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RONALD IKAMAR EKESSA

P.O. BOX 20941 (00202) NRB
Phone +254721296163,
+254734256275
E-mail ikamar@gmail.com

Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
Date of birth: 3rd Feb 1981
Languages: English, Kiswahili
Marital Status: Single

Education Year 1996-1999 Alliance High School
Attained Grade B+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Year 1987-1995 Lavington & Mumias Primary Schools
Attained Grade A in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
Professional
Qualifications

Year 2001 Strathmore University
Higher Diploma in the Management of Information Systems from the Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS)

Year 2000 Strathmore University
Diploma in the Management of Information Systems from the Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS)

Professional experience Sept 2001 - April 2002 Barclays Bank Kenya
Loans Systems Administrator – Human Resources Division
 Build and maintain Database used to evaluate and credit score such credit applications as Loans, Overdrafts and Visa cards from members of staff.
 Give recommendations to Head of Section on ways to improve Business processes.
 Support end users on use and interpretation of Database.

May 2002 - Nov 2002 Barclays Bank Kenya
Securities Analyst (Automation Project Team) – Documentation & Securities Centre
 Data conversion – transfer of Data to a bespoke SQL supported Database
 Liaising with System Developers on user related issues such as user acceptance testing, risk management & system implementation
 Liaising with Branches and Payments & International Services department for Securities reconciliation.
 Carrying out daily backup of the Centre’s computer based applications.
 Administration and maintenance of Windows 2000 server, Active directory user accounts in Win NT/XP environment.
 Writing periodic reports on the progress of the automation project to be reviewed by a steering committee.

Nov 2002 – Dec 2006 Barclays Bank Kenya
Systems Administrator, Securities Analyst –Barclays Advisory & Registrar Services (BARS)
 User Maintenance – Keeping up to date records of users on the departmental Local Area Network (LAN), maintaining user passwords as well as Administrator passwords, adding/deleting users and supporting end users as needed.
 Design, Development and Maintenance of share registration database using Microsoft Visual Foxpro, used in the validation and transfer of shares and production of share certificates.
 Act as a liaison between the departments and external contractors or vendors in ensuring the maintenance of bespoke software.
 Routine test of hardware & software to ensure compliance with risk management standards as well as upgrading and replacing network components as needed.
 Running daily & weekly back ups using Arcserve backup software.
 Ensuring business continuity through risk assessment, warranting system availability and maintaining a fully equipped contingency site. This also involves running quarterly tests at the off-site/contingency site and simulating disaster recovery procedures.
 Act as a liaison between the local area users & the IT Division Help desk for problems that cannot be solved internally.
 Maintenance of office power systems especially the Uninterruptible Power supply (UPS)
 Maintenance (installation, configuration and maintenance) of computer hardware and peripheral devices and keeping a detailed record of the same.
 Maintenance of the local area network and related hardware.
 Act as a liaison between my department and the Property Services Department in maintenance of the Private Access Branch Exchange. (PABX).
 Administration and maintenance of Novell server and Windows 2003 Server, Active directory accounts in Win NT/XP environment.
 Assist in formulating a budget for departmental ICT needs.
 Maintaining the departmental web based intranet.
 Preparing management reports on ICT activities.
 Updating and monitoring the departmental intranet.

Jan 2007 – July 2007 Custody & Registrar Services Ltd.
Systems Administrator, Securities Analyst
Similar duties as above

Professional memberships
Associate Member of the Institute for the Management of Information Systems (AIMIS).

Skills
 Proficient in use of Windows 2000/2003 Server, Novell, UNIX, Linux and use of Directory based standards (Active Directory, LDAP).
 I possess relevant industry experience in technical support, System Design and Application Development.
 Proficient in understanding and use of Networking standards such as HTTP, DNS, SMTP, IMAP, POP.
 Strong understanding of Web related standards, use and development of Web based applications and tools.
 Strong presentation and communication skills both verbal and written.
 Outstanding Account Management, Project Management, follow through and problem solving skills, resourcefulness and attention to detail.
Objective To endeavor a successful enterprise in all my undertakings.

References
1. Nereah Okanga
Legal Counsel
Barclays Bank of Kenya
P.O. Box 30120 – 00100 Nairobi
Tel. +254721766072
nereah.okanga@barclays.com

2. Pauline Katua
Shareholder Services Manager
Custody and Registrars Services Ltd.
P.O. Box 8484 – 00100 Nairobi
Tel. +25420230507/+25420230518/+254724436869
pauline@crsltd.co.ke

3. Robert Nyasimi
Head – Business Development
RentWorks East Africa Ltd.
P.O. Box 16521 – 00100 Nairobi
Tel. +254202737006 /+254722735361
robert.nyasimi@rentworks.co.ke