Muhammad Bangura

RESUME Name: Muhammad Ibrahim Bangura Address: No 3 Old College Road, Ogoo Farm, off Peninsular Road Goderich, Freetown Nationality: Sierra leonean Place of birth: Freetown, Sierra Leone Date of birth: December 12th, 1984 Mobile:- Marital Status: Married Email:- EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Sikkim Manipal University Masters Degree in Science (Information Technology) 2009 – 2011 Student roll no:- Study centre: Arihant College of Management and Information Technology, Pune  Project based on a website portal for the college: - It provided all the required information about the college, its affiliations, the syllabus and other college related information. It also included a student database, accounts for registered faculty members and it also provided more information for future and prospective students Bachelors Degree in Science (Information Technology) 2005 - 2008 Student roll no:- Study center: Suryadatta College of Management and Information Technology, Pune  Project based on a hospital database management system for patient registration and information retrieval with modules for doctors, staff and finances, for a web-based platform. Senior Secondary Education certificates  SAT I and II (English, Math & Physics) May/June 2002  IGCSE O’Levels (Sciences, Math & English) May/June 2000 Higher Secondary: Ghana International School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Primary School: Beacon Hall School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1998 - Spoken Languages: English, Arabic, Hindi and Krio. Page 1 of 5 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Experience in computer hardware/software solutions,computer sales and consultation, troubleshooting hardware/software and networking deployments and installations, whilst also working as a IT consultant towards internet and network-based infrastructure setups for local institutions and organizations through a number of IT consultancy firms in the city. Key Skills  Computer Hardware: Diagnosing/maintenance services for Intel and AMD based machines.  Networking: LAN/WAN monitoring, configuring and installation.  System Administrator: Linux (Ubuntu LTSP servers) and Windows WORK EXPERIENCE May 2011 – present IT Consultant  Responsible for server management, setups, and technical support  Hands on knowledge on hardware and software installations  Offering technical advice and guidance  Deployment of web-based platforms and sites  Supporting all IT infrastructure and services Network Engineer (Kass Communication) November 2013 – May 2017  Collaborating with technical teams for completion of projects, to meet dead lines  Monitoring and supervision all network deployments and infrastructure  Assess new computing technologies and the feasibility of system enhancements to determine potential value for the organization  Provide project coordination, planning and leadership in all technology projects; Dean, School of Technology – IAMTECH November 2016 – March 2018  Provide leadership, vision and management to the ICT department, and School of Technology  Responsible for the college network and systems, all telecommunication systems, media equipment and systems  Oversee the revision and ensure compliances with the institution’s policies  Oversee the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and software packages  Ensure the continual functioning of mission critical operations;  Oversee IT related aspects of all institution construction and renovation projects; Page 2 of 5  Meet with stakeholders to assess requirements and determine needs;  Provide day today supervision, conduct performance appraisals, and delegate work assignments for all IT personnel  Provides input for continuous improvement of the area Senior Lecturer, School of Technology - IAMTECH April 2015 – October 2016  Performing administrative and academic duties of the department  Officially deputizing the Dean of the School of Technology in his absence  Lecturing all assigned courses and modules of the department Department Head, School of Technology at IAMTECH  October 2012 – September 2014 Contributing as a team leader and employing collective and administrative support to upper management, towards managing departmental policies with the best and right tools using adequate resources.  Technical coordinator for online learning management systems  Coordinated all administrative and academic activities to also ensure targets and deadlines are met by all staff members Network Administrator at IAMTECH  May 2011 – September 2014 Responsible to administer and monitor thin-client based labs and LAN/Wifi network infrastructure; based on variations of the linux system, using edbuntu and Ubuntu versions 12.04 and 10.04 respectively.  Installation, configuration of thin-client digital labs and coordination of ICT staff attached to the satellite study-centers at Rokuprr, Kambia, Lunsar, Bo and Kono.  Configuring and monitoring of network access, devices/network printers, working with file/mail internal servers using collaboration software.  Technical coordinator for online learning management systems, supported by the UNFPA  Assisting and maintaining web based contents for : www.iamtechunivesity.com ~ with focus on online out-reach information for prospective students, monitoring email support system generation of new content and improving current web portal using intranet support to employ information technology standards (From 2012 to 2014)  Maintaining inventory of all computers, equipment; training and co-ordinating with technical support staff to meet demands and objectives on a weekly basis. Page 3 of 5 Lecturer May 2012 – March 2018  Lecturing on I.T. Related subjects: i.e. Programming(basic on C,C++ and java ), visual basic, html for diploma and higher diploma levels, msyql/php., computer hardware, software engineering, computer networking(based on the CCNA), operating systems, with cloud computing and advanced web design(Html 5.0, CSS, scripts and CMS platform(wordpresss) degree level courses. Freelance Pc/laptop Hardware Technician, Pune, India August 2004 – May 2011  Provide consultation services to individual customers, aided small scale businesses in need of higher end systems, also negotiated with wholesale suppliers as per customer’s needs.  Provided technical services by communicating with customers via phone and implemented other technical support services, including sales of computers for small and medium scale businesses.  Perform configurations and installations/troubleshooting of hardware and software on New/old computers for residential customers/clients. Enfotek Services (BPO based company in Hadapsar, Pune) Customer Sales Representative August 2008 – December 2008 For People Telecom (B2B campaign) – a Telecom Communications company based in Australia (Out bound voice process)  Provided offers and other incentives to attract more customers.  Attended to customer queries.(from training to live on-line calls)  Processed customer orders for various call rates/services offered by company. Symbiosis University, Pune, India January 2008 – July 2008 (International Students Section)  Volunteered to aid the International Committee with comparing for Graduation ceremonies  Coordinated for on-stage performances for the annual International Cultural shows – January, 2008 to August 2009.  Helped with advertisements in seeking sponsorship from Banks, Companies and Educational Institutes to promote their services in return of contributing to aid in organizing our programmes. Page 4 of 5 Professional Development 1 CCNA Networking course from Karrox Institute, Pune,india , June 2008 2 Volunteered in assisting with orientation groups with the Foreign Student Associations in Pune, India of the Symbiosis Institute Computer Science & Research. July to December 2008. 3 Attended workshop on Fiber Optics & Training, at the Signal Hill Hotel, Congo Cross, of which was awarded the CFOT from the Fiber Optic Association(FOA), USA – June, 2012 ~ Ref. No.: CFOT#-. Instructor: Mr. Francis Njuguna,of Ryson Commnications from Kenya. 4 Participated in a two weeks survey, part of the ‘National Citizen Report Card’ organized by the Open Government Initiative. Was assigned to East-Rural II, as an observer. Operations Director: Mrs. Haja Kadie Sillah of the O.G.I. Participated in the 5 days workshop training on ‘ Telecommunication through ICT Competence’, organized by NATCOM. Venue: Port Loko Teacher College, Port Loko. Instructors Mr. Yusifu Bangura and Mr. Rashid in July 2013. 5 6 Attended a 5 days workshop sessions on Cloud Computing and E-Learning in Higher Education Institutions by the visiting Prof. Ezendu Ariwa of the University of Bedfordshire, with his assistant Ms. Koodichima Ibe. Took part also in focus groups on cloud computing. Venue: European Hall, IAMTECH University, Freetown, in February, 2014. 7 Resource person on network administration, for the On Campus Internship Programme(OCIP) held at the University of Makeni. Programme Coordinator: Prof. Patrick Unisa Taylor. From:- September 5th, 2016 to October 6th, 2016 and in September 2017. CD4D Participant on workshop based on ‘Theories of Change’, held at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Headquarters, Signal Hill, Freetown. Conducted by: Mr. Mangeh Sesay, National Programme Coordinator - IOM 8 References:1 Professor Patrick Unisa Taylor ~ IMC Commission Member and CEO – Stable Solutions Partners Ltd., Contact:- /- 2 Mr. Alpha Bannie Jalloh ~ Managing Director/CEO, Kass Communications Ltd., Contact:- 3 Email:- *Website: www.kasscomm.net ¬ Email:- Mr. Atish Chordiya – Director, Arihant College of Management and I.T.,Pune,India | Contact:- *Website: http://www.arihant.ac.in ¬ Email:- 4 Mr. Preshant – Manager, Aryan Computers, Pune, India | Contact:- *Website: http://aryancomputer.in ¬ Email:- Page 5 of 5