Tunai Makokha
@tunaimakokha
Highly dedicated Technical Support Engineer with three years of experience
What I'm looking for
As a highly dedicated Technical Support Engineer three years of experience, I possess a strong background in analyzing, troubleshooting, and monitoring networks, investigating alerts generated by monitoring systems, resolving technical issues, and providing exceptional customer support. I hold certifications in CCNA, Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Security Engineer, and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical individuals, and have a proven track record of delivering results-driven solutions that improve network performance, user satisfaction, and overall productivity.
I am a team player with excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, and am proficient in a range of technical skills including network configuration and monitoring, technical customer support, Microsoft Office 365 applications support, performing Active Directory tasks, laptop health checks and maintenance, escalation of unresolved issues to a higher tier, hardware and software troubleshooting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Support Engineer
InterSAT AFRICA
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)
In my role as a Technical Support Engineer, I ensured optimal network performance and provided exceptional customer support, achieving 99.9% network availability and 95% customer satisfaction. I monitored TV channels and managed customer network configurations.
ICT Officer
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
Jul 2024 - Present (10 months)
As an ICT Officer, I provided user support, maintained support systems, and conducted user training, achieving a 20% increase in user satisfaction. I repaired and maintained ICT equipment, configured new systems, and led the development of application systems, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.
Information Technology Technician
ALUPE UNIVERSITY
Aug 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 1 month)
As an IT Technician, I provided end-user support for critical systems, configured networks, and conducted training sessions, resulting in a 20% productivity increase. I also played a key role in upgrading IT infrastructure and managing the university's library website.
Attache'
LIQUID INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES
Jul 2019 - Oct 2019 (3 months)
As an Attache', I provided IT end-user support, managed network infrastructure, and performed hardware repairs. I also configured Cisco switches and routers and developed software applications using PHP.
Technical Trainee
SEACOM
Nov 2019 - Jan 2020 (2 months)
During my internship in the NOC Department, I focused on customer support and network configuration, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate. I installed customer premise equipment and redesigned the Nairobi Metro Network.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Cybersafe Foundation
Trainee, Cloud Security
2023 - 2023
Completed a training program in Cloud Security, gaining knowledge in cloud security principles, practices, and technologies.
Kibabii University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
2015 - 2019
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Studied for a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, focusing on various aspects of IT including software development, networking, and system administration. Graduated with Second Class Upper Division.
St. Matthew's ACK Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2011 - 2014
Grade: B-
Achieved the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, focusing on a broad curriculum that prepared for higher education.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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