Fredrick Gekara-
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linkedin.com/in/fredrickgekara
Summary
An ICT enthusiast with 8+ years in Systems Administration. My experience is made up of a mix that includes the
government, hotels, NGOs, schools, and community centers working towards alleviating poverty, infant mortality
and human suffering.
I have self-studied most of my ICT and Programming skills, often according to the demands of the position I'm in
at any given time or the issues on my desk that need resolving.
Experience
ICT Assistant
Tamarind Management Ltd
Feb 2018 - May 2020 (2 years 4 months)
MS Server 2016/G Suite/Active Directory/IPTV/Opera, Vision & Sun Systems/Symphony Reports
System/Remote Desktop/Cisco Phone Support/Wi-Fi Management/Shared Services/Technical Support/
etc..
ICT Consultant
Marsh Pride Group Limited
Dec 2016 - Apr 2020 (3 years 5 months)
Making sure the organization achieves its mandate by providing ICT solutions to our clients through
both internal strategies and partnerships with industry experts.
Presiding Officer - IT
May 2017 - Nov 2017 (7 months)
Training the presiding officers and other relevant staff on the new technology adopted by the IEBC
Setting up and ensuring the IT infrastructure is running optimally to support the election process
Maintenance of IT equipment acquired by the commission
Responding to, and diagnosing any issues experienced in the in the field.
ICT Consultant
Okong'o Omogeni & Company Advocates
Apr 2013 - Mar 2015 (2 years)
Set up and maintained the company's ICT infrastructure.
Helped the company come up with on-demand solutions to everyday ICT challenges it encountered
Configured the cabled and wireless networks in accordance with the company's specifications
Setup and assigned the company's private cloud storage platform
ICT Clerk
Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
Feb 2013 - Apr 2013 (3 months)
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Training on the use of Biometric Voter Registration Kits (BVR Kits)
Setup of the BVR Kits from raw to usable.
ICT support for the constituency headquarters.
Data entry at the constituency tallying centre.
Printer and other hardware setup.
ICT Manager
The Clarion Hotel
Oct 2012 - Feb 2013 (5 months)
Systems Upgrade & Maintenance
Work Area Setup
Private Cloud Setup and Maintenance
Windows 2008 Server
HotelPlus Client Administrator
Local Area Network Setup and Administration
Computer Components Repair & Maintenance
Microsoft Outlook Setup
ICT Support
The Boma Hotels
Dec 2011 - Sep 2012 (10 months)
Opera Hotel Management System Setup
LAN Layout (Cabling)
Microsoft Outlook Setup
Hardware and Software Setup & Maintenance
Computer Repair
Smart TV Programming
Graphic Design
Vice President
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011 (1 year)
Organization and Setting up of Club Activities
Management of Club Activities
Membership Recruitment
Education on Careers Associated with Management Science
Liaising with Department on Matters Affecting Association Members
Intern
The Boma Hotels
Jul 2011 - Oct 2011 (4 months)
Management of ICT at the Hotel Conferences
Systems Updates, Upgrades and Maintenance
Local Area Network Setup
Education
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KCA University
Master of Science (MSc), Commerce (Economics and Investment)
2015 - 2017
In pursuance of a Master of Science Degree with a major in Economics and Investment.
Computer Pride Limited
Certification, MCSE
2013 - 2014
Microsoft Certified Systems Analyst
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Management Science
2007 - 2011
B.Com: Management Science
Moi Forces Academy
KCSE, B2003 - 2006
KCSE
Licenses & Certifications
The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking - Google
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Technical Support Fundamentals - Google
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Skills
Photo Editing • Freelance Graphics • Wireless Networking • Swimming • Editing • Writing • Social
Media • Blogging • Wordpress • Microsoft Excel
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