Joseph Mbugua
@josephmbugua
Remote-ready IT professional specializing in software development, system administration, and customer support.
What I'm looking for
I am a remote-ready IT professional with 3+ years of experience in software development, system administration, e-commerce technical support, and live chat/email customer support. I deliver reliable IT solutions, troubleshoot effectively, and maintain secure systems for staff and clients.
At Riset Software & Systems I developed and maintained web-based ERP systems, integrated ERP solutions with marketplaces like Shopify and Amazon, and trained 30+ clients—reducing onboarding time by 40%. At Bristar Limited I managed IT infrastructure, handled 40+ tickets weekly, and implemented access controls to protect data.
I hold a BSc in Computer Science and multiple Cisco certifications (CCNA, CyberOps). I am passionate about improving digital customer experiences through better tooling, clear documentation, and responsive remote support.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
System Administrator
Bristar Limited
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Managed and maintained IT systems and infrastructure while providing email and live chat support, resolving 40+ tickets per week and enforcing data security and access controls.
Remote Support Agent
Athena
Sep 2024 - Mar 2025 (6 months)
Provided remote IT support and customer service via live chat and email, handling weekly queries over 15 hours/week and documenting issues to improve troubleshooting.
Software Developer
Riset Software & Systems Ltd
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Developed and maintained web-based ERP systems and integrated them with marketplaces like Shopify and Amazon; trained 30+ clients, reducing onboarding time by 40%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Laikipia University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2018 - 2021
Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Second Class Honours (Upper Division).
Njoro Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2014 - 2017
Grade: B+
Secondary education completed with KCSE final certification.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
ynation.co.kePortfolio
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