boniface gitahi
@bonifacegitahi
IT professional specializing in AI data annotation, Linux, and cybersecurity.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented IT professional with hands-on experience in AI data annotation, Linux systems administration, IT support, and foundational cybersecurity. I have contributed to large-scale AI training projects with platforms such as Remotasks and Toroka, delivering high-accuracy labeling across image, text, and audio datasets while maintaining strict guideline adherence and data confidentiality.
My systems work spans preventive and corrective maintenance, server setup and configuration (Linux and Windows), virtualization, web server deployment, and database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL). I have provided on-site and remote support for enterprise environments, including banking contracts, and I freelance as a Linux systems administrator focusing on uptime, monitoring, and security testing.
I hold a Certificate in Ethical Hacking Essentials (EC-Council) and a Diploma in ICT, and I am seeking to grow into cybersecurity and Linux sysadmin leadership roles while continuing to contribute to global AI and data-driven projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Provided remote Linux and Windows server setup, database management, web server deployment, network configuration, and basic cybersecurity testing for clients.
IT Support & Systems Engineer
Computech Limited
Jan 2022 - Jan 2026 (4 years)
Performed preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosed hardware/software issues, managed OS installation and upgrades, and optimized systems to ensure high uptime across enterprise environments.
AI Data Annotation Specialist
Remotasks
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Performed high-accuracy text, image, and audio data labeling and QA for ML model training, meeting strict guidelines and task-based performance metrics while maintaining data confidentiality.
IT Support (Contract)
NCBA Bank
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)
Provided on-site and remote IT support including system troubleshooting, endpoint configuration, and routine maintenance to ensure reliability and minimal downtime for banking systems.
IT Support (Contract)
DTB Bank
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Delivered contract IT support services including system upgrades, troubleshooting, and user support to maintain enterprise system performance and availability.
Software Developer Intern
University of Nairobi
Assisted in web application development and database design, wrote tested code, debugged issues, and collaborated across the full software development lifecycle.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EC-Council (CodeRed)
Certificate, Cybersecurity
2022 - 2022
Earned a Certificate in Ethical Hacking Essentials focusing on foundational penetration testing and vulnerability assessment techniques.
PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
Diploma, Information Communication Technology
2019 - 2022
Completed a Diploma in Information Communication Technology covering systems administration, networking, and software fundamentals.
National Youth Service (Gilgil)
Certificate, Paramilitary Training
2017 - 2019
Completed paramilitary training providing disciplined service experience and foundational leadership and teamwork skills.
Satima Secondary School
KCSE, Secondary Education
2011 - 2014
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) covering a broad secondary school curriculum.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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