Haji Ali Issa
Summary
I, Haji Ali Issa, As An ICT Professional possessing well developed ICT Management Skills, More than 30 years’ experience on several ICT issues as Software development, ICT Policy, Strategy and e-Government formulation expert, Project Management and Professional Database Administrator. A strong leader who not only always needs to meet highest levels of performance but also be able to demonstrate the motivation and commitment required to achieve objectives and meet tight deadlines. I have been involve on various ICT initiatives in Zanzibar and Tanzania
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Information Communication Technology Unit
Zanzibar Government Newspapers Corporation
04.2023 - Current
- Establishment of ICT Unit in Accordance with e-Government Standards and Guidelines
- Coordinate and develop the Integrated ICT infrastructure and systems for the Corporation
- Provide professional ICT support in Corporation
- Design, develop and deploy Core Integrated Management Information System for Corporation
Director, Infrastructure and System Management
Zanzibar E-Government Agency
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Manage Government Integrated ICT Infrastructure and Systems
- Coordinate and develop the Integrated ICT infrastructure and systems for the Government
- Provide professional ICT support in Public Institutions
- Assists and Collaborate with consultant to review ICT infrastructure and systems for the Public Institutions
- Zanzibar Government e-payment Gateway (ZanMalipo) Project Coordinator and Technical Team Leader
- Technical Initiation Team Member of various Shared Software for Public Institutions
- Chairman, Tender Board – Zanzibar E-Government Agency
Senior ICT Officer Grade I
E-Government Agency Zanzibar
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Manage Government Integrated ICT Infrastructure and Systems
- Coordinate and develop the Integrated ICT infrastructure and systems for the Government
- Provide professional ICT support in Public Institutions
- Assists and Collaborate with consultant to review ICT infrastructure and systems for the Public Institutions
Independent ICT Consultant and Part Time Lecturer
04.2014 - 10.2021
- Provide consultancy for the formulation of ICT Policy and strategy
- Provide Consultancy on any ICT and E-Government related issue
- Provide E-government Training and Software Project Management to Universities Students
- Formulation of ICT Master Plan Zanzibar State Trading Corporation
- Provide assistance on Integration of Land Data Processing Center to the Zanzibar National Data Center
- Formulation of ICT Policy to the Sustainable Management of Land and Environment (SMOLE II) Project
- Part Time Lecturer at Zanzibar Institute of Financial Management
Board Member
Zanzibar Terrestrial and Submarine Fiber Network, Ministry of Infrastructure and Communication
05.2013 - 10.2019
- Support the Chairman of the Board to carry out his design duties
- Approve guidelines, regulations, manuals and strategic documents of the project
- Approve Long term, midterm short term plans, and budget of the Project
- Making sure resources are effectively handled and utilized
- Determine and Monitor the Project planned programs and services
Senior ICT Officer
President Office, Constitution, Legal Affairs, Public Service and Good Governance
11.2012 - 10.2021
- In collaboration with other members of the team, we are charged to do the following:
- Formulation of Zanzibar E-Government Policy
- Formulation of Zanzibar E-Government Strategic and ICT in Public Service Master Plan
- Development of Zanzibar Human Resource Management System
- Conducting E-government training for Public Servants and Institutions
- Zanzibar E-Government Policy in place
- Zanzibar E-Government Strategic Plan and ICT in Public Service Master Plan are in Place
- Zanzibar Human Resource Management System in place
ICT Manager
Zanzibar Revenue Board (ZRB)
01.2004 - 11.2012
- Reporting directly to the Commissioner of Zanzibar Revenue Board
- Responsible for ZRB ICT policy, strategy and implementation and Monitoring of all ICT technical related issues
- Prepare and present ICT progress report to Management and Board of Directors
- Administer all ICT related contracts
- E-Revenue development for preparation of e-government.
- Designed, built and implement an in-house VAT Management Information System (VIMS) using oracle 10g database
- Design, implement and Standardize Zanzibar Revenue Board Data Center
- Designed, built and implement an in-house Centralized Motor Vehicle Registration System (CMVRS), System used for issuing of Driving License and Motor Vehicle Registration cards using Oracle 10g Database and application.
- Reducing cost overheads within the operational departments and cutting the software house support budget by 70% through the introduction of internal IT support staff and creation of a new ICT department
- Designed and Implementation of ZRB integrated Tax Administration System (ZITAS) for effective data sharing and interrogation throughout the business, enabling end-users to utilize and generate shared departmental management reporting.
System Analyst Programmer
Zanzibar Revenue Board
10.2000 - 01.2004
- Design and implement in house applications for ZRB
- Prepare Functional and Technical Specification for system development
- Administration of VAT information Processing system
- Oversee all ICT technical activities within the ZRB
Database Administrator
Commission for Land and Environment
12.1995 - 10.2000
- Administration of Zanzibar Integrated Land Management System (ZILEM)
- Design and Implement new modules of ZILEM
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology and Management
Avinashilingam University of India in Collaboration with Institute of Finance Management (IFM)
11.2008
Advanced Diploma - Computer Science
Institute of Finance Management
07.2000
Advance Certificate - Secondary Education
Lumumba Secondary School
05.1994
Certificate - Secondary Education
Lumumba Secondary School
11.1990
Skills
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
- SQL Expert
- E-government and Software Project Management Skills
- Certificate of Directorship
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/30/72
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Married
- Place of Birth: Zanzibar
Languages
Very Good, Very Good, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Training
- 2015, Institute of Directors Tanzania, Certificate of Directorship
- 2015, Beijing - China, Infrastructures Management and Land valuation technique
- 2012, Beijing - China, E-Government formulation for Developing Countries
- 2010, Oracle, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
- 2006, Software Technology LTD, Nairobi, Kenya, Oracle 10g Developer
- 2006, Rwanda Revenue Authority, Rwanda, Business Process Reengineering Course for Revenue Institutions
- 2005, New Horizon Computer Studies, Oracle 9i Certified Professional
- 2004, New Horizon Computer Studies, Oracle 9i DBA Track
- 2002, Kilimanjaro International, INC - Tanzania, Managing in a Competitive Environment Certificate
- 2002, Kyoto- School of Computer Science Kyoto- Japan, Advanced certificate in Computer Programming and Trouble Shooting
- 2001, Kilimanjaro International, INC - Tanzania, Certificate in Auditing of Computerized Accounts
- 2000, Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) DSM- Tanzania, System Administrator for Value Added
- 1996, Karume Technical college Zanzibar - Tanzania, Computer Troubleshooting and Database Design
Management Courses
- ICT Management
- Business Process Reengineering
- Total Quality Management and Report writing
- E-government Administration and Software Project Manager
References
- Dr. Iddi Salum Haji, Dean, School of Business, State University of Zanzibar, P.O Box 146, Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania, iddisalum2001@yahoo.com, +255 777 711 140
- Hon. Salim Mussa Omar, Member of Parliament, Gando Constituency, P. O Box 2855, Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania, s.mussa@bunge.go.tz, +255 773 845 881, +255 754 257 411
- Mr. Ali Haji Mwadini, Chief Editor, Zanzibar Government Newspaper Corporation, P.O Box 1893, Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania, ali.mwadini@smsz.co.tz, +255 773 877 778
Timeline
Head of Information Communication Technology Unit
Zanzibar Government Newspapers Corporation
04.2023 - Current
Director, Infrastructure and System Management
Zanzibar E-Government Agency
01.2022 - 04.2023
Senior ICT Officer Grade I
E-Government Agency Zanzibar
10.2021 - 01.2022
Independent ICT Consultant and Part Time Lecturer
04.2014 - 10.2021
Board Member
Zanzibar Terrestrial and Submarine Fiber Network, Ministry of Infrastructure and Communication
05.2013 - 10.2019
Senior ICT Officer
President Office, Constitution, Legal Affairs, Public Service and Good Governance
11.2012 - 10.2021
ICT Manager
Zanzibar Revenue Board (ZRB)
01.2004 - 11.2012
System Analyst Programmer
Zanzibar Revenue Board
10.2000 - 01.2004
Database Administrator
Commission for Land and Environment
12.1995 - 10.2000
Master of Science - Information Technology and Management
Avinashilingam University of India in Collaboration with Institute of Finance Management (IFM)
Advanced Diploma - Computer Science
Institute of Finance Management
Advance Certificate - Secondary Education
Lumumba Secondary School
Certificate - Secondary Education
Lumumba Secondary School
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