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Jacques Obed

IT & Digital Media Specialist

Kenya • Open to remote opportunities

Professional Profile

Computer Science-trained IT and digital media specialist working across software and web development, IT support and creative media. I build and maintain websites and web applications, troubleshoot and support computers, printers, software and connectivity for users, and produce the design, photography and video material organizations need alongside their systems.

Core Competencies

  • Programming & software development
  • Website and web application development
  • Computer, software and printer troubleshooting
  • System setup, configuration and maintenance
  • Graphic design and brand identity
  • Photography and video production
  • Digital and social media content
  • Print and large-format file preparation
  • Clear documentation and end-user communication

Role Focus

  • Software & Web Development

    Software Developer · Web Developer · Frontend Developer · Junior Developer

    Computer Science training applied to real, shipped websites and web applications — from markup and interface work through to APIs, databases and deployment.

  • IT Technician & Support

    IT Technician · ICT Support Officer · Helpdesk / Support Assistant · Computer Technician

    Hands-on technician work: diagnosing faults, setting up systems and software, sorting hardware, printers and connectivity, and supporting the people using them.

  • Graphic Design & Digital Media

    Graphic Designer · Digital Media Officer · Photographer / Videographer · Social Media & Content

    Design, photography, video and social content produced for real organizations and events, with print-ready output and a consistent visual system.

Technical Skills

Languages & Programming

HTML · CSS · JavaScript · Python · C# (Unity projects) · SQL

Web & Frameworks

React · Next.js · Bootstrap · Django · Flask · Responsive layout & accessibility

Data & Integrations

REST APIs · Supabase / Postgres · Authentication & form handling · Transactional email

Tools & Deployment

Git & GitHub · Vercel · Render · Environment configuration · Unity

IT Support

Computer troubleshooting & fault diagnosis · Operating system & software installation · Hardware and peripheral support · Printer setup & troubleshooting · Network and connectivity checks · End-user support and handover · File, data and backup support · Preventive maintenance routines

Graphic Design & Branding

Graphic design & layout · Brand identity & logo systems · Poster, flyer & programme design · Signage & large format · Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign · Figma & Canva · Print-ready file preparation

Photography

Event photography · Portrait photography · Product & studio photography · Photo editing (Lightroom)

Video & Motion

Event filming & multi-cam coverage · Video editing (Premiere Pro) · Motion graphics (After Effects) · Highlight reels & short-form edits

Digital & Social Media

Social content design & management · Content planning & calendars · Campaign asset systems · Web content & presentation

Selected Projects

  • SamPro Media Website — SamPro Media

    Design and front-end build

    A web presence presenting SamPro Media's services and visual work clearly — service and portfolio sections with responsive, brand-aligned layouts.

    Tools: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Responsive layout

  • KEF — Sponsor a Dream Web App

    Development contributor

    A storytelling and sponsorship web application for sharing beneficiary stories, with sponsorship interest submissions and content management for stories.

    Tools: Web app framework, Database-backed content, Forms & auth

  • Forge Families

    Development contributor

    A web platform supporting family-focused programme content and engagement — content pages, structured programme information and a contact flow.

    Tools: Web front-end, Database-backed content

  • Unity Racing Game

    Developer

    A playable racing game built as a practical game-development and physics exercise — vehicle handling, track and obstacle logic, lap tracking.

    Tools: Unity, C#

  • SamPro Media Identity — SamPro Media

    Brand designer

    A recognisable identity built to hold up across digital posts and printed collateral: logo system, colour palette, type choices and stationery layouts.

    Tools: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop

  • Ndani Media Event Package — Ndani Media

    Designer

    A coherent visual package for one event: stage backdrop artwork, banner and signage files, plus the artwork used across print material.

    Tools: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

  • Church Event Poster Series — Double Mega Missionary Church

    Designer

    Poster artwork for services, conferences and outreach events, kept visually consistent across a recurring programme.

    Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator

  • Event Highlight Reel

    Camera operator and editor

    A full event condensed into a 90-second recap for social and web — multi-cam filming, edit, colour and sound pass.

    Tools: Premiere Pro, After Effects

  • Sunday Service Coverage — Double Mega Missionary Church

    Photographer and editor

    Ongoing photo coverage of worship services, delivered edited and web-optimised so the media team can publish the same week.

    Tools: Lightroom, Photoshop

Experience & Engagements

  • Ndani Media

    Digital media & design

    • Produced event branding material including backdrops and banner artwork.
    • Covered events through photography and highlight video production.
    • Prepared print-ready files for large-format production.
  • SamPro Media

    Design, web & content

    • Developed brand identity material and supporting collateral.
    • Built and styled website visuals and page layouts.
    • Created social media and digital content assets.
  • Double Mega Missionary Church

    Media & technical support

    • Designed event posters and programme material.
    • Handled photography and video coverage for services and conferences.
    • Supported setup and troubleshooting of media equipment and files.
  • Freelance / Independent

    IT support, web development & creative media

    • Built websites and web applications for organizations and community programmes.
    • Provided computer, software, printer and connectivity troubleshooting for users.
    • Delivered brand identity, print, photography and social content projects.

Role titles, dates and references available on request.

Education

  • Diploma in Computer Science

    Foundation for the programming, systems and troubleshooting work across this portfolio.

Services & Capabilities

  • Software & web development
  • IT support & technical troubleshooting
  • Graphic design & brand identity
  • Photography & videography
  • Print, signage & large-format production
  • Digital & social media content

Career Interests & Availability

Open to employment, freelance and contract work — based in Kenya and available for remote or hybrid collaboration.

Software / web development roles · IT technician and ICT support roles · Graphic design and digital media roles · Hybrid technology + communications roles · Freelance and contract project work

TAILORED VERSIONS

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IT / ICT Support focus

Leads with technician work: troubleshooting, setup, hardware, printers, networks and user support.

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Software / Web Development focus

Leads with Computer Science training, programming, web applications, APIs, databases and deployment.

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Digital Media / Creative focus

Leads with graphic design, photography, videography, social media and print & signage work.

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Hybrid Technology + Communications

Balances technical and creative capability for roles that need both in one person.

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