GITARI JONATHAN - 2017-IT-B-Salary

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GITARI JONATHAN
Postal Address: 792 - 00621 Village Market Nairobi Kenya
JONATHAN.GITARI@GMAIL.COM
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
I have the Experience, I have the Exposure & I have the drive.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Previous & current experience with the UN and the UN System, as a Contractor, a Consultant and a UN Staff Member helped
me achieve exemplary targets by providing result based factions and on time project implementation with 100% success.
Served as a Chief Technical Officer for 13years for an International Security Integration Company (Israeli), executing successful
high-end security products in the turn-key integration of Access Control & Biometric Systems, Surveillance, CCTV, Video and
Video Analytics Systems, Perimeter Intrusion and Detection Systems, Fire and Life Safety Systems and LAN & WAN
infrastructures.
Customized, Engineered and Transformed both System Products and Product Concepts with a fundamental alignment in
Systems Security for Surveillance, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Prevention, Access Control & biometrics and Recognition
systems, Explosives Detection Systems, Under vehicle Surveillance Systems, and Perimeter Intrusion Detection systems.
Streamlined and Strengthened within my Managerial position with 13 years of significant, information-technology solutions
provision, consulting and user support , focusing on strengthening high-quality and high-availability IT infrastructures that
provides solutions to on-demand clientele needs.
Facilitated, supervised and trained in house teams on IT problem-solving scenarios with my proven aptitude to analyze and
translate complex customer requirements and business problems and design/implement innovative custom solutions.
Evaluated and showcased customer-focused technical solutions and contractual obligations, with the focus on architecting
tailor-made customer solutions, attaining customer trust and relationships, communicate and demonstrate solution strategy to
product offerings, and provide technical expertise, support, and training to customers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
• Project Management (Project, Design, Engineering, Installation, • Quality-assurance Strategy & Processes Planning (Standard Operating
Configuration & System Integration – Turn Key)
Procedures, Quality Assurance Testing & Acceptance Testing)
• Business Needs Assessment Analysis (Site Surveys, RFP • Business Process Reengineering (Improving Workflows, Cost,
interpretation, Critical Systems Designs, System Engineering) Quality, Services & Efficiency)
• Cross-functional team building and leadership training • Product Implementation, Technology integration, re-evaluation and
research
• Customer Service and Support (Helpdesk, Maintenance & • Performance management (Problem solving & Critical thinking)
Services)
• I.T Consulting
• Decision making & Change management (Achievable Development
Plans and Schedules)
EMPLOYMEMT HISTORY
Technical (Security) Officer, Security Systems Integration, United Nations MICT, Tanzania, 1 st August 2016 to 31 st December
2016 (Salary Net USD 6000 PM)
Administer and manage the MICT Security Local Area Network, MICT CCTV System & Access Control Systems & programs
at the AICC Compound. Responsible for the day-to-day management, administration and maintenance of the United Nations
Security Access control and CCTV surveillance system consisting of multi-vendor Hardware and enterprise software
Applications to include;
o Security Network System/Cisco Local Area Network,
o Security access control and event management system with PACsecurnet server,
o Video management system/ Cisco Operation manager and Network attached storage/ EMC and Promise System.
o Video Analytics, License Plate Recognition (LPR) and Perimeter Intrusion Detection system
o Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008/2012 Operating Systems.
o Ensure maximum security and privacy of information within the Section Network;
o Maintain and update Safety and security IT equipment's i.e. Switches, WAN/LAN, Network storage, servers
(Hardware and Software)
Administered assistance and training to users regarding the old and new systems and applications related to local police
support services to ICTR HQ, VIP, Safe House and Special Events.
Controlled day-to-day management of Pass & ID unit system; including issuance of access card, for ICTR/MICT clients,

maintain access groups, designing ID template for different functions and events
Administered tasks that included using suggested management tools, monitoring tools and benchmarking tools, to monitor
the system, servers, network and end-point element (such as cameras and door readers), and advice the contracted vendor
of any underlying problems. Administered using commonly measured metrics such as response time, availability and
uptime, Status request failures, such as when a connection cannot be established, or a server ‘times-out’, or the document
or message cannot be retrieved, usually produce an action from the monitoring system.
Analyzed asset management strategies as the ‘Security Asset Custodian’ representative and would monitor current security
equipment and ensures minimum equipment “technical-specification” requirements are purchased (met), maintained
and/or deployed in accordance with laid out UN policies.
Controlled, manage and coordinates the issuance of identity cards, created and manage customized ‘Clearance Levels’,
controlled entry-control methods (such as time specification and event triggers), managed access door groups, as
appropriate and where required.
Enforced implementation of time services and servers so that the CCTV systems and recordings were in sync with real
time and the recording servers
Enhanced forensics and Investigative evidence from the security-system relating to incidences involving UN personnel,
project personnel or any other resident personnel by means of CCTV footage retrieval or providing access control event
audit reports and video analytics. Generated forensic video footage and reports as required for investigative purposes as
required by Security Management
Prioritized the installation process of the Access Control and CCTV installations, by collecting and sharing the
requirements, highlighting the key milestones schedules, so that installation would be complete on schedule and all the
deliverables met on time.
Streamlined the use and operation of the Security Systems (Badging, ACS and CCTV Systems) to reduce workload
operations, increase in performance and efficiency so as the trained personnel are effective and productive.
Assisted with the project implementation, installation and delivery of the Access Control and CCTV installation projects,
and assisted with the supervision of the implementation, installation and commissioning phase of the project in UNMICT
Laki Laki Complex.as follows;
o Coordinated the progress, schedule and scopes of works of the installations of the Access Control System and
CCTV System. The security systems in MICT are autonomous stand-alone systems supplied by multiple vendors.
The Access Control System (ACS) is installed by KK Security Ltd. and the Surveillance System (CCTV) is
installed by Benson Security Ltd
o Recommended installation methods, including directing the type of finishing of installation, mounting or erecting
of the Access Control Elements such as readers, controllers, magnets and cameras.
o Established and documented rules and guidelines for the system installation, system operation, system
management, standard operating procedures (SOP), preliminary integration and acceptance tests procedures
(ATP), for the implementation of the Access Control System and CCTV System installation.
o Developed templates and designs for the Badging and Enrollment System for the new Access Control System
that was implemented in MICT offices in Laki Laki.
o Trained, developed and supervised key personnel to operate and ensure the highest standard of compliance in the
operation and use of the Access Control, Barging & Enrolment Station, and CCTV Software applications and
other Security assets.
o Reviewed all naming schemas (Door Names, Camera Names) and lables before implementation to avoid
overlapping, ambiguity and redundancy.
Achieved the identification of the Security (Access Control and CCTV) needs of the organization from within the organization,
and continually adapted the system to the organizational on growing needs.
Completed the void gap created by multi-autonomous security systems by acting as the mediator and liaison with all the
vendors, ICTS, Facilities and Security and understanding the technical aspects of the underlying autonomous stand-alone
systems supplied by multiple vendors, while understanding and bridging the needs of the organization as concerts the security
system.
Identified and reduced the gaps in the existing systems capabilities and made recommendation for amendment where necessary
by documenting ‘Statement of Requirements’ and/or providing technical specifications for the endorsement and/or
procurement of security systems equipment and subsystems.
Documented and Made recommendations for a future organizational need to Integrate all the independent autonomous subsystems
(CCTV, ACS, FAS, PIDS, PAS, LAN, SMS) into a single unified system or (Security Management Systems) SMS and to
manage the systems via a single Managed Network, integrated systems and unified SMS in the central control.

Chief Technical Officer, Systems Integration, ORAD Control Solutions, Kenya, June 2008 to July 2016 (Salary Net USD 3000
PM)
Chief Technical Officer / Project Manager / Systems Engineer & Integrator GLOSEC ltd dealing in Local Projects
Management and Consultations.
Project Manager: Integrated Security Systems, Transglobal Project USD $700,000 project
IT Project Manager: Integrated Security Systems, United Nations Offices at Nairobi (UNON) USD $4,700,000 project
IT Project Manager: Integrated Security Systems, United Nations Economic Commission of Africa, Ethiopia (UNECA)
USD $4,700,000 project
IT Project Manager: Integrated Security Systems, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Project USD $2,000,000 project
Assisted in the Engineering and Integration of the I.T component in the comprehensive solutions portfolio of dedicated
units specializing in Security and Life Safety, including the deployment of large-scale and sophisticated turnkey Solutions.
Largest client being the United Nations Offices in Nairobi (UNON) security project.
Administered a large range of Security projects, including design & build, installing and configuration of Integrated Access
Control Systems offering some of today’s most advanced solutions including biometry and video analytics systems.
Systematized, installed and configured cutting edge Fire & Life Safety solutions in diverse environments.
Perform general maintenance procedure for major installations (e.g UNON) including;
o Administered root, system, operator and user privileges for system users
o Resolved communication failures in Security System devices and controllers.
o Assed the full functionality of the entire Security System and resolving known and unknown issues.
o Determined system log problems, helpdesk calls or service requests, and resolve within the stipulated resolution
time.
o Reconciled all failed devices connecting to the server and resolved any system failures.
o Conserved optimal performances of all servers by application of latest updates, patches and versions.
o Resolved input supervision faults as indicated by the monitoring station
o Maintained all video attached devices are in there normal working conditions
o Managed Disaster Recovery Procedures including, Regularly backup NVR Servers, CCURE Servers, FAS Servers
& PID Servers, Confirmed all Databases running CCURE Configuration Databases (CF_DB) and Journal
(JL_DB) are Backed up daily, Backup ALL personnel data, databases and configuration files regularly, Backup all
Istar Pro configuration files, CISCO Configuration Files, Fire Panel Config files running critical and Security
updates on all windows machines.
o Established that all ANTIVIRUS updates are applied on each system, Applying patches and updates whence
required.
o Executed a full administration, full monitoring, full configuration, full maintenance and housecleaning of the
CISCO Network
Consultant, Information Technology Project Coordinator, United Nations Offices, Nairobi (UNON), July 2007 to March 2009
(Salary Net USD 3700 PM)
Assisted in Coordinating the implementation of a $5Million “UN globalize” Standardized Access Control System at the
United Nations, Nairobi duty station.
Incorporated into the pioneered Project Management Structure called PACT (Project Access Control Team) created to
lead a global, secretariat-wide working group composed of security specialists and professionals from the Office of Central
Support Services with expertise in Information technology, Facilities management and procurement management.
Coordinated in the planning, developing, implementing, scheduling, bidding and evaluating the tendering process for
request for proposal, and, coordinating and managing the entire implementation for the entire scope of works for security
and IT elements of a fully integrated and standardized access control system
Designated as a representative and, in representation of UNON (as “owner of the project”) to serve to ensure that the
Contractor meets all the requirements as specified in the scope of works from initiation to final completion as PACT
initiative for the UNON campus.
Manager, Information Technology Service Delivery, First Computers Limited, Nairobi, 2001 to June 2007 (Salary Net KES
120,000 PM)
Created a performance-driven culture that ensures accountability and personal responsibility, through managing,
developing, training, and motivating up to 19 team members in service delivery, project planning, engineering, installation,
project delivery, operations and maintenance of campus-wide networking infrastructure – to accomplish key corporate
business objectives and clientele satisfaction through contractual obligations.
Spearheaded, through contractual obligations, major ground operation projects from conception to sign-off, upgrades to
major overhauls, remodeling and redesign of IT infrastructures, systems, processes and models that have significant
budgetary obligations.

Developed and introduced various concepts and workflows that reduced effort and increased efficiency in global team
member user-support processes which included; centralized scripting, standardized installations, single model disk imaging,
raw application repositories, standard roaming profiles, centralized tools of basic diagnosis, online asset management
processing and centralized workflow calendaring and planning.
Senior Engineer, Client Support, Computech Ltd, Nairobi, April 1998 to March 2001
Standardized the planning, engineering, installation, operations and maintenance of campus networking infrastructure.
Coordinated a team of engineers to carry out IT support who perform 2nd and 3rd level desktop troubleshooting
Performed tasks related to scheduled service requests, including equipment replacement, equipment installation/deinstallation,
software installation, LAN connection and returns to stock.
Provide advice to clients regarding IT standards and workflow processes and assist in quality assurance procedures.
Contributed to the development of the latest ITSD standards and technology and providing technology solutions.
Provided basic training to end-users on the use of standard systems.
Prepared various technical reports workflows and generating statistical information for management reporting
Developed plans for feasibility assessment, design, and installation, including project plans, schedules, time and cost
estimates; provide plans for set-up and operations of new or modifications to existing network infrastructure.
Projects Supervisor, User Support, Kenafro Computers Ltd, Nairobi, Sep 1995 to Dec 1997
Promoted to Technical Supervisor on exceptional ability to troubleshoot through critical thinking and innovative diagnosis
Designing, planning, engineering of installation, operations and maintenance of campus networking infrastructure. Key
notable clients designed were Abercrombie & Kent (Structured Ethernet cabling, ksh 1.5Million project -1997), Ultimate
Security (Legacy Netware 4.11 Server Mirroring with Thomas Conrad Technologies - 1997), Henkel Kenya Ltd (Redesign
Network infrastructure from coaxial to Ethernet CAT5 structured cabling.
Coordinated a team of engineers to carry out IT support who perform 2nd and 3rd level desktop troubleshooting
Performed tasks related to scheduled service requests, including equipment replacement, equipment installation/deinstallation,
software installation and LAN connections
Responded to requests from users and assist in deploying/configuring systems.
Received, unpack, and inspect all incoming IT equipment
Solved problems encountered and troubleshoot network and device anomalies and diagnose and resolve any hardware,
software, or connectivity problems.
Collaborated in performing software distribution, updates, scripting, testing and support and perform hardware and
software configuration.
SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCIES
• Advancis: Winguard® Command And Control Systems • American Dynamics: VideoEdge Network Video Recorders (NVR)
• Tyco Software House: Ccure 9000 Security & Event • Cisco VSOM Video Surveillance Operations Manager
Management Systems
• Tyco Software House: Victor Unified Management Systems • Cisco Video Surveillance Manager Safety and Security Desktop
• Software House & Marathon: EverRun MX Fault Tolerant • Fault Tolerant Servers including Everrun MX from Stratus, and
Business Continuity Systems
Marathon
• Windows Server Technologies, WINDOWS Servers, SUSE • Client / Server Technologies, Web-Based Technologies &
Linux Enterprise Server Technologies, Marathon Servers: Relational Databases (Linux /Apache /PHP / MySQL) & (Windows
(Application Servers /Terminal Servers / Failover
ASP(x) .NET and IIS), MSSQL
Servers/Active Directory /Virtual Servers)
• Cisco, HP: Core Switch, Access Switch, Networking
Concepts & Technologies (LANS & WANS)
• Internetworking Concepts, such as firewalls, communication
protocols, proxy/caching servers / Routing / Bridging / NAT &
DNS
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management, University of Liverpool, England, United Kingdom (2012)
Bachelor of Science Information Systems & Technology, GPA 3.2, United States International University, Nairobi, Kenya (2008)
Diploma Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Credit Pass, The Kenya Polytechnic, Nairobi, Kenya (1993)
Certified Netware Engineer, CNE 5, CNA 5, Novell® Education
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, MCSE Track, Microsoft® Education
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Administrator, BrainBench® Certification
Ccure 9000 Level 2, Tyco ® Certification, Paris, France (2012)
Ccure 9000 Level 1, Tyco ® Certification, Paris, France (2012)
Victor 4.2 Site Manager, Tyco ® Certification, Paris, France (2012)
VideoEdge NVR 4.1, Tyco ® Certification, Paris, France (2012)