Ansoumana CISSE

Experience

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  Africa School of Computer Literacy (ASCL)

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2012

  Head of Computer Literacy Training

  Evaluate and grade class work, assignments, and student work.Compile, administer, and score reviews, or assign this work to others.Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions.Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.Prepare course materials such as lesson plans, assignments, and handouts.Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, discussing with colleagues, and attending professional conferences.Supervise student instruction and research on courses in typing, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, etc.Plans, evaluates, and revises curriculum, course content, instructional materials, and teaching methods.Maintain regular office hours to advise and assist students.Collaborate with colleagues to solve teaching and research problems.Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.Prepare and instruct students on topics such as typing, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, etc.Advise students on professional programs of study, as well as on IT career issues (Networking, System and Security, DB Administration, Programmer, etc.).Participate in campus and community events.Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading.Act as advisors to student organizations. Show less

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  Catholic Relief Services

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

  Acting IT Responsable

  Supervise and ensure the operation of the deployed network infrastructure (client-server) and IP-PBX;Ensure the management and maintenance of the IT tools and services required for the deployment;Manage IT infrastructure and systems administration;Analyze and diagnose failure and threat of cyber-attack issues;Provide monthly reports on completed activities to my supervisor/operations manager.

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  VALE - BSGR GUINEE

  Feb 2014 - Feb 2015

  IT Support Officer

  Work one-on-one with VBG employees to resolve problems with the IT system (LAN/WAN, software, hardware, etc.) and record problems and solutions in the available IT support system (Helpdesk);Maintain the "Helpdesk" system by answering and/or directing all incoming questions/requests and perform all related tasks;Regularly assess the need for staff IT training and communicate the need for training to my IT manager ;Contribute to the maintenance of the local area network, Internet connection, routing networks and all other internal and external communication systems;Provide support to the technical team on database, security, and computer systems issues ;Verify and test data backups and other recovery procedures to minimize the risk of data loss;Configure new and existing equipment for optimal use on networks, remote access systems and the Internet;Verify configuration of all VGB standard software and maintain applications running in the LAN environment;Report daily on the activities performed at my Manage. Show less

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  Catholic Relief Services

  Feb 2015 - Aug 2024

  Since October 11, 2018: ICT Manager at CRS (Catholic Relief Services) - Conakry, Guinea.Effectively manage talent. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and provide performance management to direct reports.Monitor and evaluate performance to ensure adequate capacity to successfully support high quality programming.Plan, design, direct and coordinate the installation, configuration, maintenance, availability, and security of the Country Program office ICT environment, including the distribution network and ICT infrastructure; manage crisis situations to ensure the continued use of ICT for agency business.Assess user needs and system functionality and ensure that user ICT facilities and devices meet those needs. Ensure timely and quality service delivery, technical support, and advice to user requests.Collaborate with program staff to prioritize and support the integration and evolution of ICT solutions to enhance program implementation.Collaborate with relevant staff to ensure the maintenance of the inventory of ICT equipment, hardware, and software.Monitor functionality, anticipate supply needs, and alert managers.Collaborate with the Procurement Department to ensure that ICT purchases comply with CRS standards and donor requirements.Provide strategic direction and input to budget development for ICT expenditures.Manage vendor relationships, conduct vendor analysis, and evaluate effectiveness to ensure third party services meet CRS business needs and requirements.Assess and analyze ICT training needs. Build capacity (training, coaching, on-the-job support, etc.), both remote and on-site, of staff and partners in ICT-related areas to ensure effective and consistent adoption and use of ICT applications.Monitor the operations of ICT systems in terms of functionality, security and service delivery and provide statistical and analytical reports on ICT related data, metrics, and trends. Show less Configure, monitor and maintain the network system, including internet and virus protection ;Deploy and maintain CRS information and communication technology procedures and policies ;Contribute to the implementation of knowledge and information management systems;Provide end-user support, configuration, and maintenance of client computers for the National Program (CP). Maintain a log of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) related problems and requests for assistance; Deploy, maintain and monitor server infrastructure within the PC, both virtual and physical, in accordance with regional guidelines;Provide customer virus protection and disaster recovery support; Maintain the VoIP IP-PBX system;Research and provide recommendations on new technologies to improve the effectiveness of the PC and regional ICT systems, in coordination with the Regional IT Manager, assist in the implementation of new technologies into the regional ICT infrastructure; Responsible for maintaining current records within the assigning PC regarding computer equipment in the inventory and replacement plan in accordance with the policy, Use of CRS Capital Assets; Ensure that ICT equipment purchases are in line with PC needs and Agency standards; In coordination with the Regional IT Manager, contribute to the configuration, monitoring and maintenance of the regional ICT infrastructure in accordance with the regional ICT strategy; Participate in the review, deployment and maintenance of ICT procedures and policies;Oversee the procurement of ICT equipment for the geographical area to which he/she is assigned and make recommendations in accordance with the ICT E/ME (Monitoring & Evaluation) strategy and PRS standards, as appropriate. Provide technical assistance to the PC and CRS partners, remotely or on-site, as needed. Deploy and maintain the disaster recovery plan and contingency plan for the geographic area to which assigned. Show less

  • ICT Manager

    Oct 2018 - Aug 2024

  • ICT Officer

    Feb 2015 - Oct 2018
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  Rio Tinto

  Sept 2024 - now

  Simfer IS&T IT Operational Readiness Specialist

  Simfer IS&T IT Operational Readiness (ITOR) Specialist:Provide guidance to major projects in the IS&T environment, including external partners, as part of the IT operational readiness process, adopting a supportive and collaborative approach.Develop an IT operational readiness model that can be applied to future major projects;Engage and coordinate with all stakeholders to complete IT operational readiness artifacts in a timely manner to ensure transition from project to operations.Play a key interface role and encourage collaboration between program/project (construction) and operational teams as required;Ensure that IT support and operational readiness activities within the company comply with standards, processes and best practices;Track, monitor, remediate and escalate cases where operational support is not available within operational teams;Identify opportunities for improvement in IT operational readiness for major projects;Represent technology platform operations and the service management office on projects.Safety is a core value at Simfer, and creating a safe working environment and safety-first culture is an essential requirement of this position.The Simandou mining project is a Greenfields project based in a challenging environment. This role will need to be able to adapt quickly and calmly to the different situations that regularly arise and, with the support of the wider logistics team, solve problems and issues to overcome obstacles. Show less