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Ronald Raymond  Nkya

Ronald Raymond Nkya

Dar Es Salaam

Summary

I'm an IT expert with a proven track record at Wilmar Tanzania Limited, excelling in project management and network administration. Expert in database and server administration, coupled with exceptional communication and leadership skills. Achieved significant improvements in IT governance and system efficiency, demonstrating a strong blend of technical prowess and managerial acumen.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Infrastructure Manager

Wilmar Tanzania Limited and Subsidiary Companies
06.2023 - Current
  • IT infrastructure Management

Manage IT infrastructure, networking, servers, computers, and security systems

  • Project Management

Supervising different IT related projects such as CCTV installation, Networking Projects etc

Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and data centers

Managing and collecting system requirements for various Systems i.e FOMS (Farmer Ordering Management System), VFD, Weigh Bridge System (WB.NET and Unmanned Weigh Bridge (UWB), SAP ERP and others

  • Network Administration and Management

Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management, and related documentation.

Configure related network devices i.e Cisco Switch, Aruba Switches, Palto Alto Firewalls, Sophos Firewals, Access Points, Velocloud etc.

  • Staff Management and User Support

Logs all calls received verbally or by email into the service desk and responds to the enquiry within an hour in line with Wilmar IS SOP’s

Manage four staff members on different Wilmar entities.

Information System Support – System Administrator

Alliance One Tobacco Tanzania Limited
07.2014 - 05.2023
  • Database Administration and System Management

Creates and schedules database maintenance plan, executes data changes and ensures database backups are taking place daily in line with AOI and AOTTL IS SOP’s;

systems in Test and production environments in line with AOI and AOTTL SOP’s

Rollouts new software and database updates for all systems in Test environment then test the updates then rollout later in the Production environment as per AOTTL IS guiding procedures

Rollouts New Application Builds into Test/Production

  • System Changes Maintenance and Customization

Coordinates system changes maintenance and supports technical architecture and integration points of the various IS systems daily in line with AOI and AOTTL business guidelines and IT SOP’s

Supports International Farmers Accounting system (IFAS) in lines with business guidelines

Supports Tobacco Processing Systems (ToPS, QTracs, SSRS, and CAB) technically understands various integration points, and flow of processes within these systems

Provides core user support for all systems, Tops, IFAS, SAP, GMS, Sage 300, Time Sqube, ESS and Sybrin in line with AOI business guidelines

  • IS Help Desk Administration

Logs and attends to help desk calls on Service Desk, provides Level 1 System support to the Business, administers, updates and documents all IS inventory and provides user account support in compliance with AOTTL IS SOP’s

Logs all calls received verbally or by email into the service desk and responds to the enquiry within an hour in line with AOTTL IS SOP’s

Provides Systems Support (Level 1 Support) to the Business daily

  • Software Installation and Interface Supports

Studies and Supports Software interface for various hardware components like automated control systems e.g Booms, Turnstiles and similar

Install System software and Applications on Clients and Server computers daily

  • Promoted continuous improvement for IT governance processes.
  • Managed storage solutions, including NAS and SAN, optimizing data accessibility and redundancy.

Information System Support - Upcountry

Alliance One Tobacco Tanzania Limited
01.2012 - 06.2014
  • Database and Active Directory Administration
  • Configures and integrates all Hardware (servers, workstations, printers, scanners, digital scales)
  • System Administration
    Monitors use of application to ensure effective usage.
    Supporting the technical architecture and integration points of the various IS systems
    Grower Management System.
    Understanding the links between various systems and provide relevant support
    Exporting and importing IFAS data to GMS and ToPS.
    Ensuring IFAS data are replicated and imported from branch servers to sub-centralizer and centralizer Servers as well
    Operation Support and Projects Support
  • Conducted regular system maintenance and updates to prevent potential issues.
  • Assist with IS project tasks assigned by IS Manage
    Network Monitoring
  • Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

Education

Degree in Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering and Information Technology

University of Dar-es-salaam
07-2011

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) - PCM

Tosamaganga Secondary School
05-2007

Certificate of Secondary School Education (CSEE) -

Makongo High School
10-2004

Leaving Certificate -

Nguzo English Medium School
10-2000

Skills

  • Management Skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Project Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Budgeting and Resource Management
  • Database administration skills
  • Network Monitoring and Management Skills
  • Server administration
  • Risk Management and Security
  • Virtualization technologies
  • IT asset management

Personal Information

  • Age: 36
  • Nationality: Tanzanian
  • Marital Status: Married

Professional Courses

  • Advanced Microsoft Access 2010, Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT) Kenya
  • 10775A Administering SQL Server 2012, Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT) Kenya
  • 10774A Querying SQL Server 2012, Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT) Kenya

Accomplishments

  • Implementation of Farmer Ordering System (FOMS) version 2.2.
  • LAN Upgrade at Wilmar Tanzania Limited and Subsidiary Companies.
  • Implementation of PIMS Project.
  • CCTV Upgrade for Wilmar Tanzania Limited.
  • Implementation of Canteen Management System at Wilmar Tanzania Limited.

Attributes

  • Ability to manage employees.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a cooperate team.
  • Fast learning and easy to cope.
  • Self-taught person in terms of the latest technological trends and techniques.
  • A hard-working nature, ready and committed to work.

Languages

  • Swahili
  • English

Hobbies and Interests

  • Studying New Technologies
  • Reading books
  • Travelling

Referees

  • Mr. Dickson Nchimbi, PLC Manager, Alliance One Tobacco Tanzania Limited, +255 787 549 595, +255 763 100 411, P.O. Box 1595, Morogoro, dnchimbi@aointl.com
  • Mr. Raymond Kwaya CPA (T), Management Accountant, Alliance One Tobacco Tanzania Limited, +255 763100020, P.O. Box 1595, Morogoro, rkwaya@aointl.com
  • Mr. George Anania Gadau, Group Senior Finance Manager, Wilmar Tanzania Limited, +255 714 500 589, +255 782 823 482, P.O. Box 40909, Dar es Salaam, george.gadau@tz.wilmar-intl.com, georgegadau@gmail.com

Timeline

IT Infrastructure Manager

Wilmar Tanzania Limited and Subsidiary Companies
06.2023 - Current

Information System Support – System Administrator

Alliance One Tobacco Tanzania Limited
07.2014 - 05.2023

Information System Support - Upcountry

Alliance One Tobacco Tanzania Limited
01.2012 - 06.2014

Degree in Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering and Information Technology

University of Dar-es-salaam

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) - PCM

Tosamaganga Secondary School

Certificate of Secondary School Education (CSEE) -

Makongo High School

Leaving Certificate -

Nguzo English Medium School
Ronald Raymond Nkya