Cephas Odero Email and Phone Number
As the Head of ICT at Sumac Microfinance Bank, I oversee the corporate infrastructure and drive the information security, IT-GRC, business security strategy and implementation to improve the business performance and protect the business from cyber risks. I have more than 13 years of experience in information security, network and system administration, and project management in various sectors, including telco, transport & logistics, insurance, and banking.My core competencies include security design and architecture, technology expertise in routing and switching, data center and virtualization, security policy management, risk management and governance, network design, implementation, administration and management, financial management, planning and forecasting, cyber threat and attack investigations, and directing program management organization.I am also the Advisory Board Chairman at CISO Alliances Kenya, where I share my insights and best practices on cybersecurity with other professionals and stakeholders. My mission is to leverage my technical skills and leadership abilities to create secure, reliable, and efficient IT solutions that support the growth and sustainability of Sumac Microfinance Bank and the Banking industry at large.
Sumac Microfinance Bank Ltd
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Head Of IctSumac Microfinance Bank Ltd Mar 2023 - PresentNairobi County, Kenya -
Advisory Board Chairman - Ciso Alliances - KenyaCiso Kenya Nov 2018 - PresentNairobi County, Kenya
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Infrastructure & Security ManagerMadison Group Kenya Feb 2019 - Apr 2023Manage the Corporate Infrastructure and driving Information Security, IT-GRC, Business Security Strategy and Implementation forward to improve the business Top Line whilst protecting the business from cyber risks. -
It Network & Systems ManagerPanalpina Apr 2016 - Oct 2018NA/SA Engineering and Provisioning:1. Engineering of NA/SA-related solutions for various project and operational needs.2. Develop new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.3. Provide expert advice to other initiatives relying on network & infrastructure services.4. Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.5. Design, implement and administer LAN/WAN… Show more NA/SA Engineering and Provisioning:1. Engineering of NA/SA-related solutions for various project and operational needs.2. Develop new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.3. Provide expert advice to other initiatives relying on network & infrastructure services.4. Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.5. Design, implement and administer LAN/WAN network6. Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Operations and Support:7.Maintain company-wide network management for both LAN and WAN including but not limited to Product, Corporate, development,unified communication & collaboration and security systems8. Design, implement and administer LAN/WAN network9. Manage the data center and server host systems including hardware, software and equipment such as cooling system, power and fire protection system. Show less -
Sr. Network Engineer - Network Operations & ServicesInternet Solutions Kenya Jul 2013 - Nov 2015Kenya24 hr X 7 Operations and Maintenace of Enterprise IP/MPLS and Transport core network.Network made up of Cisco 3400 MEs, 3800 MEs,Cisco 7600 MEs and ASR 9010.Also inclusive of WiMax,Alvarion BTS and Fiber access technologies.•Day to day operation &maintenance of NOC Servers, Systems & applications•Monitoring Network Health.•Day to day operations of SDH-based network devices.•Ensuring optimal performance of the Motorolla Canopy & Alvarion Wimax BTS, MW Backhauls and the… Show more 24 hr X 7 Operations and Maintenace of Enterprise IP/MPLS and Transport core network.Network made up of Cisco 3400 MEs, 3800 MEs,Cisco 7600 MEs and ASR 9010.Also inclusive of WiMax,Alvarion BTS and Fiber access technologies.•Day to day operation &maintenance of NOC Servers, Systems & applications•Monitoring Network Health.•Day to day operations of SDH-based network devices.•Ensuring optimal performance of the Motorolla Canopy & Alvarion Wimax BTS, MW Backhauls and the WIFI network.•Report on utilization of International Backbone Links,Measure SLA capacity Provision & Troubleshoot with Vendor in the event of outages(Ingress & Egress)•Ensuring proper fault identification, first line fault clearance, fault escalation and follow up.•Work closely with vendor to test, design, and plan for deployments of new products and features Show less -
Sr. Technical Support EngineerKenya Data Networks Aug 2011 - Jul 2013Mombasa
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Cephas Odero works for Sumac Microfinance Bank Ltd
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Cephas Odero's current role is Head of ICT at Sumac Microfinance Bank Ltd | Advisory Board Chairman - CISO Alliances Kenya | CSIS Fellow.
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