CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: John MUPENZI

Address: P.o. Box 367, Kigali, Rwanda

E-mail: jmpenzi2004@yahoo.com, jmpenzi2006@gmail.com
Mob Tel: +250 08486269; +250 08434976

Profession/Major: Bsc in Computer Engineer/Information & Comm. Tech, MSc in

Software Engineering

Key Qualifications:
Mr. John Mupenzi is a specialist in Computer Engineering and Information Technology,
with an outstanding professional career in the following ICT-fields:
• Networking and Administration
o (Windows Advanced Server 2000/2003, Windows NT, Unix etc)
• Security Systems (ISA-Server)
• Unix System administration
• Programmer e.g. (Visual Basic 6.0, C/C++, ORACLE8/9i, SQL server 2000,
HTML, CGI, JAVA, PASCAL, JAVASCRIPT, PHP, XML Visual C++ 6.0 e.t.c.
• Office Applications (Ms-word, Ms-Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Ms Publisher. Ms
Project 2000
• E-mail Messaging (Lotus Notes, Netscape Communicator, Outlook
Express/2003)
• Designing (Corel Draw, illustrator, Publisher, Photoshop)
• Web Technology (HTML, DreamWeaver etc)
• Statistical Packages (CSPro, SPSS, Empi-info)

He is been serving various Non-governmental Organization such as OCHA occupying the

position of Database Analyst, this deals with database design and development. World
Food Program serving as the Database Analyst and Developer.

Through his professional development, John has gained a great deal of experience in
Database development and Analysis, Networking and Network Administration etc.

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Languages:
English-Fluent
French-Quite well
Kinyarwanda-Fluent
Luganda-Fluent
Swahili –basic communication

Qualifications/Education
2004-2006 MSc in Software engineering
1998-2003 BSc in Computer Engineering and Information Technology
1996-1997 Advanced level (Lycee de Kigali in Rwanda)
1992-1995 Ordinary level (Mengo SSS in Uganda)
1984-1990 Primary Education (Shimon Demonstration School in Uganda)

On Job Professional Training /Certifications

 Oracle database administration
 Oracle Application Development
 Managing ICT Projects
 Wireless Technology
 Network Administration-advanced server 2000/2003
 Network Security-ISA
 Project Management and Disbursements,
 Project Evaluation and Monitoring

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Knowledge in the following fields
Networking
• CISCO Systems-
o CCNA
o CCNP
o Wireless Technology
• MS Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
• MS Windows advanced 2000 and windows 2003 Server Administration
• Windows 2000 Security with ISA –Server
• Exchange Server 2000
• Systems Administration in Unix and Linux (Ubuntu)
Project Management and Planning
• Project Management and Disbursements
• Managing ICT Projects
• Electronic Commerce
• MS-Project 2000 package

Database Management Information Systems with the following

• ORACLE 8i/9i
• Oracle Application Development
• Oracle Database Administration

• Microsoft SQL Server 2000

• MYSQL

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Other skills
• General Managerial skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal
• Procurement
• General Ledger, Petty cash, HR, payroll, Bank Account, logistic and Fixed Asset
Management systems.

Professional Experience
2000 -2001
Title: Database Analyst

Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities with OCHA
 Database Analyst and Designer for OCHA-Dbase to evaluate the Aid and dispatches
from various Donor Countries to the Victims of Nyiragongo volcanic eruptions.
 On emergency cases I have always been consulted by WFP on Dbase analysis,
design and Implementation.
With UNDP, the following were the major responsibilities
o Software and Hardware troubleshooting
o Maintaining Upgrades both Software and Hardware
o Carrying out Preventive Maintenance of both Software and Hardware
o Working on IS Inventory taking.
o Provide User Support on standard Soft wares
o Acted as a consultant on Simple database analysis, design and development
for UNDP dispensary.
o Provide Computer Trainings to staff

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2002- 2005:

Title: Chief of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) - CEPEX.

Responsibilities
Below are the major responsibilities:
o Network Administration.
o Hardware and Software Maintenance/troubleshooter.
o Database Management, Development and Analysis.
o Web Page designing and keeping track of its updates.
o IT Consultancy
o Staff Training
o Management of external ICT services Provided
o Keep track of IS –inventories
o Participated in the development of smartgov information system in particular
PIP-Public Investment Programme component/module

Experience with Software Projects

CEPEX-2005-2006
Duties
One of the team members of SMARTGoV software product meant to computerize the
services of semi-autonomous bodies attached the Ministry of Finance and Economic
Planning.
Key Role
I was a point person of CEPEX a semi-autonomous body charged with public Investment
and external aid coordination for requirements elicitation for e-PIP (Electronic Public
Investment Program) Module working with E-tools

Projects Conducted

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  Conducted a Project on Hardware and Software Maintenance in World Food
Program
 A Project on Domain Name Server/Mail Servers and Servers Administration in
UNDP
Jan-Dec 2002- Designed and developed a Library information System for
UNDP.
2004-2006:
Lecturing
Delivering ICT lectures at the National University of Rwanda on part time basis

2007-: To date
Title: Country ICT Manager –Plan International/Rwanda
Major Responsibilities
o Over all management of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
environment and services (including responsibility for information security) within the
country under the direction of the Country Director and the Regional ICT Manager.
o Participate in the development and implementation of the Country ICT strategic plan
o Create ICT operational plans (including information security)
o Develop ICT disaster recovery plans or business continuity plans
o Develop ICT infrastructure that complies with Plan corporate standards
o Implement appropriate Information Security plans
o ICT capacity building in-country
o To advise the management team in matters related to ICT procurement
o To ensure the general troubleshooting of software, hardware and LAN at large.

Overseeing
o Ensures adherence to ICT (including information security) standards, policies,
procedures and architectures
o Monitor availability, capacity and performance of the ICT infrastructure and
applications

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o Monitor software licensing and usage
o Oversees hardware and software setup and maintenance
o Identify user ICT training needs and collaborate with HR on training provisions
o Increase user ICT proficiency through the transfer of skills to Plan staff and
communities.
Plan International /Rwanda -2007-Todate on Software development
Duties
As a Country ICT Manager, been charged with development of a software product that has
met the following modules/requirements:
HR, Payroll and the logistical package meeting the following customer needs:
Stock and purchase management, Fixed Asset Management, Car Fleet Management and
Management of Bank Accounts. All these are up running

I have been part of the Plan International Global Team developing a corporate system for
the online sponsorship Business. It is in its final piloting stage to be rolled out to member
Countries

Workshops and conference attended

 Nov,2007 attended a training on corporate application in Cairo
 May-June 2008 attended a RESA ICT Annual conference in Cairo

Hobbies
Sports Football
Jogging
Singing and listening to music
Enjoying meeting people from and experiencing new cultures

Referees:

Mr Eugene NKURUNZIZA
Resource and Mobilization Manager, Plan Rwanda
Tel :( 250) 08 76 93 46

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Mrs Tassy MUTABIIRWA
Sponsorship Manager,Plan Rwanda
Tel :( 250) 08 35 38 05

Mr. Jean Baptist KAGARAMA

Lecturer (ICT)-National University of Rwanda
Tel: (250) 0847 31 29,kagaramaj@yahoo.com

Dr Felix AKOLI
Coordinator for the Master’s program in ICT and Senior Lecturer-NUR
fakoli@yahoo.com
Tel :( 250) 08835235

Mr. Emmanuel NIYIKORA

ICT-Director-Immigration & Emigrations
Tel :( 250) 08 84 94 98

Mr. Tony SEBERA

Project Manager –Fiber Optic Project -RITA
Tel :( 250) 0830 64 61

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