Samuel Kamau
Forney,TX
Summary
Driven Systems Administrator with 10+ years of experience in software implementation and maintenance. Experience in using Oracle, Linux, Microsoft Suite, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), and Java. Proven history of managing complex infrastructures and data center operations. Expert in solutions-oriented business application problem-solving and dedicated to providing best-in-class service. Skilled at troubleshooting, communication and collaboration. Work both independently and collaboratively in a remote environment. Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with team members and stakeholders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Database Systems Administrator
Jovial Angels at Home Care Services
07.2022 - Current
- Support home health applications for employees, with trusted and caring solutions to help simplify health care; ensuring that the company's production databases offer the highest reliability and performance possible
- Coordinate and manage relationship with vendors and support staff
- Design, build, and maintain database systems to ensure optimal performance and security
- In compliance with software licensing requirements and procurement processes while installing and repairing software, using SCCM 2012 and EDMP
- Generate periodic reports based on the statistical analysis of the data from various time frame and division using SQL Server Reporting Services
- Implemented solutions for patient handling device errors and failures, data integrity and password security, and elevated concerns to the next chain of custody when necessary.
Database Systems Administrator
GK Services & Logistics LLC
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Oversee logistics and transportation operations to ensure timely delivery of goods
- Provide leadership and guidance to team members involved in supply chain operations
- Monitored database systems to ensure reliability and performance
- Debugging and modifying existing transportation applications
- Implement software upgrades and scheduled maintenance, including security updates and operating system patches
- Develop strategies to maintain and enhance system integrity
- Analyze supply chain data, reporting on key performance metrics
- Develop and maintain a risk management plan for the supply chain.
Data Center Systems Administrator
National Industrial Credit Bank
10.2012 - 04.2018
- Ensured systems were running correctly, backups restored, agents running, and all reports are pulled to ensure that the bank system is operating at optimal for all users
- Start Swift, Activate SWIFTNET interface status and check RMA pending action
- Run ATM batch refresh, ensuring that online banking is up
- Confirming T24 agents running in Live & Backup Servers
- Checking T24 Printer Connection, ensuring HRIS scheduler is running
- Generating clearing recon file, Loading T24 DRP database
- Loading T24backup database, generating and copy the PROTOCOL file
- Loading T24online, checking and copying AA Reports
- Generating and emailing EB.EOD.ERROR report, Spool Paynet Statements
- Dispatch tapes to offsite storage, MT940 and MT950 file creation
- Restoring Broker know, Omni flow Databases to Backup Servers
- Generating and Emailing HP Approvals and financing report
- Downloading of Settlement Schedule for BK, BBO and Custodial
- Generating ATM Batch Refresh file, confirm if Midday backups exist
- Loading backup database with lunch time dump, checking on Swift connection
- Downloading of Trades for BK and BBO.
Education
No Degree - Cyber Security Boot Camp
University of Texas At Austin
02.2025
No Degree - Diploma in Oracle
Institute of Software Technologies
Nairobi Kenya10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology
St. Paul's University
Nairobi , Kenya10.2012
High School Diploma -
Gichuru High School
Nairobi, Ke11.2008
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Data Security
Technical Support
Hardware troubleshooting
System monitoring
Organizational Leadership
Threat Assessment
Patch management
Performance Tuning
Scripting Languages
Group Policy management
Disaster Recovery
PC diagnostics
Workstation Maintenance
Decision-Making
Application Configuration
User Support
System Testing
Testing and Quality Assurance
VMware and Oracle VM
Servers expertise
Network Security
Database Administration
IT best practice framework expertise
Virtualization Technologies
Network Administration
Educationcertifications
- University Of Texas Austin, Currently undertaking Cyber Security Bootcamp, 09/01/24, Current
- Institute of Software Technologies, Diploma in ORACLE, 04/01/12, 10/01/12, Intensive program with coursework including Oracle 10g Developer and Oracle 11g Database Administration training. Obtained the Oracle Certified Associates (OCA) and Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification. Practicum experience, creation and presentation of Oracle projects and hands-on experience.
- St. Paul's University, Bachelor of Business Information and Technology, 06/01/09, 12/01/11
Certification
OCA - Oracle Certified Associate
Travelling, Playing Soccer and watching movies
Have traveled all states in America. Grew up playing soccer and watching soccer globally. Whenever im in the house and want to relax i watch movies to make my day interesting.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Database Systems Administrator
Jovial Angels at Home Care Services
07.2022 - Current
Database Systems Administrator
GK Services & Logistics LLC
05.2018 - 06.2022
Data Center Systems Administrator
National Industrial Credit Bank
10.2012 - 04.2018
OCA - Oracle Certified Associate
No Degree - Cyber Security Boot Camp
University of Texas At Austin
No Degree - Diploma in Oracle
Institute of Software Technologies
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology
St. Paul's University
High School Diploma -
Gichuru High School
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