PATRICK M KIMANZI

Cell. +254733442377

E-mail: webmasterpato@yahoo.com  Website: http://patowebmaster.tripod.com


PROFILE:

Information Technology professional with consistent record of achievement, seeks opportunity to make further contributions within the same industry in a Technical position  allowing utilization of proven skills in customer support services, systems troubleshooting, analysis, training and software and hardware maintenance.

Employment background reflects well over 2 years  experience in technical roles.  Extensive experience in Data and Networking, encompassing design, technical, support, installation and maintenance of data and hardware equipment/links to include LAN systems and protocol.  Comprehensive industry and product knowledge in both IBM, DELL, SUN, ACER, MACNTOSH and other environments. 

PERSONAL DATA
Nationality                              Kenyan
Religion                                 Christian
Birth                                        22 August, 1983
Language                                English, Kiswahili,Kikamba, basic Italian
Marital Status                          Single
Cell                                          +254733442377

OBJECTIVE
Basically devoted the carrier for computers (hardware and software) developments and promotion/ application of latest techniques/ technology in hardware related to updated soft wares application along with its defaults/solutions. Repairing of computers,
power-supplies, monitors, printers, CDRoms, scanners and other peripherals since 2003.

EXPERIENCE

 DRAGONBYTE COMPUTER SERVICES

(September 1^st 2003-3^rd January 2005)

Responsibilities.

• Setting up the cyber café’s Local Area Network and allocating TCP/IPS Address to Client-Server Networks.
• Liasing with the ISP on matters arising concerning internet traffic flow and bandwidth setups
• Designing professional websites for Hotels and organizations (to see the address of the sites, log into my personal website at http://patowebmaster.tripod.com
• As a Technical Support Officer, supporting over 15 clients on site and 3 different Hotels and Organizations around Malindi and Watamu Areas.
• Assembling and repairing damaged or faulty computers
• Buying and selling computers
• Liasing with suppliers and negotiating on the best prices for computers
• Basic programming on Microsoft’s VB and Suns Microsystems Java C++
• Analyzing and troubleshooting Virus infected machines and quarantining or deleting them from systems.
• Repairing computer peripherals including Printers, Scanners and joysticks.
• Assisting Clients Surfing the Internet to get the best results especially with Search Engines such as Google, Altavista, Hotbot and Search it.com.
• Burning CD and DVDs. 

CAPABILITIES

• Designing websites using DHTML, WEB Design,Dreamweaver, Flash, Homesite 4.52 and Microsoft Frontpage
• Creating Java Applets within WebPages to enable popups programmed for multi platform web browsers.

• Skills to use web browsers including FireFox,Mozzilla, Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.
• Able to create huge databases using Relational Database with Access and Dbase.
• As an accomplished technician and a network specialist, I am able to designing complex LAN categories, i.e. Peer-to-Peer (P-2-P) networks using PPP protocol and TCP/IP transport layer. And also the popular Client-Server networks.
• Basic programming skills in Java C++, Java webstart and All Web Menus for complex Web designs.

• Able to use and install various firewall softwares such as ZONE ALARM and BLACKICE.
• Domain registration and Web Hosting with Microsoft Internet Information Server
• Mail administration using Windows NT, protocols SMTP and POP3.

• Internet network Installation. Internet Networking, REMOTE CONEXION with PC-Anywhere using TCP/IP, LAPLINK, HUBS and LAN.

• Operating Systems and Other Systems am conversant with include
   Windows 95/98/2000/XP/ME, Windows NT 4.0, 2000 Office
  2000, MS-DOS, Visual Basic 6.0 and
  Relational Database software. TCP/IP, NETBEUI, DHCP, PROXY and WEB SERVERS,
•  Updating of websites using the latest FTP Protocols i.e. Voyager, Cute FTP and Microsoft’s own FTP on Internet Explorer.

• An Ace like capability with Photoshop and Corel Draw.
• Easily can install various operating systems such as windows 98, windows XP, windows 2000, windows NT, M.S. Office and utilities. Can solve problems of these operating systems. Also can make 3D Graphics, animations, enhance photos and make presentations in PowerPoint, also can make customized Screen Savers.
• A professional on the following professional Softwares.Sage Line 50, QuickBooks and Quicken, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop,PcDJ.
• Extensive knowledge in building Intranet and intranet ware.
• Skilled in Dial-Up internet connections.
  

BUROX COMPUTER COLLGE.

(22 June 2003, -22 August, 2003)
 Computer Tutor at Burox College at Malindi Communication Systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Teaching all Microsoft Software Application Packages.

·        Supervising other tutors

·        Designing school certificates and seals

·        Preparing examinations on packages

·        Teaching professional on sage accounintn and Quickbooks ver 8 

AFRICAONLINE (MALINDI)

(Accounts Marketing)

Sells as a Freelancer Africaonline Marketing Accounts to Clients in Malindi and Watamu. 

      RESPONSBILITIES.

·        Configuring Dial-Up Networking.

·        Modem Troubleshooting

·        Liasing with Africa online Malindi on problems arising on site.

·        Marketing the ISP.
 
EDUCATION

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION
2003: Certificate In Information Technology from The Mombasa Polytechnic.

1997: Migwani Boys High school with a C+ Grade.

REFFEREES. 

Mr. James Mwangi,                                  Mr. Napoleon Odida,                                   

Manager,                                            Dragonbyte Computer Services.                   

Africa Online Malindi,                       P.o Box 1102,Tel 04230778,                

Tel 04231108.                                    Malindi.                                                           

 

Mr A Shariff.                                       Mr Hans and Ute

H.O.D Information Technology.            Tourist Promotion Limited           

The Mombasa Polytechnic.            info@kenya-travel.co.ke

 

                                                                                                                                               
 

Website designer, Network (N+) Adminstrator,Software Certified Tutor. 
I am a Information Technology graduate from Mombasa Polytechnic with a wealth of experience In the above fields currently working full time in Malindi.

 

I have taught and still teaches Microsoft,Apple O.s s and packages to clients.

 

As a computer technician, i am currently supporting 15 personal clients and 2 Hotels on all their computer neeeds, websuite updates and Consultancy advice.

 

Currently doing a sponsered online Degree in computer science sponsered by Carnegie Mellon University which also hosts my site.