James Gathu-
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Summary
A highly skilled Assistant IT Manager with over 10 years of experience in software testing and
implementation,network and user support. Familiar with a wide variety of computer applications, networking,
database and operating system software.
Efficient and knowledgeable support team member accustomed to solve any IT technical issues.
Experience
Assistant It Manager
748 AIR SERVICES - K ltd
Feb 2015 - Jan 2023 (8 years)
•Oversight of IT systems to ensure efficient and effective access for all users.
•Created an automated system backup to help in consistent data protection.
•system implementation and user training resulting into 40% increase in system proficiency.
•Database management.
•Troubleshoot of IT hardware equipment resulting in a 20% reduction in downtime.
•Software and hardware support.
Software Developer
FUTURESOFT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
May 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 10 months)
• Database management (MySQL, SQL and Ms Access).
• Software implementation and support.
• Contributed to code reviews, debugging and optimization.
• MySQL data backup.
• Corrected errors in software to fix performance issues and stability.
IT Technical Support Intern
Kenya Ministry of Youths and Sports – Nairobi, Kenya
Aug 2012 - Jan 2013 (6 months)
Assisted with installation and upgrading of software to meet changing team needs
Kept team technical documentation and inventory records updated
Solved network and internet issues for both wired and wireless system
Troubleshoot office computers equipment to keep devices operational
User support and training on computer systems
Education
The Technical University of Kenya
Diploma Technology, Information Technology
2010 - 2012
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Skills
Project Management • IT Management • Database Administration • Troubleshooting • Technical
Assistance • SQL • Remote User Support • Technical Support • Microsoft Office • Google
Workspace
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