HARMON KEITH OKONGO OKEYO
Frankfurt Am Main
Summary
As an Information Technology professional with high-level management experience in the IT industry, I am looking for a challenging position in the dynamic IT industry; where I can leverage my proven skills and knowledge in information systems management and administration. With a management belief based on integrity, quality and service, I bring on board great potential for success powered by an aptitude for strategic thought and planning as well as the ability to adapt quickly to new ideas and situations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Computer System Administrator and Networking
Ejada Management Group
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Design, organise, modify and support the organisation’s computer systems
- Design, install and maintain LANs, WANs, Internet and Intranet systems as well as network segments
- Maintain system efficiency
- Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment and security
- Maintain user access administration
- Review system logs
- Access control
- System audit logging
- Evaluate, monitor and modify system performance as necessary
- Generate and retain system backups
- Comply with password requirements
- Maintain network servers such as file servers, VPN Gateways and intrusion detection systems
- Assign routing protocols and routing table configuration
- Troubleshoot reported problems
Systems Administrator
INTEX construction Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Designed and constructed a wide-area network connecting satellite offices to corporate headquarters
- Oversaw setup of servers and desktop workstations
- Recruited and trained network and desktop support technicians
- Prepared budgets and managed expenses
- Configured routers, firewalls, domain name services, and e-mail, Web, and ftp services
- Implemented wide-area network to increase availability of field data at corporate headquarters and improve communications with field technicians
- Researched, negotiated, and instituted standard server configuration for remote sites, achieving 27% cost savings while establishing a corporate-wide server standard
- Performed impromptu security checks of servers and networks to verify adequate virus protection and compliance with corporate procedures
- Conducted training sessions for server administrators to collaborate on future plans and coordinate IT development projects
Network Administrator
ZUKU
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Coordinated data and voice communications for domestic and international operations of multi-billion dollar corporation
- Held financial oversight of local, national, and international division communication budgets in excess of Kshs
- 4.9M
- Designed new systems application that provided Web-based monitoring of all telecommunications activities
- Established technical infrastructure requirements, including voice communications, voice over IP, hardware/software applications, PBX, CMS, server applications, Oracle database, SQL database, Centre Vu IP, Meeting Place, and Centre Vu Supervisor
- Analyzed costs resulting in reduction of ksh17M in redundant technology-related expenses
- Identified significant drain on corporate budget, reduced Cell-Pager-ISP expenses by 50% within 90 days
Systems Engineer/Technical Manager
Ants, Electrical Engineering Company
01.1999 - 12.2002
- Managed local area network, servers, and communications connections to remote locations
- Installed network concentrators, bridges, routers, and repeaters
- Configured network servers and trained local administrators on standard network server procedures, including virus protection and other security measures
- Directed electrician to install network cabling to industry standards during renovation project
- Developed and implemented desktop computing and networking standards to simplify network environment and troubleshooting
- Connected remote sites to central network system to allow direct transfer of production and sales data
- Designed and implemented a database to track network equipment, computers, servers, and software
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Information Systems, Financial Management Information Systems
University of Nairobi
01.2006 - Current
Diploma in Information Systems - undefined
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
03.2008 - 11.2008
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - undefined
Tom Mboya High School
01.1998 - 01.2001
MBA - International Finance And Investment
Hochschule Bremen City University of Applied Scie
Bremen, Germany 04.2001 -
Skills
Windows 2000 Server
Personal Values
- Integrity and Honesty
- Professionalism and Excellence
- Innovation and Creativity
- Diligence and Timeliness
- Transparency and Accountability
- Sensitivity to Cultural Diversity
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/04/83
- Gender: Male
Personal Qualities
- A confident, self-driven individual who reacts quickly to change.
- A self-starter with a strong sense of urgency who responds positively to challenge and pressure.
- A fast learner who is a practical and ingenious problem solver.
- A fluent and articulate communicator, flexible and responsive.
- A self-directed, goal oriented doer.
Timeline
Computer System Administrator and Networking
Ejada Management Group
06.2015 - 01.2020
Systems Administrator
INTEX construction Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2014
Network Administrator
ZUKU
01.2012 - 12.2013
Diploma in Information Systems - undefined
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
03.2008 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Information Systems, Financial Management Information Systems
University of Nairobi
01.2006 - Current
MBA - International Finance And Investment
Hochschule Bremen City University of Applied Scie
04.2001 -
Systems Engineer/Technical Manager
Ants, Electrical Engineering Company
01.1999 - 12.2002
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - undefined
Tom Mboya High School
01.1998 - 01.2001
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