Florence Gitonga, Assistant Head ICT

Florence Gitonga

Assistant Head ICT

Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd

Location
Kenya
Education
High school or equivalent, Certificate
Experience
17 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 11 Months

Assistant Head ICT at Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd
  • Kenya
  • My current job since March 2014

1. Implementation and Management of ICT projects
2. Supervise System Administration on Databases, Servers, and Network Security, ICT Services and general ICT support duties
3. Support enterprise systems and business applications such as email, backup software and trading apps.
4. Support VMware virtualization and administration
5. Support networking communication system for switches, routers and firewall
6. Maintain and improve the internal systems and change process
7. Procurement and safe keeping of ICT contracts and SLA with Vendors

IT Services Administrator at Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd
  • Kenya
  • June 2006 to February 2014

1. Ensures implementation of ICT strategies and introduction/implementation of new technologies focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Compliance with corporate information management and technology standards, guidelines and procedures for the office technology environment
• Elaboration of internal policies and procedures on the use of ICT.
• Elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with office management

2. Ensures effective functioning of the company’s hardware and software focusing on the achievement of the following:

• Provision of advice on maintenance of equipment, making routine repairs and upgrade of hardware when required.

3. Provides administrative support focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Provision of advice in procurement of new equipment for the company, provision of technical specifications on RFP (Request for Proposal) and review of quotations and bids.
4. Planning, coordinating and execution of ICT projects and changes within the organization.
5. Act as liaison between IT vendors and the company.
6. Document policies, processes and procedures within the department, create awareness and ensure full implementation and regular reviews.
7. Ensure compliance with software licensing laws and regulatory requirements.
8. Liase with IT vendors in formalizing the SLA’s/Contracts.

Education

High school or equivalent, Certificate
  • at Techno Brain
  • September 2013

ITIL Foundation certificate in IT Service Management

Bachelor's degree, Business Information Technology
  • at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
  • April 2010

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Information Technology

Diploma, December 1996
  • at Kenya School of Professional
  • December 1996

Diploma IMIS

High school or equivalent, Certificate
  • at Senior Chief Koinange High School
  • December 1994

K.C.S.E

Specialties & Skills

IT Infrastructure Management
IT Service Management
IT Technical Support
Managing Budget
Business Continuity
ARTICULATE
ACTIVE DIRECTORY
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
COMPETITIVE
COMPUTER HARDWARE
MICROSOFT MAIL

Languages

English
Expert
Swahili
Expert

Hobbies

  • Camping, Travelling, Hiking and Watching Movies