Database Administrator/System Administrator

PROFILE SUMMARY As a devoted IT professional a diploma and degree holder in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, I have acquired strong technical skills from my over Eight years’ experience working in IT field at various companies.

CAREER OBJECTIVES
To establish myself as an IT specialist with integrated business and cooperate solutions through long-term commitment, contributing positively to the organisation's growth and in turn ensuring personal growth within the organisation. To apply my experience and knowledge to design, implement and maintain various IT solutions using existing technologies to enable organisations not only leverage IT to realise their mission but also get faster return on investments. I believe that my technical functional, innovativeness and versed experience will enable me in facing the ever-challenging career.
PERSONAL SKILLS

• Critical and creative thinking, self-driven and results oriented

• Great logical diagnostic skills

• Ability to exercise good judgement to help solve arising problems

• Ability to be flexible and work under pressure.
•Good Interpersonal relationships and team leadership
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
•Computer programming, data analytics , business process engineering ,networking, project management and technical support
•Business Knowledge in agribusiness, manufacturing and ICT field

Last Resume Update December 3, 2019
Address Kericho, Kenya
E-mail felix.yahuma@gmail.com
Phone Number 720269889

Experience

James Finlay (Kenya)
Database Administrator/System Administrator
Jul 2013 - Current
• Ensuring the reliable performance of ERP(Sage X3 and HIT) , Business systems , VM Ware and Virtual machines administration.
• Installing new software releases and system upgrades, evaluating , testing and installing patches.
• Assigning appropriate system access to users and user training on varies systems.
• Maintaining data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act and corporate IT Policy • Designing , developing and maintaining databases, database users , database security ,analysis and other database objects including stored procedures • Creating and Monitoring the status of scheduled backups and database jobs. • Developing, implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for database administration including backup, restoration, administration and disaster recovery. • Creating new database users as required and manage sharing of resources amongst applications. • Where need be, creating or supporting creation of required reports (crystal reports and MS excel )in response to business user needs. • System development using vb.NET and business processing engineering .
Finlays Horticulture Kenya Limited
ERPF Data Operator (Epicor9/ERP)
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
• Production management (job management, scheduling, data collection material planning).
• Material management (Inventory, purchase contracts management & shipping & receiving)
• Financial management (AP.AR. GL (Currency, Cash & Asset management).
• Executive Analysis (Business Activity, Shop Vision, Trackers & Status Dash board).
• System management (Document & security management, Connect Replication Utilities).
• Finlays report (Freight Account Balance, customer, Assets, Tax & transaction).
• De-Finlays customization (Finance Reports, Assets, GL, AP, AR Reports System management)
• User training on Epicor 9 and scalar.
Finlays Horticulture Kenya Limited
Data Clerk (Epicor9/ERP)
Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
Preparing source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information; establishing entry priorities.
• Processing source documents by reviewing data for deficiencies; resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures.
• Verifying entered account data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or re-entering data; combining data from both systems when account’s information is incomplete; purging files to eliminate duplication of data.
• User training.
• Observing/maintaining project schedule and milestones.
Finlays Horticulture Kenya Limited
I.T Support
Nov 2011 - May 2012
• Troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of computers, laptops, printers, scanners, laminators, UPS’s, network switches and fax machine.
• Scheduling, implementing and maintaining routine maintenance task, such as backup.
• Networking (LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless and fibre optic).
• Help desk support.
• Installation of OS and application software.
• Preventive maintenance and services and VOIP telephony
Haptic Technologies Kenya Limited:
System and Network Administrator
May 2011 - Oct 2011
• User administration (setting up and maintaining user accounts ,Setting up security).
• Creation of backups and recovery policies.
• Maintaining server installations and network installations Networking (LAN, WAN, VPN and wireless).
• Training, developing and up-skilling all clients (customers) in relation to ICT products and services.
• Overseeing computer security and antivirus precautions and ensuring that software licensing is adhered to.
Job Title: Assistant Head
SunStar Collage:
Assistant Head of I.C.T Department
Dec 2010 - Apr 2011
Duties and Responsibilities
• Raising achievement in ICT department, monitoring and supporting student progress.
• Developing and enhancing the teaching practice of other teachers.
• Ensuring the provision of high-quality teaching for students studying ICT.
• Accountable for delivering outstanding results in ICT department.
• Working effectively as the Second in Department to ensure coordinated, high quality leadership and management.
• Teaching computer programming (Visual basic).
Homegrown (Kenya) Limited
I.T support (Intern)
Jul 2010 - Nov 2010
• Ensuring all Backups are clean and have been successful, safe restores of data including full restores.
• Help desk support.
• Networking (LAN, WAN, VPN and wireless).
• Installation, updating of application and OS software.
• VOIP telephony

Education

Jomo Kenyatta University Agriculture and Technology:
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Second Class honours Upper Division
Dec 2019 - Apr 2018
major in data bases and system process engineering minor in programming
Jomo Kenyatta University Agriculture and Technology:
Diploma in Information Technology
Sep 2008 - Oct 2010
Technical support
St Ignatius Mukumu Boys High School:
KSCE
Feb 2003 - Oct 2006

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