Norman Macharia

Norman Macharia

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  • About me

    ITAM(SAM)Lead at Kenya Revenue Authority

  • Education

    • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (J.K.U.A.T)

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Science Computer Technology
    • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

      2006 - 2010
      Bsc Computer Technology Information Technology
  • Experience

    • Electro commission of Kenya

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Clerk

      Ensuring smooth flow of the voting process.Explaining and guiding the voters on how to vote.Ensuring that voters have ease in finding their respective voting booths

    • Ministry of Local Government

      Jan 2007 - May 2007
      Data Clerk

      In charge of data Entry of companiesNetwork administration and ensuring smooth flow of processesMaintaining and updating of file systems.

    • Kenswitch Limited

      Jan 2008 - May 2008

      I was in charge of database maintenance and upgrades in kenswitch limitedServer management and ensuring backups are done regularly.In charge of pin production. In charge of commissioning A.T.M machines.Writing of daily and weekly reports.Auto response to stolen ATMsReplacing of ATM pin numbers.Receiving of ATM pin orders.In charge of batch processing and report writing Client Systems Support and Administration.

      • Intern

        Mar 2008 - May 2008
      • intern

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
    • Thikatech college

      Jan 2009 - May 2009
      Junior Lecturer

      Teaching new students on introduction and use of computers.Setting and marking of Examinations for students.Helping and guiding students on their year projects.Assistant patron for the I.T club.

    • Housing Finance

      Jan 2010 - May 2010

      I was in charge of ensuring data backup and preparation of reports at housing finance.Troubleshooting and solving any related I.T issues which my colleagues would have.Training of new staff on how to use the organisation’s software.Configuring Emails of new employees.Daily A.T.M reconciliations.Ensuring everything is filed according to the auditors specifications.Sales and marketing of Housing finance accounts to schools and institutions.In charge of database and network maintenance.Writing daily reports and presenting them to the supervisor in charge. Daha az göster

      • Intern

        Jan 2010 - May 2010
      • intern

        Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
    • Iplus Business Solutions

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Systems Support Engineer

      Maintenance of client’s computer systems, servers, printers and ensuring that their network is up and running.Server maintenance and ensuring that backups are done regularly and are easily accessible when needed. Auditing client sites to make sure they practise backups regularly and also ensuring that the cold and hot sites are ever ready in case of an emergency.Participate in information systems development by ensuring integrity and controls of information systems installed.Writing of end of daily report on the work progress and presenting this to the board during meetings.Preparation of end user manuals on systems developedEnd user training on I.T programsNetworking of client sitesLeasing with the other I.T staff in making sure all duties and procedures are running smoothly.Over viewing of smooth running of the projects I have been allocated.Offering support services to the clients via phone or by paying them a visit. Daha az göster

    • TRAINING

      Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
      Senior Support Engineer

      Maintenance of client’s computer systems, servers, printers and ensuring that their network is up and running.Server maintenance and ensuring that backups are done regularly and are easily accessible when needed.Auditing client sites to make sure they practise backups regularly and also ensuring that the cold and hot sites are ever ready in case of an emergency.Participate in information systems development by ensuring integrity and controls of information systems installed.Writing of end of daily report on the work progress and presenting this to the board during meetings.Preparation of end user manuals on systems developedEnd user training on I.T programsNetworking of client sitesLeasing with the other I.T staff in making sure all duties and procedures are running smoothly.Over viewing of smooth running of the projects I have been allocated.Offering support services to the clients via phone or by paying them a visit. Daha az göster

    • IplusEA

      Mar 2011 - Jan 2013
      Senior Support Engineer
    • Kenya Revenue Authority(K.R.A)

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2021
      Software Test Analyst

      • Evaluating and recommending test automation tools and determined suitability with various development tools.• Creating test plans, decided testing strategies.• Effective defect tracking and reporting to improve communications and reduce delay.• Tracking and Logging Variances / defects• Logging Change Control Requests• Working with development teams investigating and correcting software bugs and deficiencies based on the testing results.• Analyzing the Requirements from the client• Participating in preparing Test Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Cases for module, integration and system testing.• Preparing Test Data’s for the test cases.• Analyzing and executing the Test Cases prepared by other team members.• Giving mandatory information of a defect to developers in order to fix it.• Preparing Test Summary Reports.• Preparing Lesson Learnt documents from the previous project testing• Suggesting Documents to improve the quality of the application Daha az göster

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      Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
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    • Tezza Business Solutions Ltd

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      • Software Analyst

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      • Analyst

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
    • KRA(KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY)

      Jan 2021 - now
      IT Asset Management(ITAM) Lead
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IT PROCUREMENT

      Udemy: Online Courses
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITIL)

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Feb 2020