Stephen Githuku
@forexgeeks
Dedicated IT Support Engineer with over 7 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and versatile IT Support Engineer with over 7 years of progressive experience in delivering technical support and enterprise IT solutions across financial institutions in East Africa. My expertise spans managing end-to-end IT operations, from desktop support to digital payments systems, ensuring secure and efficient IT environments.
In my current role at Stanbic Bank, I provide second-level support for mission-critical applications and lead root cause analysis to minimize downtime. I have successfully spearheaded large-scale projects, including OS migrations and the implementation of performance monitoring tools like Nagios and Grafana, enhancing system uptime and improving user experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Specialist – Application and Digital Payments
Stanbic Bank Kenya
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year)
Provided second-level support for mission-critical applications, including core banking (T24), ATM switching, BNAs, Internet banking, and digital lending platforms. Monitored and troubleshooted digital transaction systems to ensure 24/7 availability and customer satisfaction.
Team Lead – Security Operations Centre (SOC) Monitoring
Stanbic Bank
Apr 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 5 months)
Led a team of 5 engineers in a 24/7 proactive monitoring environment supporting banks’ Always-On and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) mandates. Enhanced Nagios monitoring system with improved thresholds, introduced Elastic Search for T24 and digital services integration, and implemented IBM Instana for advanced APM.
Change Management & Technology Reporting Lead
Stanbic Bank
Jan 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 8 months)
Chaired weekly Change Governance Committee meetings, assessing risks and impact of proposed changes, and ensuring seamless communication across business units. Developed and disseminated strategic IT reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) to senior management and operational units to drive informed decision-making.
Desktop Support Engineer
Stanbic Bank
Apr 2019 - Apr 2021 (2 years)
Delivered Tier 1 and Tier 2 on-site and remote support to over 1000 users in Kenya and South Sudan. Installed and configured workstations, software, and peripherals; resolved hardware/software issues with minimal user disruption.
Project Lead – Windows 10 Migration
Stanbic Bank
Jan 2019 - Apr 2019 (3 months)
Spearheaded successful Windows 7 to Windows 10 migration for Stanbic Bank branches in Kenya and South Sudan. Managed project timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder communications across cross-border teams.
Preventive Maintenance Project Lead
Stanbic Bank
Jul 2018 - Dec 2018 (5 months)
Oversaw and scheduled nationwide preventive maintenance for critical hardware infrastructure at KCB and Stanbic Bank. Conducted audits and developed comprehensive status reports to ensure compliance and reduce operational risk.
Offsite Support Engineer
Trans Business Machines Ltd.
Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 (6 months)
Provided high-level remote support for Cooperative Bank of Kenya and Coca-Cola sites across East Africa. Managed ticket escalations, conducted log analysis, and ensured timely resolution of critical incidents.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Bachelor of Science, Computer Technology
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology. This program focuses on advanced computing principles and technologies.
Kerugoya Boys High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed high school education and received a High School Diploma in 2013. The curriculum provided a foundational understanding across various subjects.
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