Mr. Jefferson Mwakio Mwatati
{Computer} + {Cognitive Science} + {AI} + {Data Analysis}
About Jefferson Mwatati
Competent and confident critical thinker, with extensive knowledge in Computer Networks and Systems Administration, research in Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience, and creative writing. With an interdisciplinary background, highly interested in Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Data Analysis, Academics, Programming, Scientific Research, Clinical Engineering, Communications, Human resources, Systems Analysis, Software, and various roles in the IT sector.
Facts about Jefferson Mwatati
- Real/Full Name: Jefferson Mwakio Mwatati
- Profession/Occupation: Technology Expert/Lecturer
- Nick Name: Jefftizo
- Ethnicity: African
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Birth Place: Taita
- Age: Early 30s
- Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/MwatatiMwakio/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefftizo/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefferson-mwatati/
Skills
- Scientific Research
- Data Visualization
- Project Management
- Scientific Writing
- Data Analysis
- Analytical, Communication & Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Modeling & Programming
- System Administration
- Python
- SQL
- Systems Analysis & Design
- Business Process & Analysis
- Business Intelligence
- Information Systems Design
Professional Membership
Mr. Jefferson Mwakio Mwatati is a Professional Member of the Association of Computing Practitioners Kenya (ACPK). ACPK leads the profession in ensuring trust in, and value from technology innovations, research, and education in application practice by thousands of computing practitioners and resource IT, Associate Professionals. The Association operates on the following thematic areas:
- Supporting career growth among Computing professionals
- Sharing heterogenic expertise in the Computing Industry
- Influencing Professional practice among Practitioners
- Improving education in Kenya
- Support derivation and enforcement of standards in Computing industry
- Innovation Research & framework on e-Waste management
Education
- Date: 2018-2020
- Education Institution: Eötvös Loránd University – Budapest, Hungary
- Qualification: Masters of Science in Computational & Cognitive Neuroscience
- Date: 2011-2015
- Education Institution: Bugema University – Kampala, Uganda
- Qualification: Bachelors of Science in Computer Networks and Systems Administration
- Date: 2007-2010
- Education Institution: Kenyatta High School – Taita, Kenya
- Qualification: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
- Date: 1999-2006
- Education Institution: Sasenyi Primary School – Taita, Kenya
- Qualification: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Career
- In 2011, became ICT instructor at Mwanjila Youth polytechnic, Taita, Kenya. Initiated and implemented systems, and procedures, and taught students and Learners.
- In 2014, worked in the IT department at Kenya Ports Authority, Mombasa, Kenya. Gained practical experience in computer maintenance, application software installation, network troubleshooting, server management, and performing data backup & transfer.
- In 2016, became Block Management System officer at Kenya Revenue Authority, Nairobi, Kenya. Administration of Block Management System, enhancement of revenue collection, recruiting new taxpayers, de-registering taxpayers, I-Tax update, and corporate tax compliance monitoring.
- In the same 2016, became IT Support Officer at ICT Authority Nairobi, Kenya. Did intensive training in IT support both in private and public sectors.
Worked as IT Support officer in a flagship program called Digital Literacy Program in Tana River County and Kwale County. Did installation of digital products in all primary schools, training of teachers and pupils.
Worked as ICT officer in Kwale Land Registry. Did digitization of all lands records into a server system.
Worked as Data Capture Officer at KNEC, ensuring the capturing process was precise and effective.
Worked as Network and IT support officer at Hospitality Systems Consultants. Did network configuration, Otrum interactive IPTV, cloud digital signage, and content casting.
- In 2021, became a Lecturer at the University of Eastern Africa Baraton, Nandi, Kenya. Teaching Information Systems and Communication, Computer Networks and Systems Administration.