Peter Wangodi
@peterwangodi
Seasoned IT manager delivering technology operations, strategy, and hospitality IT leadership.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned IT manager with over 15 years' experience across manufacturing, hospitality, and IT operations, currently serving as IT Operations Manager at Holiday Inn Nairobi. I lead teams, manage projects end-to-end, oversee systems maintenance, vendor relationships, budgeting, and IT strategy to align technology with business goals.
I have implemented processes that improved user satisfaction and reduced risks, managed group servers, ERP (Opera), networks, security systems (CCTV, access control), and delivered IT training and mentorship. I thrive on solving complex technical challenges and transforming business needs into scalable technical solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Manager
Holiday Inn Nairobi
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Manage IT operations and a team of IT professionals, overseeing projects, systems maintenance, vendor relationships, and IT strategy to ensure reliable hotel technology services since Jan 2022.
Assistant IT Manager
Fairview Hotel
May 2016 - Dec 2021 (5 years 7 months)
Provided ICT solution design and delivered complex projects, managed infrastructure, security systems, backups and stakeholder communications to maintain hotel ICT services from May 2016 to Dec 2021.
Group Systems Administrator
Doshi Group of Companies
May 2011 - Apr 2014 (2 years 11 months)
Managed group servers, ERP (Opera), security systems, networks, PABX and asset/inventory records, and produced management reports while supporting backups and licenses from May 2011 to Apr 2014.
Help Desk Manager
PC World Ltd
Dec 2010 - Apr 2011 (4 months)
Managed service desk operations, escalations and reporting, trained and mentored staff, and led incident and request fulfillment processes from Dec 2010 to Apr 2011.
IT Pre-Sales & Project Coordinator
Capcom Ltd Technology Solutions
Aug 2006 - Nov 2010 (4 years 3 months)
Coordinated IT projects and operations, provided technical guidance, training and client-facing support to ensure timely delivery of solutions and improve operational processes from Aug 2006 to Nov 2010.
IT Lecturer
Computer Pride
May 2008 - Jul 2008 (2 months)
Planned and delivered IT lessons, prepared materials, assessed students and supported individual learning during May 2008 to Jul 2008.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CPCisco (course provider)
Cyber Threat Management
2024 - 2024
Completed 'CyberThreat Management' course in February 2024.
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Master of Business Administration, Hospitality Revenue Management and Performance Improvement
Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Revenue Management and Performance Improvement completed in January 2024.
Institute of Pension Management
Senior Management and Leadership
2023 - 2023
Completed Senior Management and Leadership Course May–July 2023.
SUStrathmore University
Hospitality Innovation
2023 - 2023
Completed course titled 'Innovations for Hotels Post COVID-19' in May 2023.
OAOPSWAT Academy
Cyber Threat Intelligence
2023 - 2023
Completed 'CyberThreat Intelligence 101' in March 2023.
Learnovate Technologies / Computer Pride (course provider)
Cloud Administration
2021 - 2021
Completed Microsoft Azure Administrator course in Jan–Apr 2021.
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Innovations for Hotels Post COVID-19
2020 - 2020
Bachelor of Technology programme noted for 2020 with focus on innovations for hotels post COVID-19.
Computer Pride / Computer Learning Centre (course provider)
IT Certifications
2017 - 2017
Completed MCITP and ITIL Foundation courses in Feb–Apr 2017.
SUStrathmore University
Diploma, Business Information Technology
2007 - 2007
Diploma in Business Information Technology completed in 2007.
Availability
Location
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Skills
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