Isaac Mburu

Network Engineer at Com21 Limited
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Nairobi County, Kenya, KE
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency

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Credentials

  • CCNA Routing and Switching
    Cisco

Experience

    • Kenya
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Network Engineer
      • Oct 2017 - Present

      • Project Management: Tracking of ongoing networking projects to evaluate progress, analysis with the necessary software and tools to evaluate and analyze schedule for timely completion. • Leading teams during the commissioning of services such as MPLS, P2P, PTMP and Internet connecrivity using Wimax, Fiber optics, SDWAN and Microwave technologies. • E1 and ISDN lines Integration and support, troubleshooting of parameters like framing, caller ID, et al. • PABX installation, support and maintenance: Works involved Avaya, Cisco, Alcatel, Panasonic, Nortel PBXs as well as Asterisk-based PBX systems like Ameyo, Elastix , FreePBX • Bespoke Installation: Internet Connectivity survey and installation of bespoke links • Preventive maintenance of transmission links to identify bottle necks with a network and resolve them as soon as possible. • Base Transmitter Station(BTS) works: House keeping tasks, switches installation, racking and cabinets mounts, equiment recovery. • Installation and Integration of Huawei devices such as S3300 switches, ETN, MXU and AR routers. • Indepth knowledge of cisco routing and switching, configuration and tshoot of routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP. Proficient in the design and implementation of networks within a LAN/WAN setting, Metro Ethernet, VLANs, and operation of protocols such as frame relay and SONET. • Troubleshooting and Resolution of network faults on last mile connectivity nodes for Safaricom clients. Ensured issues are resolved and tickets closed within the agreed timelines to avoid breaching of SLA. • Managed WiFi connections: Survey, design and installation of WLAN and WWAN in buildings and compounds to serve upto 3000+ nodes. • Servers and Data center: Involved in survey, installation and configuration for clients’ servers and collocation services. • General Networks Support: Key tasks include customized configurations such as VPNs, sites restrictions, failover and standby configurations on Cisco routers. Show less

    • Kenya
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Telecom Supervisor
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

      • Leading teams during installation and integration of Internet, MPLS, P2P, PTMP services using various media access technologies such as Wimax, fiber optics and Microwave. Conversant with Radwin, and Ceragon equipment. • Leading teams in blowing, pulling, splicing and integration of Fiber Optic links. • Attending to support calls to resolve faults and restore service as per customer SLA. • Integration of Cisco routers and switches as well as Huawei devices such as S3300 switches, ETN, MXU and AR routers. • Integration of E1 and SIP lines as well as HCS services using fiber, and microwave access technologies. • Providing preventive maintenance on customer’s links to ensure their services are kept in good and acceptable performance levels. • Documentation of reports as well as preparation of project acceptance documents. Show less

    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Network Engineer
      • Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

      My roles include: 1. Planning, installation, and configuration of Radwin, Ceragon, as well as Cambridge microwave equipment. 2. Installation, configuration and upgrading of wimax links. 3. Deployment of fiber optic cables which includes fiber blowing, splicing as well as installation and configuration of data and voice equipment. 4. BTS installation and Commissioning; Installation of point to point as well as point to multi point Microwave links; 5. Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, wireless devices, and access technologies within a LAN/WAN setting. 6. Comprehensive knowledge and hands on skills with huawei devices such as ARs, MXUs, GPONs, Also CISCO devices, Juniper, Avaya 7. Providing Level 2 technical support to resolve LAN/WAN related problems relating to data, PABX systems (E1 & SIP), and MPLS services. Show less

    • Systems Engineer
      • Apr 2011 - Nov 2014

      My roles included: 1. Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, wireless devices, and access technologies within a LAN/WAN setting 2. Providing Level 2 technical support to resolve LAN/WAN related problems relating to data, PABX systems My roles included: 1. Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, wireless devices, and access technologies within a LAN/WAN setting 2. Providing Level 2 technical support to resolve LAN/WAN related problems relating to data, PABX systems

    • Business Developer
      • Sep 2011 - May 2014

      Determining the business strategic objectives and policies Promoting success through strategic planning and business development Accounting for the business activities to ensure its efficient and gradual growth Developing solutions to emergent challenges and exercise independent judgement Determining the business strategic objectives and policies Promoting success through strategic planning and business development Accounting for the business activities to ensure its efficient and gradual growth Developing solutions to emergent challenges and exercise independent judgement

  • Reime NIS
    • Nairobi
    • Intern
      • Jul 2010 - Sep 2010

      BTS installation and Commissioning Installation of Microwave links Remote management of GSM communication links Optimization of GSM radio frequencies BTS installation and Commissioning Installation of Microwave links Remote management of GSM communication links Optimization of GSM radio frequencies

Education

  • KU- Cisco Networking Academy
    CCNA, Switching, Routing Configurations and Network Security
    2014 - 2014
  • Kenyatta University
    Bachelor of Science (BSc), Telecommunications Engineering
    2006 - 2010
  • Koelel High School

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