kevin kipruto
Azure Solution Architect at ICT Africa Consulting Services Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
MicrosoftApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
MicrosoftApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Sophos Engineer Certification
SophosJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
MicrosoftNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Knowledge For Life
-Oct, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
HP for Life
-Jun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
MicrosoftNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
MicrosoftApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Cisco Certified Network Associate
CiscoJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Telrad Systems Specialiast
-Aug, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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ICT Africa Consulting Services Ltd
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Kenya
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Azure Solution Architect
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Feb 2023 - Present
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CloudSasa Technologies
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Kenya
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Founder
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Nov 2022 - Present
We offer cloud-based solutions involving strategy, consulting, and operations. We provide help with cloud adoption strategy, scalability, migration, and agility, as well as defining support roles and using automation to transform IT service delivery. Our services range from general-purpose for all enterprises to vertical-specific solutions that are tailor-made for businesses in different industries, with a reach that spans across the globe. We offer cloud-based solutions involving strategy, consulting, and operations. We provide help with cloud adoption strategy, scalability, migration, and agility, as well as defining support roles and using automation to transform IT service delivery. Our services range from general-purpose for all enterprises to vertical-specific solutions that are tailor-made for businesses in different industries, with a reach that spans across the globe.
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies
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Mauritius
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Cloud Engineer
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Sep 2021 - Nov 2022
• Integrated Web applications with Virtual networks to ensure seamless communication between VNETS and On-Premises networks. • Carried out greenfield deployment of customer solutions to azure platform with detailed documentation of all the procedures. • Hands-on implementation of the Azure Operations dealing with IAAS Infrastructure (VMs, Virtual Network, Azure Services,) implementing services like Backup, Recovery Service Vaults, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, Load balancers, VPN's etc. • Managed an incoming queue of cases, incidents and service requests within SLA and KPI targets. • Migrated LIT customers workloads from On-premises or other cloud providers platform to Microsoft azure. • Assisted with delivering and documenting modern infrastructure architectures for public and hybrid client solutions based on the Microsoft Azure cloud best practices. • Worked with LIT customers to validate existing infrastructure security, performance and availability and make recommendations for improvements and optimization • Migrated LIT customers emails from on-premises server or other cloud providers to Office 365 platform Show less
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2LS Support Engineer
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Jul 2018 - Sep 2021
• Handled the process of mapping and setting up for new clients through coordination with the contractors on the ground.• Provided 2nd level inbound telephone and email support for customers by troubleshooting, investigating and resolving customers' services related issues.• Supported of the existing customer services to ensure that customers get value for their money.• Diagnosed and evaluated system related problems and make appropriate repairs in consultation with Vendors and colleagues on different departments.• Designed technical training material for both the Internal stakeholders (Tier 1 team) and external stakeholders (Contractors) to simplify troubleshooting processes Show less
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NOC Engineer
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Monitoring the Network through the various Management Systems (Solarwinds, SAM, Breeze Lite, Radwin Manager, ECI & Alcatel and Cisco Prime NMSes. Monitoring the supporting network technologies i.e., - IP/ MPLS, DSLAMs, STRIX Nodes, Metro SDH, Wireless BTS,DWDM and SDH Backbone and ensure they are operating optimally. Monitoring Local Metro Nodes, Regional Nodes, Backbone and International Back Haul Links. Monitoring functions of equipment (Ethernet switches and Hubs, SDH,DWDM, GPON and Microwave Base stations) and making necessary modifications to ensure systems operates in conformance with specifications Acknowledgement of the alarms noted on Equipment or Links and performing rapid fault diagnostic checks. Identification of faults and initiating corrective measures to restore affected traffic. Diagnose/troubleshoot faults and perform mitigation and curative operations Show less
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System Network Administrator
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Feb 2015 - May 2016
1.Install and support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems. 2.Install and maintain network hardware and software. 3.Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to specific users. 4.Evaluate and modify system's performance. Identify user needs. 5.Determine network and system requirements. 6.Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security. 7.Ensure network connectivity throughout a company's LAN/WAN infrastructure is on par with technical considerations. 8.Design and deploy networks. 9.Perform network address assignment. 10.Assign routing protocols and routing table configuration. 11.Assign configuration of authentication and authorization of directory services. 12.Maintain network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers. 13.Maintain network servers such as file servers, VPNgateways, intrusion detection systems. 14.Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, personal digital assistants, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches. Show less
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies
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Mauritius
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Network Administrator
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Jan 2015 - May 2015
1) Diagnose hardware and software problems, and replace defective components. 2) Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations. 3) Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. 4) Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures in order to protect data, software, and hardware. 5) Operate master consoles in order to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use. 6) Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records. Show less
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Education
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Kabarak University
Business Management and Information Technology, Network and System Administration/Administrator