John Ototi
@johnototi
Cloud‑focused IT professional with logistics recruiting and compliance experience.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a cloud‑focused IT professional combining hands‑on recruiting and logistics experience with formal certifications in AWS Cloud and ethical hacking. I have practical experience sourcing and vetting Class A drivers, managing dispatch operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance in transport and customs contexts.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications and multiple professional certificates including AWS Cloud Practitioner/Architect and Ethical Hacking, and I apply that technical foundation to streamline hiring pipelines, verify documentation, and support secure, efficient operations.
I am driven by continued learning and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, bringing strong communication skills in English and Kiswahili, classroom and leadership experience, and a commitment to operational accuracy and cloud security fundamentals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Class A Truck Driver Recruiter
Drive Line Solutions
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Create Class A driver adverts, source leads on Tenstreet and job boards, vet applicants via phone interviews, and submit qualified driver applications to carriers to streamline hiring processes.
English Language Assistant
Rectorat Académie De Paris
Oct 2019 - Apr 2020 (6 months)
Assisted in lesson preparation and delivered English courses, built rapport with pupils to foster engagement, and conducted evaluations to gauge student learning and development.
Dispatcher
Synvestments LLC
Dec 2016 - Mar 2017 (3 months)
Managed dispatch operations coordinating drivers and brokers, negotiated competitive pricing for loads, verified driver documents and MVRs, and ensured compliance with logbooks and invoicing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AWS Cloud Practitioner/Architect Certificate
Certificate, Cloud Computing
2023 - 2023
Completed AWS Cloud Practitioner/Architect certification focused on foundational and architectural AWS cloud concepts.
Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA)
Diploma in Customs Administration, Customs Administration
Completed a Diploma in Customs Administration covering customs procedures and revenue administration.
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) - Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) training
Certificate, Customs / Revenue Systems
Completed iCMS training focused on integrated customs management system processes and operations.
Unknown - Ethical Hacking Certificate
Certificate, Cybersecurity
2018 - 2019
Completed an Ethical Hacking Certificate program covering ethical hacking fundamentals and security concepts.
SUStrathmore University
Bachelor of Science, Telecommunications
2014 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications emphasizing telecommunications principles and technologies.
Lukenya High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
2010 - 2013
Activities and societies: Basket Team Captain; Dormitory Captain; Head of the French club
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
Olerai Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Primary Education
2007 - 2009
Completed primary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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