Daniel Salifu Samura

CURRICULUM VITAE: DANIEL SALIFU SAMURA 84 Old Mabanta Road Makeni Sierra Leone, Africa. Mobile: +232_786_682_15. Email:- PROFILE: I am a result-driven professional with a progressive five-year career in Information Technology (IT), Data Management, and Information Communication Technology (ICT). By working in different positions in international teams over the past five years, I am experienced in all aspects of computer systems, including troubleshooting, installation, programming, setup of networks, hardware and software testing, web technology, project management and data management. Furthermore, I was able to develop good proven skills in administration, presenting and speaking in public in my role as a university teaching assistant and staff member of the IT department of the University of Makeni, for more than 1.5 years. I personally would describe myself as an open-minded, honest, flexible, creative and positive well- organized person, who is keen on proving his talents, to the world out there. Who doesn’t want to wait for a chance that Sierra Leone, one of the poorest countries in the world, won’t offer unfortunately. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES: Platforms Windows Vista/7/8/10; Chrome OS; Android OS Software Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher and Office365), SQL, MySQL, Epi Info, SharePoint, Google Earth, Open Data Kit, SurveyCTO, Advantage EDC, Dropbox, WordPress, Microsoft Visual Studio. Languages Java, Java Script, HTML, C++, PHP, C#, C CV Daniel Salifu Samura Page 1 WORKING EXPERIENCE: Information Technology Specialist, LINK Corporation, Sierra Leone June 2017 - Present Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LINK Corporation, a freelance Information Communication Technology service provider, specializing in data management and analysis, website design and management, computer installation and repairs, database development, software development, mobile surveys, computer networking and Microsoft office packages training. Information Technology Teaching Assistant, University of Makeni, Sierra Leone December 2015 - Present Provide help to student in all Information Technology programs and assist senior lecturers during classes. Worked on various Information Communication Technology projects for the university as well as undertaking technology research for the faculty. Accomplishments:    Developed a responsive website for the department. Coordinated an On Campus Internship Program (OCIP) for student. Established an electronic research platform for staff and students. Clinical Data Manager, Family Health International - 360, Sierra Leone May 2015-February 2016 Worked with a large international team of Clinical Research Professionals on collecting, reviewing, entering and filing of study participant clinical data. Accomplishments:    Entered and review over 500 study participant files. Coordinated the review and processing of safety data and data anomalies and Adverse Events (AEs). Provide support for the filling and archiving of study participant files. CV Daniel Salifu Samura Page 2 ICT Focal Person , National Ebola Response Centre, Sierra Leone June 2014-April 2015 Responsible for the administration of the Ebola response ICT infrastructure, and the first point of call for providing technical support as well as specialist technical input. Accomplishments:     Installed and administered databases for the Ebola response out-break. Designed a network system of communication for pillars in the response. Setup a logging software system that captures alert calls and surveillance data from the public. Provide troubleshooting and configuration support for client desktop, laptop and network infrastructure. ICT Officer, Mabanta Rural Development Project, Sierra Leone March 2011 –May 2014 Responsible for the day to day ICT requirements of the project; such as user management, maintaining desktop applications, local area network, security, telecommunications, troubleshooting, help and advice. Accomplishments:     Managed a team of over 20 administrative and technical staff. Strengthen the ICT infrastructure through implementing new technologies and upgrades. Developed step-by-step training manuals for end-users to ensure a seamless transition following application upgrades. Efficiently managed the ICT budgets and expenditures on hardware and software. CV Daniel Salifu Samura Page 3 EDUCATION: 1. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, July 2015 University of Makeni, Sierra Leone. 2. Certificate in Data management, February 2015 Africa Union (ASEOWA), Sierra Leone. 3. Certificate in Data Management, November 2014 Centre for Disease Control-US, Sierra Leone. 4. Certificate in Modern Information System, July 2011 University of Makeni, Sierra Leone. CV Daniel Salifu Samura Page 4