Jerome Mshana

PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Jerome Gady Mshana Address: Makumbusho, Dar Es Salaam Email:-Phone: - PERSONAL PROFILE Experienced IT leader with a strong background in information security, system implementation, and IT management. Currently serving as Head of IT at EA Foods, overseeing critical systems such as Sokochap, Fleetio, PeopleHum, and Afritrack. Proven ability to manage IT infrastructure, implement security frameworks, and support business continuity initiatives. Adept at vendor management, IT governance, and aligning technology with business objectives. WORK EXPERIENCE 01/2020 to (Current) ​ Head of Technology & Product Owner ​ ​ ​ ​ EA FOODS, Dar es Salaam ●​ Oversee IT strategy, governance, and security compliance across EA Foods' technology stack. ●​ Lead the development, integration, and security of enterprise IT solutions: Sokochap, Fleetio, PeopleHum, Afritrack, and ERP systems. ●​ Manage AWS cloud infrastructure, GitHub Codespaces, and optimize IT service delivery. ●​ Implement and oversee cybersecurity training programs for managers and department heads to enhance data protection and business security. ●​ Evaluate, implement, and configure IT asset management solutions (Snipe-IT) for inventory tracking and system management. ●​ Lead vendor negotiations, SLA execution, and ensure compliance with ISO security standards. ●​ Collaborate with remote development teams, ensuring Agile best practices through Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket. 03/2018 to 12/2019 ​ ​ ​ ​ IT & Dev Lead ​ XFrey Solutions - Databenk, Dar es Salaam ●​ Review and participate in product design ●​ Led system security initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry best practices. ●​ Lead development of the system and act as a product owner. ●​ Provided technical leadership in system deployment, security enhancements, and process automation. ●​ Worked closely with business units to enhance system efficiency and security COURSES 2024(In-Progress) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Msc in Data Science University of Dar es Salaam 2015 to 2018 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Computer Science with Mathematics ​ University of Dar es Salaam 2013 to 2015 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Diploma in ICT ​ University of Dodoma SKILLS ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ IT Strategy & Governance Software development System Implementation & Network Management Cybersecurity & ISO Certification Compliance IT Service Management & SLA Execution Vendor & Stakeholder Management IT Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions (AWS, Bitbucket, GitHub Codespaces) Business Analysis & Process Optimization Team Leadership & Resource Allocation TRAINING ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Data Science​ Scripting Language Project Management Leadership SUCCESS SUMMARY ●​ Launch of SokoChap system ●​ Implementation of Odoo ●​ Implementation of customized ERPNext ●​ Launch of FMS​ LANGUAGES Swahili: Reading (Pro), Speaking (Pro), Writing (Pro) English: Reading (Pro), Speaking (Pro), Writing (Pro) RESEARCH INTERESTS & PERSONAL PROJECTS ●​ Cybersecurity AI Models – Investigating AI-driven solutions for threat detection and prevention in financial systems. ●​ Fintech & E-Wallet Development – Exploring the integration of blockchain-based e-wallet solutions for seamless transactions. ●​ AI in Business Process Automation – Implementing machine learning models to enhance business efficiency. Referees: ●​ MS. Careen Kanora HR Supervisor Watu Credit - ●​ Gloria Mwansele Co-Founder Ubuntu Impact - ●​ Imani Xavery CEO Xfrey & DataBenk -