About

A MOTIVATED, ADAPTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING GRADUATE WHO IS WILLING AND READY TO LEARN, SEEKING AN IT POSITION WHICH WILL UTILIZE THE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS I DEVELOPED THROUGH STUDY AND WORK EXPERIENCES IN THIS FIELD, AND TO WORK WITH COLLEAGUES TO MAKE A GOOD TEAM. I HAVE A METHODICAL, CUSTOMER-FOCUSED APPROACH TO WORK AND A STRONG PASSION TO SEE THINGS THROUGH TO COMPLETION. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE ONE OF THE BEST IN Y FIELD OF WORK.

Skills

  • Data Science
  • Digital Advertising
  • ICT
  • IT
  • INFORMATION SYSTEM MANAGER
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  • English and Kiswahili
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Experience

Kiprono Dickson

Work experience
  • Driving the marketing initiatives forward with innovative strategies and meticulous execution.
  • Providing technical support to colleagues and clients for IT-related issues, such as software applications, hardware peripherals, and network connectivity.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving technical problems promptly to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
  • Writing engaging and compelling content for various marketing materials, including blog posts, social media posts, email newsletters, and website copy.
  • Monitoring website performance and user experience metrics (e.g., page load times, bounce rates) and making necessary optimizations.

Kiprono Dickson

Work experience
  • 1. Campaign Strategy: Develop and execute digital advertising campaigns aligned with the overall marketing goals and target audience.
  • 2. Audience Research: Conduct research to understand the target audience's demographics, behaviors, and preferences to create more effective ad campaigns.
  • 3. Platform Selection: Choose the most suitable digital advertising platforms (such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, etc.) based on the target audience and campaign objectives.
  • 4. Ad Creation and Optimization: Create compelling ad creatives (text, images, videos) that resonate with the target audience, and continually optimize ads for better performance (e.g., A/B testing, adjusting targeting parameters, etc.).
  • 5. Budget Management: Manage the advertising budget effectively to maximize ROI (Return on Investment) and ensure that campaigns are running within allocated budgets.
  • 6. Performance Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor key performance metrics (such as click-through rates, conversion rates, cost per acquisition, etc.) and analyze campaign performance to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
  • 7. Keyword Research and SEO: For search engine advertising (e.g., Google Ads), conduct keyword research to identify relevant keywords that potential customers are searching for, and optimize ad campaigns accordingly.

Kiprono Dickson

Education
  • 1. Information Systems Management: Understanding how to design, implement, and manage information systems within organizations. This involved studying concepts such as database management, systems analysis, and project management.
  • 2. Network Infrastructure: Learning about network architecture, protocols, and security measures. This includes configuring and maintaining network devices, troubleshooting network issues, and ensuring network reliability and performance.
  • 3. Software Development: Gaining proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python, and learning software development methodologies and best practices. This may involve developing applications, websites, or other software solutions.
  • 4. Cybersecurity: Understanding cybersecurity principles, threats, and defenses. This includes learning about encryption, access control, risk management, and ethical hacking techniques to protect systems and data from cyber threats.
  • 5. Database Management: Acquiring knowledge of database concepts and technologies, including relational database design, SQL (Structured Query Language), data modeling, and database administration.
  • 6. Web Development: Learning web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web frameworks. This involves creating dynamic and interactive websites, understanding user experience (UX) principles, and optimizing websites for performance and accessibility.
  • 7. IT Infrastructure: Studying hardware components, operating systems, virtualization, and cloud computing technologies. This includes configuring and managing servers, storage systems, and virtual environments.
  • 8. Information Security Policies and Compliance: Understanding legal and regulatory requirements related to information security and privacy, and learning how to develop and implement security policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
  • 9. Data Analytics and Visualization: Learning techniques for analyzing and interpreting data, and using tools such as Excel, SQL, and data visualization software to present insights effectively.
  • 10. Communication and Collaboration: Developing strong communication and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • 11. Professional Development: Acquiring skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and continuous learning, as well as understanding ethical and social implications of technology.

Kiprono Dickson

Work experience
  • September, 2020 - November, 2020
  • Fulltime
  • Assisted in the installation, configuration and maintenance of computer systems, ensuring smooth operations within the organization.
  • Provided technical support to the IT-department, assisting with troubleshooting hardware and software issues for employees.
  • Documentation and record keeping of IT procedures and resolved issues in accordance with established protocols
  • Learned and utilizes different software tools and applications relevant to IT support management.
  • Collaborated with IT team members to perform routine system upgrades and updates, contributing to enhanced system performance.

Kiprono Dickson

Education
  • September, 2018 - November, 2020
  • Fulltime
  • 1. Fundamental IT Concepts: Introduction to basic concepts in information technology, including computer hardware, software, operating systems, and networks.
  • 2. Programming: Learning fundamental programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#, and acquiring skills in algorithmic problem-solving and coding techniques.
  • 3. Database Management: Understanding database concepts and learning to design, create, and query databases using technologies such as SQL (Structured Query Language).
  • 4. Web Development: Introduction to web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web development frameworks. This may include building static websites, dynamic web applications, and understanding web design principles.
  • 5. Networking: Basic understanding of networking principles, including network architecture, protocols, and configurations. This may involve learning about LANs (Local Area Networks), WANs (Wide Area Networks), and network troubleshooting.
  • 6. Operating Systems: Familiarization with different operating systems such as Windows, Linux, or macOS, including installation, configuration, and management tasks.
  • 7. IT Support and Troubleshooting: Developing skills in providing technical support to end-users, troubleshooting common IT issues, and resolving hardware and software problems.
  • 8. Information Security: Introduction to cybersecurity concepts, including threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices. This may involve learning about access control, encryption, and basic security measures.
  • 9. Software Applications: Familiarization with popular software applications used in business environments, such as Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as productivity tools and collaboration platforms.
  • 10. Professional Skills: Developing soft skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, and customer service, which are essential for working effectively in IT environments.
  • 11. Project Management: Introduction to project management concepts and methodologies, including planning, scheduling, and executing IT projects.
  • 12. Ethical and Legal Issues: Understanding ethical considerations and legal requirements related to IT, including privacy, intellectual property, and compliance with regulations.

Kiprono Dickson

Work experience
  • Provided Technical assistance to community members with computer-related issues, troubleshooting hardware and software problems.
  • Conduct basic computer literacy workshop for seniors, teaching fundamental IT skills and software usage.
  • Assisted in setting up new offices and computer labs with new hardware and software’s, ensuring functionality and user accountability.
  • Helped in Logging customer/employee queries. Assisted in Testing and evaluating new technology.
  • Collaborated with other volunteers to learn from each other and work as a team to ensure operability of hardware and software in the organization.

Kiprono Dickson

Education
  • February, 2014 - December, 2017
  • Fulltime
  • Core Academic Subjects:
  • Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus.
  • English Language and Literature: Reading comprehension, writing skills, literary analysis, grammar, and vocabulary.
  • Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, or Integrated Science.
  • Social Studies: History, Geography, Civics, Economics, and Government.
  • Languages: Depending on the school's curriculum, I learnt additional languages besides my native language, such as French, Spanish, or German.
  • Attaining a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education after completion of my study year.

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