PATRICK MWESIGYE
ICT Coordinator
Kampala,102
Summary
Certified practitioner with 16 years of experience leading ICT projects in complex environments, including armed conflict regions. Expertise in ICT infrastructure design, cybersecurity governance, and strategic project execution, ensuring alignment with UN and global ICT standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
ICT Projects Lead Consultant
OYELA Consults
04.2025 - Current
- Led ICT infrastructure optimization, reducing downtime by 40% and enhancing service continuity.
- Negotiated ICT service contracts, achieving 15% cost savings while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and enforced ICT policies, improving user compliance rates to 90%.
- Oversaw system integration, maintaining 99.5% uptime across OYELA client platforms.
- Conducted cybersecurity audits, reducing operational risks by 50%.
Consultant – ICT Infrastructure
UNISFA-Sudan
07.2022 - 03.2025
- Designed ICT frameworks aligning with UNISFA operational needs, including Smart Camp IT infrastructure.
- Implemented global ICT best practices, integrating ANSI/BICSI standards for network deployment.
- Led project teams delivering 80% of Smart Camp IT solutions within approved timelines.
- Developed cybersecurity policies, ensuring compliance with operational security regulations.
- Optimized IT systems to enhance sustainability and efficiency in high-risk environments.
Information Systems Assistant
United Nations Regional Service Center Entebbe
02.2016 - 05.2022
- Ensured ICT inventory was updated regularly through taking of stock records of ICT assets received, and those written off due to end of life.
- Performed inspection assets received from vendors and updated the integrated central inventory database.
- Ensured existing ICT infrastructure was functional. This was done through managing and monitoring network devices using tools such as the inter-mapper, Wireshark, SolarWinds and cisco prime. Carried routine inspection and scheduled system upgrades of network devices and servers in accordance with the UN change Management SOPs.
- Ensured that UN global/ Mission-level security policies were adhered and implemented according to the office of communication technology guidelines.
- Briefed, advised and trained end-users on the using the UN owned ICT equipment. This was done in coordination with the HR department of onboarding.
- Maintained an updated list of ICT stock and inventory, carried out regular physical checks of assets in the ICT central warehouse.
- Authored and drafted technical SOPS for all IT equipment.
- Supervised individual contractors assigned to the networks and server management units.
Network Administrator
Uganda Christian University
09.2011 - 11.2015
- Reviewed network configuration and ensured maximum efficiency and optimal usage of resources.
- Participated in the management of network backup and security enforcement policies.
- Supervised the work of personnel and contractors assigned to the Network Administration Unit.
- Ensured the security integrity of the various internetwork connections between the main campus and regional campuses.
- Assisted in the implementation of new and emerging technologies such as voice, video, and data integration.
- Maintained properly administered access control lists including rights and privileges.
- Participated in security incident response activities such as investigating network outages and other network vulnerabilities.
- Participated in planning, implementing, operating, and maintaining security controls such as access control to systems.
- Performed regular vulnerability assessments of production systems to identify weaknesses and determine the need for security updates and fixes.
- Participate in, and supervise, major network implementations.
Education
MBA - Information Technology, Management of Information Systems
Uganda Christian University
11.2011 - 10.2014
Bsc. - Information Technology, Information Systems Security
Uganda Christian University
09.2006 - 06.2008
Skills
- Network Security
- Cyber Resilience
- IT Infrastructure Deployment
- Wireless
- Fiber Optics
- ICT Systems Compliance
- Audit
- Incident Response
- Risk Mitigation
- Strategic Vendor Management
- Contract Management
Certification
Certified Information Security Manager, ISACA
Accomplishments
- Delivered 80% of smart camp IT infrastructure within the approved timeline, enabling faster connectivity.
- Reduced ICT project risks by 40% through proactive feasibility studies and stakeholder engagement.
- Increased team productivity by 35% by implementing structured work packages and leadership strategies.
- Boosted quality compliance to 100%, ensuring adherence to ANSI/BICSI and UN audit standards.
- Achieved 15% procurement cost savings by optimizing supplier negotiations and material inspections.
- Strengthened gender and social inclusion efforts, ensuring 100% fair access to training and flexible work opportunities.
- Enhanced service reliability with 99.5% system uptime, integrating best practices for IT and telecom systems.
- Standardized QA and QC reporting, improving tracking accuracy by 30% across smart camp projects.
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute- PMI
- Association of Information Technology Professionals- ISACA
Timeline
ICT Projects Lead Consultant
OYELA Consults
04.2025 - Current
Consultant – ICT Infrastructure
UNISFA-Sudan
07.2022 - 03.2025
Information Systems Assistant
United Nations Regional Service Center Entebbe
02.2016 - 05.2022
MBA - Information Technology, Management of Information Systems
Uganda Christian University
11.2011 - 10.2014
Network Administrator
Uganda Christian University
09.2011 - 11.2015
Bsc. - Information Technology, Information Systems Security
Uganda Christian University
09.2006 - 06.2008
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