Peter Maina

Motivated and detail-oriented Networking Technician and Computer Science graduate (pending) with over 2+ years of hands-on experience (including internship and industrial attachment) in fiber optic installation, splicing, FTTH deployment, and network troubleshooting, alongside strong software and systems development experience. Adept at working across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Passionate about strengthening Kenya's digital infrastructure through reliable networking, automation, and data-driven systems.

Fiber Technician at Scorpik Networks Ltd (2023-01 – 2023-12)

• Installed, terminated, and tested fiber optic links in residential and commercial premises (FTTH).
• Performed fusion splicing and link testing using OTDR and power meters.
• Configured ONTs, routers, and Wi-Fi extenders to ensure stable internet connectivity.
• Diagnosed and resolved fiber faults, signal loss, and customer connectivity issues.
• Educated clients on basic network usage and troubleshooting.
• Maintained daily work reports, job completion logs, and technical documentation.

Industrial Attaché at Ikumbi Tea Factory (2023-05 – 2023-08)

• Assisted in maintaining and troubleshooting the factory's internal network and communication systems.
• Supported setup, repair, and maintenance of desktop computers, printers, and networked devices.
• Conducted routine software updates and backups for production and finance systems.
• Collaborated with technicians to resolve hardware and connectivity issues, improving system uptime.
• Gained hands-on exposure to LAN cable management, device configuration, and industrial IT support.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Meru University of Science and Technology (2019 – 2025)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – Kanjuri Boys High School (2015 – 2018)