Sammy Kiptoo
Summary
Computer Science undergraduate with a strong foundation in computer networks, distributed systems, and artificial intelligence. Gained practical experience through an industrial attachment in a large-scale telecommunications managed services environment, supporting network operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and field activities across enterprise-scale infrastructure. Analytical, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies, with the ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Seeking an internship where I can apply my technical skills while contributing to reliable, innovative technology solutions.
Education
Kabarak University, Nakuru
Expected Dec 2026
B.Sc. Computer Science (Expected)
- Relevant coursework: Computer Networks, Internetworking with TCP/IP, Distributed Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Network Security and Cryptography
- Final-year project: A Web-Based Construction Inventory Management System for Construction Projects in Kenya
Alliance High School
Jan 2018 – Apr 2022
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
- A minus (mean grade)
- Secretary, Library Committee (Jan 2020 – Apr 2021)
- Member, Aviation Club (2018 – 2022)
- Athletics — competed in cross-country and 5,000 m races
Experience
Nokia Managed Services — Nairobi, Kenya
Sep 2025 – Dec 2025
Industrial Attachment / Intern
Network Operations Center (NOC)
- Monitored network KPIs and SLAs, and supported response to critical alarms across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
- Liaised with Field Operations Engineers during fault resolution and performed Level 1 troubleshooting across BSS, transmission, and core network domains.
Systems & Network Management Tools
- Gained hands-on exposure to Nokia NetAct, Ericsson Network Manager, Nokia NFMP, Huawei iMaster NCE, ZTE NetNumen, Elastic Net, and ITSM platforms.
Field Operations
- Participated in preventive maintenance, site upgrades, and replacement of faulty SFP modules; supported Network Planning and Optimization (NPO) activities.
- Visited twelve operational sites, including a data centre, hub site, and Indoor Building Solutions (IBS) site.
Base Station Subsystem (BSS)
- Used Ericsson network management CLIs and completed simulation tasks such as configuring X2 interfaces in 4G using Ericsson Moshell.
Network Planning & Optimization (NPO)
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints and KPI degradation through re-azimuth planning, electrical and mechanical tilt adjustments, power boosting, and drive test activities.
- Utilised tools including Google Earth, Microsoft Excel, G-Net Tracker, and QualiPoc.
Core Network
- Gained exposure to circuit-switched core, packet core, IMS core, and the Mobile Packet Backbone Network (MPBN) interconnecting the core network.
Skills
Programming
Networking
Telecom Tools
Tools & Platforms
Projects
Weather Planner for Field Technicians
2025
AI-based decision-support system — AI Coursework Project
- Led a team of five in building a weather-aware scheduling tool that optimised repair and maintenance windows based on forecasted weather risk.
- Integrated the Open-Meteo API for live and forecast data; applied machine learning classification to quantify weather risk and search-based techniques to schedule jobs around high-risk periods.
- Built the user interface with Streamlit and deployed it publicly.
- Live demo: weather-planner-for-field-technicians.streamlit.app ↗
- Note: The application may take a few seconds to load, especially if it has been inactive for some time. It is also still under active development, with most changes focused on the user interface.
Certifications
Referees
Available upon request.