William Mwachande

 1. Name of Staff William Mwachande 2. Key Expertise • ICT systems analysis and support • Digital platform implementation • User training and capacity building • Troubleshooting and technical support • Data systems management • Field coordination and stakeholder engagement • Agri-tech solutions for smallholder farmers • Technology adoption in agriculture and trade • Mobile and web-based application support • Monitoring and improving platform usability 3. Years of Experience 9 years 4. Employer Farm Concern International 5. Date of Birth 26/03/1992 6. Nationality Malawian 7. Brief Profile (Paragraph summarizing key expertise, major projects and clientele) Expertise • I am an ICT professional with over 7 years of experience specializing in digital platform implementation, software analysis, and user training. I have a strong background in supporting smallholder farmers with the adoption of agricultural and trade technologies in Malawi. My expertise includes troubleshooting, data systems management, and field coordination, ensuring practical and user-friendly deployment of technology solutions. I am passionate about bridging the gap between technology and end-users to drive impact in rural and development-focused settings. Major Project Engaged • Transforming Household Resilience in Vulnerable Environment- – World Vision US • ONSE-- Managing Science Health(MSH) 8. Education School, College and/or University Attended Degree/Certificate Or other specialized education obtained Date Obtained Exploits University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BIT) July 2022 City & Guilds (Polytechnic) Advanced Diploma in ICT System Support July 2018 City & Guilds (Polytechnic) Diploma in ICT System Support August 2016 PAK Foundation secondary School Malawi School Certificate of Education June 2013 9. Professional Certification or Membership in Professional Association • Facilitate Empowered Worldview • A full member of ICT Association of Malawi 10. Other Relevant Training • 2015 - LMMS (Last Mile Mobile Solution) an application that World Vision developed to keep track the items in a warehouse for Disaster and Rapid Response. 11. Countries of Work Experience Malawi 12. Languages Language Speak Read Write English Very good Very good Very good Chichewa Excellent Excellent Excellent 13. Employment Record From [Year]: 2023 To [Year]:To date Employer: Farm Concern International Position Held: Digital Platforms Coordinator From [Year]: 2020 To [Year]: 2022 Employer: Farm Concern International Position Held: IT Officer From [Year]:2018 To [Year]: 2020 Employer: Farm Concern International Position Held: IT Assistant 14. Detailed Tasks Assigned Name of assignment or project: Transforming Household Resilience in Vulnerable Environments Year: 2016 -2018 Location: Lilongwe, Ntchisi and Nkhatabay Client: World Vision Malawi Main project features: Building Secure Livelihoods, Value chains development, Sustainable Business Partnership development among farmers, buyers, input suppliers and transporters, Commodity aggregation and sales, post-harvest handling and management. • ICT Staff capacity building. • ICT equipment maintenance and support. • eTHRIVE & eMLIMI Mobile application Management. • Training and Supporting smallholder farmers in eMLIMI Mobile application. • Training and supporting on market development and linkages using the digital platform. Position held: Digital Platforms Coordinator: