CERTIFICATES
-Cyber Threat Intelligence
-Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
-CompTIA Linux+
-Cisco DevNet Associate
-Huawei Certified ICT Associate – openEuler Linux
-Python Certified Associate Programmer (PCAP)
-Linux System Administration (LPIC-1)
-Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU) v2
-Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
System Administration & Management: Microsoft 365, Office 365 Administration, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Server Administration, Systems Management, ERPNext, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Operating Systems: Linux (RedHat, Debian), Windows Server Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, Linode Networking & DNS: TCP/IP, VPN, SSH, Firewall Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), Network Administration Security & Compliance: Security Administration, Bitdefender Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, GDPR Compliance, Data Encryption, VAPT Automation & DevOps: Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, Kubernetes Web Hosting: WordPress, DNS Management, Domain Registration Professional Competencies: Organization Skills, Project Management, Documentation, IT Training, Cross-functional Collaboration
2024 – Present: Systems Administrator – Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC), Kenya
-Own and deliver IT infrastructure and systems projects aligned with organizational and security objectives.
-Administer critical networks, servers, and enterprise systems, ensuring high availability, uptime, and data security.
-Lead major initiatives including Microsoft 365 email migration, data center administration, and ticketing system implementation.
-Conduct compliance and risk initiatives such as DPIAs, VAPT oversight, and secure system migrations (TIMS to eTIMS).
-Train internal teams on emerging technologies and drive adoption of AI-enabled support tools.
2013 – 2023: Systems Administrator & Website Administrator – African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI), Kenya
-Architected and maintained server, network, and hosting infrastructure supporting institutional operations.
-Implemented security controls across servers, websites, and email systems to protect sensitive data.
-Built, administered, and optimized institutional websites and e-learning platforms (WordPress, Moodle).
-Managed Linux VPS environments, DNS, email servers, and web hosting stacks (Apache, MySQL, PHP).
-Diagnosed and resolved system and performance issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity.
2007 – 2023: IT Consultant – Systems Administration, Web Development & Hosting
-Configured and managed Linux VPS servers for SMEs across multiple industries.
-Designed and deployed WordPress and Moodle platforms supporting 5,000+ users.
-Led cloud migrations that reduced infrastructure and hosting costs by up to 30%.
-Delivered technical training on Linux systems, Python fundamentals, and cybersecurity practices.
-Provided end-to-end IT support, infrastructure optimization, and ongoing system maintenance.