Kenneth Maiteri

Innovative Telecommunications and Information Specialist with over 3 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining voice, data, and wireless communication systems. Demonstrated expertise in fiber optics, IP networking, network security, and field infrastructure. Adept at working with enterprise-grade Cisco and Huawei equipment, Fortinet firewalls, and a broad range of transmission technologies including MPLS, LTE, and P2P/P2MP links.

Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and resolve complex network faults.

Network Specialty at Fireside Group (2024-03 – Present)

• Ensured compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, latency and throughput) and test for weaknesses, constant monitoring of power levels to reduce the number of intermittent links.
• Troubleshooting customer facing issues and ensuring client satisfaction is reached.
• Performed OTDR, power meter, and continuity tests on fiber links.
• Deep knowledge in network security with deep knowledge in Fortinet Firewalls.
• Performed software upgrades and basic configuration on network devices. (Cisco and Huawei routers, switches and Firewalls)
• Collaborated with IT teams (clients) to plan and execute network upgrades, improving capacity and supporting business growth.
• Coordinated with NOC teams to resolve network alarms preventing any escalations.

Telecommunication Intern at Baran Telecom Network (2021-09 – 2021-12)

• Followed health, safety, and environmental (HSE) guidelines at all sites.
• Survey and installation of all technologies: MPLS, SIP, LTE, FIBER, P2P and P2MP.
• Provided hands on troubleshooting, routing and switching to resolve the detected malfunctions on client's infrastructure.
• Assisted in commissioning new telecommunication sites and network upgrades.

Telecommunication Intern at Baran Telecom Network (2024-01 – 2024-03)

• Followed health, safety, and environmental (HSE) guidelines at all sites.
• Survey and installation of all technologies: MPLS, SIP, LTE, FIBER, P2P and P2MP.
• Provided hands on troubleshooting, routing and switching to resolve the detected malfunctions on client's infrastructure.
• Assisted in commissioning new telecommunication sites and network upgrades.

Telecommunication Intern at ECTECH NETWORKS (2023-08 – 2023-09)

• Conducted risk assessments before starting site activities.
• Installed and terminated structured cabling (UTP, coaxial, fiber).
• Assisted senior engineers during installations first.

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Telecommunication Option) – Nairobi Technical Training Institute (2020 – 2023)

Certificate in International Certificate Driving License (I.C.D.L) – Institute of Advanced Technology (2020-01 – 2020-03)

– Anestar Boys High School (2016 – 2019)