Simon K. Karuru
330 Mawanga, Nakuru-20100- -
Personal Details
Date of Birth2nd April 1991
Nationality Kenyan
ReligionChristian
Languages English, Swahili
Education -Chuka University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (general)
Attained Second Class Upper Division (2:1)
Units Covered: Database Management, System Analysis and Design, Information Sources, Automation of Information Systems, Automated Information Retrieval, Preservation of Information Resources, Organizational Information Systems, Programming of Information System Application; Java, C, C++ and C#, Information Storage and Retrieval, Marketing of Information Services, Computer Administration, Networking and Web Development-Njogu-ini Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Attained a B (plain-Nyeri Academy
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Attained 375/500 Marks
Work Experience
2013-Currently:Freelance Academic Writer
Platforms: VIP-Writers.com and Academia-Research.com
Liaising with support staff and clients on the status of available, ongoing and prospective projects
Collecting assignments available on the system and delivering as required
Ensuring that clients are satisfied with done assignments and are willing to refer others or they can come back for more
Handling Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, Physics and Social Science papers for clients on an on-demand or request basis
Occasionally promoting the website and my profile on local and international forums
April 2015-August 2017: Systems Administrator (Kenya Office)
Organisation: Nicholas O’Dwyer and Sons Ltd. (Irish Construction Consultancy Company)
Leading and overseeing the IT departments for the EU funded roads 2000 projects in 5 regions of Kenya
Overseeing the preparation and production of weekly, monthly and annual progress reports
Actively engaging in the procurement of new infrastructure, software and outsourcing services.
Managed the region’s document management system and oversaw the development of advanced or automated document processing and storage system
Liaised with the Irish HQ office in development and operations of the projects
Representing the Resident Engineer in organizational and region meetings
General office assistance duties (Printing, photocopying, drafting notes and memos, muster roll generation and management) as requested by the Resident Engineer.
April 2014 -September 2014: Head of Nakuru Branch [Office Admin-Resma Plaza]
Organization: Oakleaf Books & Library Consultants
Managing the office’s I.T systems including computers, network switches, routers, printers and scanners.
Managing the acquisition, installation and maintenance of the Network infrastructure [LAN]
Liaised with Service providers to ensure maintenance and provision of high service standards at all times.
Trained Clients, Officers and Administration on how to use the Oakleaf Books Online Software System.
Repaired computer hardware, Solved Network andSoftware Issues.
Designed a database for the Management of records and old Investment files for easy retrieval and Usage.
Generated reports for management.
Ensured user accessibility of the company’s software and application by authorized users at all times.
Spearheaded in the Oakleaf Books Online Software development.
Performed any other duties assigned to me.
June -September 2013: Industrial Attachment
Organization: Daystar University
Assisted in the management of the LAN and Infrastructure
Sorting, Dusting, and filing of dockets for the institution
Maintenance of computers and computer records.
Performed any other duties assigned to me by my supervisors.
Trained officers and end users in the discharge of their duties.
Liaised with relevant heads of departments in IT infrastructure and software procurement
Engaged actively in testing and designing of used requirements while improving and upgrading the Institutions management system
Hobbies and Interest
Dancing Salsa and teaching contemporary choreography
Attending seminars, talk shows and watching drama productions.
Watching comedy and sharing jokes.
Playing computer games.
Selling and marketing
Referees
1. Mr. Paul Gakuru
Regional Manager, Nicholas O’dwyer & Co. Ltd
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2. Mr Francis N. Muchina
General Manager, Oakleaf Books & Library Consultants
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