Alex Kinyua

Alex Kinyua

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Network Engineer at Pevans East Africa LTD

  • Education

    • Computer Pride

      2012 - 2012
      Certification In CCNA Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

      The Cisco certification gives you an understanding of networking and how different network topologies work together to form an internetwork. It goes into detail the various component that are used in a network.It enable one to gain skills to install,configure, and operate LAN,WAN, and wireless access services securely ,as well as troubleshoot and configure small to medium networks.

    • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

      2009 - 2012
      Computer Technology Computing Second Upper Class Honors
  • Experience

    • Power Base Limited

      Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
      Intern

      • Creation of class, Entity relational diagrams, Activity and use case diagrams for the systems.• Creation of the java server pages for the different modules that will be integrated with the system.• Installation of networking components i.e Routers,Switches in the organization• Troubleshoot and manage problems that arise in the network thus ensuring efficiency in the network..• Resolving computer hardware, software problems installation workstations as well as providing end user support to the staff including resolving their queries. Show less

    • Internet Solutions Kenya

      Oct 2013 - Sept 2016

      • Implementation and troubleshooting of L3 MPLS VPNs for clients.• Management of escalated technical challenges from engineers and comprehensive resolution within SLA.• Ensure proactive scoping, solution provision and documentation of recurrent technical client complaints.• Dedicated engineer to key and partner clients offering technical support and service improvement plans.• Development and training of intermediary engineers with the aim of improving efficiency and overall technical skill level. Show less • Ensure high availability and reliability of the Internet & Network infrastructure, applications and connectivity within the organization and various sites.• Assisting clients through a series of actions, either face to face or on phone to diagnose internet connectivity problems, mail and other issues.• Configuration of networking devices such as CPEs, routers, firewalls and switches.• Troubleshooting internet connectivity on wireless and fiber optic links.• Recommend the best security/firewall/antivirus/and/or content filters to be implemented at customer site.• Monitor clients link quality (pro-activeness)-Latency, packet loss, Reliability.• Providing support, including procedural documentation and reports as per SLA. Show less

      • Senior network support engineer

        Jan 2016 - Sept 2016
      • Technical Network Support Engineer

        Oct 2013 - Dec 2015
    • Pevans East Africa LTD - Sportpesa

      Oct 2016 - now
      Network Engineer

      •Network Design – Improving the network infrastructure by designing solutions based on balanced security and connectivity data center needs.•Documentation of all network designs and service flows that aid in troubleshooting issues.•Research and implementation of solutions based on challenges faced in the environment. This involves POC to actual implementation on production.•Liaising with service providers to ensure all agreed SLAs are met.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator

      Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.
      Apr 2019
    • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Routing and Switching (CCIE-RS) Written

      Cisco
      Nov 2018
    • Juniper Network Certified Specialist (JNCIS-Security)

      Juniper Networks
      May 2018
    • Juniper Networks Certified Design Associate(JNCIA-Design)

      Juniper Networks
      Aug 2020
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA)

      Cisco
    • Juniper Networks Certified Specialist(JNCIS-R&S)

      Juniper Networks
      Oct 2018
    • Juniper Network Certified Cloud Associate(JNCIA-Cloud)

      Juniper Networks
      Aug 2020
    • Check Point Certified Security Expert CCSE R80

      Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.
      Jun 2020
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    • Check Point Certified Security Expert CCSE R80

      Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.
      Jun 2020
    • ITIL Foundation Level

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Aug 2019