High School Information Technology

CURRICULUM

VITAE

Odwoka

Nicholas

P.O BOX *

Kyambogo

Born on 11th November 1984

Age 26

Male

Ugandan

Single

Mobile: 0752-

201162

E-mail: **************@*****.***

I am an ambious, self-motivated, confident and hardworking Individual with

a flexible approach to work. I have strong communication and interpersonal

skills, Analytical skills and a good team player although I can equally

work on my own initiative and under extreme pressure. I am able to organize

and prioritize workload effectively.

Profile

To be employed in a computing and Information Technology environment where

there is need for a challenge to bring change such that I can contribute my

knowledge and practical expertise where learning and discovering more is

possible.

Key Computer Knowledge and Skills

. Linux Operating system Implementation (susse and RedHat)

> Client and Server install

> Shell Scripting (Using Bourne Again Shell) i.e. /bin/bash

> Use of linux(Redhart) to Automate dumps(database)

. Database Management Systems ( Sybase and Oracle).

> Installing Database Servers

> Building of customized reports.

> Database configuration.

> Database Migration.

> Procedure Development

> Performance tuning, load balancing(both client and connection

load balancing)

. Programming in C/C++/VB/oracle(PL/SQL)

. Systems Administration

> Performing backups

> Routine audits of software and systems

> Software and hardware installation

Main Areas of Specialization

Being ambious to me means foreseeing the unidentified and providing the

appropriate solution within time and budget amidst limited resources; the

following are my main areas of jurisdiction:-

. Computer Programming in VB/C/C++/Java/ oracle

. Database Administration and PL/SQL programming, performance tuning,

load balancing

. Software Engineering

. Systems Administration in both Windows NT and Linux/Unix Operating

Systems

. Information Systems and Design

Employment Records:

18th February 2008 up to 18-jun-2010 Database Administrator Opportunity

Uganda

Main Duties /Responsibilities

. Managing the core banking Application (Equinox/Orbit).

. Ensure that the database (Sybase) is running and available

for use by end users.

. Perform weekly database consistency checks and also

monitoring growth in data volume versus device sizes.

. Build custom reports from scratch as may be required by

mostly operations and finance departments.

. Implemented the FAULU Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and

the Backup Site.

. Backup data on a daily basis onto backup tapes.

. Carries out a weekly random restore of data from the tapes

for purposes of Completeness and Emergency preparations.

. Manages the Switch over process from the Production site

to the Backup site for purposes of completeness and

Emergency preparations.

. Ensures that the database in the Backup site similes the

database at the production site i.e. it is updated every

morning.

. Carries out End User Support on a daily basis.

. Runs EOD (End of Day), EOY (End of Month), EOY (End of

Year) using the Equinox/Orbit Banking System.

. Managed conversion from Equinox Banking System to Orbit

Banking System

2nd July 2007 to 27th November 2007 DEVELOPER

MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL

P.O Box 6738 Kampala

TEL :+( 256) 041-

4567018

FAX: + (256) 041-

4566394

Location: Ttula

Kawempe

Main Duties /Responsibilities

. Developed the Midland High School Grading System using a

user interface of Visual Basic and database component in

Oracle.

. Tuned some student databases to allow for existing changes

in the school taking into consideration the performance of

the databases.

. Built reports (oracle + access reports) for the

applications developed in the school.

. Maintained student databases on a weekly basis.

. Analyzed the data stored in the student databases on a

three day basis.

. Developed some computer models (virtual reality systems)

that simulate some of the topics that are hard to

conceptualize such as Simple Harmonic Motion, Shearing

Forces using the C/C++ programming language.

. Development of Computer games using C programming language.

27th June 2006 to 20th August 2006 Internship (Programmer's room)

Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

1st Floor, Statistics House, Plot 1-Colville

Street,

P.O Box 7186 Kampala, Uganda.

Main Duties /Responsibilities

. Proposed and designed a fleet management system

. Carried out a Systems Analysis of the Applications

Inventory System of UBOS

. Repair and maintenance of UBOS company computer systems

incase they broke down

20th June 2005 -20th Sept 2005 Internship Technician

Department of Computer Science

Kyambogo University P.O

box 1 Kyambogo,

Kampala.

Responsibilities

. Development of the Lab Scheduling System (using VB

language).

. Development of Automatic Teller Program (using the C++

language)

. Networking of the lab computers.

. Installations of hardware like printers, sound cards, TV

cards.

. Development of the Faculty of Science Website.

2007. FREELANCE PROGRAMMER

I have a working experience of about 2yrs as a freelance programmer and 3

yrs as Database Administrator.

Systems developed before include (for schools)

. Grading systems

. Accounting packages

. Computer games

. Computer aiding learning models

Therefore programming and database development /Administration is an area I

am confident about and I am familiar with the following platforms

. Visual Basic

. Oracle(sql,pl/sql),Sybase

. C++

. C

I am also willing to learn any other platforms that may be required of me

given the opportunity to be employed as an Oracle Consultant

Education Background

Period School/Institution

Reward

06/2010 to 10/2010 Makerere University Faculty of

OCP Certification

Computing and Information

Technology

09/2004 to 05/2007 Kyambogo University

Bachelor of Information Technology

Transcript

And Computing

02/2002 to 12/2003 St.Henry's College Kitovu

Uganda Advanced

Certificate of Education

(UACE)

02/1997 to 12/2000 Entebbe Secondary School Uganda

Certificate of

Education (UCE)

01/91 to 12/97 Bugonga Boys Primary School Uganda

Primary Leaving

Certificate (PLE)

Hobbies and Interests:

I enjoy surfing the Internet and reading Technical related Journals to find

more information and general keep up to date with ever changing Computing

and Information Technology Environment. I like playing chess, watching

movies, Traveling, meeting new friends and new challenges that involve

logical thinking.

Referees:

1. Mr.Ahmad Kibirige

Systems Administrator

Uganda Revenue Authority

Tel: 070*-******

2. Mr.Kasola Andrew

Manager Business solutions

Uganda Telecom

Tel: 071*-******

3. Mr. Atuhairwe Dan

Consultant

Neptune Software PLC

Tel: 071*-******

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