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Dennis Mararo Waigi

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.

Experience

Systems and Network Administrator

Niarobi

Mabati Rolling Mills

May 2022

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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

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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

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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

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July 2010

• Installed and maintained a POS system managing procurement for 3 outlets across Central Kenya, significantly streamlining operations.

Education

BSc. Information Systems and Technology

Nairobi

United States International University - Afrca

January 2003

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August 2006

Awards & Certificates

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

Languages
English
Speak
Native
Read
Native
Write
Native
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