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Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi, Malawi

• Duties/Responsibilities
• Led ICT consulting, ensuring alignment with business objectives and standards.
• Coordinated diverse ICT projects from planning to implementation, driving successful outcomes.
• Directed seamless deployment of new network installations and migrations, minimizing disruptions.
• Led systems analysis, design, and development initiatives, delivering secure and scalable IT solutions.
• Developed tailored training programs to enhance technical capabilities and foster continuous learning.

• Duties/Responsibilities
• Facilitated workshops and training sessions for professionals seeking to enhance their skills in ICT.
• Developed and delivered lectures on Computer Networks, Network Security, Database Security, and Web Security, ensuring comprehensive understanding and application of concepts.
• Actively contributed to departmental consulting projects and grant initiatives, providing expertise and guidance to ensure their successful execution and impact.
• Designed curriculum materials, assessments, and projects to enhance student learning experiences and foster critical thinking skills.
• Supervised undergraduate and master's projects, guiding students through the research and implementation process to ensure successful completion and presentation.

Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi, Malawi

• Duties/Responsibilities
• Instructed courses in Windows and Linux Server Administration, and Computer Networks, employing innovative teaching methodologies to enhance student comprehension and practical skills development.

St Petersburg, St Petersburg City, Russia

• Duties/Responsibilities
• Conducted comprehensive network traffic analysis for a large enterprise, identifying patterns and anomalies to optimise network performance and security.
• Designed and implemented software methodologies for the collection, forecasting, and detection of anomalous network traffic, enhancing the organization's ability to proactively address potential security threats and.

Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

• Duties/Responsibilities
• Instructed undergraduate students in Linux operating systems and computer networking, utilizing engaging teaching methods to facilitate comprehensive understanding and practical application.
• Engaged in consultancy, research, and outreach activities, collaborating with industry partners and community stakeholders to address real-world challenges and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field.

Blantyre, Malawi

• Duties/Responsibilities
• Instructed undergraduate students in computer networking, information systems and IT packages, utilizing engaging teaching methods to facilitate comprehensive understanding and practical application.

Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

• Duties/Responsibilities
• Oversaw critical, business-impact large-scale network and server infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and continuity of banking services.
• Developed robust system recovery processes to mitigate risks and minimize the impact of serious disasters, safeguarding the bank's operations and data integrity.
• Negotiated Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and monitored maintenance activities with service providers, ensuring adherence to quality standards and contractual obligations.
• Managed the data center operations, enforcing compliance with Ecobank group standards to uphold security and operational efficiency.
• Directed the management of LAN and WAN infrastructure, including telephony (IP, E1, and VOIP), Quality of Service (QoS), VPN, VLANs, and MPLS, focusing on optimizing performance and reliability.

Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

• Duties/Responsibilities
• Configured Cisco and Huawei Datacom equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls, to optimize business network performance.
• Conducted regular configuration updates and maintenance of network hardware and software to ensure reliability and security.
• Diagnosed and resolved network and system issues in a live environment, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Managed and maintained Packet Data, Datacom, and related systems, ensuring smooth operation and uptime.
• Analysed the performance of Datacom and Packet Data systems, identifying areas for optimization and improvement.

Queens Elizabeth Central Hospital

• Duties/Responsibilities
• Coordinated the Global Trachoma Mapping Project for Malawi, ensuring smooth execution and timely delivery of project milestones.
• Taught Data Processing and Analysis at Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO), Tanzania, and College of Medicine, Malawi, providing valuable education and expertise in the field.
• Supervised data entry clerks in the collection and entry of research data, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
• Developed research databases using MySQL, STATA, EpiData, Access, and Excel, facilitating efficient data organization and analysis.
• Conducted maintenance and repair of computer hardware and software to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.

Lilongwe

• Duties/Responsibilities
• Managed DNS configurations for.mw domains, ensuring reliable and efficient domain name resolution.
• Conducted Linux server administration tasks, including installation, configuration, and maintenance to optimize server performance.
• Designed and developed websites to support client initiatives and enhance their online presence.
• Provided hardware and software maintenance and troubleshooting support to ensure uninterrupted operation of IT systems.
• Installed, configured, and troubleshot network infrastructure to maintain connectivity and resolve issues promptly.

Blantyre

• Duties/Responsibilities
• Managed maintenance and configuration of IT hardware and software, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.
• Conducted network installations, troubleshooting, and configuration to maintain network connectivity and resolve issues promptly.
• Assembled computer hardware components to build reliable systems for clients.

Master'S Degree, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, С Отличием

1. Network Security, 2. Database Security, 3. Mobile Systems Security, 4. Computer Networks II -Advanced Features, 5. Scalable Cloud.

Mini-Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

1. Innovation, Design Thinking & Growth, 2. Business Systems & Processes, 3. Business Model & Transformation, 4. Exponential Technologies.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc) In It

1. Database Management, 2. Systems Analysis and Design, 3. Networking, 4. Computer Security, 5. Computer Graphics, 5. Mathematics 6..