The following application was submitted (UTC) on Fri, 04 Mar 11 10:10:21 +0000 Items with an '*' were required items in the application form. PERSONAL INFORMATION ==================== Family Name (Last name, Surname)*: Kerich Full Name*: Andrew Kiprotich Employer/Organization*: iWayAfrica Services Limited Position/Title*: Systems Administrator Business Address ---------------- P.O Box 27554 - 00506 Nairobi, Kenya Business Phone: +254 20 6008617/20/21 Alternate Telephone: +254 733 696915 Email*: andykerich@gmail.com URL: www.iwayafrica.com FAX: +254 20 6002826 Date of Birth: 1978-05-02 Country of Residence*: Kenya Passport Name: Andrew Kiprotich Korgoren Kerich Passport Number: A1525342 Passport Issuing Country: Kenya Passport Issue Date: 2010-10-04 Passport Expiry Date: 2020-10-03 WORKSHOP SPECIFIC INFORMATION ============================= Workshop Applied For*: NM-E: Network Monitoring and Management Reason for Track Choice* ------------------------ Being a systems administrator for an ISP, we do a lot of monitoring of servers and network resources and would like to have a more refine knowledge. TECHNICAL SKILLS ================ Unix User?*: true How much have you used it? -------------------------- I have virtualized freeBSD in in my workstation using Sun Virtualbox and use it when i need to test or simulate applications before implementing in our enterprise Unix servers. Have you been a UNIX admin?*: true Describe your experience (length of time, versions, etc.) --------------------------------------------------------- I have installed and configured ISP enterprise services on servers running FreeBSD eg. Proxy,Mail server,Web server. Have you used/administered TCP/IP nets?*: true Describe --------- Yes, in my previous position as Network Administrator at Kenyaweb.com ltd ISP. I was involved with configuring and managing cisco routers and catalyst switches. I configured routed internet protocols, IP address space management etc. Have you set up and/or administered any of the following? Please give details Bind or any other Nameservers* ------------------------------ Yes, I have installed Bind 9 in our enterprise Nameservers (sns1.iwayafrica.com and sns2.iwayafrica.com) We do a lot of hosting and domain management for our ISP clients. I have also installed a front-end application called Sauron that manages bind from a web interface. Mail Transport Agents (ex. Sendmail, Exim, Postfix, Qmail)* ----------------------------------------------------------- I have installed and configured various MTAs, including Sendmail, Postfix and Exim. I have refined my knowledge in Exim since I manage/administer over 15 mail servers running Exim 4.74 Mailing List Managers (e.g. Majordomo or other list manager)* ------------------------------------------------------------- I have installed, configured and managed various mailing lists using Mailman. e.g http://pop.iwayafrica.com/mailman/admindb/smiles Web Systems/Servers (e.g. Apache, IIS or other web server)* ------------------------------------------------------------ I have installed and configured Apache and IIS webservers. However, I mostly work in a Linux/Unix environment and use Apache. I host numerous websites for our clients in our webservers running Apache (gweb300.iwayafrica.com and gweb301.iwayafrica.com) Have you configured or otherwise managed any of the following? Please give details. Routers* -------- I have worked a Network Administrator at Kenyaweb.com and where i was involved with; - IP routing in the organizations core routers. - VLAN configuration for WiMAX wireless clients in the ISP end router. - Managing wimax clients in conjuction with billing by enabling/disabling frame-relay sub-interfaces. Switches* --------- I have configured VLANs in cisco catalyst switches to segment networks of our various organization departments for easier management. Network Monitoring Systems* ---------------------------- I have installed, configured and worked with MRTG and Cacti. We monitor all our network devices via cacti, which also sends automated mail when certain thresholds are reached. Network Operations Center (NOC)* -------------------------------- We have Hughes Networks do a basic install for our network servers/devices then login remotely and manage our NOCs in Germany, Washington and SouthAfrica CERT WORKSHOP APPLICANTS ONLY ============================= Which area of security interests you? ------------------------------------- -Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDPS) -ASA firewalls -SELinux What security interventions have you experienced? ------------------------------------------------- DOS attacks to the core routers causing delays. How do you intend to use the knowledge gained at the workshop? -------------------------------------------------------------- I intend to share the knowledge with my colleagues as well as implement acquired skill/knowledge in our enterprise network devices/systems. ROLE IN NATIONAL NETWORKING ACTIVITIES ====================================== A description of your current employer, your position, your duties and responsibilities, and how they relate to current and future data networking activities in your country* ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I work for an ISP - iWayAfrica Services Ltd a leading VSAT provider covering the sub-saharan Africa. I work as a systems administrator, managing over 50 enterprise servers remotely. Duties Include; iWayAfrica ISP Services Systems Administration. Plan, configure, manage & maintain all systems for mail, DNS, web services, network monitoring and other network services for the organization. Securing of the network and systems to prevent unauthorized access, detection of system breaches and prevention of their recurrence and design, planning, optimization and support of monitoring software. Monitoring and maintenance of VSAT hub equipment. Installation and Maintenance of the Communication Networks including VSATS, WLL systems and wired networks. Communicate between iWayAfrica and the satellite providers Hughes Network Systems Europe HNSE (IS10) and Newskies (NSS7) operations staff on the day-to-day status of ISP systems. Network Systems Design and upgrades. Continuously create and update ISP Systems procedures and processes in the department. Research and development on new systems technologies and continually improve on current systems. Installation and configuration of Enterprise servers running on Unix/Linux I believe that this responsibilities will enable me implement newer technologies e.g IPv6 A brief description of your computing and networking environment (operating systems, networking software, modems, etc.), including the connectivity of your organization to the Internet and your country's connectivity to the international Internet* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I have worked with various operation systems - MS windows, Linux/Unix, MacOS and Cisco IOS. Networking software Modems include: Vsat Modem-Hughes modems (DW7000, DW7000s2, HN7740) Dial up modems -US robotics GSM modems - Huawei CDMA2000 modems IDSL modems/Analog leased line modems: ZyXel Our organization uses iway VSAT link, a single hop to our NOCs in Germany, Washington which then use high speed fiber/T1 links to the Internet. In our Country we use various links to the International Internet and not one uplink provider for the government as it used to be. We have various links on VSAT and now fibre optic connectivity. Scope of your institution (check all categories that apply)* ------------------------------------------------------------ Commercial Network Provider : Approximate number of full time staff at your institution* ---------------------------------------------------------- 120 How your training and current work prepare and qualify you for the track you wish to attend* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From my training and work experience i already have a hands on working experience and the training will refine my knowledge. How you expect to use the knowledge you gain at the workshop after you return to your country* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I will attend ICT workshops like for Skunkworks in Kenya and will be willing to have a talk on my acquired knowledge and skill. I will also share the knowledge with colleagues as well as implement the the new technologies in my organization. If you have previously attended AfNOG or INET Workshops for Developing Countries Year and track you attended --------------------------- A precise description of how you have used the training you have received in the past ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The significant advances in networking which have occurred in your country specifically because of your knowledge and effort --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINANCIAL INFORMATION ====================== Are you are requesting financial aid from the AfNOG Workshop for attending the workshop and meetings, or for travel costs?* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No financial assistance requested. REFEREES ======== First Referee* -------------- Mr. Joseph Okech Hub Systems Manager iWayAfrica Services Ltd. P.O Box 27554 -00506 Nairobi Tel: +254 738 696911 jokech@iwayafrica.com Second Referee* --------------- Mr. Bernard Mwenda Network Management Centre (NMC) Manager iWayAfrica Services Ltd. P.O Box 27554 -00506 Nairobi Tel: +254 736 696907 bmwenda@iwayafrica.com END OF APPLICATION