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Stęphëñè Åsêwė

@stphsw

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Results-driven IT professional specializing in network engineering and cybersecurity.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead network and cybersecurity initiatives, mentor teams, and drive scalable digital transformation while continuing hands-on engineering and training.

I am a results-driven IT professional with hands-on experience in IT support, network engineering, software development, data annotation, and cybersecurity. I have a proven track record troubleshooting and maintaining IT infrastructure, developing user-focused digital solutions, and delivering training that drives digital transformation.

In recent roles I have built and maintained LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi and IP telephony systems, installed and configured Cisco, Fortinet and other vendor devices, improved network efficiency and reduced resolution times, and led digital literacy programs impacting 1,000+ learners.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Executive Network Engineer

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MFI Group

Apr 2025 - Present (6 months)

Builds, configures, and maintains LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi and IP telephony systems, implemented firewalls and routing/VLANs to optimize performance and security, achieving 99.9% uptime and reducing resolution time by 30%.

Cisco Fortinet VLAN IP Routing

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Project Administrator

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Project Digital Impact Foundation

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Directed planning and execution of digital literacy programs impacting 1,000+ learners, led curriculum development and training, and established quality assurance measures to scale digital transformation initiatives.

Program Management Curriculum Development Training Delivery Monitoring & Evaluation Data Analysis Quality Assurance

Computer Studies Teacher

Mukuyu Secondary School

Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 (5 months)

Delivered computer studies curriculum for Form 1–4, designed lesson plans and assessments, and managed/upgraded computer lab systems to ensure 100% operational readiness.

Curriculum Design Lesson planning Educational Technology Assessments Windows OS

ICT Unit Attaché

Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Provided IT support to 400+ end users, maintained ICT infrastructure, managed software deployments and license compliance, and designed and secured the Ministry website to reduce downtime and improve services.

End User Services Software Deployment Licensing IT Infrastructure Incident Tracking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Moi University

Bachelor of Science, Information Sciences (IT Specialization)

2020 - 2024

Activities and societies: Key courses included Software Engineering, Data Structures & Algorithms, Database Management, Network Design & Administration, Information Systems Security, Web Design & Development, and Digital Preservation.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences with IT specialization covering software engineering, cybersecurity, network administration, web development, and information management.