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New Zealand

Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania

Managing an IT Consultancy company with other responsibilities including project management, business analysis, and delivery of IT solutions. Responsible for running day-to-day operations for the company. Setting direction and vision of the company. Managing customer and supplier relationships.• Started company with (USD $1,200) and attained revenue growth of 60% year-on-year for first 4 years• Delivered end-to-end software, VoIP, and Database solutions as well as delivering more than 200 successful projects since 2011• Develop customized solution proposal documents for client projects, detailing objectives, requirements, and timelines to align with client needs and drive decision-making.• Possess strong business acumen with comprehensive management of company operations, including strategic oversight of marketing, sales, and finance to drive growth, optimize revenue, and ensure financial stability.• Built a customer base of more than 100 businesses from diverse industries including banking, hospitality, government institutions, telecommunications, legal services, fintech, Oil & Gas, and transport & logistics• Worked on sensitive projects for the telecommunications and banking industries by maintaining high working standards in world's most technology-sensitive and regulated industries.• Secured 2 annual maintenance contracts with the banking industry and developed staff for 6 professional certifications for the company including Microsoft Systems Expert, PMI Project Management, Oracle Certified Professional 12c, ECC Ethical Hacker, and ECC forensic reporting• Formed and maintained partnership with world-leading technology providers like Microsoft, RedHat, Zimbra, Comodo, Digicert, and Hodusoft.• In-house developed SAAS services for Bureau de Change and banks in the Forex Display system, fully designed, developed, and hosted by FT Technologies.

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders to create an engaging learning environment. Designed and delivered a series of lectures on a variety of topics that have been well-received by students and faculty. • Authored a series of educational materials that have been used to teach over 900 students. • Led a series of workshops that increased student knowledge and understanding of the course material by 30%. • Mentored and advised over 300 students on their academic and professional development, resulting in a 60% success rate. • Delivered two industrial training for private and public organizations on behalf of the Institute. One in Blockchain Technologies and the other in Secure Software Development process.Currently teaching Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Systems Security, Blockchain Technologies, and Information Systems Auditing.

Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania

Oversee project management and operations of the Vodacom Corporate Network, Voice Carrier Network, IP backbone, Packet Core Networks and Internet Gateways. Supervised departmental budgets and lead the VAS systems, Packet Core & MPLS teams. Champion the Business Continuity Plan by making sure IP Networks implemented what was required. Continuously build a strong IP team capable of managing technologies as independently as possible.• Involved in creation and championed the Business Continuity Plan by making sure IP Networks implemented what was required to be ready for disasters• Built a strong IP team of 15 staff capable of managing technologies independently by involvement in staff recruitment, training, and motivation.• Achieved cost savings through people development & and reduced dependence on vendors, worth more than USD 120,000 per year per functional unit• Internet traffic grew from 25Mbps to above 100Mbps due to customer acquisition and system stability• Collaborated with the Products Development Team to launch more than 10 APNs for connecting ATMs and POS, used for financial transactions• Involved in creating and training the Sales Data unit for selling data products, being the first data sales unit in the company

Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania

Oversee management of Packet Core network elements and Value-Added Services systems functional unit for Vodacom Data Department which include USSD, MMSC, WAP, subscriber Email platform, Data Core Network elements such as SGSN/GGSN and integration to other Network Elements. Staff development to be capable to support other functional units such as Data Sales and Customer Services.Introduced virtualization technologies platforms, which enable growth to VAS systems while reducing power, space and required maintenance efforts.• Developed and trained 3 new staff to achieve industry-accepted certifications and reduced dependence on vendors, worth more than USD 50,000 per year• Data services grew from 3 data Access Point Names to more than 10 used by bank ATMs, utility machines, and private corporate Blackberry servers• Introduced virtualization technologies by using Fujitsu siemens platforms, which enabled growth to VAS systems while reducing power, space, and required maintenance efforts

Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania

Supervised business critical systems such as Billing Systems, Management Information Systems, Mobile Money systems, Network Monitoring Platform, Customer Care systems and Databases. Monitoring, backup & optimization of Billing systems, MIS systems, M-PESA, mail servers, file servers, Customer Care systems, and Windows Active Directory.• Involved in MPESA project at the initial phase when it was being introduced in Tanzania• Automated installation of user end devices by deploying RIS (Remote Installation Server), which reduced installation of new computers from 2 days to 2 hours• Single handedly deployed VoIP solution (SIP) to replace analog landline phones for the first time in the company, resulting in massive savings in telephone bills. The technology introduced was asterisk, installed on a linux desktop, using FXO and FXS cards.

Dar-Es-Salaam

Desktop and server support for office and business applications, front end support for office users. Front end and back end support for Business critical system.• Provided desktop and server support for office and business applications, ensuring smooth operation and resolving technical issues.• Delivered front-end support to office users, including software installations, troubleshooting, and user training.• Managed both front-end and back-end support for business-critical systems to maintain system availability and functionality.• Implemented security protocols and data integrity measures to protect business systems and support operational continuity.• Collaborated with development and IT teams to optimize performance and facilitate infrastructure improvements.

Masters, Business Administration And Management, General, Top In The 2009 Class And Esami Region Of 10 Countries

Masters in Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Information Science And Mathematics, First Class Honours

Majored in Information Science and Mathematics