Gerald Thomas

Experience

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  Afcom SL

  Oct 2006 - Feb 2008

  Network Engineer

   Installation, upgrade of Canopy software and Configuration of  Canopy Devices (Motorola) Handy Tone VOIP Devices VPN Linksys routers Wireless routers Basic understanding and configuration of Cisco Routers Basic understanding and Installation of VSAT Monitoring, Fault Diagnosis and Solution for canopy devices.

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  Africell SL

  Mar 2008 - Mar 2009

  BSS Engineer

   Responsible for the integration of new links to the NMS Systems Configure SDH and PDH equipment using NMS Perform both scheduled and unscheduled configuration, fine tuning and maintenance on ZTE BSC, BTS and Transmission Equipment Radio installation and commissioning(Marconi and ZTE SDH and PDH transmission radio) Ensure that all external alarms are configured and are functioning at all time in my area of

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  Millicom SL

  Mar 2009 - Dec 2009

   Installation of WATCHDOG client by BASSET LABS; Monitoring and Analyzing of WATCHDOG data (CDRs) Running minor Analytic queries on Microsoft SQL 2005 and 2008. Running Analytic queries on the EPIN platform by ZTE. Running Analytic queries on the PPS (Prepaid Services) platform by ZTE.  Responsible for the integration of new links to the NMS Systems Configure SDH and PDH equipment using NMS Perform both scheduled and unscheduled configuration, fine tuning and maintenance on ZTE BSC, BTS and Transmission Equipment Radio installation and commissioning(Marconi and ZTE SDH and PDH transmission radio) Ensure that all external alarms are configured and are functioning at all time in my area of

  • Revenue Assurance and Fraud Analyst

    Nov 2009 - Dec 2009

  • BSS Engineer

    Mar 2009 - Nov 2009
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  Africell SL

  Dec 2009 - Feb 2010

  Engineer
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  Airtel SL

  Oct 2010 - Feb 2013

  Geo-Marketing Executive

   Ensuring Marketing Input for Planning Board validation. Responsibility of ensuring commercially driven network rollout plan. Geo-marketing survey reports. Marketing plan excel sheet input  Marketing plan monthly tracking. Activity plan compliance. Monthly subscriber growth reforecast. Population of five year subscriber plan Ad hoc / special projects as requested and assigned.Accountability: Assessed by contribution to overall business Performance

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  AINetworks SL

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2022

  Network Infrastrastructural Consultant

  * Administering & designing LANs, WANs internet/intranet, and voice networks.* Analyzing & developing key components using methodology prescribed techniques.* Communicating and negotiating with users, specialists, support services and suppliers.* Network connectivity and all the various troubleshooting techniques.* Responsible for communication protocols, configuration, integration & security.* Investigating, diagnosing and resolve all network problems.* Maintaining pre-packaged software applications on the LAN* Upgrading and repairing faults on CIS systems, networks & peripheral equipment.* Cisco, Dell & HP switch configuration in particular VLAN configuration/troubleshooting* Working with multiple technical platforms of various OS (Linux, Unix, FreeBSD, etc...)* Administering & designing of VPN for banks* Administering and Maintenance of Pfsense Firewall Show less

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  Ministry of Health and Sanitation

  Feb 2013 - Mar 2016

  Information Communication Technology Manager

  Prepare strategic and operational plans for the Information Communications Technology (ICT) department to ensure that all necessary ICT tools, processes and systems are in place to meet the requirements of the business and contribute to the achievement of short and long-term goals of the Ministry of Health & Sanitation. Manage and provide oversight for the implementation of an ICT security strategy and disaster recovery plan that minimizes the risk of data loss and breach of privacy of the Ministry of Health & Sanitation’s information and that of its Prime Contractor and other managing agents Ensure development, implementation and maintenance of all policies related to ICT services, including procurement, distribution and asset management. Develop and manage the planning and budgeting for the Ministry of Health & Sanitation’s ICT services to ensure that resources are used to provide best in class ICT services that are in line with Ministerial growth. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of technological infrastructure in line with Exercise control and monitoring of Ministry of Health & Sanitation ICT projects progress. Oversee ICT special projects, including planning, scheduling, managing and progress reporting for new system implementations. Directs and supervises subordinates to ensure they fulfill their duties in the ICT function. DHIS2: Installation, implementation and inter-operability projects for the Ministry both local and cloud base systems iHRIS: installation and Implementation for the Ministry. Manage the collection of Health workers record for the Ministry. mHERO (Rapidpro & OpenInfoman); Installation and configuration of these applications in other to provide a two-way SMS system for Health worksUshahidi: installation and configuration of this application; used for crowd-sourcing of disaster incidence. Sahana: Installation and configuration of this application; used for disaster response Show less

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  Ministry of Works, Housing and Infrastracture

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2018

  Information Communication Technology Manager

  Prepare strategic and operational plans for the Information Communications Technology (ICT) department to ensure that all necessary ICT tools, processes and systems are in place to meet the requirements of the business and contribute to the achievement of short and long-term goals of the Ministry of Health & Sanitation. Manage and provide oversight for the implementation of an ICT security strategy and disaster recovery plan that minimizes the risk of data loss and breach of privacy of the Ministry of Health & Sanitation’s information and that of its Prime Contractor and other managing agents Ensure development, implementation and maintenance of all policies related to ICT services, including procurement, distribution and asset management. Develop and manage the planning and budgeting for the Ministry of Health & Sanitation’s ICT services to ensure that resources are used to provide best in class ICT services that are in line with Ministerial growth. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of technological infrastructure in line with Exercise control and monitoring of Ministry of Health & Sanitation ICT projects progress. Oversee ICT special projects, including planning, scheduling, managing and progress reporting for new system implementations. Directs and supervises subordinates to ensure they fulfill their duties in the ICT function. Show less

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  Ministry of Planning and Economic Development

  Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

  Information Communication Technology Manager
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  Ministry of Health and Sanitation

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2022

  Information Communication Technology Manager

  My role had been to coordinate ICT services and infrastructure ensuring that the Ministry has the required infrastructural resources. I also plan and monitor stages of either implementation process or a computer process, negotiate contracts and take mitigation action in case of non-fulfillment of agreements. Furthermore, I oversee the day-to-day tasks involving infrastructure components, ICT systems and software.Some of our successful implementations during my role as ICT Manager are:• Data capture of health workers personal information using Integrated Human Resource Information System (iHRIS)• Revamping and decentralization of Health Information system • Implementation of an Electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance System (eIDSR)I am passionate about Opensource technology, USSD/SMS data capture solution, m-health solutions and sustainability of health systems Show less

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  Mifos Initiative

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  OpenG2P Depolyment Manager

  OpenG2P is a set of building blocks that reuses & augments existing systems in countries to reduce exclusion and address grievances in real-time.The building blocks approach means programs deploy only components addressing gaps without discarding what works or starting from scratch.The project is categorized into the following sections:* Mobile data collection tool* OpenG2P ERP* Deduplication * Verification Service * Disbursement Engine* E-voucher Engine* Proof of Receipt Service * Discovery Specification * Eligibility Rule Engine Show less

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  Knowledge Network Solutions

  Jun 2021 - now

  Project Lead
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  AINETWORKS

  Jul 2022 - now

  Backbone Consultant

  * Technical advice on all LANs, WANs internet/intranet, and voice network design.* Analyzing & developing key components using methodology prescribed techniques.* Communicating and negotiating with users, specialists, support services and suppliers.* Network connectivity and all the various troubleshooting techniques.* Responsible for communication protocols, configuration, integration & security.* Investigating, diagnosing and resolving all network problems.* Maintaining pre-packaged software applications on the LAN* Upgrading and repairing faults on CIS systems, networks & peripheral equipment.* Cisco and Mikrotik switch configuration specifically VLAN and bandwidth management* Working with multiple technical platforms of various OS (Linux, Unix, FreeBSD, etc...)* Administering & designing of all VPN services * Administering and Maintenance of FortiGate Show less

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  Government of Sierra Leone

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Information Communication Technology Manager
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  Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation

  Mar 2024 - now

  Chief Technology Officer