Benjamin Opondo

Benjamin Opondo

IT Support Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder at Lokre Group

  • Education

    • Kenyatta University

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      Cisco Certified Networks Associates
    • University of Nairobi

      2013 - 2018
      Bachelor's degree Electrical and Electronics Engineering Second Class Upper Division

      Activities and Societies: Member- Engineering Students Association ESA Digital Electronics.Telecommunication and Electro-acoustics.Control systems.Power systems.Instrumentation.Analogue Electronics.

    • Kenyatta University

      2018 - 2018
      Network and System Administration/Administrator

      Introduction to Cybersecurity course, anddemonstrating the ability to explain the following:• Global implications of cyber threats• Ways in which networks are vulnerable to attack• Impact of cyber-attacks on industries• Cisco's approach to threat detection and defense• Why cybersecurity is a growing profession• Opportunities available for pursuing network security certifications

  • Experience

    • Bell's Electricals Limited

      Jan 2014 - May 2014
      IT Support Specialist

      Installation and recovery of ODU's.Installation of GSM Antennas.Installation of ACT’s (alarm controlled terminals). Installation of DC power cables.Installation of DDF Racks.Faulting and change of both antenna tilts and azimuths. Making of digital E1 jumper cables, testing and termination of the same.Installation of Trau and BSC equipment’s wiring of BTS.

    • KENYA EDUCATION NETWORK

      May 2017 - Jul 2017
      Network Engineer at Network Operations Center (NOC)

      Monitoring links through the Kenet systems such as (Vtiger, OpenNMS, SmokePing, Cacti, OMSand Edge genie.) and report them.Installation and configuration of new servers in the Kenet Data Centers.Configuration of new Cisco Router and switches awaiting deployment.Integrated NACOSTI (National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation) to theKenet networkDid a project on FREEIPA (Central authentication system for Kenet staff)Ensured the servers in the data centers were up and running and report the same to teammembers via text.Ensured the UPS’s were up and running correctly and report any faults or alarms.Login in to specific routers of various institutions to check their links and re-route their traffics Show less

    • Lokre Group Limited

      Nov 2017 - now
      Senior Network Engineer

      is an Information Technology company that mainly focuses on providing authenticsolutions in Web-design, Web-hosting, Domain registration, Internet, Network Security, E-commerce Solutions and Devices. We are also passionate about Software Development (Android, IOS).

    • Pawame

      Oct 2019 - Aug 2023

      Maintaining Pawame IT network, servers, and security systems.Installation of New Hardware and software within Pawame premisesPerforming troubleshooting to all network devices of the companyAssess viruses and potential threats to the company's networkResponsible for all pawame Softwares this includes, 3CX, Lumeter, Zoho, kopokopo, Pawame portal, Mail server, and Human resource systemResponsible for conducting training on new staff members in matters IT, and also, develop training manuals for the same.initiating IT projects that are beneficial to the company. Show less

      • ICT Manager

        Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
      • ICT Associate

        Oct 2019 - Jan 2023
    • Piku Shop KE - Connecting Vendors With Customers.

      Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
      Project Manager

      An Online E-commerce website that connects vendors with customers by providing a medium and link to enable vendors to reach their customers.www.pikushop.co.ke

    • Ignite Power

      Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
      Pay Flow & ICT Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant Sound Engineer

      Issued by Mamlaka Hill Chapel on Sept 2016
      Mamlaka Hill ChapelAssociated with Benjamin Opondo
    • Administrative Assistant

      Issued by Public works (Kericho County) on Dec 2014
      Public works (Kericho County)Associated with Benjamin Opondo