Kevin Karimi

Security systems integrator with 11+ years of experience in security systems design, implementation, and commissioning. Possess a Diploma in Information technology from NIBS. Seeking to assist organizations with security systems solutions, operational procedures and policies. Diploma, Information Technology NIBS Nairobi, Kenya    2011 – 2014 Certificate in Office Automation, Gramat College Nairobi, Kenya 2011 – 2014          Advancis: Winguard Command and Control Systems Johnson Controls: Ccure 900 Security & Event Management Systems Stratus Technologies: Ever Run Redundancy Solutions Panasonic: Video Insight VI Monitor Plus HikVision: HikCentral Professional Management System Nedap: AEOS Access Control Systems and Morpho Biometric Integration Cisco,HP: Core switch, Access Switch, Networking Concepts & Technologies Client / Server Technologies, WebBased Technologies & Relational Databases (SQL & ORACLE) (--Nairobi, Kenya Security Center Omnicast Technical Certification, Genetec / 2021 Security Center People Counting Analytics Certification Training, Genetec / 2021 Security Center Privacy Protector Analytics Certification Training, Genetec / 2021 Security Center Security Video Analytics Certification Training, Genetec / 2021 SWH CCURE 9000 Level 1, Johnson Controls / 2021 Basic Occupational Safety and Health Committee Training, Glosec / 2021 Currently serving as a systems integrator executing successful high-end security products in the turnkey integration of Access Control & Biometric Systems, Surveillance, CCTV Video and Video Analytics Systems, Perimeter Intrusion and Detection Systems. Fire and Life Safety Systems and LAN & WAN. Facilitated, supervised and trained in house teams on systems problem solving scenarios to analyze and translate complex customer requirements and business problems and design while implementing innovative custom solutions. Designed, implemented, Supervised and commissioned both system products and product projects with a fundamental alignment in security systems for surveillance, intrusion detection systems, under vehicle surveillance systems and perimeter detection systems. Streamlined and strengthened within my IT Administrator position, information technology solutions, consulting and end user support, focusing on strengthening high quality and high availability IT infrastructures that provides solutions to on-demand clientele needs. Systems Integrator / Glosec Systems Limited / Nairobi, Kenya 2014 - Present     Administration of security projects, including design & build, installing and configuration of Integrated Access Control Systems offering some of today has most advanced solutions including biometrics and video analytics systems. Assisting in the Engineering and Integration of the I.T. component in the comprehensive solutions portfolio of dedicated units in specializing in Security and Life Safety including deployment of large-scale and sophisticated turnkey solutions. Systematized, installed and configured cutting-edge fire and life safety solutions in diverse environments. Performing general maintenance procedures for installations including;  Administering root, system, operator and user privileges for system users.  Resolving communication failures in Security System devices and controllers.  Assessing the full functionality of the entire Security Systems and resolving known and unknown issues.  Determined system log problems, helpdesk calls or service requests and resolve within the stipulated resolution time.  Reconciled all failed devices connection to the server and resolved any system failures.  Conserved optimal performance of all servers, switches and security devices by applying updates, patches and versions.  Maintained all video attached devices in the normal working conditions.  Executed full administration, full monitoring, full configuration and house cleaning of network, database of the running VMS, Access and ISMS systems. Key projects covered as:  Systems Engineer  I&M Kenya, Limuru Road, 1Park  I&M Kenya Branches [Village Market, Sarit Center, Changamwe, Syokimau]  I&M Bank, Rwanda  Belmont Apartments, Kenya  Arena Mall, Uganda  Tamarind Tree Suites, Kenya Systems Integrator  KCB Bank, Kenya  UNITED NATIONS GIGIRI, Kenya  KENYA POWER AND LIGHTING COMPANY, Kenya  KENGEN, Kenya  Maina Soko Hospital, Zambia  Kenya Re-Insurance , Kenya  UNHCR [Lynwood, Kakuma, Alijungur, General Mathenge, Somalia]  Waterfront Mall, Kenya  The Junction Mall, Kenya  Garden City Mall, Kenya 2012 - 2013 Systems Administrator / Cropnuts / Nairobi, Kenya       2011 - 2012 IT Specialist / Edusoft Kenya / Nairobi, Kenya          2009 - 2012 Implementing and establishing CRM systems – [ZOHO CRM]. Network security management using Kaspersky Enterprise Edition. Implementing and establishing helpdesk support systems [Spice works] to monitor and troubleshoot LAN & WAN of the office space. Providing immediate resolution for physical breakdown of internet, email, and offline data backup by coordinating with the relevant vendors and suppliers. Delivering proactive monitoring and preventive maintenance for all locations. Planning and scheduling the network downtime for various upgrades and maintenance. Prepared the environment for deployment of Windows Server 2003. Analyzed the hardware and software requirements of Active Directory. Installed, configured, and provide troubleshooting for Server 2003. Migrated Windows Server 2003 from test environment to the production environment. Implemented and managed IP Addressing; configured TCP/IP addressing on a server. Created the Forest Root domain, and a Child domain in a production environment. Installed and configured an Active Directory Domain Controller. Established external trusts and cross-forest trusts. Managed an Active Directory site; replication schedules, site links and boundaries, used ADUC to create and manage computer, user and group accounts in an Active Directory environment. IT Administrator / Avtech Systems LTD, Kenya / Nairobi, enya      Installing video conferencing systems for Centum Investments, RBA, ICPACK Kenya and the Nairobi University. Installing of Congress Systems in the AU IBAR and Office of the prime minister and Nyeri High Courts. Installation and configuration of CCTV Systems and Access Control in Milimani Law Courts, Andy Forwarders, KAA, Kololo, Kampala. Installing of Digital Signage, Interactive White Boards and Class Room Management Software at USIU- Africa Lilian Beam Tower. Executed full administration, full monitoring, full configuration and house cleaning of network, database of the running VMS, Access and ISMS systems. Mr. James Ndegwa, Chief Technical Officer, GLOSEC Security Solutions,-,-Mr. Ahmed Ben Bella, Managing Director, Avtech Systems Limited,-,-