kenneth kipngok

Dedicated and hardworking Database Administrator (DBA) with 3+ years of experience working in the field. Proficient in an assortment of technologies, including database administration, performance tuning, testing, high availability solutions, Linux and Windows platforms. Possess an Associate Degree in Information Technology and series of certifications (Certified Network Associate, Cyber Security & IOT).

PayTech Africa, Nairobi, Kenya                                                             Dec 2022-Current           

Database Administrator.

Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, configuration of Oracle database on linux, windows and VMware.
• Determining and implementing best practices for Oracle Setup, Installation, Configuration, Monitoring, Backup and Recovery.
• Upgrading Oracle Database from 9i to 10g and 11g.
• Developing different databases at various implementation of projects.
• Administering of production and replica databases in premise and AWS cloud.
• Database Installations, Deployments and Optimizations.
• Review and Optimize database queries to manage database optimal performance.
• Writing and converting SQL server stored procedures to Postgres.
• Implement automated tools to monitor query performance on the database (i.e. pgAdmin, Microsoft SQL)
• Database development, maintenance and Migrations (MySQL, PostgreSQL and MSSQL).
• Ensuring database security.
• Working with Developers to ensure database design can scale.
• Software Installation and configuration as per defined requirement specifications.
• Ensure that the company is adaptable to evolving compliance regulations.
• Review and Optimize database queries to manage database optimal performance.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions with the engineering team and contribute ideas to our technology, infrastructure, and processes.
• Automating scripts i.e. schema backups, queries and reporting scripts.

KEI TATA LOGISTICS, Nairobi, Kenya                                                    Jan 2022- Nov 2022           

Full Stack Software & Database Administrator.

Responsibilities:                                                   

• Configuring and administering of SQL servers.
• Database backup, restoring remote and local servers/machines.
• Database development, maintenance and Migrations (MySQL, PostgreSQL and MSSQL).
• Ensuring  database security
• Upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware.
• Troubleshooting and providing technical support to employees.
• Performing regular security tests and security monitoring.
• Provide operational support to existing Company solutions.
• Managing and administering cloud applications and technologies.
• Designing custom software applications according to company specifications, including feasibility studies, design documentation, and implementation plans.
• Software development Laravel php framework.
• Developing of RESTFUL APIS development for Vue js framework and Flutter application.
• Software Installation and configuration as per defined requirement specifications.
• Dev Ops. Configuring Linux servers and maintaining them.
• Website maintenance in liaison with the marketing department for content.
• Introduction of new technology, methodologies, and tools to improve business efficiency.
• Providing advice on appropriate hardware configuration.
• Designing custom software applications according to the company requirements.
• Conducting configuration tests to verify it executes the required functions and meets company needs.
• Developing training materials to help company use new software products effectively.
• Recommending software technological solutions that best meet the company’s needs while considering budgetary concerns.
• Provide operational support to existing Company solutions.
• Web hosting, third party software solutions.

Mbitrix Technologies, Nairobi, Kenya                                                          Jan 2020 - Jan 2022           

Full Stack Software & Database Developer.

Responsibilities:                                                   

• Full stack Laravel frontend and Backend software developer. Developing of RESTFUL APIS development for Vue js framework and Flutter application.
• Configuring and administering of SQL servers.
• Database development, maintenance, Manipulation and Migrations (MySQL and SQL).
• Dev Ops. Configuring Linux servers and maintaining them.
• Reviewing database management system procedures and suggested improvements.
• Oversee the administration of user accounts, permissions, and access rights in Active Directory in line with information security policy.
• Provide operational support to existing Company solutions.
• Introduction of new technology, methodologies, and tools to improve business efficiency.
• Ensure that the company is adaptable to evolving compliance regulations.
• Introduction of new technology, methodologies, and tools to improve business efficiency.
• Web hosting, third party software solutions.
•  Improve existing programs by reviewing specifications and objectives and making necessary changes.
• Populating a database with new information or transfer existing data into it.
• Responsible for database security and also preventing data loss.
• Responsible for the physical and network security.
• Configured backups and logs to disk and storage manager, improving backup time.
• USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) Menus.
• Linux server Administration.

COMPULYNX LTD, Nairobi, Kenya                                                     Jan 2019 - Dec 2019                           

Software & Database Support Engineer. 

Responsibilities:                                                   

• Databases development and maintenance (MySQL and MSSQL).
• Installing, maintaining and upgrading Microsoft sql server.
• Testing databases and programs, correcting errors and making modifications when necessary.
• Maintain company and clients’ records. 
• Server and database management.
• Provide operational support to existing Company solutions.
• Identifying and analyze database system industry trends to keep management informed.
•  Modifying database management systems, making changes whenever needed.
• Creating backup copies of data.
• Populating a database with new information or transfer existing data into it.
• Configuring backups and logs to disk and storage manager, improving backup time.

DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY                                                                         2016 - 2019           

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology   

St. Patrick High School - Iten                                                                                     2011 - 2015

K.C.S.E Mean grade of B+                                                   

Tandui Primary School                                                                                            2003-2011

K.C.P.E Score 376 Marks