saff maingi
@saffmaingi
Dependable ICT Technician with 10 years’ experience in network, security, and systems integration.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly dependable and versatile Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Technician with ten years of hands-on experience in computer maintenance, structured cabling, networking, and system integration. I specialize in diagnosing, installing, and maintaining security, telecommunication, and IT infrastructure including CCTV, biometrics, PBX, and LAN/WAN systems.
Throughout my career I have led installations and configurations for robust, network-integrated security and communication projects, managed large-scale Cat 6 and RG59 cable structuring, deployed point-to-point wireless links using Ubiquity devices, and configured NVRs for remote IP camera access. I also provide hardware assembly, upgrades, and frontline IT support across Microsoft, iOS, and Linux environments.
I bring strong organizational skills, technical endurance, and autonomous problem-solving to deliver stable, standards-compliant infrastructure and improve operational communications for clients. I am eager to contribute immediate value in a dynamic IT support or infrastructure role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ICT Technician
Ryanshaw Secure Solutions
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Spearheaded installation and integration of security and communication systems (CCTV, biometric access, burglar alarms) and managed wired/wireless network deployments and PBX/IP phone setups to improve client connectivity and operational efficiency.
Information Technology Technician
Secure Africa
Jan 2013 - Feb 2023 (10 years 1 month)
Delivered large-scale structured cabling and network configuration projects (Cat 6, RG59) and implemented wireless point-to-point links and remote IP camera viewing for multiple institutional clients, ensuring standards-compliant, stable infrastructure.
Assistant Maintenance Technician
Rikel Technologies
Jan 2006 - Apr 2012 (6 years 3 months)
Provided hardware maintenance and frontline IT support, performing PC and peripheral repairs, OS installations/updates, and basic LAN/Wi‑Fi setups to maintain client operations and equipment reliability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technology Development Center, Directorate of Industrial Training
Certificate, Technical Skills / Apprenticeship
2005 - 2006
Completed a Certificate in Technical Skills/Apprenticeship focusing on hands-on technical and vocational training from May 2005 to July 2006.
Compuera College
Certificate, Software Applications
2003 - 2003
Completed a Certificate in Software Applications from February 2003 to May 2003 focusing on software application proficiency.
Kasarani Academy
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E), General Secondary Education
Attained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) O Level in 2002.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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