Henry Wanangwa Kamanga
About Candidate
Resourceful team player with over 5 years’ experience with software Information systems, applications and Hardware, advanced computer proficiency and training in industry operations while driven to learn quickly. Looking forward to obtaining a job opportunity where I can utilize my technical and analytical skills to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of information systems. Solid background working in field and office settings supporting team needs
Location
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Information and Communication Technology With Credit
Work & Experience
1. System Migration (E-MasterCard to Point of Care) I. Hybrid Power System Installations • Quantifying, determining materials, equipment and installation requirements • Assemble solar modules, Panels and support structures • Accurately lay out and installed solar racking system as per design on roof mounted systems • Installing Hybrid Inverters, Mounting and wiring the power backup system from solar panels to AVS to inverter to batteries and clearly labeled all cables and Distribution Boards and trunked all cables for PV power system • Programming, adjusting and configuring inverters and control for set points and operation modes. • Successfully deployed hybrid power system perfectly in many projects II. Network System Installation • Quantifying, determining materials, equipment and installation requirements • Designing the logical map of the networks, cabling structure, location of network devices, (6U Cabinets, switches, server) and network access points • Trunking all network routes, aerial, underground and wall mounted routes and installing Ethernet cables (CAT6) in the trunks under LIN guidelines. • Terminating all ethernet wired connections on Patch panels, Data Sockets and to RJ45 Connectors on patch lids to CISCO switches • Mounting Network Cabinets (6U) and labeling all cables properly. • Deploying after testing network and power continuity on all points and devices 2. New System Architecture Deployment (System Upgrades) • Installing and commissioning Network System Extensions to the ANC, ART and Lab • Mounting 22U rack server cabinet and replacing the old tower servers with the rack server • Cloning Linux Systems, creating dump files using command line (msqldump), copying it using FTP and SCP and deploy it in the Linux environment • Working on DevOps technologies (Docker) for deployment, Jenkins/Circle CI – Continuous Integration, Zero MQ for messaging and Engine-X (Nginx) to load balance the system • Working on JavaScript (ES6) both on back-end (with Node JS / TypeScript) and front-end (with React JS, Vue JS and Angular JS) JavaScript testing Libraries (Mocha and Chai) as well as NoSQL Database System (Couch DB, ElasticSearch and MongoDB • Participating in adding new user interfaces and features to the system and made modifications and debug errors on all user machines at the facility - J2s and EBNs 3. New System Commissioning and Decommissioning old System – Mzuzu Central Hospital • Configuring, Connected fiber optic cables in the Converter box to ethernet cables to output ports on CISCO switch • Configuring and assigning IP addresses on CISCO switches for VLAN, trunk assignment. • Performing network configuration and installations on various network devices and services, thus: Switches, Routers, Firewalls, load balancers, VPN QoS • Performing network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations • Monitoring new system resources utilization, trending and capacity planning • Analyzing the network performance, allowing for the planning of necessary enhancements using disciplined network administration process • Deployment and testing all Health Information systems which include the OPD, ART, ANC, Laboratory Information System (LIMS), Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 4. Power and Network System extensions and Installations in DHO’s – (Karonga, Chitipa, Salima) • Experience in operation of hand and power tools, soldering and fault-testing equipment • Identified system improvements and provided recommendations to strengthen programmatic delivery and communication, while giving room to learn and grasp new concepts and trends in software developments • Distilled and analyzed technical content and derived through reports and presentations • Hands on network experience and understanding of Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Layer 2 and 3 switching and routing protocols, EIGRP, BGP, VPN, network security, data circuits and application specific protocols • Successfully installed and commissioned power and network installations in all facilities • Conversant with awareness and sensitivity for protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse • Able to promote activities that increase local human capacity and technical competence with PLWH
1) Oversee the implementation of ICT Management Systems and strategies Focused on achievement of: • Compliance with corporate information management and technology standards, guidelines and procedures for the authorities Technology environment • Provided support to the use of ATLAS.ti functionality for improved business results and client services • Advised on the Authorities administrative Business process mapping and implementation of the internal standard operating procedures • Prepared result-oriented work plans • Deployment and Training of users on new and existing upgraded system applications and ensured system utilization is maximized, such as Microsoft Teams, Anydesk, Zoom. iDocs and many more • Assisting with ongoing development of related Authorities Policies, procedures and controls around the organizational change management. 2) Ensured effective functioning of the authority’s hardware and software packages Focused on achievement of: • Installed and managed power back-up systems for efficient power management by designing, modelling and simulation and Optimization • Oversee performance of specific technical functions including changing of hardware components (network wiring, hard disk drives, LCDs, power sources, routers, switch, servers etc.) and periodic routine replacements and repairs • Quantification, recommendation and procurement requests of ICT equipment according to ITSO standards and specifications • Keeping and updating records manually and with the AssetWare Management System of any and all ICT assets and attractive items • Managing installations of commercial and inhouse developed software and related upgrades • Ensuring the upgrade of patch and Sophos Antivirus programs on a timely basis • Ensuring and monitoring of file server traffic, usage and performance on a regular basis. • Provision of support to user in backing up and storing files in i-cloud server and other file storage systems, assessing virus intrusion, removal and prevention. 3) Ensuring ICT Security : By ensuring that: • Ensuring that desktops, laptops and server passwords and all related policies are in line with the established Authorities corporate standards • Enforcing restrictions to loading unauthorized software by ensuring that normal users do not have administrative rights to systems • Managing communication systems, PABX and phone systems, CCTV and user access of entry to office building and LAN through use of access codes and passwords • Ensuring and updating the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) 4) Troubleshooting and monitoring of network problems • Responding to user needs and queries regarding network access • Performing backup and restoration procedures for local drivers, maintaining backups logs through use of DRIVE in GOOGLE APPS • Organizing and updating offsite storage backups • Managing the authority website to improve visibility locally and globally • Reviewing and monitoring ICT applications, Management Information System (MIS) and user manuals. 5) Windows Server Management • Ensuring that hardware, software, security and backups are in sound operating mode • Ensuring all time access to Domain controller and Active Directory Service, Maintaining Servers on the backend, monitoring server performance on regular basis • Providing technical support to other administrators, technical staff and ISPs • Assisting in Software development life cycle and Agile Methodologies and writing reusable libraries. Institution : Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Position : Informatics and Geospatial Officer - Intern Duration : April 2020 to April 2021 • Worked on projects, scoping out the nature and purpose of the information required by clients • Monitoring and evaluation of data and analytics • Implementation of architectures that include installations of SQL On-prem server, integration of SSAS, SSRS, and SSIS for business intelligence • Development and implementation of robust PowerApps solution for data capturing. • Collected, stored, analyzed and presenting geographical and spatial information • Created and maintained the structures necessary for GIS storage • Developed tools for loading /transferring GIS data between different systems • Developed internet Applications to present GIS data and tools for corporate websites