BAKARI SAID CHANGALE
Dodoma
Summary
Accomplished ICT professional with over 12 years of experience in information systems development, systems integration, and digital transformation in the public sector. Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise systems that improve government service delivery. Key contributor to national platforms such as e-Watumishi, Watumishi Portal, and Military Health Information System, driving efficiency and enhancing citizen-focused digital services.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Principal ICTO-Database Administrator
President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance (PO-PSMGG)
Dodoma, Tanzania
2014.01 - Current
- Design and implement database backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability solutions.
- Optimize database performance and ensure system reliability.
- Implement database security and data protection best practices to safeguard sensitive data.
- Lead database modernization and upgrade projects.
- Administer and maintain enterprise database environments to ensure reliable support for government services.
- Support systems integration and digital transformation initiatives to enhance service delivery.
- Delivered prompt troubleshooting services during incidents of system downtime or failures, minimising disruption to operations.
- Worked closely with software developers to optimise application performance through well-structured databases.
- Collaborated closely with IT team members to deliver integrated solutions across the organisation.
- Ensured database integrity by enforcing data standards and guidelines.
- Managed and monitored system backup procedures for enhanced data security.
- Designed and maintained complex database structures to support business requirements.
- Streamlined data migration processes, resulting in smooth transitions during upgrades.
- Improved database performance by implementing efficient indexing strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems
Kobe Institute of Computing
Kobe, Japan 2023.09 - 2025.10
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering and Information Technology
University of Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 2006.01 - 2010.01
Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (ACSEE) - PCM
Pugu Secondary School
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 2004.01 - 2006.05
Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (CSEE) - Science
Mkwakwani Secondary School
Tanga, Tanzania 2000.01 - 2003.10
Skills
Database design and implementation
Leadership
Data audits
Agile methodology
Performance tuning
Database migrations
Systems administration
Timely decision-making capability
Python coding
Technical leadership
LANGUAGES
Swahili – Native
English – Advanced
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Government Service Directory (GSD): Researched and developed a centralized digital platform integrating AI, secure APIs, and citizen-centric models to streamline access to government services as part of a master’s thesis.
Timeline
Master of Science - Information Systems
Kobe Institute of Computing
2023.09 - 2025.10
Principal ICTO-Database Administrator
President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance (PO-PSMGG)
2014.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering and Information Technology
University of Dar es Salaam
2006.01 - 2010.01
Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (ACSEE) - PCM
Pugu Secondary School
2004.01 - 2006.05
Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (CSEE) - Science
Mkwakwani Secondary School
2000.01 - 2003.10