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enoch thumbi

@enochthumbi

Telecommunications technician specializing in VSAT, radar, radio systems, and cybersecurity.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on telecommunications roles focusing on VSAT, RF systems, and secure network deployments with opportunities for field leadership, technical mentoring, and professional growth.

I am a results-oriented electrical and electronics engineering professional with over six years of hands-on experience in telecommunications, specializing in VSAT installations, radar and radio systems, and secure communications infrastructure. I have designed, installed, and maintained VSAT systems for secure networks, led field deployments in remote locations, and implemented cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data transmissions.

I excel at troubleshooting complex networks, spectrum analysis, RF optimization, and training junior technicians, driving measurable improvements in uptime and response times. I am committed to leveraging technical certifications, programming skills (Python, Java, HTML/CSS), and strong operational discipline to deliver reliable, mission-critical communications solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MD
Current

Radar & Radio Technician

Ministry of Defence

Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 9 months)

Designed, installed, and maintained VSAT communications and radar/radio systems for secure military networks, achieving 99% uptime and improving team emergency response times by 25% through training and proactive diagnostics.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the People logoUP

University of the People

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2025 -

Enrolled in a Bachelor degree in Computer Science program beginning September 2025.

DI

DEFTEC Institute

Diploma, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Telecommunications)

2018 - 2020

Activities and societies: Capstone: VSAT ground station simulator demonstrating signal propagation and error correction algorithms.

Completed a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Telecommunications) with coursework in telecommunications systems, RF engineering, digital signal processing, network design, and satellite communications.

AS

Anestar Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education

2007 - 2012

Grade: B-

Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with subject grades including Mathematics B, Physics C, Chemistry B, English B, and Kiswahili C+.

KS

Kinari Primary School

Primary School Certificate, Primary Education

2000 - 2007

Completed primary school education and obtained the Primary School Certificate.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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