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Doreen Atukunda

Kampala

Summary

I am an enthusiastic, innovative and dependable graduate of computer science, holder of a post Graduate Diploma in Information Security Management, currently pursuing Data Science and Machine Learning with python at Coding Dojo. I have a strong commitment to organization mission, vision, and goals. My career objective is to provide insightful analysis to enable effective management decision making, by collecting, reviewing, analyzing data and presenting engaging visualizations and dashboards.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Analyst

Umeme
10.2022
  • Undertake and accomplish data analytics tasks for Umeme, including data collection, processing, storage, delivery, analysis, and communication
  • Use data to evaluate business problems and processes, anticipate requirements, uncover areas for improvement, and develop solutions
  • Carry out pre-processing of large structured & unstructured data sets and provide processed, clean, and validated data to be used for analysis
  • Conduct process analysis & control to identify opportunities for process improvement
  • Conduct analysis to support Monitoring & Evaluation initiatives
  • Analyse data from internally executed surveys and report findings
  • Support in the development and maintenance of tools and processes to enhance the analytics capabilities of Umeme
  • Explore and suggest new tools and methods to achieve maximal efficiency in data collection, processing, and analysis
  • Facilitate staff training to enhance the effective use of analytical tools and techniques
  • Support the process of acquiring a Datawarehouse and customise it to Umeme business needs
  • Ensure the achievement of personal growth & development plans
  • Foster collaborative team spirit focused on service delivery and value creation
  • Develop and disseminate high-quality and engaging data visualizations, dashboards and reports that effectively communicate sizable complex data sets to key internal stakeholders.

Information Systems Audit Officer

Umeme Ltd
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Assist in development of audit procedures to assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls and compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulations
  • Assist in the drafting of business process flow diagrams (audit-on-a-page) and walk through testing during engagement planning
  • Review internal control procedures and security for systems which are being developed
  • Learn and apply internal auditing standards (IPPF) and Umeme Internal Audit methodology
  • Conduct continuous risk assessment of the information technology environment (operating systems, network infrastructure, billing systems, information databases, financial reporting systems and all other peripheral/ interfaced applications) including general system controls, infrastructure controls, and application controls
  • Obtain and review audit evidence with supervision, ensuring audit conclusions are adequately supported
  • Ensure work papers are adequately documented to support audit findings and audit evidence is sufficient in accordance with the internal audit standards (IPPF)
  • Maintain a complete and cross-referenced audit engagement working paper file for every audit engagement using TeamMate
  • Utilize TeamMate analytics for data mining and analysis
  • Ensure assigned work is completed within agreed time frames and carried out in line with approved methodologies and standards and within agreed budgets
  • Give an independent opinion on audit findings, suggest recommendations for corrective action/improvement and agree on the way forward with management during the exit meeting
  • Perform periodic follow up on actions pending implementation and continuous monitoring of outstanding internal and external ICT related audit issues
  • Develop and manage good client relations and keep in contact to understand client perspectives, business changes, priorities and risks
  • Support other auditors where their work relates to ICT
  • Perform various other reviews of IT management policies and procedures such as change management, business continuity planning/ disaster recovery and information security to ensure that controls surrounding these processes are adequate
  • Keep abreast with technical developments in the ICT and audit profession and the industry, in order to anticipate client needs, and offer value-add and practical business solution
  • Performs other ad hoc job-related duties as assigned from time to time.

Information Systems Audit Officer

Top Finance bank
12.2018 - 02.2020
  • Provided assurance audits on the risk, governance and control of the Bank's Information Systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability of Information Systems & Infrastructure, and reliability of reports generated therefrom
  • Provide assurance on the information Security around the Systems that Interfaces with the Bank's Core Banking System
  • Developing appropriate audit tests aimed at addressing identified IT risks and achieving the desired audit objectives to provide assurance that IT risks are effectively managed or mitigated
  • Providing advisory services on all key levels of Systems development life cycle and acquisition process on all Information Technology Systems and Modules deployed in the Bank's ICT environment
  • Carry out continuous audits to ensure that daily systems postings (both transaction and not transaction including change management) are adequately authorized and documented as appropriate
  • Verify automated transactions postings for correctness, completeness, and accuracy
  • Conducting all assigned audits as scheduled end to end; including planning, evaluating and documenting the results, reporting, and follow-up in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan
  • Evaluate compliance with the relevant Laws and regulations
  • Investigative cases of fraud and malpractice as per request from senior management and the Board of Directors
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Head Internal Audit.

Web Developer

FlyOnline Ltd
09.2018 - 11.2018
  • Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
  • Create website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices
  • Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
  • Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
  • Create and maintain software documentation
  • Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site
  • Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
  • Cooperate with web designers to match visual design intent.

IT Support Officer and Youth Team Lead

Pan African Women's Organization (PAWO)
08.2017 - 09.2018
  • Provide technical support to system users across the organization and manage databases
  • Install and configure computer hardware, software, systems, printers, monitor and maintain computer systems and networks
  • Communicate risks and recommendations to mitigate risks to the senior administration by communicating in non-technical, cost/benefit terms
  • Create information security strategies, both short-term and long-range, in support of the organization's goals
  • Assist other departments to ensure regulatory compliance in areas such as Data Security Standards
  • Act proactively to prevent potential disaster situations by ensuring that proper protections are in place, such as intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewalls, and effective physical safeguards, and provide for the availability of computer resources by ensuring a business continuity/disaster recovery plan is in place to offset the effects caused by intentional and unintentional acts
  • Oversee all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's information security policies and procedures by ensuring these policies and procedures encompass the overall security of electronic information.

Education

Data Science and Machine Learning with python - Data Science

Coding Dojo
United States
02.2024

Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security Management -

Uganda Management Institute
08.2019

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science -

Makerere University
06.2016

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) -

Nabisunsa Girls Secondary School
11.2012

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) -

Maryhill High School
11.2010

Skills

  • Safety champion at Umeme (2023)
  • Teamwork Champion at Umeme (2021-2022)
  • Advisor for Makerere scripture union for CIT (2014-2015)
  • Class Representative Computer Science class (2015-2016)
  • Treasurer of entrepreneurship club Nabisunsa Girls secondary school (2011/2012)
  • PHP
  • SQL
  • R
  • Python
  • Power query
  • Conceptualization
  • Project planning & management
  • Result oriented
  • Demonstrated experience with SQL, python and R
  • Skilled in using Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI
  • Advanced use of Microsoft Excel
  • Strong data visualization skills
  • Manage data processes through Extract, Transform, Load processes (ETL)
  • Good communication and collaboration skills with team members and other relevant stakeholders
  • Creative mindset with an urge for continual improvement
  • Attention to detail

Languages

English (fluent)
Runyankole (fluent)
Luganda (good)

Honors And Achievements

  • Supervisory Development Programme Umeme Talent Development Office, 2021
  • Certificate of continuing professional education ISACA Kampala Chapter, June 2019, June 2020, May 2021, April 2022

Personal Information

  • Age: 29 years
  • Place of Birth: Ntungamo
  • Nationality: Ugandan

Tel

+256 702265511 / +256 781131442

References

  • Mr. Ddamulira Francis, Business Intelligence Manager, Umeme Ltd, Kampala, +256776212952, francis.ddamulira@umeme.co.ug
  • Ms. Kakibale Samari, Senior Information Systems Auditor, Bank of Uganda, Unknown, +256703963683, skakibale2@gmail.com
  • Mr. Kakande Bitoogo Innocent, Head of Internal Audit, Brac Uganda bank ltd, Kampala, +256702502608, innocentbitoogo@gmail.com

Timeline

Business Analyst

Umeme
10.2022

Information Systems Audit Officer

Umeme Ltd
02.2020 - 09.2022

Information Systems Audit Officer

Top Finance bank
12.2018 - 02.2020

Web Developer

FlyOnline Ltd
09.2018 - 11.2018

IT Support Officer and Youth Team Lead

Pan African Women's Organization (PAWO)
08.2017 - 09.2018

Data Science and Machine Learning with python - Data Science

Coding Dojo

Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security Management -

Uganda Management Institute

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science -

Makerere University

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) -

Nabisunsa Girls Secondary School

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) -

Maryhill High School

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