Charity Kairo

Experience

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  IBT INTERACTIVE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

  Sept 2000 - May 2002

  SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

  Direct line manager for a team of RAF technicians on a 24/7 data gathering network. Supervision of all administration tasks on Solaris and NT based systems. Test and develop new systems prior to installation. Achievements included: Installation, configuration of secure Solaris and Windows Operating Systems. Scheduling and organizing monthly down time tasks. Compilation of easy to use, quality controlled, documentation containing all administration tasks, known faults and their solutions for the system. Completion of disaster recovery plan for operational equipment under my control. Show less

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  COM21 LIMITED

  Jul 2002 - Jul 2006

  SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

  A combination of Data Center Operations Manager, Network Administrator and R&D Developer roles.Achievements: Stabilized and consolidated security and performance on a mix technology platform for a major’s client. Performed auditing, Identified, security, performance and risk issues on systems. Designed and deployed a Linux based system platform for virtual machines. Designed and developed a Google-maps and GPS Geo reference system. Design and deployed an infrastructure monitoring system with sms gateway Show less

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  SMOOTHTEL & DATA SOLUTIONS LIMITED

  Jul 2006 - Dec 2008

  SALES ADMINISTRATOR

  Responsible for supplying pre-sales support to corporate and end user customers looking to purchase ERP software, networking solutions, Alcatel-Lucent Actis configurations, structured cabling solutions, storage and virtualization solutions, account maintenance and management of shipping and receiving equipments and solutions assembly parts. Work involved sourcing of new products, order entry and tracking, database management of products, inventory control and shipping and receiving. Oversaw timely flow and delivery of quotations and tender documents. Show less

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  MFI ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

  Bid Manager

  Responsible for writing and providing strategic input on tenders, re-tenders and bid aversion documents. Took ownership of the bid response through the entire lifecycle of the project through production Wrote on key sections of the proposal in a persuasive manner that takes full account of customer-specific style and content and achieves required MFI positioning. Acted as the coordinating point for any additional outsourced support e.g. graphic design team, including liaison with internal clients Participated in the project team assigned to presentation design Provided advice and support as the Bid Leader to top management on project management and all logistical aspects of the proposal (as required, and as core writing duties permit) Master edited’ and/or proof read all bids written by another member of the team Developed and disseminated best practice relating to bids – on a National, Regional and Global basis Prepared of case studies Contributed to national and global text and presentation libraries Participated in client de-briefing (as appropriate) Ensured that MFI marketing strategy and policy is reflected in all relevant aspects of bid management activity Show less

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  The Copy Cat Ltd

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2016

  Bid Manager

  Manage the response process against RFP/ITT and ensure that all milestones and deliverables are met in a timely mannerCollaborate with various team members including pre-sales, implementation and sales team to strategize, plan and execute RFP/Tender responseDevelop proposal sections and Executive SummariesUnderstand and execute the Bid Management process to achieve the required parameters and necessary approvals to meet the RFP/ITT responseManage the prioritization process across incoming requests and track /follow up in an effective manner. Work alongside the technical – presales team to ensure ta quality response is created on timeAnalyze the bid requirements, identify the horizontals & principals to involve and constitute a technical response delivery team.Analyze and define roles and responsibilities of the Bid Department TeamPlanning, conducting and driving bid reviews / workshops among the key stake holders and finalizing the “status, Gaps, ownership, timelines” for each bid Show less

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  Viweso Bid & Supply Management

  Dec 2016 - now

  Solutions Consultant – Bid Management

  • Understand and execute the Bid Management process to achieve the required parameters and necessary approvals to meet the RFP/RFI/EOI/ITT response on behalf of my client.• Manage the response process against RFP/RFI/EOI/ITT and ensure that all milestones and deliverables are met in a timely manner • Manage the prioritization process across incoming requests and track /follow up in an effective manner. • Work alongside the client’s technical (presales) team to ensure a quality response is created on time • Planning, conducting and driving bid reviews / workshops among the key stake holders and finalizing the “status, Gaps, ownership, timelines” for each bid. Show less