Michael Wakhungu

Experience

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  Enkare Hotel ltd

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  Head of Information Technology Department

  Established the ICT department, coordinating vendor supplies and setting up CCTV and POS systems. Managed server room security and optimized hardware performance, reducing downtime. Conducted user training and maintained the hotel's website, improving digital engagement.

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  Brisk Solutions Company Limited

  Feb 2018 - Oct 2023

  Software Support Engineer | QA & Testing | Trainer | UI/UX Researcher

  Project 1: Agriculture Food Authority - Integrated Management Information System (AFAIMIS):• Carried out the stakeholder analysis, system requirement capturing and pain point documentationin 19 counties involving farmer groups, agricultural extension officers etc.• Validated prototypes & system enhancements with FGDs to ensure the technology mapped back1-to-1 with real-world AFA workflows.• Mapped Requirements with the Developers - AFA IMIS was integrated and linked to nationalinitiatives like Trade facilitation Platform (TFP) & National Horticulture TraceabilitySystem(NHTS), making data collection, compliance regulatory processes as well secure somelevel of trace- back possible.• Led participatory testing (alpha and beta phases) with stakeholders, which we worked closely tointegrate our improvements into the system so it can be adopted easier than before.• Capacity Building – Raise awareness among TOTs in the institution and group leaders on AFAIMIS, hence scaling up adoption of the system acroos different sub Sectors ( Horticultural Crops,Nuts and Oil Crops, Food crops, Coffee Directorate, Fibre crops, Sugar Directorate, Miraa,Pyrethrum & Other industrial crop sand Tea board of Kenya formerly TEA directorate)• Supervised the daily operations of the software and equipment, delivering technical support andimplementing improvements as necessary to maintain compliance with agricultural regulation Show less

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  Agriculture and Food Authority

  Jan 2024 - Sept 2024

  Agricultural Systems Consultant/Developer (Project-Based)

  Project: AFA Website Redesigned Redesigned Agriculture & Food Authority (AFA) website using ASP. NET and SQL Server to improvedata admissibility along with functionality for Planning Strategic Planing and Risk (PSR) Department. Researched extensively and worked closely with PSR department stakeholders to elicit requirements fora complete reporting of all necessary data related to agricultural production, pricing, and trade(imports/exports). A Microsoft CRM -Web tool to collect, manage data, and integrate to the Metabase BI Designed custom data visualizations and reports in Metabase BI that were embedded into the websiteproviding stakeholders an intuitive user-friendly interface for analysis & reporting. Trained AFA administrators to use new reporting and visualization tools without issues, working inclose coordination with stakeholders as part of the project-management process. Show less

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  Siakora Labs Limited

  Feb 2024 - Oct 2024

  Consultant/Developer (Project-Based)

  Project: Weighbridge System Cloud-Based Weighbridge Management System(Django + Postgres) - A cloud-based weighbridgemanagement for monitoring and managing the weight of produce from a farm, to eliminate overloadingwhile in transit which may lead to potential loss. Researched with specialists in mobile weighbridge operators and industry regulators to guarantee thatthey were in full compliance with all Kenya national weighing regulations, including Traffic Act legalweights for every aspect of agricultural transport requirements. Included sophisticated real-time data processing that enabled automation and precision in achievinggross weights capturing and net weights capturing all done with time efficiency while still meetingrigorous regulatory standards. Conducted consultations to collect recommendations on automating weighbridge utilizing state-of-the-art technologies, for example - automated data capture, hardware integration with digital indicators, andCCTV surveillance to increase security level. Deployed a technology that integrated with the Indicator hardware and CCTV cameras making it an end-to-end automation ensuring quality, transparency & accuracy in the process of weighing. Show less