Vincent Orwa

Computer Science professional with an M.S. from Missouri State University (May 2026) and 9+ years of hands-on IT experience, now transitioning into Python development and machine learning. Built a solid Python foundation through graduate coursework, Google/Coursera certification, and a team-based computer-vision capstone project.

Offers a rare combination for a junior developer: proven workplace reliability, project coordination across departments, strong documentation habits, and the discipline to learn fast. Seeking an entry-level Python developer, data, or junior ML role.

Computer Systems Administrator - Hind Aluminum Industries - Nairobi, Kenya

(2023-02 - 2024-08)

• Maintained and optimized company-wide IT infrastructure — servers, LANs, WANs, and segmented networks — achieving measurable improvements in uptime, reliability, and end-user productivity.
• Spearheaded an enterprise ERP system implementation, coordinating across 5+ departments and external vendors to deliver the project on schedule with high user adoption.
• Performed proactive system performance monitoring, patch management, and capacity planning, minimizing unplanned downtime across all critical business systems.
• Managed the full IT procurement lifecycle — vendor selection, hardware/software evaluation, contract negotiation, and inventory control — optimizing cost and quality.
• Delivered targeted staff training on software applications and IT policies, boosting organizational compliance and digital literacy across all departments.
• Maintained 99%+ data integrity through structured backup testing, documented disaster recovery procedures, and regular restoration drills.

Teaching Assistant — Computer Science - Kisii University - Kenya

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

• Supported faculty in delivering coursework on programming fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures to cohorts of 50+ undergraduate students.
• Supervised computer labs and provided hands-on technical mentorship for programming assignments and senior capstone projects.
• Led individual and group tutoring sessions that contributed to measurable improvements in student exam performance and course completion rates.
• Contributed to faculty research projects including literature reviews, quantitative data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Integrated modern tools — GitHub, online IDEs, and LMS platforms — into the learning environment to enhance collaboration and real-world skill development.

IT Administrator - Tasha Enterprise - Nairobi, Kenya

(2015-10 - 2019-12)

• Managed end-to-end IT infrastructure for a multi-site organization, including servers, networking equipment, and 50+ endpoint devices.
• Continuously monitored network performance and configured hardware/software for optimal throughput and uptime.
• Delivered Tier 1–3 technical support for hardware, software, and connectivity issues, consistently resolving incidents and minimizing employee downtime.
• Led IT projects from planning through post-deployment evaluation, collaborating with department heads to align technology solutions with business objectives.
• Implemented rigorous data backup schedules and validated recovery procedures, ensuring uninterrupted business continuity.

Master of Science - Computer Science - Missouri State University (2026-05)

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Kisii University (2019)