Tell us about your background. Where are you from? What brought you to Mpala? What have been some of your previous roles?

I’m an IT Infrastructure Engineer by profession born and raised in Nanyuki with over 10 years experience in IT support engineering, Systems Administration and Network Administration. I’ve worked in several tech companies in roles of IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, Network Infrastructure Engineer which have helped me build up hands on experience across IT hardware, Networks and Software. I transitioned to Mpala as it was offering a more diverse and challenging role where I am able apply my technical expertise and continously learn while helping Mpala achieve digital transformation. I’ve been able to grow within the organisation while transforming the IT Infrastructure and department.

What is your current role at Mpala? What are your goals?

I’m currently the IT manager and responsible for the technology infrastructure. My main goal is to achieve digital transformation for Mpala, automate business processes and facilitate research technology for the various projects working at Mpala.

What is one of your favorite things about working at Mpala?

I like the flexible working environment and constant new challenges that I have to deal with which keep me engaged and motivated. One day you are working in the office, the other day at a remote tower surrounded by wildlife, next day you are called in to help set up specialized lab equipment that you are interacting with for the very first time. I’m also passionate about conservation making it a plus that I get to deploy tech that has a direct impact on conservation activities.

What impact do you believe your time at Mpala will have on your professional career?

Mpala has allowed me to grow in my career by providing the opportunity to apply and grow my skills in IT Infrastructure and Management. I get to work on IT projects from conceptualization all the way to implementation which gives me job satisfaction. These projects have direct impact within the organization and also build up my experience. I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting and networking with industry experts through Mpala, we get to share ideas and learn from each other and also be part of a greater tech community.