Raymond Magambo

Raymond Simon Magambo Chang’ombe, Ihumwa, Dodoma, 41118, Tanzania - (US), - (TZ)---https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-magambo-8a93ba55/ Professional Summary Highly motivated and experienced Business Professional with extensive experience in the IT industry and a proven track record in customer service. Possessing a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts and various certifications, including recognition as a Fulbright scholar. Adept at establishing and maintaining client relationships, understanding customer needs, and promoting IT services. Scheduled to begin a Doctorate in Business Administration at the University of Fairfax, ensuring flexibility for professional commitments. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with a passion for technology and customer service. Qualifications: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester, MA Master of Science in Information Technology with focus on business August 2019 - May 2021 Kansas State University (KSU), Manhattan, Kansas Professional English Language Program June – August 2019 Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois Advanced Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship June - August 2015 Microsoft Innovation Center, Dodoma, Tanzania Innovation and entrepreneurship course University of Dodoma (UDOM), Dodoma, Tanzania Bachelor of Science in Computer Science June - July 2014 Sept 2007 - June 2010 Upcoming Education University of Fairfax, Salem, Virginia Doctorate in Business Administration Expected Start Date: August 26, 2024 Program offers high flexibility to accommodate work-study balance, allowing for continued professional commitments while pursuing advanced academic goals. 1|Page Experience Business Program Coordinator Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA July 2021 - June 2024.    Developed and managed entrepreneurial programs, workshops, and events. Facilitated partnerships with local businesses and organizations in the United States. Coordinated resources and support services for startup initiatives in the United States and globally. Founder & CEO Tiketi Rafiki, Dodoma, Tanzania September 2022 – Present   Leading the company to provide innovative solutions in the IT sector. Establishing strategic partnerships and overseeing business operations. Co-Founder & Assistant Director Tumaini Orphan Foundation, Dodoma, Tanzania June 2010 – May 2019  Developed programs to support orphaned children and managed donor relationships. Assistant Lecturer & Coordinator Center for Information and Communication Technology (CICT), St. John's University of Tanzania, Dodoma, Tanzania November 2010 – April 2024   Coordinated diploma and certificate programs. Lectured on IT and business-related subjects to undergraduate IT students. Project Consultant, Business Trainer & Coach Kyusa, Kampala, Uganda January – April 2016  Provided business training and coaching to local entrepreneurs. Business Mentor for High School Students Youth Organization Umbrella (YOU), Evanston, IL June – August 2015  Mentored high school students in business and leadership skills. Principal Researcher Family Impact Africa (FIA) - Sub-Saharan Africa Research Project January – May 2014 2|Page  Conducted research on the status of marriage in Sub-Saharan Africa. Skills:          Partnership Development Staff Leadership Financial Management Business and Project Management Fundraising Program Design and Implementation Donor Connection and Networking Oral and Written Communication Customer Care and Stakeholder Relationship Management Sales and Marketing Certifications    United States Certified Mendix Rapid software developer. United States CITI Program Certification in Social & Behavioral Research. United States GetInclusive COVID 19 Awareness & Prevention. Recognitions/Fellowships/Awards      Recognized by the US Embassy in Tanzania as a transformational leader (2020) Fulbright Scholarship recipient, United States Department of State 2015 Mandela Washington Fellow, Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Certificate of Outstanding Academic Excellence, Northern Zone, Tanzania (2002) Gold Medal for Best Student in Mathematics, UMITASHUMTA Academic Competition (2000) 3|Page