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Alex Kisuge
@alexkisuge
Experienced IT professional specializing in cybersecurity and network management.
What I'm looking for
I protect and scale enterprise infrastructure by aligning deep technical architecture with commercial realities. Over the past seven years, I have engineered zero-trust environments and automated systems that guarantee 99.9% uptime across global operations.
I don’t just manage networks; I build resilient frameworks that eliminate operational friction and shield companies from multi-million dollar liabilities. Having led cross-functional engineering teams across multiple time zones, I translate complex security bottlenecks into clear, strategic growth drivers for modern, distributed businesses.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
System Administrator
Preeminent Technology
Dec 2025 - Present (7 months)
- Architecting and maintaining environments on public clouds like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP.
- Syncing on-premise physical data centers with external cloud environments seamlessly.
- Architecting and routinely testing redundant database and file system backups.
Information Security Manager
NSI Technology
Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year)
Engineered, deployed, and automated Data Protection, Cloud/CI/CD Security, and Threat Defense solutions (DLP, EDR, SIEM, VAPT). Improved compliance by 70%, reduced critical vulns by 20%, and boosted SecOps efficiency by 30% via Python/IaC. Managed and mitigated security incidents.
IT Officer Helpdesk
Justice Defenders
Nov 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Managed ICT infrastructure across 19 stations and prisons in Kenya, Uganda, The Gambia, and the UK, achieving 99.9% uptime using Cisco Meraki Firewalls and Mikrotic routers. Implemented Google Cloud disaster recovery with automated backups and failover strategies, reducing recovery time by 20% and ensuring business continuity.
Technical Support Engineer
RMM Advocates LLP
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Implemented Microsoft 365 Business suite, configuring email, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive for 50+ users, achieving seamless data migration with zero downtime and improving collaboration. Led the deployment of a case management system, customizing workflows for case tracking, document management, and task scheduling, improving operational efficiency by 25%.
IT Project Lead
Lyke Enterprise Limited
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Led the end-to-end development of an eCommerce website, managing a global team of developers, designers, and testers to deliver a scalable platform on time within a $50,000 budget. Defined project scope, milestones, and SLAs, coordinating secure payment systems and API integrations with third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
IT Officer
Kedaceramics International
Feb 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Configured and managed LAN/WAN networks, deploying SIEM systems for real-time threat detection, improving network security by 25% and achieving 99.8% uptime. Implemented Application Performance Monitoring (APM) solutions, ensuring optimal performance of critical applications and minimizing downtime.
Data Analyst & IT Assistant
Homa Bay Teaching & Referral Hospital
Feb 2019 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Managed data analysis and visualization for the KEMR and KHIS systems, improving reporting accuracy by 20% and supporting data-driven decisions. Configured Active Directory and Group Policy, achieving 99.9% network uptime and enhancing security for 100+ users.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Maseno University
BSc Mathematics & Business with IT, Applied Maths & Information Technology
2015 - 2019
Studied a comprehensive curriculum covering mathematics, business principles, and information technology. Gained foundational knowledge in various IT concepts and their application in business contexts.
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