Daniel Karanja has over 4 years of experience in system and network administration. He is currently the Technical Manager at Officemart Limited-Ramco-Group, where he leads a team of 13 IT professionals and manages 4 datacenters and a network of over 2000 users across 20 locations. He has extensive skills in server environments, security, email/collaboration platforms, virtualization, storage, backups and more. He holds several professional certifications and has successfully implemented projects including an Office 365 deployment and Active Directory consolidation.

1. KARANJA DANIEL NDERITU
Curriculum Vitae
Technical Manager Officemart Limited-Ramco-Group
Cell: 0726384570 Address: 943 Nakuru E-mail: dandevelopers@gmail.com
Personal Summary
• Highly skilled Senior Information Technology Specialist with over 4+ years of experience in
System and Network administration, Virtualization and Public and Private Cloud, Data Center
Solution in different organization and in different capacities offering high availability, business
continuity and cost-effective ICT solutions.
Personal Details
Surname: KARANJA
Other Names: DANIEL NDERITU
Date of Birth: 30
th
september 1986
Nationality: Kenyan
Career Objectives
• To obtain a challenging and rewarding position in System and Network Administration with an
organization which recognizes my true potential and provides me sufficient avenues for
professional growth through career advancement and nurturing my technical skills and
competencies advancing my potential coverage.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
• Professional
o Persuing Information Technology Infrastructure Librar - (ITIL)
o Certified SonicWall Security Administrator - CERTIFIED
o Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE): Private Cloud - CERTIFIED
o Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE): Server Infrastrucute - CERTIFIED
o Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE): System Administrator - CERTIFIED
o MCITP: Server 2008 System Adminstrator - CERTIFIED

2. o Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist - (MCTS)
o DELL Certified System Engineer - (D.C.S.E)
o Cisco Certified Network Associate - (CCNA) - CERTIFIED
• Academic
Duration: 2011 – 2014
Attending: University of Nairobi
Programme: Master of Business Administration
Major: Management Information Systems (MIS)
Duration: 2006 – 2009
Attended: University of Nairobi
Attained: Bachelor of Science In Information Technology (Second Class
Honours – Upper Divison )
Duration: 2001 -2005
Attended: JOMO KENYATTA HIGH SCHOOL
Attained: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Duration: 1993 - 2000
Attended: ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
Attained: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
Successfully Completed Projects
• Successful Implementation and Cofiguration of Office 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint
Online and Lync Online) with single sign-on (SSO) for Apex Steel ltd. Migrating on-premises
exchange Mailboxes to the cloud (Exchange Online).
• Successfully Integrating over 21 different forest and domain for the companies under ramco-
Group banner into a single and centralized Active directory forest and domain easing
administration.
• Successfully migrating all companies under Ramco-Group banner from on-premises
exchange to Google apps.

3. Summary of skills
• Extensive Knowledge and Hands-on skills on Industry standard x86 server environment (Dell,
HP, Fijitsu)
• Security & UTM – Cyberoam, ASA Firewall, TMG and Cisco routers, Dell Sonicwall
• Mailing System Configuration and Administration – MS Exchange (2007, 2010, 2013), Google
Apps, Office 365
• Ms SharePoint (2010, 2013), Ms Lync (2010, 2013) Ms SQL (2008, 2012) – Administration &
configuration.
• Cloud Computing – MS System Center 2012, VCenter
• Virtualization Application Configuration and administration - VMware, Citrix and Ms Hyper – V
• Storage Deployment, Configuration and Administration - Dell Equallogic (PS6100, PS4100
series), NAS box,
• Data Back up and Recovery application- Symantec Backup Exec, Veeam and windows
backup
• System Management Applications – Dell Management Controller, Fijitsu SeverView,
Spiceworks
• Server Operating System Configuration and administration – Microsoft Windows Servers
2003/2008/2012, Redhat/Cent OS/Suse Linux
• Analytical thinker, consistently resolving ongoing issues, often called upon to consult on
problems that have eluded resolution by others.
• Routing and Switching: Deployment , Set Up & Configuration - Cisco, D-Link, Dell,
Work Experience
Period: July 2013 – July 2014
Position: Technical Manager
Company: Officemart -Ramco-Group of Companies.
Duties & Responsibilities:
o Leading a team of 13 highly qualified IT professional that form part of the ICT
solution provider across the companies under Ramco Group banner

4. o Managing and maintaining 4 datacenters and an interconnected network of over
2000 users in over 20 Locations through WAN link (MPLS).
o Develop and Implement enterprise ICT cost-effective solution across the group
which are in-line with organizations goal.
o Developing and maintaining a preventive maintanace schedule for all ICT
equipment and resources (systems software and hardware) as well as
coridinating the same for the client with SLA.
o Designing, deploying and maintaining the server and network infrastructure
o Deploying storage, Configuring and connecting with the virtualize environment
as well as Maintaining the Storage area Network.
o Evaluating, developing and maintaining a fully functional business continuity and
disaster recovery strategies including back up procedures and DR plans, sites
that ensures high availability, continuity and security of organization data and
information.
o Ensuring compliance of all information security policies for servers, email
system, end users computing , BYOD, cloud platforms, websites, portals
application systems and database.
o Planning , Cordinating, leading facilitating and Communicating project
milestones and activities for ICT projects in Ramco Group and extenal clients.
Period: Jan 2012 – Jun 2013
Position: IT Support Engineer
Company: OFFICEMART LIMITED.
Duties & Responsibilities:
o Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals,
services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and
project/operational requirements.
o Install, configure and upgrade the internal network and data center infrastructure
for effective useas well as support new technologies
o To take care of and maintain Information Technology systems coordinating the
repair and maintenance of hardware systems, including investigating and
resolving computer hardware and software problems reported by users
o To monitor, diagnose and troubleshoot the Computer network backbone which
includes network Switching systems and servers, organizational data and

5. information, telephone communication systems and intelligent terminal
equipment
o To co-ordinate with external vendors to ensure efficient and timely
implementation of outsourced technical solutions and projects
o To maintain a high availability of the IT infrastructure to support the related
business, with focus on efficient problem resolution, operational routines and
change execution
o Ensure preventative maintenance is carried out on network infrastructure, PBX,
servers, storage, software and associated critical hardware as required by the
ICT policy
o Implementing, monitoring and supporting backup and data recovery
o Providing network support to remote users in branches through remote
management tools such as Team Viewer, VNC, Ammyadmin and Remote
Desktop
Period: April 2010 – Dec 2011
Position: IT Support Engineer
Company & Location: TETRA-PAK LIMITED
Duties & Responsibilities:
o Implementing and maintainaing the network infrastructure/administration
including performing technology needs analysis for Network 4 Clients
o Implementing, monitoring and supporting data backup and data recovery
o Planning and undertaking field and project support assignments as required
(e.g. for standard maintenance programmes and support requests) as approved
by the line manage
o Maintaining an up to date fixed asset register for all ICT related equipments for
the company
o Configuring and supporting windows server 2003, 2008 active directory, file
server, DFS, DNS and DHP servers
o Maintain a scheduled network tasks, updating anti-virus definition files,
monitoring network servers, and providing on demand reports to the
management
Period: 2008 Jan – 2008 May

6. Position: IT Support Technician
Company & Location: HILLTOP MOTOR’S
Duties & Responsibilities:
o Providing 1st line technical support; answering support queries via phone, and
email or through remote desktop connection.
o Maintain a log of any software or hardware problems detected and provide the
solutions to the problems
o Maintaining a high degree of service for all support queries and adhere to all
service management principles within the organization
o Connecting users to network resources such as shared folders and printers as
well as installing the necessary drivers
o Support users in the use of computer equipment by providing necessary training
and advice and the best practices
o Notifying the relevant staff to arrange for external technical support where
problems cannot be resolved in house.
o Training Computer users on how to use new Application Softwares and ICT
equipments as well as preparing Training manuals
Personal Attributes
o Excellent troubleshooting, analytical & problem solving skills
o Excellent In both Oral and Written Communication skills
o Flexible and Proactive
o A Leader, self-starter and a team player.
o Emphatic & Conscientious
Referees
1. Dorothy Waruguru
Information technology Auditor
Tetra-park limited
Cell: + 254 722757524

7. 2. DAVID KINYANJUI
Managing Director,
Hilltop motors,
Cell: + 254 722876345