Abdulkadir Gedi

Experience

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  Wanaag Internet Service Provider (ISP)

  Mar 2006 - May 2008

  Assistant Engineer

  Responsible for the day to day IT requirements of the company such as user management, trouble shooting. Maintaining desktop applications, local area networks. Installation, troubleshooting and configuration of PCs and software. Installation new customers

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  Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc.

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Graduate Intern

  Work different telecommunications department supports the IP network, microwave, two way radio, telephone services, etc. Provide assistance with the support of these infrastructures. Work with telecom engineer and telecom specialist to install, configure and test two-way radio components and RF hops to substations.

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  Yooltech

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2016

  Data Management Analyst

  Provide technical support and oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of an ICT infrastructure, plan and budget aligned to strategic priorities. Configure, install and upgrade computer hardware, software and anti-virus programs. Organize and facilitate capacity building programmers, to equip staff with skills for operating common applications and maintenance of ICT equipment. Participate in contract negotiations with suppliers, contractors and service. providers and following up to ensure that all contractual obligations are fulfilled. Prepared data management and dissemination tools including cloud storage and computing providers by using Microsoft Azure cloud services as our primary development platform and infrastructure. Work with government institutions and external stakeholders to facilitate the development of institutional priorities and targets Show less

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  Directorate of National Statistics, Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2020

  Management Information Systems Specialist

  Responsible for networking, design, installation and maintenance services, all backup system. Maintain the institution network infrastructure. Updated Statistics website, development, & Microdata library and Spatial data processing and management, Global Positioning System (GPS) Surveys, field data Collection. Web-Based mapping applications and spatial Analysis and Modeling, Scanning and geo-referencing geospatial data. Evaluate user engagement and report on web traffic from all platforms, apply SEO strategies using keyword searches and Set up and nurture social media platforms and their specific communities and audiences. Show less

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  Somalia National Bureau of Statistics

  Aug 2020 - now

  • Monitoring the network and ensuring network functionality and availability to all system user • Updating the website and social media accounts of NBS in close coordination with the media team• Managing data for the NBS including data backup and restoration • Developing a computerized metadata system • Analyzing data using statistical software and techniques • Work closely with the statistical information and publication division head • Ensure that the equipment under responsibility is in good working condition, by inspecting regularly the hardware and installations. If required, arrange • Participating data entry and data processing procedures • Participate in ICT needs assessment for NBS and all MDA’s benefiting from SISEPCB project • Project representation for internal Communication Deliverables. • Contributing to the procurement of ICT equipment and services including drafting the Terms of References and specifications • Participating in meetings and training of the directorate as required • In consultation with the supervisor, establish the IT requirements in field operations, taking into account the overall IT and Telecom strategy of the region, the operational needs and the security constraints. • Managing the overall technology infrastructure in the NBS, including planning, implementation and management of the software application and hardware infrastructure • Ensure Development, Implementation and of all policies related to ICT • Any other task assigned by the DG/or the Project Coordinator Show less Support the analysis and validation of administrative data collected at the FGS and FMS levels. Process requests for data from external stakeholders. Design and development and manage the content of databases, spreadsheets, and other data tools. Monitor quality of data collected, perform data cleaning activities, ensure regular updates on data quality in collaboration with all departments. Formulating management techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data. Production and updating of information products such as reports, charts and infographics by turning data into graphical products (NBS Website and Microdata library), and develop materials including posters, presentations and other visual materials. Spatial Analysis and Modeling, Scanning and geo-referencing geospatial data. Establish rules and procedures for data sharing with upper management, external stakeholders. Monitor and analyze information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.). Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modification. Show less Working closely DG & DDG of Somalia National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Government of Somalia to rebuild the National Statistics System and Participated Development of Statistical Act, Data Dissemination Policy, Data Centre and Management Information System. Participated National Statistics system capacity and training needs assessment, particularly focusing on technical and functional capacities required to perform the functions of statistics in harmonizing the general understanding of the statistics staff. Develop data collection tools and provide appropriate guidance national statistical staff to ensure data quality in a timely manner. Support analysis/ generating data visualization products. Participate the Labour force survey Design and analysis. Quality assurance Labour force Data collection. Contributed the new strategy for the bureau of statistics. Design research tools and research methodology in collaboration with the research team. Participate in contract negotiations with suppliers, contractors, and service. Participated Labor Force Survey 2020 data analysis and writing report. Participated analyzed the different Data in to Charts and Tables and prepared a report. Provide technical support and oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of an ICT infrastructure, plan and budget aligned to strategic priorities. Show less

  • Senior Information Technology Consultant

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Data Manager

    Feb 2022 - May 2023

  • Acting Director of ICT and Data Processing

    Aug 2020 - Jan 2022