Dickson Kirathe

Highly skilled software development professional bringing in more than 10 years in software design, development and integration. Offering advanced knowledge of PHP and ASP.NET MVC C# programming languages. Background writing code and developing systems for FMCG and Health care systems applications.

I’m also a results-driven Network Administrator with experience in back-end Programming, relational databases and development/maintenance of complex and critical Systems.

1. Ministry of Health,Kenya

   -Currently developing the Digital Health Platform system supported by WHO and MoH Kenya.System is being developed on Microsoft ASP.NET MVC platform

   -Designed,developed and implemented TB Prevalence Survey's Data collection system.

   -Designed,developed,implemented and currently managing TB Program's Helpdesk and Payroll system.System was in PHP.

   -Played key role in on-going network design, reevaluation and optimization to keep pace with Organisation's growth.

   -Analyzed architecture design, scoping, implementation, testing and deployment needs for TIBU information system.

   -Maintained inventory and upkeep for Laptops,Printers,Tablets devices and computers.

   -Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation and comprehensive support.

   -Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of active directory servers, print servers and application servers.

   -Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance,staging and production systems.

   -Configured, tested and maintained network equipment to achieve minimal network down times and faster internet.

   -Evaluated latest technology innovations and adopted cost-effective, useful solutions.

   -Administered, supported and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.

   -Participated in the data analysis and report writing of Kenya's second TB Prevalence Survey

2. Kinangop Dairy Limited

-Set up the entire company's ICT infrastructure that involved linking up the Head quarters in Nairobi with the Factory in Kinangop and the depot in Embakasi.(The infrastructure moved from 6 computers to over 88 computers,six servers and 16 networked printers)

-Closely collaborated with Management,department heads and departmental staff to identify and quickly address ICT problems.

-Diagnosed and repaired computer hardware and network systems.

-Managed implementation of Syspro ERP software.(This was the entire process from gathering user requirements to Software Vendor selection through the bidding system to implementationof the ERP)

-Established standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance on newly acquired systems, including the Syspro ERP and inhouse designed reporting systems.

-Guided implementation of company-wide enterprise security strategy for network and hardware, disaster recovery, data protection and endpoint protection.

1. Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from Makerere University
2. Linux Professional Insitute LPIC-1 Engineer