Eric Karani

Eric Karani

$5/hr
Computer Analyst
Reply rate:
33.33%
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Age:
36 years old
Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Experience:
6 years
______________________ Eric Karani Mwobobia ____________________ (Pursuing M.Sc. in computational Intelligence (Analytics and Business Intelligence) B.Sc. Hons. (Computer Science, Egerton University). PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth: Email Address: Address: Cell phone: Identity number: County: Marital Status: Nationality: 18th October, 1988.- P.O Box 74 – 60202, Nkubu. -. Meru. Married Kenyan CAREER OBJECTIVE  To utilize my knowledge, skills and experience acquired through learning and participation to enhance professionalism in aspects of computing to improve quality of life.  To work in an organization that will integrate me with the major objective of achieving the set out targets by working in harmony with others through teamwork for optimal performance.  To be a celebrated computer analyst in a leading firm. EDUCATION QUALIFICATION 2014-Update University of Nairobi Pursuing Masters in Science (Computing Intelligence-: University of Egerton Bachelor of Science (Computer Science). Attained: Second class honor’s (upper division-: Chuka High School Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade: A- (minus) BRIEF RESUME I am bona fide student of Egerton University, Computer Science department. Skills attained include: • System analysis and design, system model and design, • programming in C#, JAVA ,C and C++,data structure and analysis of algorithm Software development requirement, software documentation. • computer architecture, computer maintenance • operating systems, Distributed Systems, Decision support systems and Unix • programming language design • Software Engineering Methodology (SSADM, DSDM, Extreme Programming, Unified Programming,) • Database Management Systems (MS-SQL, Sybase, My-SQL Server, MS-Access) • Website design and development (ASP.NET, JSP, JSF, AJAX, Dreamweaver, PHP, HTML, HTML5,JavaScript, CSS, Flash, Photoshop) • Information Systems Analysis and Design (UML) • Object Oriented Programming, Object Oriented Analysis and Design(C#, Java, C++) • Communication Skills • Economics, Entrepreneurship and Business Management • Professional Computing Ethics, Law and Marketing • Wireless and Mobile Computing • Elements of Economics • Networking Principles WORK EXPERIENCE Nov 2015 – to date Liberty Life Assurance Company Ltd. Position: System Analyst / Developer Duties and responsibilities • To spear head the analysis of existing systems and business processes, recommend new systems or modifications to existing ones to meet changing user needs. • Ensure that problems with Business Applications are logged with the software vendors and followed through to resolution. • To apply best practice management , mitigation of risks and resolution of issues in a timely manner to ensure high system availability • To build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in order to facilitate the achievement of set objectives • Develop and maintain a comprehensive security policy for all business applications in the company. • To facilitate planning, design, documentation and implementation of various systems to meet business requirements while identifying alternative and emerging technologies and impact to the business. • Conduct and document results of regular audits on network and system utilization to ensure compliance with approved policy at all times. • To facilitate the update of core business applications to ensure value to business is realized and change management process is adhered to. • To analyze issues raised by systems users in order to determine the most appropriate solutions and initiate corrective action. • To manage projects through all its stages, including implementation, execution and change management. June 2013 – Oct 2015 Resolution Insurance Ltd Position: Business Analyst I Actisure application Analysis, enhancing and Support • Design and develop Act-isure product Engine • Customize corporate policy in the Act-isure system to fit the client need. • Design the pricing mechanism for the company product. • Design and creation of Actisure reports for areas of business as may be specified from time to time • Disease Management Portal development and Member authentication Portal developing and support • Provide support for Actisure product creation/Claim and Policy Capture, Assessment/PME/DME/Citrix/ Act-isure/Kofax • Resolve policy livening issues and premium management job. • MIDB Installation and rollout • Raise support call to Activus and link with developer to resolve the issue • Backup all Business Application database • Set up Business Continuity plan • Ensures issues are identified, tracked, reported on and resolved in a timely manner Business Process Analysis • Understand what the business does • Determine how to improve existing business process • Determine which tasks/steps to automate (identify scope and get the requirements) • Design the features of IT systems (create functional requirements) • Implement the new features of the IT system (technical design) Technical Recommendation and Testing • Develop tactical and strategic products, services and programmes to support aligned to the unit/department goal • Defines, develops and implements quality assurance practices and procedures, end user test plans and other QA assessments • Works with associated departments to identify required changes • Communicates needed changes to development team or develop solution to the identified changes Project Execution • Assists in enforcement of project deadlines and schedules • Takes input from supervisor and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedback • Communicates and applies project standards • Understands the components of running a fiscally successful project Training • Proactively assists with the identification of training and development requirements of the Business Unit • Design, implement training and develop initiatives that will continuously upgrade effectiveness and efficiency of personnel working in different departments/units Jan 2013 – May 2013 Software Dynamic LTD Position: .NET Developer • Develop .NET applications as identified by supervisor and management. • Act as a team in planning the design and applications functionality of system to be developed. • Maintain, support and enhance existing systems. • Perform complete testing of developed systems. • Conduct all user acceptances testing, and report results. • Carry out Documentation of the systems developed. • Develop database for rapid and real-time information sharing. May 2011 – Dec 2012 Officer National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Position:ICT Duties and responsibilities • Maintainance of online attachment system and other existing Currently working on a new version using ASP.NET. • Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications; • Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks; • Taking staff/clients through attachment portal, either face to face or over the telephone ; • Troubleshooting system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware/software faults; • Procedural documentation for application support; • Following diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system; Supporting the rollout of new applications; • Setting up new users’ accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues; • Working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate); • Prioritizing and managing many open cases at one time; • Testing and evaluating new technology that can be implemented in organization; • Conducting electrical safety checks on computer equipment June 2011-Dec 2011 National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Position: Website Designer and Developer Duties and responsibilities • Develop new Web applications as identified by supervisor and management. • Planning the design and Web applications functionality. • Perform complete testing of Web applications unit and system, engaging users as necessary. • Conduct all user acceptances testing, and report results. • Design and implement user-driven templates, databases and interfaces for ease of use. January 2010-June2011 WENET organization management system projects Position: volunteer Duties and Responsibilities • Automate the organization activities. • Develop a record management system for their client. • Maintain the system. • Network computers for data sharing in organization. • Coordinating implementation of the projects being undertaken. May 2009-August 2010 • • • Meru Electronics Cybercafé Position: Technician Responsibilities Troubleshooting network problems Install software for both Windows and Linux Operating System. Daily book keeping September 2007 – July 2008: Kathigiririni mixed day Secondary School Position: Untrained Teacher Duties and responsibilities • Teacher in charge of mathematics, chemistry and physics. • Assistant coordinator youth Christian student (YCS). • Preparation of school teaching timetables. • Organizing other co - curricular activities like school trips and prize giving ceremonies. PROGRAMMING EXPERT KNOWLEDGE • C# PHP HTML5 • JavaScript • JAVA • Prolog ASP.NET MYSQL C • • • • VB.NET MSSQL • JSP/JSF INTERESTS • Web programming Desktop programming • Artificial Intelligent Technologies Open source software development PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION  Currently Training for Certified Oracle Database Management.  Microsoft certified SharePoint Administrator 2010  Cisco Certified networks associate level (CCNA)1and 2  Proficiency certificate in .NET programming using VB.NET and MSSQL  Proficient in Citrix  Proficient SAP Business Intelligence Tool (Crystal Report, Dashboard and Universe)  Proficiency certificate in PHP and MYSQL programming  Proficiency certificate in Computer Package RESPONSIBILITIES & AWARDS • A class representative 08 computer science class for four years • Project coordinator Techno-informative youth group in Kaguru, Nkubu. Organization based on Community activities. • Member of following group:- I. Community based  Techno-informative youth group. II. Educational based  Egerton university computer science student association (EUCOSSA).  Egerton university class representative organization.  Egerton university Meru dioceses student organization. III. Church based  St. Augustine dancing group Egerton chaplaincy.  Kaguru catholic church (Nkubu- sub center) youth group. 1. REFEREES Charles Kiboi General Manager IT Liberty life Assurance Co. Ltd P.O BOX- NairobiKenya Tel: - Email:- 2. Mr. William Korrir Senior lecturer Egerton University Njoro P. O. Box 536 Njoro, Nakuru. Tel :- Email:- 3. Mr. Peter Kimani Business Analyst II Resolution Insurance Co. Ltd P.O BOX- Nairobi- Kenya Tel: - Email:-
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