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Nairobi

Busia

- While interning I was the only IT support correspondent for the institution for by then they had not hired an IT specialist, hence: for the larger Busia population I was in charge of ensuring network stability at the center, troubleshooting and offering recommendations where necessary. I also ensured that the system and the office computers were functioning properly. In most cases, I offered the necessary maintenance.- In some instances, when requested or convenient I offered customer… Show more - While interning I was the only IT support correspondent for the institution for by then they had not hired an IT specialist, hence: for the larger Busia population I was in charge of ensuring network stability at the center, troubleshooting and offering recommendations where necessary. I also ensured that the system and the office computers were functioning properly. In most cases, I offered the necessary maintenance.- In some instances, when requested or convenient I offered customer care services and guidance,information handling and capturing, and claims analysis and capturing. Show less

Busia

- The government had just procured new computers and Ipads for its employees. I helped in theinstallation of operating systems (Windows), antivirus (ESET smart security), ERP software and all thenecessary functionality setup. For the Ipad, I ran training on the usage of the device for all the employees who had the gadget, including; compatibility, network connections, and the various start setups.- I was also part of the team that laid the first-ever ministry to ministry fiber-optic… Show more - The government had just procured new computers and Ipads for its employees. I helped in theinstallation of operating systems (Windows), antivirus (ESET smart security), ERP software and all thenecessary functionality setup. For the Ipad, I ran training on the usage of the device for all the employees who had the gadget, including; compatibility, network connections, and the various start setups.- I was also part of the team that laid the first-ever ministry to ministry fiber-optic connections. From office trunking to ground fiber laying. I terminated the fiber, laid the CAT 6 cables, crimped rj45 pins, and positioned the routers and switches for networking.- I also participated in the evaluation and launch of the bulk SMS platform launched by the county. I took part in the advisory and analysis of the county website, and I further attended and was part of thefacilitation of the county ICT training on website, online security and information sharing and handling. Show less

Bachelor Of Science In Computer Science, Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management, Second Class Honors, Upper Division

Activities and Societies: Red Cross Society of MMU, MMU ICT Club

Certificate In Intergrated Systems Facility, Networking And Facilities Installation, Distinction

CCTV installation, configuration and maintenance. Biometric access control installation and management. Alarm systems installation.

Civic Leadership And Engagement, Civic Leadership, Entrepreneurship And Project Managment, Distinction

Activities and Societies: YALI Eastern Africa Leadership Centre On demand knowledge involving compiled short but informative/impactive.

Certificate In Leadership, Civic Leadership, Distinction

The seven habits of highly effective people. Design Thinking. Experiential Learning. Human Centred Design. Public.

3 Credits, Think Thank Navigator, 3 Credits

Activities and Societies: Think Tank models, Overton window, business planning and fundraising proposal writing

Aws Deepracer Scholarship Challenge

Project Management In Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, Distinction

Fundraising Essentials, Fundraising