Data Management

CURRICULUM VITAE

A well-qualified, experienced, and trained data management expert.

PERSONAL DETAILS

First Names: Limbani, Jack Gender: Male

Last Name: Yatina Age: 42

Language Proficiency: English, Chichewa Nationality: Malawian

Contact details: College of Medicine –Malaria Alert Centre, P/Bag 360, Blantyre 3, Malawi

Mobile phones: +265-***-***-***; +265-***-***-***

Email Addresses: *******@*****.***; *******@***.******.**

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

1.Masters degree in Business Administration (2014), from Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI)

2.Bachelor of Science degree - Majoring in Computer Science (2008), from University of Malawi (Chancellor College)

3.Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) (1996), from Nkhotakota Secondary School

Trainings

1.Administering Microsoft SQL Server Databases, from Torque IT, RSA (2016)

2.Projects Design Monitoring and Evaluation, from Unik Multimedia, Lilongwe, Malawi (2018)

WORK EXPERIENCE

1.Period: July 2021 to date

Job Title: Data Manager/ Programmer

Employer: Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU)

Main Task: Data Collection, Storage, Cleaning, Analysis, Reporting; Programming Data collection tools and data reporting applications

Description of Tasks:

Data management planning

Development of data collection tools (ODK Aggregate/Central and Collect, REDCap)

Collection of data using electronic data capturing tools (REDCap, ODK, OpenHDS)

Designing and creating databases (MySQL, MS Access, SQL Server)

Data extraction from databases using SQL programming

Development of data dashboard reporting tools (PHP, ASP.NET)

Developing custom made data applications (Visual Studio C#, PHP, MySQL, MS Access)

Implementation of local and cloud server infrastructure for data systems (Ubuntu Linux, Windows Server) - as well as installation of all the necessary data management systems on the servers

Supervision and mentorship of junior staff in the data department

Researching emerging data management technologies for efficiency

Attending data management meetings

Training enumerators and field staff in data collection systems

Preparing data presentations for management

Deploying data systems in off-site field offices

Collaborating project partners from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and University of Glasgow

Performing stakeholder management and engagement

2.Period: July 2018 to date

Job Title: Data/ IT Officer

Employer: Kamuzu University of Health Sciences – Malaria Alert Centre (International

Centre of Excellence in Malaria Research Project)

Role Overview: Database and Data Management, ICT infrastructure development and

management

Description of Tasks:

Data management planning

Designing of data collection tools

Collection of data using electronic data capturing tools (REDCap, ODK, OpenHDS)

Designing and creating databases

Data extraction from databases

Training of Enumerators

Supervising data collection process

Performing data cleaning

Perfoming data analysis

Generating reports

Implementing data security

Linking site offices and enabling database users remote access

Performing data quality checks

Deploying data applications on servers and configuring the servers and computer network equipment to make sure that the web based data applications are securely accessible within the local area network and wide area network, including through internet.

Setting up tablets for data collection by initializing Android operating system, installing and configuring data applications (ODK collect, OpenHDS mobile, HDS explorer)

Installation of data analysis systems in user computers (STATA, SPSS, SAS)

Supervising data clerks and ICT interns

Collaborating project partners from Univeristy of Boston, Michigan State University, and University of Maryland

Performing stakeholder management and engagement

3.Period: September 2012 to June 2016

Job Title: IT Officer

Employer: National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA)

Role Overview: Information Systems implementation and management, ICT Infrastructure

Development and Managemengt

Description of Tasks:

Preparing IT documentation and standard operating procedures (SOP) of IT systems and equipment

Formulating and implementing IT policy which provides standards of equipment and setups, and guidelines for proper and effective use of IT resources

Formulating and implementing disaster recovery plan which provides information and steps on backing up and restoration of equipment, systems, and data incase of disaster

Preparing IT budget annually and implementing according to priorities and availability of financial resources

IT equipment and software inventory management which includes insurance management for the equipment

Facilitating IT equipment procurement in a cost-effective manner

Carrying out IT business systems analysis to identify IT needs and coming up with means of addressing the needs

Implementation and managing an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system called SAP

Researching on emerging IT technologies and recommending for implementation to improve efficiency of business processes for the organization

Managing contracts with IT service providers and equipment suppliers to ensure that services are up and running at all times, and that equipment is functional all the time

IT infrastructure implementation including server infrastructure, computer networks, and software systems

Implementing a secured organization computer network utilizing firewall and domain controller server with active directory services configurations

Management of data backup procedures on-site as well as off-site, as part of disaster recovery plan

Implementation and management of Network Access Storage (NAS) systems for data management

Implementation and management of security systems (both physical and electronic)

Organizing IT trainings for computer users for the organizations

Leading in implementation of ICT projects in terms of planning, organizing, coordinating activities, and reporting progress with all stakeholders

Formulating ICT annual and monthly work plans and carrying out necessary steps and activities to make accomplish the plans

Assisting in recruitment of junior IT staff and carrying out performance management

Organizing and participating in weekly and monthly teleconferences with international IT teams to discussing IT updates and work plans

Implementation of databases and applications for project execution

4.Period: October 2011 to August 2012

Title: Information and Communication Technology Officer

Employer: WaterAid - Malawi

Role Overview: ICT Infrastructure Development and Management

Description of Tasks:

Supporting monitoring and evaluation team in data management and analysis using SPSS software

Administration of internet connection services

Preparation and implementation of WaterAid’s annual IT budget

Amending and implementing local WaterAid’s IT Policy

Facilitating procurement of IT equipment for WaterAid and its project partners

Managing IT inventory

Building and administering servers (Windows Server 2003/2008), using VMWare Virtualization for active directory services, emails, and file backup

Database and data management (SQL Server 2005/2008, Microsoft ACCESS 2007/2010)

Configuring and administering Microsoft Exchange email accounts and Microsoft Lync

Conducting data backups as part of IT disaster recovery strategy

Computer Network management (installation, troubleshooting and maintenance)

Managing BitDefender Centralized Antivirus software

Training users in IT systems and applications usage

Supporting WaterAid projects implementation partners in IT.

Conducting IT research for various WaterAid project implementations

Implementing and managing power backup systems (UPSs and power inverters)

Setting up and supporting video and teleconferences for local and international meetings and trainings

5.Period: December 2008 to September 2011

Title: Systems Analyst/ Programmer

Employer: Malawi Switch Centre Limited

Role Overview: Applications Development, Systems Development and Support

Description of Tasks:

Developing, deploying and supporting software applications

Installing, configuring and supporting software applications

Database development, deployment, and support(Microsoft SQL Server 2000,2005 and 2008, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Ms Access)

Designing and generating reports (Crystal reports 7, 2008, Microsoft reports)

Conducting user training in software applications

Preparing software systems documentation

Server Administration(Windows 2003/2008 Server) active directory

REFEREES

1.Name/Address: Mr. Ernest Matola, KUHeS-Malaria Alert Centre, P/Bag 360, Blantyre 3, Malawi

Cell: +265********* Email: *******@***.******.** mailto:**********@***.******.**

2.Name/Address: Mr. Majama Jere, RTI International, Private Bag 481, Lilongwe, Malawi

Cell: +265********* Email: **********@*****.***

3.Name/Address: Mr. Mabvuto Luhanga, Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit, Lilongwe, Malawi

Cell: +265********* Email: *******.*******@*****.**;

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