I am experienced working in ICT field for over 20 Years. My expertise are Datacenter Engineering,Software Testing Project Management & Infosec
Aktualisiert am 05.12.2024
Profil
Freiberufler / Selbstständiger
Remote-Arbeit
Verfügbar ab: 06.12.2024
Verfügbar zu: 100%
davon vor Ort: 100%
Software-Testing
PCI DSS
Kollaboratives Projektmanagement
Technical Documentation
Testmanagement
Swahili
First Language
English
C2
German
B1

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Zürich (+50km)
Schweiz
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

3 years 11 months
2021-01 - now

Developement and execute test plans, test cases, test scenarios and scripts

Information Technology Expert & Testing Manager
Information Technology Expert & Testing Manager
  • As a software tester I develop and execute test plans, test cases, test scenarios and scripts to ensure software quality
  • I also create detailed reports outlining the status of all tested applications at the end of each test cycle
  • I use test management tools for planning, coverage, execution and reporting
Switzerland
8 months
2024-02 - 2024-09

monitoring of security cameras

Data Center Shift Security Supervisor
Data Center Shift Security Supervisor
  • As a Shift Security Supervisor, I provided Data Center Access, monitoring of security cameras, carry out scheduled patrols at client sites, manage teams shift schedules and carry out planned refreshment trainings
Protectas SA
Switzerland
4 years 8 months
2016-03 - 2020-10

Process & Compliance Management

Process & Compliance Manager
Process & Compliance Manager
  • In my compliance role I drafted Standard Operating Procedures for new or revised processes conducted internal audits to identify areas of noncompliance and recommend corrective measures.
  • I also created dashboards to track compliance performance metrics across the organization and conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures to ensure they are up to date with changing laws and regulations.
Eclectics International
Kenya
6 years 4 months
2014-07 - 2020-10

Support services for software testing

Software Test Manager
Software Test Manager

  • In this test manager role, I maintained relationships with external vendors providing support services for software testing efforts by developing test plans, strategies, and processes for new software applications. 
  • I implemented test management systems for Performance, Unit, User Acceptance and all relevant testing levels.
  • I tracked changes in requirements throughout the entire development life cycle while mentoring junior testers in developing their skillset and helping them understand the importance of quality assurance processes.

Eclectics International
Kenya
10 months
2019-12 - 2020-09

Implementation of a CRISK Framework

Compliance & Risk Manager Risikomanagement Risk Auditing Good Auditing Practice
Compliance & Risk Manager
  • Conducted periodic internal reviews to ensure compliance procedures were followed in various departments including HR, Information Security, QA, and PMO.
  • Disseminated written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
  • Advised internal management on compliance programs and provided employee training on compliance topics.
Risikomanagement Risk Auditing Good Auditing Practice
4 years 2 months
2015-11 - 2019-12

Implemented PCI DSS ver 3.2.1

IT Project Manager Cable & Wireless colocation cooling and heating ...
IT Project Manager
  • Structured the  ICT department.
  • Design and Built a datacenter and provided colocation for it.
  • Recruited and placed two enterprise application specialists to manage, support and deploy enterprise wide application for our hosted Digital Financial Services clients.
  • Recruited two network and hardware support specialist to help manage, install, configure and maintain the companies datacenter and disaster recovery that offers 99.97% uptime and availability.
Cable & Wireless colocation cooling and heating Application and Internet Redundancy Server Infrastruktur Network Installation Management Network Security
1 year
2015-01 - 2015-12

Developement project plans, identified resources, and established timelines

Technical Project Manager
Technical Project Manager
  • As a Technical Project Manager I developed project plans, identified resources, and established timelines for completion while working with end users, technical professionals, administrators, and testers to review requirements, conduct tests and implement solutions.
  • In this role I designed, configured, manage a physical Datacenter. I recruited and trained six (6) Full Time Employees on site referencing international standards GDRP, PCI-DSS v3.2.1 framework, NIST and ISO 27001.
  • I reviewed network security event logs, updated security patches, implemented security policies using firewall and network rules and reported to management about trending vulnerabilities and effective remediations.
  • I negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best prices for materials and services needed on projects.
Eclectics International
Kenya
1 year 4 months
2013-04 - 2014-07

Implementation and training on CMMI Implementation

Project Manager
Project Manager
  • I provided practical guidance on implementation and training on CMMI Implementation Techniques leading project teams through design, construction and launch software development and management processes successfully managing the project from procurement and achieved attestation for the organization for CMMI Level III.
Eclectics International
Kenya
1 year 3 months
2013-04 - 2014-06

Implementation of CMMI Level III

Project Manager CMMI SCAMPI-A
Project Manager
  • Implemented and sustained business processes for CMMI L3, ensuring organisational efficiency.
  • Developed and deployed process improvement solutions, aligning with company goals and objectives.
  • Managed the installation of CMMI-based principles at Eclectics International providing practical guidance on implementation.
CMMI SCAMPI-A
8 months
2012-08 - 2013-03

Rollout of Mobile and Private Banking

Project Manager Project Controlling Adaptive Requirements Analysis Requirements Management ...
Project Manager
  • Managed the production of required products and work packages, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards
  • Planned and monitored the project, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
  • Prepared and reported to the Project Board through End Stage or Exception Reports, ensuring project progress and milestones were met.
Projektreporting
Project Controlling Adaptive Requirements Analysis Requirements Management Require Requirements Engineering Acceptance Test
8 months
2012-08 - 2013-03

Implementation technical requirements documents, test cases, test plans

Test Manager
Test Manager
  • I reviewed and updated System Use Case Documents, technical requirements documents, test cases, test plans and test reports.
  • As a test manager I completed white, grey, and black box tests, tracked system defects using testing management tools and trained system users in preparation of different test cycles.
STANBIC Bank
Kenya
2 years 2 months
2010-06 - 2012-07

creating comprehensive test plans

Test Manager
Test Manager
  • As the test manager, I lead twenty-two (22) testers in creating comprehensive test plans, performance test scripts, documenting business and system use cases to support testing objectives and reviewed test plans and procedures for adequate coverage of system requirements for the Integrated Tax Management System.
Kenya Revenue Authority
1 year 8 months
2010-06 - 2012-01

Implementation of Intergrated Tax Management System

Test Project Manager Software-Testing ISTQB Certified Tester Project Controlling
Test Project Manager
  • Led a team of test analysts in a project for a Domestic tax system upgrade, ensuring requirements gathering, review, and user acceptance testing.
  • Coordinated test strategy and planning with project managers, contributing testing perspective to integration planning.
  • Implemented and executed tests, monitored results, and adapted planning based on progress and test outcomes.
  • Introduced metrics for measuring test progress and evaluating product quality.
HP Quality Center HP ALM Atlassian JIRA Agile
Software-Testing ISTQB Certified Tester Project Controlling
1 year 7 months
2009-06 - 2010-12

various Projects

Account Executive | Software Tester
Account Executive | Software Tester
Tezza Business LLC
Kenya
1 year 1 month
2008-08 - 2009-08

Wimax, Fiber & Lan Cabling Client Upgrades Project

Projects Coordinator PRINCE2
Projects Coordinator

  • Responsible for ensuring work allocation and reporting to and from offsite engineers.
  • Communicated all project statuses to senior management.
  • Identified resources needed and assigned individual responsibilities.
  • Managed day-to-day operational aspects of projects.
  • Reviewed deliverables prepared by service providers i.e. Safaricom and Access Kenya before passing to client.
  • Ensured project documents were complete, current, and stored appropriately.
  • Tracked and reported team performance and revenue generation on a weekly basis.

PRINCE2
1 year 1 month
2008-08 - 2009-08

Projects Coordination

Projects Coordinator
Projects Coordinator
Smoothtel Data solutions
Kenya
1 year 7 months
2007-12 - 2009-06

various Projects

Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representative
KenCall EPZ
Kenya

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

3 years 8 months
2011-01 - 2014-08

Business Information Technology

Bachelor, Kenya Methodist University, Nairobi Kenya
Bachelor
Kenya Methodist University, Nairobi Kenya
  • Technical mindset for any business setting

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Software-Testing PCI DSS Kollaboratives Projektmanagement Technical Documentation Testmanagement

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

PCI DSS
Fortgeschritten
CMMI
Fortgeschritten
Software Testing
Fortgeschritten
Project Management
Fortgeschritten

Profile

I am a Strategic-thinking individual with over twenty [20] years of experience in technical project management using Scrum Agile and Prince II methodologies for delivery and Test Management using Jira, SpiraTeam, Defect management tools with Bugzilla and Jira. I have passion for enterprise-level risk management practices referencing ISO, NIST standards.


SKILLS

Testing Tools:

  • SpiraTeam
  • HP QC
  • BUGZILLA
  • JIRA
  • Postman
  • Selenium
  • HP Load Runner


System Documentation:

  • Business Requirements
  • Document (BRD), System
  • Requirements Specifications (SRS)
  • Master Test Plan (MTP)
  • System Use Case (SUC)


Methodologies

  • Agile-SCRUM
  • Waterfall
  • Pyramid Testing


Quality Assurance

  • GUI
  • Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Performance Testing


Data Privacy

  • Application using OWASP, GDPR and AML policies


Experience

  • CMMI for Dev Level 3 Appraisal in 2013 ? Capability Maturity Model
  • Software Testing team Set up a Testing, having recruited and trained eleven (11) testers using the ISTQB and QMS frameworks.
  • PCI-DSS v3.2.1 organization framework - A Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard for cardholder data storing and processing. Logical & Physical Data Center Design, Configuration and Management, recruited, and trained six (6) ICT officers using the PCI-DSS v3.2.1 framework, NIST and ISO 27001 standards.

Branchen

Branchen

? Fintech

? Banking

? Revenue Authority

? Telecommunications

? Software Development

? BPO

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Zürich (+50km)
Schweiz
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

3 years 11 months
2021-01 - now

Developement and execute test plans, test cases, test scenarios and scripts

Information Technology Expert & Testing Manager
Information Technology Expert & Testing Manager
  • As a software tester I develop and execute test plans, test cases, test scenarios and scripts to ensure software quality
  • I also create detailed reports outlining the status of all tested applications at the end of each test cycle
  • I use test management tools for planning, coverage, execution and reporting
Switzerland
8 months
2024-02 - 2024-09

monitoring of security cameras

Data Center Shift Security Supervisor
Data Center Shift Security Supervisor
  • As a Shift Security Supervisor, I provided Data Center Access, monitoring of security cameras, carry out scheduled patrols at client sites, manage teams shift schedules and carry out planned refreshment trainings
Protectas SA
Switzerland
4 years 8 months
2016-03 - 2020-10

Process & Compliance Management

Process & Compliance Manager
Process & Compliance Manager
  • In my compliance role I drafted Standard Operating Procedures for new or revised processes conducted internal audits to identify areas of noncompliance and recommend corrective measures.
  • I also created dashboards to track compliance performance metrics across the organization and conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures to ensure they are up to date with changing laws and regulations.
Eclectics International
Kenya
6 years 4 months
2014-07 - 2020-10

Support services for software testing

Software Test Manager
Software Test Manager

  • In this test manager role, I maintained relationships with external vendors providing support services for software testing efforts by developing test plans, strategies, and processes for new software applications. 
  • I implemented test management systems for Performance, Unit, User Acceptance and all relevant testing levels.
  • I tracked changes in requirements throughout the entire development life cycle while mentoring junior testers in developing their skillset and helping them understand the importance of quality assurance processes.

Eclectics International
Kenya
10 months
2019-12 - 2020-09

Implementation of a CRISK Framework

Compliance & Risk Manager Risikomanagement Risk Auditing Good Auditing Practice
Compliance & Risk Manager
  • Conducted periodic internal reviews to ensure compliance procedures were followed in various departments including HR, Information Security, QA, and PMO.
  • Disseminated written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
  • Advised internal management on compliance programs and provided employee training on compliance topics.
Risikomanagement Risk Auditing Good Auditing Practice
4 years 2 months
2015-11 - 2019-12

Implemented PCI DSS ver 3.2.1

IT Project Manager Cable & Wireless colocation cooling and heating ...
IT Project Manager
  • Structured the  ICT department.
  • Design and Built a datacenter and provided colocation for it.
  • Recruited and placed two enterprise application specialists to manage, support and deploy enterprise wide application for our hosted Digital Financial Services clients.
  • Recruited two network and hardware support specialist to help manage, install, configure and maintain the companies datacenter and disaster recovery that offers 99.97% uptime and availability.
Cable & Wireless colocation cooling and heating Application and Internet Redundancy Server Infrastruktur Network Installation Management Network Security
1 year
2015-01 - 2015-12

Developement project plans, identified resources, and established timelines

Technical Project Manager
Technical Project Manager
  • As a Technical Project Manager I developed project plans, identified resources, and established timelines for completion while working with end users, technical professionals, administrators, and testers to review requirements, conduct tests and implement solutions.
  • In this role I designed, configured, manage a physical Datacenter. I recruited and trained six (6) Full Time Employees on site referencing international standards GDRP, PCI-DSS v3.2.1 framework, NIST and ISO 27001.
  • I reviewed network security event logs, updated security patches, implemented security policies using firewall and network rules and reported to management about trending vulnerabilities and effective remediations.
  • I negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best prices for materials and services needed on projects.
Eclectics International
Kenya
1 year 4 months
2013-04 - 2014-07

Implementation and training on CMMI Implementation

Project Manager
Project Manager
  • I provided practical guidance on implementation and training on CMMI Implementation Techniques leading project teams through design, construction and launch software development and management processes successfully managing the project from procurement and achieved attestation for the organization for CMMI Level III.
Eclectics International
Kenya
1 year 3 months
2013-04 - 2014-06

Implementation of CMMI Level III

Project Manager CMMI SCAMPI-A
Project Manager
  • Implemented and sustained business processes for CMMI L3, ensuring organisational efficiency.
  • Developed and deployed process improvement solutions, aligning with company goals and objectives.
  • Managed the installation of CMMI-based principles at Eclectics International providing practical guidance on implementation.
CMMI SCAMPI-A
8 months
2012-08 - 2013-03

Rollout of Mobile and Private Banking

Project Manager Project Controlling Adaptive Requirements Analysis Requirements Management ...
Project Manager
  • Managed the production of required products and work packages, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards
  • Planned and monitored the project, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
  • Prepared and reported to the Project Board through End Stage or Exception Reports, ensuring project progress and milestones were met.
Projektreporting
Project Controlling Adaptive Requirements Analysis Requirements Management Require Requirements Engineering Acceptance Test
8 months
2012-08 - 2013-03

Implementation technical requirements documents, test cases, test plans

Test Manager
Test Manager
  • I reviewed and updated System Use Case Documents, technical requirements documents, test cases, test plans and test reports.
  • As a test manager I completed white, grey, and black box tests, tracked system defects using testing management tools and trained system users in preparation of different test cycles.
STANBIC Bank
Kenya
2 years 2 months
2010-06 - 2012-07

creating comprehensive test plans

Test Manager
Test Manager
  • As the test manager, I lead twenty-two (22) testers in creating comprehensive test plans, performance test scripts, documenting business and system use cases to support testing objectives and reviewed test plans and procedures for adequate coverage of system requirements for the Integrated Tax Management System.
Kenya Revenue Authority
1 year 8 months
2010-06 - 2012-01

Implementation of Intergrated Tax Management System

Test Project Manager Software-Testing ISTQB Certified Tester Project Controlling
Test Project Manager
  • Led a team of test analysts in a project for a Domestic tax system upgrade, ensuring requirements gathering, review, and user acceptance testing.
  • Coordinated test strategy and planning with project managers, contributing testing perspective to integration planning.
  • Implemented and executed tests, monitored results, and adapted planning based on progress and test outcomes.
  • Introduced metrics for measuring test progress and evaluating product quality.
HP Quality Center HP ALM Atlassian JIRA Agile
Software-Testing ISTQB Certified Tester Project Controlling
1 year 7 months
2009-06 - 2010-12

various Projects

Account Executive | Software Tester
Account Executive | Software Tester
Tezza Business LLC
Kenya
1 year 1 month
2008-08 - 2009-08

Wimax, Fiber & Lan Cabling Client Upgrades Project

Projects Coordinator PRINCE2
Projects Coordinator

  • Responsible for ensuring work allocation and reporting to and from offsite engineers.
  • Communicated all project statuses to senior management.
  • Identified resources needed and assigned individual responsibilities.
  • Managed day-to-day operational aspects of projects.
  • Reviewed deliverables prepared by service providers i.e. Safaricom and Access Kenya before passing to client.
  • Ensured project documents were complete, current, and stored appropriately.
  • Tracked and reported team performance and revenue generation on a weekly basis.

PRINCE2
1 year 1 month
2008-08 - 2009-08

Projects Coordination

Projects Coordinator
Projects Coordinator
Smoothtel Data solutions
Kenya
1 year 7 months
2007-12 - 2009-06

various Projects

Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representative
KenCall EPZ
Kenya

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

3 years 8 months
2011-01 - 2014-08

Business Information Technology

Bachelor, Kenya Methodist University, Nairobi Kenya
Bachelor
Kenya Methodist University, Nairobi Kenya
  • Technical mindset for any business setting

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Software-Testing PCI DSS Kollaboratives Projektmanagement Technical Documentation Testmanagement

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

PCI DSS
Fortgeschritten
CMMI
Fortgeschritten
Software Testing
Fortgeschritten
Project Management
Fortgeschritten

Profile

I am a Strategic-thinking individual with over twenty [20] years of experience in technical project management using Scrum Agile and Prince II methodologies for delivery and Test Management using Jira, SpiraTeam, Defect management tools with Bugzilla and Jira. I have passion for enterprise-level risk management practices referencing ISO, NIST standards.


SKILLS

Testing Tools:

  • SpiraTeam
  • HP QC
  • BUGZILLA
  • JIRA
  • Postman
  • Selenium
  • HP Load Runner


System Documentation:

  • Business Requirements
  • Document (BRD), System
  • Requirements Specifications (SRS)
  • Master Test Plan (MTP)
  • System Use Case (SUC)


Methodologies

  • Agile-SCRUM
  • Waterfall
  • Pyramid Testing


Quality Assurance

  • GUI
  • Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Performance Testing


Data Privacy

  • Application using OWASP, GDPR and AML policies


Experience

  • CMMI for Dev Level 3 Appraisal in 2013 ? Capability Maturity Model
  • Software Testing team Set up a Testing, having recruited and trained eleven (11) testers using the ISTQB and QMS frameworks.
  • PCI-DSS v3.2.1 organization framework - A Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard for cardholder data storing and processing. Logical & Physical Data Center Design, Configuration and Management, recruited, and trained six (6) ICT officers using the PCI-DSS v3.2.1 framework, NIST and ISO 27001 standards.

Branchen

Branchen

? Fintech

? Banking

? Revenue Authority

? Telecommunications

? Software Development

? BPO

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