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Andrew E. Okoth

Global Head of ICT at Saferworld
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IT professional with expertise in digital transformation and ICT systems management.
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Andrew E. Okoth is a seasoned IT professional with expertise in digital transformation, ICT systems management, and application development. He has experience as a Global Head of ICT, Global I.T Applications Manager, Manager – Data and Business Systems, Systems & Database Administrator, and IT Specialist. He holds a Master of Science in Distributed Computing Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Credentials

  • Microsoft SharePoint Administrator
    Microsoft
    Mar, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Microsoft Azure Certifications
    Microsoft
    Feb, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Data Analysis Using Python
    IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
    Jul, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Python for Data Science
    IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
    Jul, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
    ISACA
    Jan, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
    ISACA
    Jan, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • VMware vSphere v6 Administrator
    VMware
    Aug, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional
    Oracle
    Dec, 2012
    - Apr, 2026
  • Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate
    Oracle
    Nov, 2012
    - Apr, 2026
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    Cisco
    Jan, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership
    Kenya Institute of Management
  • ITIL Foundation Level
    AXELOS Global Best Practice
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
    Microsoft
  • PRINCE2® Foundation Certification
    AXELOS Global Best Practice
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
    Red Hat

Experience

  • Saferworld
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • Global Head of ICT
      • Jan 2023 - Present
      • London, England, United Kingdom

      Driving cost effective digital transformation and executing digitization projects while identifying intelligent automation opportunities for business process improvements and ensuring optimal performance of global ICT systems. Developing and promoting the adoption of standard processes and enhancing security and permissions through the development of policies and procedures.

  • Medair
    • Nairobi County, Kenya
    • Global I.T Applications Manager
      • Jul 2021 - Dec 2022
      • Nairobi County, Kenya

      Leading a geographically disbursed/remote team of application specialists and business analysts to support the current and legacy systems and applications used across Medair globally. Analysing, exploring and investigating the organizational processes and systems, by designing, transforming and managing Medair’s application landscape, in order to improve, implement and maintain systems and to address changes within Medair through technology.

  • Central Depository & Settlement Corporation
    • Nairobi, Kenya
    • Manager – Data and Business Systems
      • Nov 2013 - Jun 2021
      • Nairobi, Kenya

      Reporting to the head of ICT, I was responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient management, security and administration of information systems and infrastructure within the organization, developing and implementing new business application solutions that provide support in achieving the business objectives.

  • Interswitch East Africa
    • Nairobi, Kenya
    • Systems & Database Administrator
      • Jan 2010 - Oct 2013
      • Nairobi, Kenya

      Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs.Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks and sent off site as necessary.Administer network workstations, utilizing one or more TCP/IP or non-TCP/IP networking protocols and/or one or more UNIX-based or non-UNIX based operating systems.Evaluate and/or recommend purchases of computers, network hardware, peripheral equipment, and software.Install, configure, and maintain personal computers, file servers, Ethernet networks, network cabling, and other related equipment, devices, and systems.Perform and/or oversee software and application installations and upgrades.Plan and implement network security, including installing firewalls, managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans, file system integrity, and adding and deleting users.Troubleshoot networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties.Develop and conduct various training and instruction for system users on operating systems, relational databases, and other applicationsEstablish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards.Ensure timely user notification of maintenance requirements and effects on system availability.Investigate, recommend and install enhancements and operating procedures that optimize network availability.Administering and Maintenance of Application Servers and databases.Administering Patch Deployments and application updates and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures and documentationResearch and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks.

  • AGX Systems Ltd
    • Nairobi, Kenya
    • IT Specialist
      • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
      • Nairobi, Kenya

      Identified and procured hardware and software needed to satisfy user requirements.Installed hardware and peripheral components such as monitors, keyboards, printers and disk drives on users’ premises.Installed and upgraded appropriate software packages such as operating systems, networking components and office applications.Customized and adapted existing programs to meet users’ requirements.Provided telephone, in-person and online support to end-users.Coordinated activities with network services and information systems groups.Provided status updates and completion information to manager and/or users, via voice mail, e-mail or in-person.Refered major hardware problems to service personnel for correction.Monitoring the progress of third-party maintenance contract suppliersConnected users to networks and provided initial training in applications.Administered e-mail and anti-virus systems.Responsible for disaster recovery, closing security loopholes and access levelsAssists in research and procurement of computer accessories and supplies.

Education

  • 2016 - 2018
    University of Nairobi
    Master of Science, Distributed Computing Technology
  • 2005 - 2009
    Kenyatta University
    Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

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