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Anthony Githaka

Co-Founder
Fully understand what is at stake, come up with possible scenarios and solutions. Then give the best tailored solution.
Go Africa Services Ltd
Strathmore University
Nairobi, Kenya

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
    Software Engineer
    Web Designer
  • Fields
    Software
  • Work experience
    6-10 years (6-10 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 1-5 people
  • Skills
    yii2 Framework
    Oracle SQL Developer
    PHPStorm
    Object Oriented Programming
    jQuery
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
    Java
    PostgreSQL
    React Js
  • Languages
    English
    Fluent
    Swahili
    Fluent
  • Highest level of education

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Remote Only
  • Desired positions
    Systems Engineer
  • Desired work locations
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Freelance
    Part-time freelancer

Work Experience

Systems Design & Integration

Jul 2017 - Present
Kenya
►Managing and monitoring installed systems and infrastructure. ►Installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools. ►Ensuring the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability. ►Design and implement appropriate systems elements.

Co-Founder

May 2014 - Present
►Identify Market Opportunities. ►Manage Product Development. ►Direct Marketing and Promotion. ►Develop Financial Estimates. ►Create Business Plans and Documents.

Chief ICT Officer

Sep 2018 - Mar 2023
4 yrs 7 mos
►Analyze, design, construct, implement, maintain information systems on varied platforms in line with the established standards. ►Design and implement appropriate systems security elements. ►Develop adequate documentation for systems. ►Train System users appropriately. ►Identify skill requirements and pursue appropriate training. ►Identify tools and service requirements and advice on their procurement

Full Stack Consultant Dev

Feb 2023 - Feb 2023
1 mo
Nairobi, Kenya
Worked on a Project for onboarding Citizens to a platform for Home Ownership.

Senior ICT Officer

May 2015 - Sep 2018
3 yrs 5 mos
►Systems Development ►API Development ►Systems Versioning and Upgrade ►HRMIS

Web Administration Officer

Apr 2015 - Apr 2015
1 mo
►Managing College websites ►Managing Users ►Monitoring and Maintaining back-links ►Monitoring web presence using Analytic, webometrics and other Tools

Systems Engineer, Project Manager

Oct 2012 - Feb 2015
2 yrs 5 mos
►Manage and maintenance of SpartanNet System - A cloud-based solution for Organized Group Management. ►Developed a Request Processor for Cyclos Open Source an online mobile banking management software. ►Mentoring junior developers on Best Practices Programming . ►Developed FCM - Field Collection Manager to be used in Saccos to manage field officers. ►Developed an API Application Programming Interface router for connecting multiple remote databases to the main FCM Interface. ►Designed VPN Virtual Private Network using SoftEther Open Source to facilitate secure data exchange between the core Financial Systems used by Saccos and the FCM API. ►Server Administration - Managed and Maintained the main server hosting applications Locally and Remote using SSH protocol and VMWare's VSphere Client.

IT Consultant Web Developer, Graphic Designer

Apr 2012 - Feb 2014
1 yr 11 mos
►Web site User Interface Responsive to mobile devices . ►Brand design development. This included the design of the company's logo, letterheads, quotation, receipt, and invoice. ►Strategic Consulting, including IT-based business plan.

Website Developer

Aug 2011 - Aug 2011
1 mo
►Designing their website based on PHP scripting and MySQL. Basically used for updating clients on events and meetings.

Networking Intern

Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
3 mos
►Performed hardware maintenance ►Regulating and troubleshooting the network performance ►User support ►Designing of network points of access for a new installation of an office. ►Assisted Maintenance Department in Software installations and maintenance.

Education

Other
Master of Science in Information Technology
2012 - 2023
Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
Barchelor of Science Computer Science
2006 - 2011

Licenses & Certifications

HackerRank
Credential ID: 0b47a32c7a05
Issued Jan 2023
No Expiration Date
HackerRank
Credential ID: ee545dc48865
Issued Mar 2022
No Expiration Date
HackerRank
Credential ID: f856b976362e
Issued Mar 2022
No Expiration Date
HackerRank
Issued Oct 2021
No Expiration Date