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Alex King'ori

@alexkingori

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Head of IT at L’Oréal East Africa, where I migrated key systems to Azure and Google Cloud and improved uptime to 99.9%.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m committed to an integrated approach to technology leadership, focusing on strategic ICT service and project management, effective systems and software development, and business process re-engineering to enhance operational efficiency and growth.

At L’Oréal East Africa, I led IT strategy and migrated legacy infrastructure and key systems to Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, improving disaster recovery and system uptime to 99.9%. I also coordinated an API integration project that reduced costs by 45% and improved order processing accuracy to 99%.

At the United Nations Development Programme, I managed ICT projects and business process re-engineering, and produced business intelligence reports and dashboards. My work spans ICT service delivery, cloud and ERP systems, project management, and business process improvement.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head of IT

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L'Oréal East Africa

Sep 2019 - Present (7 years)

Led the IT department, optimizing technology resources and infrastructure to align with business objectives. Spearheaded cloud migration to Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, achieving significant cost savings and improved system uptime.

IT leadership Cloud Migration Azure Google Cloud Platform ITIL Disaster Recovery Network Infrastructure Budget Management API Integration Process Improvement

Senior ICT Associate

United Nations Development Programme

Oct 2009 - Sep 2019 (9 years 11 months)

Managed multiple ICT projects from initiation to completion, including systems analysis, solution design, and vendor management. Produced business intelligence reports and managed project finances, while providing training and technical support to users.

Project Management Business Process Re engineering Service Level Management Business Intelligence Financial Management Training Technical Support Vendor Management Disaster Recovery Procurement

Asset Management Specialist

United Nations Development Programme

Mar 2019 - Apr 2019 (1 month)

Developed Standard Operating Procedures for asset management and architected training programs to enhance staff capabilities. Utilized inventory management software to classify and assign identification tags to office assets.

Asset Management Standard Operating Procedures Training Inventory Management Data Analysis Process Improvement

Information Management Associate

United Nations Development Programme

Feb 2005 - Oct 2009 (4 years 8 months)

Managed the regional office's ICT infrastructure, providing support and leadership. Led systems development teams and managed ICT projects from feasibility studies through implementation.