John Githinji

Experience

• 

  Software Universe Kenya Ltd

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Attache Software Developer

  Worked as part of a team that provided superior software development services in particular in Mobile application and SMS solutions for the Banking industry, serving both the domestic and international sectors acting as a liaison between the end-user and the Mobile Service Providers. -Part of a team that developed a USSD interactive service using the USSD gateway protocol.

• 

  Scales & Software (K) Ltd

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  Software Developer

  Part of the team that designed and developed Mobile and Desktop Weighing Software used in the automation and integration of weighing Scales in various industries including Dairy,Manufacturing, Food & Agribusiness, among other customized solutions -Part of a team of Engineers tasked with testing and debugging the software developed by our team. -Provided support to client companies and end-users in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. -Participated in new product design and development. Show less

• 

  Next Technologies Limited

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  System Engineer

  - Solution design, business development, and transition of the project from presales to delivery and sales support. Some of these solutions are Co-operate antivirus, Backup software,- Installation, configuration, and support of virtualization solutions – Citrix XenApp /Desktop version 4. x to the latest, VMware 4. x to the latest, and Microsoft Hyper-V-Setting up of Enterprise Domain Controllers, DNS, Active Directory & DHCP and creation of Group policies on Windows Server and above-Offer network and server support to clients either on the phone or at the site.-Train and coach the sales team and where applicable teams of Engineers, Consultants, and clients to transfer product knowledge.- Installation and configuration of LAN devices such as switches, routers, access points, IP phones, etc. Show less

• 

  BCK KENYA

  Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

  Technical Presales/ Systems Engineer

  - In my portfolio, my primary function was to be responsible for all the technical aspects of the sales cycle, as well as helping to ensure customer satisfaction. I am an essential part of the sales team at the company and am a key player in the development of the presales function and strategies. I have the ability to help define the presales process for the company.- Providing Premier Services & Solutions aligned to the customer’s priorities in order to maximize the business value of their technology investment.- Identify, evaluate and recommend proof of concept opportunities- Support the Vertical Business segments in the customer acquisition phase- Set up Firewall and configurations- Designing, configuring, and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software.- Secures network system by establishing and enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access.Reporting network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; managing projects. - Setup and configure servers and switch - Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required. Show less