JOHN KARANJA
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ~ MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Innovative and resourceful Information Technology Specialist with over 3 years proven track record of excellent teaching
and capacity building, leading to significantly improved performance. Highly skilled in defining enterprise technology
strategies and processes that reduce cost, improve efficiencies, support organization goals and maximize technology
investment. Proficient in analyzing information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements, custom designing
solutions, troubleshooting for complex information systems management. My goal is to become a valuable mutual asset
by providing efficient information technology expertise that will contribute to organization success while exploring my
abilities in monitoring and evaluation.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic IT planning | Systems Analysis and Design | Database Query languages, MySQL | Database Design,
Implementation and Maintenance | Research Design | Data Visualization | Risk Analysis | Monitoring and Evaluation System
Development | Next-Gen Technology Adoption | Strategic Development | Education Programming | Quality assurance
KEY HIGHLIGTS
Ability to drive organizational change through a combination of big picture business perspective, technology
prowess and insightful identification or improvements to process.
Strong foundation of knowledge around Azure Cloud services and the cloud ecosystem.
Highly competent in use of management tools for API, Containers (Kubertetes), logs and monitoring.
Excellent ability to design and implement solutions for Azure Cloud cloud services.
In depth knowledge on preventive maintenance of computer systems, web applications and development.
Skilled understanding of data analysis to effectively interpret findings in a way that makes sense to end users.
In depth knowledge on preventive maintenance of computer systems, web applications, development and
networking.
Advanced knowledge of standard Monitoring and Evaluation procedures and tools.
Broad development knowledge, including Apache, Linux, SQL databases and Linux.
Proficient in a range of computer systems, languages, tools and testing methodologies.
Detail-oriented, thorough, and vigilant to collect all necessary data without missing critical components.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor Degree in Business Information and Management, Kisii University, 2017.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E), William Ng’iru High School, 2012.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
ICT Tutor | Brianiac High School | April 2018 to Date
Key Contributions & Results:
Learning mediator
Assessment of students
Supervision of students
Designing of learning programs
Subject matter expert for IT lessons
Internship | Ministry of Education | May 2016 - August 2016
Key Contributions & Results:
Installation and updating computer software.
Maintaining communication with staff to ensure optimum experience when using ICT equipment or software.
Maintenance of computer hardware.
Providing Support to staff.
VOLUNTEER ROLES HELD
ICT Volunteer | International Humanity Foundation | November 2019 to Date.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing, Andela.
Literacy Program, Cloud Factory Academy.
REFERENCES
Ruth Kihugu
HR Executive, Deloitte Kenya
Email:-John Mararo
Brianiac High school
Email:-Eunice Chege
HR, Safaricom
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