Mike 017
@mike017
IT and networking professional skilled in data collection, network support, and hardware troubleshooting.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an IT and networking professional with a BSc in Business Information Technology and practical experience across data collection, network installation, fiber splicing, and field enumeration. I have worked on national exercises (farmer registration, census, Huduma Namba) and in technical roles including fiber network splicing and ICT support, applying hands-on skills in hardware maintenance, OS installation, and Cisco networking.
I deliver dependable technical support, accurate data collection using ODK/KoBo, and network troubleshooting with familiarity in OSPF, VLANs, RIP and LAN/WAN technologies. I am a team player with strong communication and report-writing skills, eager to contribute to organizations needing practical ICT, networking, or field data expertise.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Agri-preneur
Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development
Sep 2023 - Oct 2023 (1 month)
Participated in national farmer registration exercise, collecting and validating farmer data to support agricultural program planning and outreach.
Fiber Network Splicing Technician
Billmart Technologies
Oct 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Installed and spliced fiber networks, performed maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure network uptime and signal quality across customer installations.
Enumerator
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Aug 2019 - Aug 2019 (0 months)
Conducted household surveys during the national census, collecting accurate demographic and socio-economic data under strict quality controls.
Registration Assistant
Huduma Namba
Apr 2019 - May 2019 (1 month)
Assisted in national registration drives, enrolling citizens into Huduma Namba with biometric capture and verification while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
Call Center Intern
Circuit Business System Kenya Limited
Sep 2018 - Nov 2018 (2 months)
Resolved client issues related to ticketing machines, providing technical support and improving first-contact resolution during internship in the call center.
Constituency ICT Clerk
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Jul 2017 - Aug 2017 (1 month)
Provided ICT support for election verification kits including installation, configuration, imaging, backups and on-site technical assistance during general elections.
Data Enumerator
Dar Al Hadassah Consultancy
Mar 2017 - Apr 2017 (1 month)
Collected social and environmental impact data for surveys at Konza City, ensuring accurate field data capture and adherence to survey protocols.
IT Intern
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
May 2015 - Aug 2015 (3 months)
Supported the IT department by installing operating systems, troubleshooting connectivity, crimping Ethernet cables, and deploying antivirus and IP phone setups.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Business Information Technology
2013 - 2015
Grade: Second Class Honors (Lower Division)
Activities and societies: Member of JKUAT Environmental Management Association
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology with Second Class Honors (Lower Division).
Mukaa Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
2009 - 2012
Grade: B- (58 points)
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a B- grade (58 points).
Landu Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Primary Education
2000 - 2008
Grade: 353 points
Completed Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) with 353 points.
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Location
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