Joseph Obare

EXPERIENCE IT SYSTEMS MANAGER - SUNSHINE SCHOOL, NAIROBI, KENYA. MARCH 2018 - PRESENT JOSEPH OBARE OTORA IT SYSTEMS MANAGER PROFILE A multi-skilled IT manager with good all-round supervisory and technical expertise. Very capable with a proven ability to ensure the smooth running of ICT systems and to provide IT services that will radically improve the efficiency and performance of a company. I have Extensive practical knowledge of complex systems builds, hardware and software testing, network support, technical support and computers (windows & apple). CONTACT Email:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/obarejoseph/ Mobile: +254 - Address:- Nairobi, Kenya Passport ID: B079569 Nationality: Kenyan Driving license: Yes Languages: English, Swahili ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS Sports • Hiking • Travel i. Manage information technology, network and computer systems (LAN, WAN & WLAN). ii. Plan, organize, control and evaluate I.T and electronic data operations. iii. Install and configure computer/server hardware operating systems and application iv. Conduct options analysis and recommend optimal solutions to address requirements v. Make recommendations including viability of usage information systems and/or infrastructure and industry information technology standards/solutions relevant to the institution vi. Drive proactive routine health-checks and ensure solid processes for administration and backups. vii. Manage I.T staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations. viii. Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures. ix. Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems. x. Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy. xi. Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time. xii. Audit systems and assess their outcomes. Preserve assets, information security and control structures. xiii. Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness of I.T systems. xiv. Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults Continued next page…………… 2 JOSEPH OBARE OTORA IT SYSTEMS MANAGER IT CONSULTANT - XO COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, NAIROBI, KENYA FEBRUARY 2020 - PRESENT i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. Analyzing a company's IT system and infrastructure. Diagnosing IT system problems, inefficiencies and weaknesses. Planning a timeline for completion of projects. Understanding a client's business needs. Implementing a technological solution to meet business needs. Analyzing and determining security threats. Providing advice on technology best practices. Collaborating with technical in-house team to ensure familiarity with technology. Training staff to use the new IT system. Monitoring the success of IT solution. Producing detailed reports on the efficacy of the technology. SENIOR TECHNICAL LEAD - BLUEBIRD SOLUTIONS LIMITED, NAIROBI, KENYA MAY 2014 – MARCH 2018 i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. Refurbishment of Core Network, LAN & WLAN systems for Merica Hotel, Nakuru Core Network LAN & WLAN installation for Animal Health & Industry Training Institute (AHITI), Kabete. LAN installation for Art Room and Bio Mechanical computer labs at Rusinga Schools Nairobi, Kenya. Installation of CCTV system for Aga Khan Nursery and Academy in Nairobi & Mombasa Server supply and installation for Regent Management Group headquarters, Nairobi. LAN & WLAN refurbishment. Installation of IP telephony system and structured cabling for Rift Valley Institute for Science and Technology, Nakuru. (RVIST). LAN, CCTV and IP telephony system development for Polish Embassy trade division offices at Flamingo Towers Nairobi under Modular Interiors Limited. Core network & systems support for Robson Harris & Company Advocates Continued next page…………… 3 JOSEPH OBARE OTORA ix. IT SYSTEMS MANAGER x. xi. xii. xiii. xiv. xv. xvi. Core Network LAN & WLAN installation for The Kenya Hockey Union, Nairobi. CCTV installation for AZIZ transporters Airtel Kenya tower and site audits comprising of basic data of the antennas on tower and the basic configuration of the generators and other equipment and batteries on site. WLAN upgrade and installation of wireless access points for The Crater Lake Naivasha Resort. Installation of CCTV system at A&G Fashions in Nairobi. Installation of WLAN at Maasai Ostrich Farm Resort, Kitengela, Nairobi. Installation of WLAN for Avondale Apartments at State House road CCTV installation for Sovereign group at Transnational Plaza. ICT TECHNICAL SUPPORT - INTRACON ENGINEERING, NAIROBI, KENYA FEBRUARY 2013 – JANUARY 2014 i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. General technical I.T office support. Installation of PABX for Samchi Telecoms and HVAC at their new offices at Barclays plaza. IT support for Costek-Alma quantity surveyors limited kenya Installation of Active directory for ADCC International East Africa and LAN. Repair for IDAP offices' LAN connections and telephony at Donholm, Nairobi. Complete installation and mounting of CABLE TRAY for both data and electrical at TRANS-NATIONAL Bank PLAZA Building. Successful installation of KVM Switches to their server at PLAN INTERNATIONAL and maintenance at BONDO. Successful installation of LAN and WLAN for VFS Global, Kenya at West1 Plaza. Consolidating paper work for clients. General site survey before commencing work. 4 JOSEPH OBARE OTORA EDUCATION IT SYSTEMS MANAGER CCNA ROUTING & SWITCHING STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY JAN – JUL 2018 DBIT, BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY APRIL 2011 - 2014 MICROSOFT ESSENTIALS CHRIST THE KING COMPUTER COLLEGE JAN - MARCH 2011 ICC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAME INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COUNCIL JANUARY 2011 ICC LEVEL 1 UMPIRING INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COUNCIL MARCH 2011 KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION MUSINGU BOYS SCHOOL 2010 ADDITIONAL TRAININGS STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY iLabAfrica – Open Data for Development - JUNE 2012 C4A, “Coders for Africa” in action Kenya #3 – April 2012 5 JOSEPH OBARE OTORA IT SYSTEMS MANAGER KEY SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS • • • • • • • Meticulous attention to detail Strong interpersonal & communication skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team also independently Leadership Excellent Organizational skills Poised under pressure Problem Solving COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILTY • • • • • • • • • • • • • Represented Kenya in the Senior Hockey Cup of Nations in Stellenbosch, Capetown. Represented Kenya in the Senior World Hockey League 1 in Nairobi (Bronze Medalists) Represented Kenya Senior Hockey in Zimbabwe and Ghana The Kenya Hockey Premier league winners 2016 with Strathmore University. Represented Kenya in the Senior Hockey Cup of Nations in Johannesburg. (Bronze Medalists) Represented Kenya in Under 21 Hockey World Cup qualifiers in Johannesburg. (Position 4 in Africa) Member of the Strathmore University Community Outreach Program Club. Participated in Africa Hockey Club Cup Championships in Lusaka Zambia (Silver Medalist) Took part in distributing donations to the internally displaced persons at the Nakuru Show Grounds. Participated in Africa Club Cup Championships in Ghana (Position 4 in Africa). Coached cricket and hockey in some primary and secondary schools in Nakuru, Kenya. Part-took in the Christ the King community cleaning initiative. Represent Kenya in Olympic qualifiers in East London South Africa (Position 4 in Africa). 6 JOSEPH OBARE OTORA REFEREES IT SYSTEMS MANAGER Mr. Edmund Kimutai Terer Chief Operations Officer Bluebird Solutions Limited, Kenya. P.O BOX 51597 - 00200 Nairobi, KENYA. Mobile: - E-mail:-Website: http://bluebirdsolutionske.com Mr. Victor Kandie Limo Information Systems Officer. The Sovereign Group Kenya. P.O. Box- Nairobi, KENYA. Mobile: - Email:-Office email:-Mr. Godfrey Bila Chief Accountant/Team Manager. Kenya Police Service/Kenya Hockey Union. P.O. Box- Nairobi, KENYA. Mobile: -/ -. Email:-