Mr. Kitaria Dismas Tendet

Lecturer

Dismas is Certified Cisco Network Professional on advanced switching and routing based on Software Defined Networks (SDN) principles. He is also a Certified Huawei HCIA Security tutor with outstanding experience in risk, security and privacy management. He prides in deep knowledge of security hardening and system configuration, security review, and ethical hacking techniques with ability to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities. He has exhibited practical ability to manage and maintain security incident response, vulnerability management and patch management processes. Dismas is also a developer and implementer of Information Security Policies and guideline in line with organizations Policy and ICT Authority standards. He has vast experience in the field of User Support, System and Network administration involving multiple platforms of operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Server (2003, 2008, 2012), Windows (7, 8, 8.1), Linux (Ubuntu, FreeBSD, Fedora), Unix and Mac.

  • Certified Cisco Network Professional on advanced switching and routing based on Software Defined Networks (SDN) principles.
  • Certified Huawei HCIA Security tutor
  • Outstanding experience in risk, security and privacy management.
  • Deep knowledge of security hardening and system configuration, security review, and ethical hacking techniques with ability to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Solid understanding of supported system architectures and evolving technology.
  • Ability to manage and maintain security incident response, vulnerability management and patch management processes
  • Developer and implementer of Information Security Policies and guideline in line with organizations Policy and ICT Authority standards.
  • Vast experience in the field of User Support, System and Network administration involving multiple platforms of operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Server (2003, 2008, 2012), Windows (7, 8, 8.1), Linux (Ubuntu, FreeBSD, Fedora), Unix and Mac.
  • Working within a TCP/IP network environment, including DHCP, DNS and Ethernet in providing and maintaining IT security.

Sep 2017 – Oct 2018  :Birmingham City University

MSc. Data Network and Security

Award: Distinction

Dissertation: Study of Impact of IoT in networking: Raspberry Pi based Docker technology to enhance communication during disasters

Jan 2012 – April 2014 : Kenya Methodist University

Bachelor of Computer Information System

Award: 1st  Class Honors

Research Project title: Web Based marketing tool for fashion design house: Case study of Kendra Fashion House. 

Sept. 2006 – Dec 2009: The Mombasa Polytechnic University College

Diploma in Technology (Electronics and Computer Engineering)

Award: – CREDIT

Research Project Title: Automatic water level sensor system.

Feb 2000 – Nov 2004 : Kimilili Boys High School – Kimilili

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

[Mean Grade B-(Minus)]

Jan 1993 – Nov 1999 : Umoja Primary School – Kitale

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

(458 marks)

Tutorial Fellow (Computer Science) – Meru University of Science and Technology (January 2020 – Present)

Duties

  • Lecturing and Setting the final exams for the following Bachelor of Science in Computer Science units: –
  • Wireless and Mobile Computing
  • Distributed systems
  • Ethical hacking
  • Embedded systems
  • Operating systems design and security
  • Network design and implementation
  • Network administration and management
  • Fundamentals of Internet
  • Computer Architecture
  • Examination officer Computer Science department

ICT Technician – Meru University of Science and Technology (Main Campus)

(October 2018 – December 2019)

Duties

  • Evaluate the existing information security infrastructure and developed ICT policies, procedure, and standards as guided by ICT Authority.
  • Develop the necessary processes to ensure that all new and existing systems incorporate the approved information security standards.
  • Managing ICT service providers in ensuring conformity with information security standards.
  • Develop, maintain, and enforce information security policies, procedures, and standards within all operational areas of the University.
  • Perform periodical information security self-assessment for presentation to the Chief ICT Officer.
  • Ensure that information security is adequately addressed in the development stage of any new technology.
  • Ensure compliance with established information security policies, procedures, and standards through ongoing monitoring process.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of security tools and testing methods.

Achievements

  • As a member of ICT Steering committee, developed Information Security policy as guided by ICT Authority Standards in conformity with ISO 27001:2013.
  • Developed and Implemented university Acceptable Use of ICT resources policy
  • Implemented security measures in the integral university network to protect information assets from any form of vulnerability.

ICT Support Technician (Town Campus) – Meru University of Science and Technology (July 2015 – September 2018)

Duties

  • Facilitate teaching of students by ensuring computer labs are always ready for use with appropriate software’s as requested by the lecturers.
  • Training students on good computer use practices while in the lab as well as facilitating access to learning resources by ensuring availability of internet and library resources.
  • Maintaining the integral security of town campus networks and its devices while installing and configuring new systems, hardware and software for staff and students’ access.
  • In-charge of development and implementation of ICT policies and procedures in town campus as well as writing periodical reports about the status of town campus ICT equipment’s to the director town campus and head of ICT.
  • Creating and maintaining accurate database of all ICT equipment’s in the campus while keeping a record of pending and resolved IT issues during diagnosis, troubleshoot and repair computer, servers, networks, systems and printers.
  • Communicate to users of maintenance schedules and outages that might arise in line with university policies and procedures.

Achievements

  • Established and manage connection for ERP (Microsoft Nav) system between main and town campus.
  • Enhanced network security in town campus by creating Active Directory (AD) for student authentication while access university resources.
  • Implemented Telephony System in Town Campus for inter office communication using Elastix.
  • Established ERP System and Network Monitoring system using Nagios and Nconf within the Campus.

ICT Support Technician – Meru University of Science and Technology (Main Campus)

(April 2011 – June 2015)

Duties

  • In-charge of Corrective and Preventive maintenance of ICT equipment’s and preparation of corrective and preventive maintenance schedules annually.
  • In-charge of ISO Procedure on back up, corrective and preventive maintenance to ensure that the procedure is always adhered to.
  • In-charge of ICT inventory
  • In-charge of Students and Staff Identification (ID) card production process.
  • Installation of ICT equipment’s and training users on proper usage of the equipment’s
  • Design and implementation of Computer lab furniture for proper space utilization
  • Developing ICT and Electronics projects for exhibitions
  • Manning the IT help desk and providing instant solutions to IT issues
  • Keeping up-to-date computer operating systems
  • Running diagnostic checks and servicing essential IT hardware
  • Explaining complex IT issues to non-technical staff
  • Identifying and solving IT problems and logging them into the relevant databases

Achievements

  • Participated in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementation Process and user training running on Microsoft Dynamic Navision.
  • Participated in University Network backbone implementation and network devices installation and configuration.
  • Designed an Inventory Management System for ICT equipment’s.
  • Attended scalable campus network with KENET and installed network monitoring tools, Nagios and Ncof
  • As a team leader, proposed the staff and students ID (Identification Card) production system that saved on the cost of previous productions.
  • Provided ICT Support at various university exhibitions.
  • Participated in ISO procedure implementation and follow-up on Preventive and Corrective maintenance.

Part Time Lecturer- Kenya Methodist University

(January 2019 – March  2020)

  • Lecturing and Setting the final exams for the following Bachelor of Science degree units: –
    • E-commerce
    • Software engineering
    • Computer hardware maintenance
    • Network administration

ICT Support Technician – Kenya Medical Training College (Webuye Campus)

(April 2010 – March  2011)

Duties

  • Systems and Network Administration
  • ICT equipments Maintenance and Servicing
  • Teaching E-learning class on basics of computer application and navigation of AMREF programs.
  • Monitoring computer usage.
  • Assist staff and students on internet research.
  • Troubleshooting and repair of electronics equipment’s

Certifications and Membership

  • Cisco Certified Computer Professional (CCNP)
  • Institute of information Security Professionals (IISP)
  • Linux/UNIX and DNS: Internet Society Member
  • IEEE – Membership no. 97668635
  • ACM – membership no. 6945579

Commonwealth Scholarship

  • Socializing
  • Reading
  • Playing handball

Emamailto:ekangaru@must.ac.ke