Juma

IT Systems Administration and Support

Juma

ID Verified
1,200/mo
Nairobi, Kenya
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Highly accomplished IT professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in IT management and support, infrastructure, and innovation. Proven track record in driving technological improvements, optimizing operational efficiencies, and implementing cost-saving strategies. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience driving IT asset lifecycle management, process automation, vendor manageme...

Skills & Expertise

AI & Automation

Azure OpenAIIntermediate
OpenAI APIIntermediate
Data LabelingIntermediate

Content & Writing

Customer Success

E-commerce & Marketplace

Finance & Accounting

XeroBeginner

Sales & Business Development

B2C SalesAdvanced
Account ManagementIntermediate

Data & Analytics

Work Experience

Regional IT Manager

Sio Valley Technologies

Aug 2024 - Mar 2025

Job Responsibilities:

*Built IT infrastructure and implemented Azure AD, Intune MDM, and device inventory to enforce IT asset lifecycle management and secure authentication across multi-country operations, improving device accountability and reducing procurement spend. * Led tenant-to-tenant migrations (GoDaddy to Microsoft 365), deployed Dynamics365, and enforced device provisioning standards to enable license and fin...

Azure OpenAITicket ManagementFreshdeskEmail SupportTechnical SupportLive Chat Support

Senior Regional IT Manager

Victory Farms & Kivu Choice

Aug 2021 - Jul 2024

Job Responsibilities:

• Established the IT department and introduced Office365, Azure services, VMware virtualization, Sophos and VPN security, and CCTV with NAS/cloud retention to improve operational compliance and asset protection while reducing third-party hosting costs by ~50%. • Implemented SOPs for IT across four companies, managed vendor relationships and maintenance contracts, and planned annual IT budgets to t...

Azure OpenAILive Chat SupportZendeskEmail SupportTicket ManagementTechnical SupportLiveChatNegotiationXeroB2C Sales

Customer Account Technical Manager

Compedge Solutions Limited

Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

Job Responsibilities:

• Provided technical direction for systems integration projects, managed client deployments, and documented installation and maintenance processes to support ITAM practices and lifecycle documentation. • Coordinated support engineers and SLA-driven maintenance activities, improving incident resolution and ensuring hardware/software licensing remained current.

Ticket ManagementLive Chat SupportEmail SupportLiveChatB2C SalesAccount ManagementNegotiationCommunity ManagementActiveCampaignEmail Copywriting

IT Manager

Carrefour

Dec 2017 - Dec 2019

Job Responsibilities:

• Managed POS server infrastructure, user support via Jira ticketing, and Active Directory/Office365 administration while conducting regular inventory audits to maintain accurate CMDB records and ensure kit issuance/return processes. • Designed local server backup and disaster recovery procedures and controlled network security to protect assets and sensitive information.

NegotiationAccount ManagementB2C SalesTicket ManagementTechnical SupportFacebook MarketplaceEmail SupportLiveChatInventory ManagementCopywriting

Regional IT Manager

Redington Group

Feb 2013 - Nov 2017

Job Responsibilities:

• Directed regional systems integration and inventory across five countries, implemented SOPs and security policies, and managed large vendor engagements (Avaya/Cisco), enhancing compliance and centralized CMDB accuracy. • Led multi-country rollouts, oversaw time & attendance and hosted servers, and achieved telecom cost savings by transitioning to softphone solutions.

Account ManagementNegotiationB2C SalesInventory ManagementOrder ProcessingLiveChatTicket ManagementTechnical SupportEmail SupportWordPress

Quick Stats

Age38 years
GenderMale
English LevelFluent
Other Languages
SwahiliFluent
EnglishBasic
FrenchBasic
ID VerificationVerified
Portfolio
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Certifications

Linux & Oracle Database Administration
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Atlantic International University

2022 - 2024

Certificate

Diverse ICT College

2010 - 2010

Associate's Degree

City & Guilds of London Institute

2008 - 2009

High-school

Mombasa Aviation College

2007 - 2008