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David Shughuru

Dar Es Salaam

Summary

Dynamic Infrastructure Engineer with proven expertise at Yas Tanzania in driving infrastructure resilience and automation. Skilled in virtualization technologies and incident management, I successfully enhanced system performance and security compliance. Recognized for fostering a culture of innovation, I excel in collaborative environments, delivering impactful solutions that optimize operational efficiency.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Infrastructure Engineer

Yas Tanzania
04.2025 - Current
  • Implementing Infrastructure Resilience Measures through the ongoing rollout of the Kiwango Plus project, aimed at reducing system downtime and enhancing service continuity.
  • Managing End-to-End Change Control by overseeing departmental change management processes to ensure risk-mitigated and traceable updates to critical infrastructure.
  • Driving FlexPod Infrastructure Migration by coordinating the seamless transition of workloads to the FlexPod platform, improving scalability and operational efficiency.
  • Scheduling and Applying Security Patches to both operating systems and databases as part of a structured Patch Management Program to maintain full compliance.
  • Deploying Stellarix Systems across Salasala and Temeke Data Centers, enhancing capacity and geographic redundancy in infrastructure services.
  • Conducting Security Hardening Exercises on both new and legacy databases, producing detailed technical documentation and checklists to ensure consistency and security compliance.
  • Closing VAPT Findings by tracking and resolving all vulnerability issues flagged by penetration tests, significantly improving the department's cyber defense posture.
  • Standardizing Infrastructure Documentation to ensure knowledge continuity and reduce onboarding time for new team members, while maintaining a centralized knowledge base.
  • Building Infrastructure Automations for patching, deployment, and VAPT resolution workflows, reducing manual input and increasing reliability and speed.
  • Facilitating Internal Workshops to equip peers with practical skills in VMware, RedHat Administration, and FlexPod management, fostering a culture of technical upskilling.
  • Promoting Innovation Culture by experimenting with new tools and methods, and encouraging continuous feedback and contributions from peers.
  • Monitoring Performance Metrics by establishing KPIs for infrastructure health, availability, and compliance, and using insights to iterate and optimize operational procedures.

Infrastructure Engineer Trainee

Yas Tanzania
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Led the successful implementation of the Kiwango Plus project, enhancing infrastructure resilience and reliability.
  • Oversaw the end-to-end change management process, improving the department’s agility in adapting to evolving IT needs.
  • Facilitated the seamless migration of servers to the FlexPod infrastructure, boosting system efficiency and performance.
  • Executed scheduled patch management for OS and databases, ensuring compliance with organizational security policies.
  • Deployed Stellarix infrastructure at Salasala and Temeke Data Centers, improving operational capacity and redundancy.
  • Researched and documented security hardening procedures for newly deployed and legacy databases, enhancing system security.
  • Monitored and resolved all Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) issues assigned to the infrastructure team, reducing the attack surface.
  • Standardized infrastructure documentation, centralizing knowledge and accelerating onboarding and team independence.
  • Implemented automation for patching, VAPT tracking, and deployments, minimizing manual tasks and reducing system downtime.
  • Conducted hands-on workshops to upskill the team on tools like VMware, RedHat Administration, and FlexPod management.
  • Championed continuous improvement and innovation, encouraging experimental initiatives and recognizing impactful ideas.
  • Established performance monitoring metrics and regular reviews, using insights to refine infrastructure operations.

Tigo Graduate Development Program

Yas Tanzania
02.2024 - 03.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Information Security Analyst Trainee

Yas Tanzania
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Monitored critical security logs and alerts via Security tools, ensuring timely detection and escalation of potential threats.
  • Participated in the assessment of firewall and endpoint security configurations, contributing to the enhancement of access control mechanisms.
  • Supported internal audits by gathering evidence and verifying compliance with IS policies and standards.
  • Created comprehensive reports on detected vulnerabilities and associated risks, improving visibility and decision-making for IT leadership.
  • Actively monitored and analyzed network traffic and suspicious activities, aiding in the prevention of potential cyber incidents.
  • Documented security incidents and contributed to root cause analysis reports, enhancing incident response efficiency.
  • Reviewed employee access rights across systems, ensuring alignment with the principle of least privilege.
  • Contributed to the review and updating of cybersecurity documentation, including policies, procedures, and checklists.
  • Participated in phishing simulation campaigns and awareness initiatives, helping improve employee security hygiene.
  • Collaborated with IT and business units to close audit findings, reinforcing risk mitigation strategies.
  • Conducted research on cybersecurity trends and emerging threats, contributing to strategic defense planning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

National Institute of Transport
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
12-2021

High School Diploma -

Mzumbe Secondary School
Morogoro, Tanzania
05-2018

High School Diploma -

Majengo Secondary School
Moshi, Tanzania
11-2015

Skills

  • Virtualization technologies
  • Incident management
  • Server hardware troubleshooting
  • System administration
  • Infrastructure automation
  • Linux and unix administration
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Cloud infrastructure management
  • Database administration

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Infrastructure Engineer

Yas Tanzania
04.2025 - Current

Infrastructure Engineer Trainee

Yas Tanzania
09.2024 - 03.2025

Information Security Analyst Trainee

Yas Tanzania
03.2024 - 09.2024

Tigo Graduate Development Program

Yas Tanzania
02.2024 - 03.2025

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

National Institute of Transport

High School Diploma -

Mzumbe Secondary School

High School Diploma -

Majengo Secondary School

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