Network Manager
Resume:
GIDEON MWANZA-CSCO********
Plot Number ****, Dedan Kimathi Road, Box 35243, Lusaka, Zambia
Cell: +260-********* Office: +260-***-****** Fax: +260-***-******
Email: ***********@*****.*** /***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Information and Communication Technology position requiring hands-on knowledge of computer network design,
maintenance and configuration.
EXPERIENCE
September 2001 to date: IT Lecturer/Cisco Instructor, Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies, Lusaka
Lecturing and conducting practical sessions in the following IT disciplines:
A+ PC Support -NCC Education
IT Essentials I and II- Cisco Systems
CCNA Exploration-Cisco Systems
Basic Networking-Theory and practical -NCC Education
Enterprise Networking -NCC Education
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design –London Metropolitan University/NCC Education
Communications Systems Management- London Metropolitan University /NCC Education
Internet Security (Theory and practical) -NCC Education
Distributed Information Systems -Greenwich University
Developing a Website -NCC Education
Programming Methods -NCC Education
Other duties include the following:
Backup strategy and procedures including UPSs/Surge Management.
Internet and email systems using Microsoft Exchange and wireless.
Computer systems security implementation.
I.T policy and procedures
Installation and configurations of Software/Hardware
Configuration of network devices, i.e. Cisco routers and switches
Production of various reports including monthly progress reports to management.
Performing software and hardware upgrades as required.
Troubleshooting all PCs and network based problems.
Recommends training needs for I.T staff.
Contributing to preparations of IT budgets for each financial year.
Planning and implementing an off-site backup system.
Monitoring and evaluating trainings
1995- 1997 Network & Systems Administrator, Qasim Mining Limited, Lusaka, Zambia
Planning and implementing an off-site backup system.
Installing and Configuring Servers
Installing and Configuring Application Software
Creating and Maintaining User Accounts
Backing Up and Restoring Files
Monitoring and Tuning Performance
Configuring a Secure System
Using Tools to Monitor Security
Production of various reports including monthly progress reports to management
Troubleshooting all PCs and network based problems
Managing communication issues with HQ in Canada
Synchronizing of domain information with HQ
1992-1994 Trainee Accountant, Deloitte & Touche, Lusaka, Zambia
Auditing financial statements of small and medium-sized organizations
Advising clients of financial internal controls
Designing and implementing financial information systems
Analyzing clients performance by conducting analytical reviews of balance sheet items
Attending client’s stock taking and reporting on the stock values including evaluation
Assets evaluation and verification of existence
Testing of client’s debtors and creditors
CONSULTANCY WORK
2009/2010 Food Reserve Agency (FRA) –Network maintenance
Rewiring and cable termination of existing network
Installation and configuring of wireless devices
Interfacing client’s network with Service Provider -Iconnect
Comesa Secretariat - Linux Red Hat Training
Installation of Linux
Administration and maintenance
Troubleshooting techniques
Commands usage
IPAS (NGO) – Network design and implementation
Designing and wiring of the network
Installation and configuration of networking devices
Installation and configuration of Network software, i.e. Active Directory/domain creation, etc
Commissioning of the network-user training
EDUCATION
2010-2014 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
2010-2014 Certified Cisco Academy Instructor (CCAI)
2011-2014 Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNAS)
1988-1992 Bachelor of Science in Computer Mathematics, University of Zambia, Zambia
1983-1987 School Certificate, Luanshya Boys Secondary School, Luanshya, Zambia
2010-todate Studying for GIAC Security Essentials Certification, SANS Institute, USA
MEMBERSHIP BODIES
Computer Society of Zambia, Zambia (Full Member)
Association of Computing Machinery, USA (Professional Member)
INTERCULTURAL SKILLS AND SHORT TECHNICAL COURSES
Good in Russian and French
Traveled extensively in Russia
Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation-University of Zambia
A+ Course -2KO International, Cape Town, South Africa
Cisco Certified Network Associate -2KO International, Cape Town, South Africa
Cisco Certified Design Associate -2KO International, Cape Town, South Africa
Cisco ITE Essentials I-Hardware and Operating Systems -University of Zambia
Cisco ITE Essentials II -Network Operating Systems (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University,
South Africa)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Instructors Course -Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
University, South Africa
Training for Trainers Seminar –University of Zambia
Presentation Skills -Kelly & Kelly
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE AND DESKTOP APPLICATIONS
A OPERATING SYSTEMS
Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Exchange 2003
Windows XP Pro
Windows Vista Premium
Windows 2000
Windows NT
Novell Netware
Windows 98
Windows95
UNIX /(Linux ( Red Hat, SUSE, Fedora and Mandrake)
B APPLICATIONS
Microsoft Office 2000/2003/2007
Lotus SmartSuite
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle (Basic skills)
Microsoft Access
PHP, JavaScript, ASP .NET, HTML, XML
Internet Explorer
Outlook
Exchange Server
FrontPage
Netscape
Lotus Notes
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 01th January 1975
Marital Status: Married
REFEREES
Mr Mwamba Chishimba Mr Abraham Nyirongo
Assistant Technical Manager KPMG
P.O. Box 36027 P.O. Box 31014
Lusaka Lusaka
Cell: +260-********* Cell: +260-*********
Email: *********@**********.** E-mail: *******.********@****.**.**
Mr Benard Zulu
USAID
351 Independence Avenue
P.O. Box 32481
Lusaka
Cell: +260-*********
Email: *******@*****.***
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