategy and rolled out impressive cost cutting initiatives that include; Automation, Video Conferencing, Telephony, ERP Upgrade and rolled out a business intelligence tool. CIO of the Year 2018 and 2019 runners up under Manufacturing Category. The 2020 - CIO of the Year Award, Under Manufacturing Category.

About Sian Roses: The leading Kenyan producer of high quality Roses and Zantedeschia Calla Lilies. The group of three flower farms, all located in Kenya, produces a wide variety of cut flowers, both roses and calla lilies of the highest quality.Primary Role was to Manage, Implement and Configure the Firms' ICT Infrastructure. Managing SAP - ERP, VOIP Units and Optimizing Sian Roses Network Infrastructure.• Formulating the Group’s ICT Policy and implementing the same and Project Manager for SAP's Implementation and Optimization of the Wide Area Network. Setting up a VPN and Security Network across the Sian's Roses Group • Managing all the company's software, hardware and other IT equipment at all levels and being responsible for managing and coordinating the ICT functions and staff of the group companies• Enhancing the existing systems or implementation of new systems and initiating improvements in all ICT areas • Ensuring a 24/ 7 user support through helpdesk administration and overseeing the administration and maintenance of a company’s infrastructure. Ensuring that the company’s LAN and WAN are operational 24/7• Ensuring the entire ICT security system is guaranteed at all times from both internal and external intrusions. Employing the best practice standards are maintained in data storage and recovery procedures.

About KHE: A leading exporter of premium and convenience vegetables & fruits in Kenya. • Transformed ICT Operations within one-year by implementing major projects to address major gaps across the departments.• Reviewed all ICT Suppliers and Introduced fiber optic connectivity, biometric-clocking system and centralized systems to support key KHE operations. • Spearheaded the Purchase and Implementation of Muddy Boots Systems ERP to automate the operations of the company• Implemented and Administered Microsoft Windows Server 2008 & Servers running on Microsoft Exchange 2007, Microsoft ISA 2006, Microsoft SQL 2005, Virtual Servers and VM software. Developed N-Computing Virtualization to save on ICT's Hardware Budget and trained users on it. • Assisted in developing the production plans and budget processes of approved targets & schedules.Managing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Servers Running; Exchange 2007, ISA 2005, Microsoft SQL 2005, Virtual Servers and VM Ware.

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