CURRICULUM VITAE FOR:EPHRAIM KAMAU NJOROGE
A.PERSONAL DATA AND CONTACT PARTICULARS:-
Nationality:Kenyan
Address:E. K. Njoroge,
P. O. Box 1581,
00200 City Square,
Nairobi – Kenya.
Email address:
Telephone (Day & Night):+254-722-908501
Date of Birth:1st January 1960
Place of Birth:CentralProvince.
Maragua District (Formerly Muranga)
Kandara Division
Ithiru Location (Formerly Location 4)
Profession:Eletrinician/Telecommunications Engineering
Marital Status:Married With Children (1 Wife, 2 Boys, 1 Girl).
Health:Good.
Driving License: Kenyan, Since 1988
Pin no.A002267850X
B.FORMAL EDUCATION: SCHOOLS ATTENDED AND QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED:
B.1University Education:-
Name of University Attended:University of Nairobi (1980 – 1984).
Certificate/Grade Obtained:B.SC (Hons.) in Electrical Engineering- (Light Current Option).
Subjects Studied:Electronics, Telecommunications, Microwaves & Antennas, Maths, Circuit Theory, Laboratories and many others.
B2.High School Education:
High School Education:-NjoroHigh School, Nakuru (1978 – 1979).
Certificate/Grade Obtained:East Africa Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE).
Subjects Studied:Maths, Physics, Chemistry and General paper.
School Leaving Certificate:Cheerful, hardworking, above average in
(Headmaster’s Remarks) academic ability, keen in games and of good
conduct.
B.3Secondary School Education:
Name of School Attended:GithumuHigh School, Murang’a (1974 - 1977).
Certificate/Grade Obtained:East African Certificate of Education (EACE).
Subjects Studied:Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Literature, Kiswahili and Religious Education.
School Leaving Certificate:Good in Ability, industry and conduct.
(Headmaster’s Remarks)
B.4Primary School Education:-
Name of School Attended:GacharagePrimary School, Maragua (1966 – 1973).
Certificate/Grade Obtained:Certificate of Primary Education (CPE).
Subjects Examined:Maths, English and General Paper.
C.GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
C.1WORK EXPERIENCE, GENERAL
I graduated from University of Nairobi in 1984 and have had working experience in Telecommunications from 1985. This has basically been, among others, in:-
- Telephone Switching Equipment- Data Switching Equipment
- Radio and Cable Equipment- Concentrator Equipment
- Telex Switching Equipment- Computer Software
- Intelligent Network - IP Technology
This covered a wide range of aspects like:
-Installation-Tendering and contracting
-Commissioning-Preparation of specifications.
-Maintenance-Technical Negotiations
-Planning-Technical Consultancy
-Preparation of technical papers, etc.-Liaison with Procurement
-Project Management-Liaison with Marketing
C.2TRAINING
I have had formal training in:-
i)Digital Switching Systems
ii)IP technology (Technology, trouble-shooting & installation)
iii)Accounts for non-finance managers.
iv)Managerial skills
v)Network Planning
vi)Mobile telephony
vii)Tendering
C.3WORKING EXPERIENCE WITH MINISTRY OF WORKS, HOUSING AND PHYSICAL PLANNING (MOW, H&PP): AUGUST 1984 – NOVEMBER 1984.
C.4DETAILED WORK AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE AT TELKOM KENYA LIMITED
I have worked for Telkom Kenya Limited (Former KP&TC) as an Engineer as outlined in the paragraphs below:-
C.4.1Field Involvement.
C.4.1.1Pupilage Period: January, 1985 – July, 1987.
I was a Pupil Engineer (PE) in the firm under the counsellorship of a registered professional engineer (Eng. R. K. Muigua). This two-year period was dedicated to familiarising with telecommunication establishments of the firm. During this period, I acquired knowledge on the firm's Telecommunications Network and Systems viz:- Telephone Network, Telex Network, Cable Systems, Radio and Multiplex Systems, PCM Systems, Leased Circuit Systems etc.
Specifically, the following areas were visited over the first year of this period:-Parklands C400, Nairobi C400, Nairobi C82, Nairobi LTDM, Nairobi SXS, Nairobi Carrier, S /Hill Radio Station and Longonot Satellite Earth Station, Nairobi EDX and BTM Telex exchanges and the Message Switching Centre, Nairobi MCC, Customer Service, Construction section, Transmission and Radio, Cable Construction, AXE-10 and FX800 exchanges, Ngong and Kabete Radio Transmission/Receiving Stations
The second year of pupilage was covered at the firm's construction depot where I was attached to various projects. I partook in the installation of the Othaya C23, Nanyuki C400, Milimani C400 Exchanges and the Eastern/North Eastern type SAT Digital Microwave Radio System.
For each of the areas visited, separate reports were prepared to highlight the concepts learned and these were presented to the counsellor for guidance. Details of my activities are given below in a chronological order:Line Concentrator Equipment type ELD 96 at Tiwi in Kwale District, Line Concentrator Equipment type Telkon 735 at Kiptagich in Baringo District, Eldama-Ravine 600-line exchange type UXD-5B, Taveta 300 Line Exchange type UXD-5B,
C.4.1.2Formal Training Programs and awards
Besides the pupilage period undertaken from Jan’ 85 and July 1987, I have attended the courses given below:
CCITT High Level Language (CHILL), Digital Network Synchronisation, Digital Switching Systems, Accounts for Non-Finance Managers, Virtual Memory System (VMS) computer operating system, Network Synchronisation course, Fixed Wireless (DMS-MTX), AXE-10 Survey and Introductory course,Tendering and Contracting for Engineering Projects attended at Silver Spring Hotel for two weeks in 1997, Telecomms Network Planning & Designing course, Basic Engineering Course in ISDN, Frame Relay and ISDN, Foundation Course for Routers, Tigris Training (an ACC Router), Interworking Training, Solaris 2.x Essentials for System Maintainers, SPARC Multi-processor Deskside/Datacentre Maintenance. (Venue: UK and USA), Workshop on Computer Networking, AFRALTI, two weeks, Common Channel Signalling course, Maintenance Management I workshop (Code 0801)-KCCT, Service Switching Point engineering course, KCCT, Disaster and Crisis Management, KCCT, Workshop on Next Generation Networks in Mozambique.
C.4.1.3Executive Engineer/Senior Executive Engineer/Senior Assistant Manager/ Manager in an Engineering office: (September, 1988 – Dec 2008)
In mid-September, 1988, I was transferred to the Project Planning and Engineering/Exchanges (PPE/S office. In this office I undertook numerous planning and engineering duties viz:-Surveying for its installation site;Preparation of estimates for the project;Preparation for the manner of inter-working the system with the existing equipment;Giving technical advise to installation, commissioning and maintenance officers in the field;Commissioning of the system;Analysis of the operational problems;Project Engineering and Management;Writing papers on engineering issues for seminars and workshops. For instance, in year 2000, I wrote a paper for a seminar, on emerging technologies and their impact to the company, Preparation of Tender Documents;Preparation of equipment specifications; e.g. SS7 and Call Center, Participation in evaluation of technical tenders;Project steering and management;General administrative matters.
I retired from Telkom Kenya Limited in December 2008 through Voluntary Early Retirement scheme.
D.POST TELKOM EXPERINCE
Self employment, selling candy to Wholesalers and Retailers alike, as a Distributor.Running a Technology Workshop for rendering sales, repairs and services in electrical and electronic goods.
E.REFEREE
Eng. P. N. Mwangi
NEC Corporation,
P. O. Box 45137,
NAIROBI
Tel: 0722-512 917
Henry Gacheru Kaira
P. O. Box 54053, 00200
NAIROBI
0720-779 345
Stephen Gicimu Wachira,
P. O. Box892, 00515,
NAIROBI
0722-880 219
F.SPECIAL INTERESTS/HOBBIES:-
My main interests are:Visiting new places, sight seeing, reading, photography, Kenya Sign Language, doing hobbyist technical projects and servicing the church.
Signed by the said Ephraim Kamau Njoroge…………………Date 11/1/2017…………
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