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
- Perform broadcast systems integration, radio and TV studio construction and equipment set up.
- Set up broadcast transmission infrastructure including point to point microwave links, transmitters, filters and broadcast antennas
- Installed and configured several playout software on client sites (AVRA, Streamlabs, Cinegy)
- Performed outside broadcast (OB) for client functions
- Handled electrical wiring during these installations
- Performed IP networking among broadcast studio and transmission equipment
- Perform ongoing client support (SLA) in broadcast
- Commissioned completed projects
Notable projects:
- Ramogi FM visual-radio upgrade
- Kenyatta University graduation LIVE coverage
- NRG Radio visual-radio studio and transmission set up
July 2016 – Sept 2016: Technical Intern
RAMSA LIMITED
- Involved Wi-Fi network installation, monitoring
- Enterprise software development
- Network site surveys
- 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:
- Generator Pre-delivery inspections and installations
- Generator maintenance
- Material and tools handling
- Programming generator control panels
- Troubleshooting and repair on engines and electrical generating sets
- 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:
- Operation of various factory machines (compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators)
- Workshop safety and kaizen rule
- Troubleshooting, service and installation of three phase motors
- General servicing of pumps and agitators of various types and related equipment
- Design fabrication of equipment
- Machine automation using PLC
- 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.