Kabwe P. Mulenga

Experience

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  ZCCM Data Centre, Mutondo House

  Jan 1991 - Jul 1992

  Computer Operator

  • Operated a console to interact with the mainframe using MVS/SP operating system and other third party software i.e. Job Control Language (JCL), Job Entry Subsystem Version 2 (JES2), Customer Information Control System (CICS)/Datacom, Interactive System Program Facility (ISPF) and Time Sharing Option (TSO).• Did shift work throughout this position

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  ZCCM Data Centre, Mutondo House

  Aug 1992 - Dec 1995

  • Designed, developed and maintained the Accounting, Supply, Stores and Materials systems on the mainframe written in PL/1, COBOL, IDEAL/Datacom and DataQuery Languages.• Did system documentation of the systems developed and those with any amendments.• Trained end users on how to use the Accounting systems and Materials systems.• Supervised programmers and scheduled their work.• Involved in the Data Migration of Accounting, Supply, Stores and Materials systems from the mainframe to VAX/VMS on ORACLE Database Management system.• Used the Internet and Email on the VAX/VMS and HP 9000/UNIX (Mini computers) and Novell Local Area Network Show less • Did space management on storage media on the mainframe both offline and online devices such as Direct Data Access Storage Devices (DASD), cartridges and magnetic tape reels.• Maintained Tape Library Management System (TLMS) i.e. Magnetic Tape reels and cartridges.• Did housekeeping procedures of backing up and restoring of information to and from offline and online storage media using Fast Dump Restore and Automatic Backup Recovery packages.• Developed the Executive Information System (EIS) using SQL/Forms, SQL/Plus and PL/SQL on ORACLE Database on VAX 4000 with VMS.• Designed, documented and developed the Stock Control and order processing system using Dbase IV language for the IDPM Project.• Designed, developed and implemented the Cheque Requisition system in Foxpro for Accounting Department. Show less

  • Analyst/Programmer

    May 1994 - Dec 1995

  • Analyst/Programmer

    Aug 1992 - Apr 1994
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  Zambia National Provident Fund (ZNPF)

  Jan 1996 - Oct 1996

  Database Analyst

  • Database designing on VMS/RDMS• Making amendments to staff payroll application for the Fund;• Trained end users on how to use the application systems

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  CARE International-PULSE

  Jun 1997 - Jun 2001

  MIS Officer

  • Managing the Local Area Network running Linux/UNIX Operating system and Windows NT Server/SQL 7.0.• Backing up, restoring, log maintenance, security maintenance and space management;• Configuring TCP/IP on Unix server using vi editor and X windows and Windows NT Servers;• Using SQL Server 7 and Microsoft Exchange on the Windows NT Server;• Managing of email using MS Exchange and Outlook Express, internet and other network facilities.• Responsible for initiating and implementing IT policies, Security policies, standards and procedures.• Developing and documenting of in house systems using Visual Foxpro, Dbase IV, MS Access etc.• Responsible for administration of Sun Systems, Loan Management System, Loan Performer systems running on Windows NT4/SQL Server 7.• Responsible for troubleshooting software and hardware problems and day to day maintenance.• Responsible for the installation and upgrades of computers, peripherals and software.• Providing technical assistance and training in Software and other application systems to endusers.• Supervision of MIS Support Officer and Data Entry Clerk.• Planning and production of monthly reports. Show less

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  Public Service Pensions Fund

  Jan 2002 - Mar 2021

  • Primary support of PSPF LAN and WAN infrastructure as designed and implemented, including network and security components and associated equipment.• Supports data network equipment on the LAN & WAN such as CISCO Routers, Switches, Modems, Cisco Telephony Core server, ASA Cisco Firewall, Cisco IP Phones, HP Blade servers NetApp SAN storage.and other data/IP networking-related equipment.• Managing of Disaster Recovery Site and Monitors and troubleshoots storage, backup, and virtualization infrastructure to ensure optimal performance at all times.• Manage storage and virtualization environment on VMWare, Esxi technology and NetApp Storage• Installlation and Configuration of VMware, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, Group Policy, OWA.• Installing, configuration of Windows Servers 2008 R2/2003, Windows 8/7/Vista, SQL 2005/2008 Microsoft Exchange 2010/2003, TMG Forefront 2010, Internet Security Acceleration (ISA) 2004.• Ensures network security access and protects against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction.• Troubleshoots network access problems and implements network security policies and procedures.• Researches emerging technologies and makes appropriate recommendations to improve network performance, security and reliability.• Monitors and troubleshoots storage, backup, and virtualization infrastructure to ensure optimal performance at all times.• Management of network security, performance, patch management using Secunia, WSUS and GFi LanGuard.• Installing, configuring and management of Antivirus Software, Sophos and Norton Symantec Endpoint.• Planning and implementation of the ICT budget and Asset inventory administration and management;• Responsible for SLAs to ensure outsourced services support business and organisation goals;• Responsible for help desk management, end user support, end user training and troubleshooting.• Responsible for providing specifications and guide procurement staff in the procurement of all ICT equipment Show less • Systems administration of Pensions Payroll and Administration and Staff payroll;• Network administration of Windows NT and Windows 2000 server with Windows 2000/XP clients; • Maintenance of SQL Server 7.0 and SQL Server 2000 • Help desk management, user support, training and troubleshooting;• Software and hardware installation, upgrades and maintenance, PC repairs;• System development using various programming tools i.e. Foxpro, MS Access, SQL etc. • Development the initial of PSPF static website; Show less

  • A/Manager - ICT

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Senior Engineer - ICT Infrastructure

    Aug 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Systems & Network Engineer

    Jan 2004 - Aug 2018

  • Assistant IT Administrator

    Jan 2002 - Dec 2003
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  Dashmuka Enterprise

  Oct 2017 - now

  Business Owner