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Kibabii University
Kibabii University
Institution [ Date from – to] |
Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: |
Kibabii University, Kenya, 2022 – Date |
PhD in Information Technology (Ongoing) |
University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012 – 2014 |
Master of Science degree in Information Systems |
University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1998 – 2004 |
BSc. Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
ICT and Telecommunications |
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Member, International Institute of Engineers (membership number – 317578) Member, Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) membership registration ongoing |
WORK EXPERIENCE
Date from to | Institution, Location (City, Country) | Person responsible to | Position | Key Responsibilities/Duties |
Jan 3, 2022 – date | Kibabii University, Bungoma, Kenya | ICT Director | Senior ICT Officer III | o Ensuring network uptime and stability of ICT services including internet. o Overseeing network installations, as well as monitoring and maintaining the Institutions ICT network and evaluating new network hardware and software; o Performing network monitoring and analysis, performance tuning, troubleshooting and escalating issues, including proactive problem resolution and complex problem analysis as necessary, to maintain network performance to meet user demand; o Supervising and coordinating of procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of ICT computing systems (hardware and software) and data communication systems; o Supervising and coordinating of the development and maintenance of business application systems; o Supervising, organizing and coordinating the operation and maintenance of computer hardware, software, networking devices, electronic equipment, printers, monitors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and other ICT electronic equipment; |
Aug 2013 -Feb 2020 | Kenya Education Network (KENET), Nairobi, Kenya | Executive Director | Head of Infrastructure | o Providing leadership in Network and Data Centre Design and Operation , ICT Projects design and management for both WAN and campus network LAN, ERPs, Learning Management Systems, procurement of ICT equipment and services, administration of contracts and Service Level Agreements, asset management, providing leadership on cyber-security issues and capacity development for ICT staff at Universities |
Jan 2012 – July 2013 | Kenya Education Network (KENET), Nairobi, Kenya | Head of Infrastructure | Senior Network Engineer | o Undertaking Network operation and weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting on network performance o Preparation of ICT project proposals including grant proposals o Capital Projects budget preparation and presentation to the Management Board/Board of Trustees for approval o Preparation of Technical Request for Proposal (RFP). o Bid/RFP evaluation. o Liaising with Communications Authority on frequency acquisition, NEMA for EIA approvals, KENHA and County governments for wayleave approvals. o Preparation of draft contracts related to network equipment acquisition. o Sourcing for Leased lines from other available operators to new institutions. o Service Level Agreement (SLA) Preparation. |
July 2009 to Dec 2011 | Kenya Education Network (KENET), Nairobi, Kenya | Head of Infrastructure | Network Engineer | o Developing open source tools (nagios, cacti, OpenNMS) for Network Operations for the KENET virtual private network o Regular testing of committed bandwidth availability and link performance to the members for quality monitoring o Design of KENET last mile solutions (optical and radio networks) as well as core network devices-multi vendor routing and switching devices. o Hosting of member emails, websites and carrying out data backups, storage and virtualization o Bid document preparation for last mile solutions o Bid preparation of Bandwidth Capacity on Undersea Cable on Indefeasible Right to Use basis and related termination equipment under the Kenya Transparency and Communication Infrastructure Project (KTCIP) o Bid preparation, evaluation and implementation of Private Virtual Network to connect KENET Member institutions over various optical services and microwave radio. o Preparation of Technical Request for Proposal (RFP) and bid evaluation o Liaising with Communication Authority of Kenya on frequency acquisition o In Charge of Approvals from relevant government authorities concerning new network setup o Preparation of draft contracts related to network equipment acquisition
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July 2008 to June 2009 | Telkom Kenya Limited, Nairobi, Kenya | Manager, Technical and Information Systems Audit
| Senior Executive Engineer | o Team leadership for Technical and Information Systems Audit reviews o Reviewing of the organizations systems and internal control that relates to network and Information technology/systems and making recommendations for improvement. o Carrying out data gathering in the field by ensuring that all relevant data is availed/extracted from network systems and any query is responded to. o Writing of Audit Reports. o Making follow-ups to Technical Audit recommendations to ensure implementation of the same for continual improvement. o ISO quality coordinator-to ensure that departmental processes are in-line with ISO requirements. |
Dec 2006 to June 2008 | Telkom Kenya Limited, Nairobi, Kenya | Manager, Intelligent Network Platform | Senior Executive Engineer
| o Ensuring 100% availability of Intelligent Network servers o Ensuring 100% availability of E1 trunks to remote switches in the regions. o Configuration of customer numbers applying for prepaid services. o Solving prepaid customer complaints that are system related. o Liaising with the contractor to ensure that system failures requiring third intervention are resolved in time. o Preparation of management reports on intelligent network availability. o Allocation of duties and preparation of duty roster for junior staffs o Organizing orientation program for new staff. |
Nov 2004 to Nov 2006 | Telkom Kenya Limited, Nairobi, Kenya | Head of Data Services | Pupil Engineer
| o Participated in project planning and implementation of Nairobi- Malaba optical fibre project. o Team member during installation and commissioning of (16E1 SAF Tehnika) point-to-point radio project in 21 sites countrywide. o Team member in the implementation of CDMA BTS installations. o Operations and Maintenance of Very Small Aperture Terminal hub. o Operations and Maintenance at Longonot Earth station. |
PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH INTEREST
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND FUNDS ATTRACTED
Year | Position in Project | Responsibilities/Duties | Research/Project Title | Amount (KES) |
April 2012 | Grant Proposal writer | Preparation of the grant proposal including objectives and expected outcomes and grant absorption | ICT Infrastructure expansions and technical capacity development in Kenyan Universities | 20,000,000 |
CONSULTANCY
Year | Position in Consultancy Team | Responsibilities/Duties | Consultancy/Project Title | Amount (KES) |
April 2017- August 2017 | Team Member | – Conduct feasibility study – Develop a business case/plan – Conduct a technical review – Implementation oversight | Technical Proposal for Provision of Consultancy Services to Conduct a Feasibility Study and Develop KPLC Fibre Optic Business Plan
| 14,000,000 |
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