Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Personal Information
Professional Courses And Certifications
Major Technology Projects Handled
Special Technology Skills
Competence Skills
Membership In Professional Organizations
Research Projects
References
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Timeline
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Muhumuza Faizo

Kampala,Uganda

Summary

Dynamic technology leader with a proven track record at MTA Computers Limited, excelling in strategic planning and team management. Expert in security solutions and cloud services, I drive impactful IT implementations while fostering collaboration and client satisfaction. Adept at navigating complex challenges, I enhance service quality and empower teams to achieve exceptional results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CTO

MTA Computers Limited
Kampala
05.2017 - Current
  • Led team in designing IT solutions for MTA clients, achieving successful implementation aligned with client expectations.
  • Managed client escalations during support and project implementation, ensuring adherence to SLAs and maintaining client satisfaction.
  • Provided advanced support to MTA clientele on existing infrastructure and offered SME guidance for new hardware projects, enhancing overall service quality.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with OEMs and solution developers to enhance service offerings.

Program Manager

Africa Code Now
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Supervised Africa Code Now team, ensuring effective execution of administrative tasks.
  • Developed methodology for Africa Code Now, improving computer science access in Ugandan schools.
  • Guided young computing students in understanding programming concepts.
  • Advocated for local school-based coding clubs, fostering community engagement in programming.

IT Support Trainee

Nile Computers Limited
11.2012 - 12.2012
  • Executed troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, restoring functionality for end-users.
  • Provided technical support for end-users on various software and hardware problems.
  • Facilitated deployment of IT infrastructure and upgrades, ensuring system readiness and user access.
  • Partnered with teams to develop comprehensive IT support documentation and training materials, enhancing knowledge transfer.
  • Educated users on best practices for cybersecurity and system usage.
  • Developed and maintained user account permissions and access rights.
  • Configured routers and switches per organizational specifications.
  • Analyzed system logs to identify potential issues and implemented timely solutions.

Education

GED -

African Leadership Academy
Johannesburg, South Africa
01-2023

Master of Information Technology -

Uganda Christian University
Mukono, Uganda

Post graduate Certificate - Cloud Computing

Torque IT
Sandton, South Africa

Certificate - Civic Leadership

Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Center
Nairobi, Kenya

Some College (No Degree) -

International Visitor Leadership Program
Washington, USA

Skills

  • Security Solutions
  • Information security
  • Vulnerability analysis
  • Threat analysis
  • Web Application development
  • Cloud services
  • Amazon Web Services Solutions
  • ERP Technologies
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Oracle
  • Microsoft
  • Programming languages
  • Server Technologies
  • Data center evaluation
  • Local Area Networks
  • Wide Area Networks
  • Enterprise Networks
  • Project Planning
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Result oriented
  • Adaptability
  • Team building
  • Teamwork
  • Effective communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability

Leadership Experience

  • President, U.S. Exchange Alumni Association - Uganda (2021-2024)
  • Chairperson, Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) - Uganda (2020-2022)
  • Advisory Board Member, YALI Uganda (2026 -2028)
  • Advisory Board Member, USAID YouthLead (2023-2025)
  • Board Chairperson, Jalia Kagingo Diabetes Foundation

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/09/92
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Ugandan
  • Marital Status: Married

Professional Courses And Certifications

  • Dell Server Engineer
  • Dell EMC Storage
  • CCNA
  • OCA
  • AWS System Operations and Cloud Architect
  • Google Cloud Solutions
  • Microsoft Exchange Server
  • Microsoft EMS
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • MS Skype for Business Server

Major Technology Projects Handled

  • Consultancy Services for the Development of a National Central Electronic Monitoring System (NCEMS) for the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (LGRB)
  • Design and Implementation of the server infrastructure for Rural Electrification Agency for installation and management of Vending System
  • Ministry of Public Service – Civil Service College Video- Audio Conferencing Solution.
  • Design, development and implementation of business management ERP system for Bamico Holdings.
  • Design, development and implementation of business management ERP system for Davakam Limited.
  • Design and Implementation of N-Computing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for Uganda Communication Commission.
  • Design and Implementation of the Skype for Business Server for Rural Electrification Agency and related Video-Audio Conferencing Solution.
  • Makerere College of Education – Design and installation of Smart Boards in lecture theaters.
  • Bank of Uganda – DELL EMC storage system upgrade.

Special Technology Skills

  • Capacity to assess the general needs of an Information Systems Management Unit.
  • Project Planning, Management and Evaluation Skills.
  • Experience in analyzing, designing, specifying, assembling, configuring, testing, and administering Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks.
  • Capacity to assess and audit Data center and Enterprise Networks and recommend best steps to optimize such networks to meet client needs and enhance infrastructure security.
  • Information Systems security advanced support, assessment and vulnerability/threat analysis and protection.
  • Experience with various server Technologies.
  • Experience with Google Cloud Solutions.
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services Solutions.
  • Experience with Dell EMC solutions.
  • Experience with Sophos products portfolio.
  • Experience with D-link Solutions.
  • Experience with various ERP such as Odoo ERP, Oracle, Microsoft and Custom solutions.
  • Knowledge in design and implementation of emergency and Disaster Recovery strategies and technologies.

Competence Skills

  • Effective communication skills and robust interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent Teamwork, Team building and Leadership skills.
  • Excellent at Meeting deadline and result oriented.
  • Open minded and excellent at adapting to change.

Membership In Professional Organizations

  • 2016, IEEE - Uganda, Member
  • 2018, ICTA-U, Member

Research Projects

  • Design and Implementation of School ERP for Primary and Secondary Schools, Project was successfully completed and it is currently used by several other Schools in Uganda.
  • Assessing Barriers associated with Cloud Adoption to accelerate e-Government, by the government of Uganda.

References

  • Dr. Lubega Ashiraf, Director - Afro-therapeutics, +256701708747, ashiraf114@gmail.com
  • Mr. Kizza Bernard, Detective ASP - Uganda Police, +256779200549
  • Mr. David Katamba, CEO - MTA Computers Limited, +256788170046, david@mta.co.ug
  • Dr. Meddie Kigongo, Education Consultant, +256772643022

Timeline

CTO

MTA Computers Limited
05.2017 - Current

Program Manager

Africa Code Now
01.2013 - 12.2016

IT Support Trainee

Nile Computers Limited
11.2012 - 12.2012

GED -

African Leadership Academy

Master of Information Technology -

Uganda Christian University

Post graduate Certificate - Cloud Computing

Torque IT

Certificate - Civic Leadership

Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Center

Some College (No Degree) -

International Visitor Leadership Program
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