Resume

PERSONAL DETAILS

Full name: Symon Muthemba Kamau

DoB: 7th December 1993

Location: Nairobi, KE

Website: www.symonmk.com

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2017 – date: Broadcast Systems Engineer

BYCE BROADCAST AND TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

  1. Perform broadcast systems integration, radio and TV studio construction and equipment set up.
  2. Set up broadcast transmission infrastructure including point to point microwave links, transmitters, filters and broadcast antennas
  3. Installed and configured several playout software on client sites (AVRA, Streamlabs, Cinegy)
  4. Performed outside broadcast (OB) for client functions
  5. Handled electrical wiring during these installations
  6. Performed IP networking among broadcast studio and transmission equipment
  7. Perform ongoing client support (SLA) in broadcast
  8. Commissioned completed projects

Notable projects:

  1. Ramogi FM visual-radio upgrade
  2. Kenyatta University graduation LIVE coverage
  3. NRG Radio visual-radio studio and transmission set up

 

July 2016 – Sept 2016: Technical Intern

RAMSA LIMITED

  1. Involved Wi-Fi network installation, monitoring
  2. Enterprise software development
  3. Network site surveys
  4. Conducted Ruckus Wireless Solutions Engineer (WiSE) training.

 

June 2015 – Aug 2015: Technical Intern

BLACKWOOD HODGE (KENYA) LIMITED

Involved installation, servicing and control of industrial generators including:

  1. Generator Pre-delivery inspections and installations
  2. Generator maintenance
  3. Material and tools handling
  4. Programming generator control panels
  5. Troubleshooting and repair on engines and electrical generating sets
  6. Parts Identification

 

May 2014 to Aug 2014: Technical Intern

NEW KENYA CO-OPERATIVE CREAMERIES LIMITED

Involved working factory machines, control systems and electrical signal cables including:

  1. Operation of various factory machines (compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators)
  2. Workshop safety and kaizen rule
  3. Troubleshooting, service and installation of three phase motors
  4. General servicing of pumps and agitators of various types and related equipment
  5. Design fabrication of equipment
  6. Machine automation using PLC
  7. Use of workshop tools, powered portable machines like hand-drills and grinders

 

EDUCATION

Sept 2012 to June 2017: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

Graduated with a Second Class Honours, Upper Division distinction. Specialized in light current option.

 

Dec 2016: Certificate in Personal Finance Management

CENTONOMY LIMITED

Took a months class to learn the fundamentals of personal finance and how to manage it.

 

Jan 2012 to April 2012: Certificate in Java and Android Programming

EMOBILIS MOBILE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

This certification introduced me to programming that I later pursued in building my app.

 

Feb 2008 – Nov 2011: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

LENANA SCHOOL

Graduated with an A plain grade of 82 points.