Maurice O.

Odida Odida
P.O. Box 10503-00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
Phone: 0723-608242
E-Mail address:odidamesq@yahooo.co.uk

Date of Birth : 22nd April 1978

Marital status : Married
Nationality : Kenyan

PERSONALITY
Well-organized, accomplished and results-driven Telecommunication professional with
experience in IT, administration, and support of information systems. In-depth expertise
in design, implementation, configuration, troubleshooting and resolving of network and
information systems. Strong hands on technical experience in diverse operating systems
and hardware. Quick learner who rapidly adapts to emerging technologies.
Honest, hardworking, intelligent, enduring and sociable. Can work for long hours under
the specifications of the deadlines.

CAREER INTEREST
• To be a specialist in the field of telecommunication especially data communications
networks and wireless (Wimax /cellular/Radio/Microwave) Communication
systems.
• To contribute to the development and deployment of future computing and
communication technologies.

AREA OF EXPERTISE- Telecommunication Engineering

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NAIROBINET ONLINE & OPEN SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

Network Support Engineer /Systems Administrator
RESPONSIBILITIES;
First level, second level and third level support Engineer for
both Nairobi net Online and Open systems Technologies Ltd.

• Installation and maintaining of ALVARION (wimax and BreezeAccess XL) Base

stations.
• Installation and configuration of Alvarion (wimax and BreezeAccess XL ) CPE
radios
• Configuration of Point to point Alvarion DS500 radios and Radwin links(win link
products e.g. 1000),Mikrotik,Netkrom,Smartbridge,Tsunami quickbridge and
Aperto networks
• Pre-emptive Hardware diagnosis: Routine Hardware mainten-
ance, and troubleshooting for the purpose of evaluating compon-
ents such as hubs, switches, and routers to achieve peak effi-
ciency within the overall network connectivity.
 • Network performance monitoring and tweaking
• Identifies malfunctioning hardware and/or software for the
purpose of implementing necessary corrective actions,
• resolving technical problems and providing ongoing sup-
port to the Field Services Technician for the resolution of com-
plex
• VOIP setup and Configurations
• Terminating of Ethernet and E1 links
• Configuration of WAN and LAN
• Router and Switch(Vlan ) configurations
• Mapping, monitoring Circuits and maintaining the Base station
• Monitoring and troubleshooting of microwave radio links( Wimax and Rad
equipment)
• Take part in Integration of links (Microwave radios) in Data and Telecommunica-
tion.
• Upgrading of Base stations and CPE equipment.
• Put up Wi-Fi and configurations
• Analyzes corporate LAN and WAN to determine what were the major problems
and improvements needed to be made to the network infrastructure, and network
Security using Protocol Analyzers, security auditing software packages from Net-
work Associates.
• Survey of new sites and provide online and offsite support
• Structured cabling using cat 5e and cat 6e for voice and data
• Installations,configurations,service and maintenance of IP Access Control
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.
SEMINARS ATTENDED:

• CISCO certified networkAssociate(CCNA),

• Attended a training for Fibre Optic cable at The Kenya Polytechnic
University College.
• Radwin configuration workshop.
• Alvarion systems integrator workshop at Pan Afric Hotel.

KEY CLIENTS (LINKS) I SUPPORT CURRENTLY:

• UNON
• STD GROUP
• MONITOR PUBLICATIONS UGANDA
• NATION MEDIA
• KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
• NTV UGANDA
• MINISTRY OF HEALTH
• KENYA WEB
• MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
• EXPORT TRADE
 • MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVT.
Etcetera
NOTABLE PROJECTS DONE:

1. Set up and configuration of backhaul link for UNON between UNON

headquarters(Gigiri) and the MD's residence in Runda,UNON and KIXP.
2. Took part in design and implementation of WAN for MOH enabling them to share
data and use VoIP .It has 10 links connecting 10 departments in Nairobi.
3. Setup and configuration of WAN for IOM (International Organisation for
Immigration) which has one E1 link.
4. Setup and configuration of backhaul link between Wananchi Online and Open
Systems Technologies.
5. Setup and configuration of backhaul link between Nairobi Online , KIXP and Open
Sytems Technologies.
6. Setup and cofiguration of of the 9 E1 links connecting Celtel-Uganda Corporate
clients i.e Nile Breweries,Umeme,Century Bottling, Kinyara,Citi Bank,Mukwano
beverages,Barclays(Hanington road) , Barclays headquarters,KCCL,KK security.
Also participated in setting up NTV to Monitor Link in Uganda ( this link is both E1
and voice) among others.
I have also installed several projects on various Wimax technology equipment
eg.Tsunami Quick bridge, Apertonetwork radios,Telsima ,Nerkro&Mikrotik and has a
strong background and exposure on the following;
• Maintenance of the A910 Micro Basestation
• BSS;- BTS,TSS,BSC
• CELLULAR ENVIRONMENTS; RPC(Uplink&Downlink,BTS power conrol,MS
power),FH,DTX/VAD,DRX and EFR.
Carrying out Radio Field Measurements using TEMS investigation software to obtain data giving
actual details of coverage of the GSM Networks using a Drive test
-Analysing and Post Processing all the Field Measurements

-Measurements of Antennae Azimuths

-Setup and Installation of GSM, BTSs,and DDFs and Wireless application protocol(WAP)
• TCP/IP and UDP, LANs,WANs,WLAN,MANs, Wimax technology , Wi -Fi,
Telephony Gateways and Router Configuration.
• Basic knowledge on Microwave PDH/SDH and BSS/NSS
• FIBRE OPTICS
• Reengineered the LAN at the PCTL office eliminating unneeded equipment to streamline
the LAN for the propose of reducing latency.
Computer Literacy: Basic Knowledge on Ms, Office, Excel, Ms Word and Ms.Acess.
Circuit maker and multism
Possesses specialist knowledge in troubleshooting and repair of electronic equipment
from software to hardware levels.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Jan 2003-2005 : The Kenya Polytechnic University College
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Light current (Telecommunications)
Option.
Final year project : Digital coded remote gate controller
Dec 2007 : The Kenya Polytechnic University College
A practical course in Fibre Optics Communications,
Splicing and terminations.
1995-1998 : Makasembo High School
KCSE Average Grade C Plain (51points)
1986-1994 : Migono Primary School
KCPE: 64 points out of 84
AWARDS:
March 30th 2001 : Ministry of Education Science and Technology award for
the first best teacher in physical science KCSE in the year
2000
June 2001 : Certificate for an in-service course for mathematics
Teachers at Maranda High School
EXPERIENCE
Jan 2000-2002 : Teacher, Got Abiero High School
Taught Mathematics and Physics and participated in
setting, moderation and marking of the Siaya District
Mock.

Nov.2004-Jan.2005 : Attachee at Kiptagich tea estates Ltd.

Duties
• Troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of electrical machinery and systems.
• Also participated in the installation of factory machines and sharpening of CTC
rollers.

Feb-May 2006 : Attachee at the Unilever Kenya Limited.

Duties
• Electrical cable management
• Electronic motor diagnostics (EMD) i.e. Motor circuit analysis and electrical
signature analysis.
• Autonomous maintenance activities of electrical machines and systems.
• Trained and participated on the implementation of TPM activities i.e. TPM
equipment ranking criteria.
• Familiarized with various electrical machines and drives e.g. PLC and subsidiary
miniature backups.
• Also learnt about PABX, Dial plus services ISDN and intelligent network services.
• Installation and testing Generator sets
• Analysis of power fluctuations (CBM)
• Design and installation of luminaries for the industry.

June-July 2006 : Zetech College

Lecturer : Taught Digital Electronics, Data communications and also
 participated in developing syllabus for diploma level in
installation Technology.
July -Sept 2006 : Population Services International
(PSI/KENYA)-Research Department
Research Assistant: Conducted research to assess issues
related to products in market and to ensure availability of
essential health products. Data entry and analysis.

October 2006 : Ministry of Health

Division of malaria control (DOMC)
Trained on GPS2 program
Performing survey with PDA machine.

Jan-April 2007 : Technician; Kinetic Electrical and electronics

: Repair and maintenance of electrical equipment
: Training students on electrical fault diagnosis and
Troubleshooting.

May-August 2007 : Ministry of Health

: Division of malaria control (DOMC)
: Research assistant; Trained on GPS 2 program and
participated on the Kenya National Malaria indicator
survey conducted by the WHO through DOMC.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2005 : A member of KPSU editorial board (Education

Editor- (Kenya Polytechnic student union)
1997-1998 : School Library Captain, Makasembo High School .

HOBBIES
• Reading and writing
• Singing and Teaching
• Playing and Watching Football
• Research work

REFEREES
1. John Kamonde
Assistant Group ICT Manager
I&M Bank Tower, Kenyatta Avenue
Po Box 30080 -00100
GPO Nairobi
Telephone; 3222327/6
Mobile; 0722 200521
Email;john@eastandard.net
2. Musa Obuba
Maintenance and support manager

Alcatel East Africa Ltd.

ACS Plaza,Lenana Road
PO Box 46601 -00100
Nairobi.(musa.obuba@alcatel.co.ke)

3. Anthony Mukomah
Chief, Network and Infrastructure Security Unit
Information Communication Technology Services (ICTS)
United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
E-mail: anthony.mukomah@unon.org
Tel:+254 20 7623305
Fax:+254 20 7624297
Cell:+254 728604484