
Dennis Mararo Waigi
Systems and Network Administrator
Highest degree :
Bachelors
Field of study :
Information System and Managment
Location :
Kenya
Citizenships :
Kenyan
Experience :
16 Year(s)
Countries :
Kenya
Gender :
Male
Sectors :
Information & Communication Technology
Experienced IT leader with over 15 years experience in infrastructure optimization and enterprise IT operations, specializing in aligning IT initiatives with business goals. Proven track record managing complex projects, enhancing system efficiencies, and delivering cost-saving solutions across diverse sectors. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and driving IT governance frameworks to support organizational growth.
Systems and Network Administrator
Niarobi
Mabati Rolling Mills
May 2022
-Present
• Resolving 40+ L2/L3 technical and L1 SAP S/4HANA issues weekly, enhancing system reliability on a BU level. • Serving as primary support contact for group officers and directors. • Providing SAP S/4HANA L1 support to users within the BU. • Managing an annual IT CAPEX and OPEX of $125,000, optimizing resource allocation in collaboration with procurement for cost efficiency. • Administration of SharePoint sites for departmental collaboration. • Manage service provider relationships and ensuring adherence to SLAs. • Reviewing and versioning of IT policies in accordance to group and BU requirements. • Staying updated with the latest industry standards, evaluating emerging technologies and assessing their potential impact on the organization.
IT Assistant
Nairobi
Mabati Rolling Mills
March 2012
-April 2022
• Resolved 100+ L1/L2 technical issues weekly, enhancing IT support efficiency. • Administered Microsoft Active Directory, ensuring secure and efficient access management for users in 3 different domains. • Monitored and troubleshoot the SD-WAN network connecting 9 offices across Kenya and maintaining 95% uptime. • Patch and Vulnerability management of servers and workstations using GFI LanGuard. • Championed the adaption of GLPI as an open source solution to a Helpdesk and CMDB system. • Contributed to the migration of over150 email accounts from Exchange 2003 to Microsoft 365, improving the MRM communication infrastructure.
Network Technician
Nairobi
Tuseme Africa
August 2010
-March 2012
• Installed and administrated VLAN networks using Liquid Telecom's fiber and wireless (WIMAX) infrastructure to residential and official buildings within Nairobi. • Configured an out-of-the-box Cisco 2811 router for Grand Royal Hotel as a valued-added service to facilitate connectivity of the newly opened hotel.
Graduate Trainee
Nyeri
Wage Enterprises
January 2008
-July 2010
• Installed and maintained a POS system managing procurement for 3 outlets across Central Kenya, significantly streamlining operations.
BSc. Information Systems and Technology
Nairobi
United States International University - Afrca
January 2003
-August 2006
ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
Nairobi
Axelos
2017
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
Nairobi
Microsoft
2016
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Nairobi
(ISC)2
2020
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