Aiah Kortequee

Experience

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  Datatel SL

  Aug 2003 - Apr 2005

  Network Engineer

  Responsibility include Planning, implementation of a wifi WAN, Planning and configuration of VPNs and VLANs, Planning, implementation, Maintenance and troubleshooting Microsoft windows servers, Design and implementation of disaster recovery and data backup systems. Design and install solar backup power system.

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  Afcom SL

  May 2005 - Mar 2006

  Network Manager

  Management of the company IP network infrastructure, responsibility includes Network designed and solution implementation to meet the unique needs of business customers. Design and implementation of technical and customers support systems that gives IT staff direct, anytime access to resources to help ensure the fast response and accountability required to resolve critical network issues. Insuring that the technical department has the necessary tools and resources in place to quickly escalate and resolve network connectivity issues and prevent problems from forming. Staff Training and mentoring to provide the support needed to help them maintain network reliability and minimize disruption to business. Show less

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  National Revenue Authority

  Sept 2006 - Jul 2009

  Assistant Director ICT

  Responsible for the Plan of ICT based projects, budget and risk management for office automation including the design and implementation process of automating existing activities and workstation provisioning and facilitating internal operations for enhancing products/services being provided by the national revenue authority. Management of all IT infrastructures used to digitally create, collect, store, manipulate, and relay office information needed for accomplishing basic tasks and goals of the national revenue authority. Responsible for servers, data storage and records management, network security and enterprise networking, Operations and maintenance of internet backbone, Local area network including email system, telephone system. Show less

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  Afcom(SL)

  Jul 2009 - Jan 2013

  Chief Technical Officer

  Duties are focused on technological issues within an organization and involve on day to day activities to solve organizational problems through acquiring and adapting existing technologies and overseeing development of and implementation of new technologies that support or enable the company to carry out its ongoing operations. Work Directly the CEO on inter-company operational issues, new product development and planning the long-term visions and strategies to meet the company's operations growth and business development objectives. Show less

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  SYSNET Business Solutions

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Partner
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  Ambitel

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2014

  Senior IT Manager
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  SMART MOBILE (INTERGROUP TELECOM (SL) LTD)

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2016

  IT Manager

  •Analyzes complex business needs presented by users and/or clients and recommends technical solutions •Oversees and directs day-to-day operations of the company’s voice, IT and the Contact Centre network and telecommunications services; including installations, operations and support•Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements•Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and data center•Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action. Show less

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  UNOPS

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  ICT and Logistics Officer

  Support Project Managers in term of field operational capacity, Supervisory Responsibilities for the country logistics and administrative personnel. Guaranteeing needed logistical support to technical team operating at field level Organizing and planning field operations, through detailed operational schedules,task assignment, definition of responsibilities, tools elaboration and enforcement In collaboration with the ICT and Logistics Analyst will ensure they are followinginstruction and maintaining records as foreseen by project procedures Ensure correct functioning of field offices by ensuring correct flow of information,correct interpretation of procedures Provision of reliable logistics support and assetmanagement Management of transport and technical services Applications Network Administration TelecommunicationsCollaboration in the planning of global IT strategies and policies by representing the Officeand providing feedback on local IT requirements, technical capacity in terms of webtechnology, support and skills available. Ongoing proactive evaluation of system performance, identifying areas of inefficiencies andpotential problems. Collaboration withmanagement for corrective actions to achieve improvedand uninterrupted services. Recommendation of back-up options in potential problem areasthat are beyond one’s control. Ensuring security of information technology opera Show less

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  EHealth Africa

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2019

  ICT Manager

  Responsible for the overall planning, management and deployment of eHealth Africa’s(eHA’s) Information & Communication Technology (ICT) projects in Sierra Leone. Lead the ICT Department team and coordinate staffing for timely deployment of projects andservices. Work closely with clients and partners to develop the project scope of work documents andproject plans. Manage project roles, identify resource requirements, meet training needs, and define projectdeliverables. Identify, track, monitor and communicate project-related issues, scope changes, variancesand contingencies that may arise during the implementation of ICT projects to stakeholders. Provide excellent customer satisfaction, maintain reporting structures and ensure quality ofprojects. Develop and maintain the long-term eHA ICT vision and strategy through implementation andexecution of projects and ensure support of the overall organizational goals. Develop and implement department services, policies, procedures and strategies; workingwith stakeholders to identify new ICT architecture systems. Ensures compliance on all ICT security policies and management of assets Identify and document opportunities; coordinate and integrate all existing ICT platforms intoone centralized platform to fulfill project requirements. In conjunction with the Global Health Informatics Director, determine and manage budgetaryrequirements and provide long-range planning for overall agency ICT in Sierra Leone.Prepare, maintain and monitor the ICT budget. Prepare reports on department operations, activities, and expenditures. Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate responses, and lead ICT system selectionteams. Show less

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  Sintel

  Dec 2019 - now

  Chief Technical Officer
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  Zoodlabs SL

  Dec 2020 - Oct 2022

  Vice President Technical Operations