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Tichaona Mutopo

Tichaona Mutopo

IT Officer
Pretoria

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a background in software development, IT sales, and support. As a reliable System Administrator, I offer round-the-clock oversight of critical data and technological resources, ensuring their integrity and availability. Trusted to uphold cybersecurity standards, protect employee privacy, and maintain business continuity. Proficient in the management of IT and electronic data operations, encompassing system development, integration, and software upgrades. Experienced in leading teams, orchestrating system migrations, and devising strategic initiatives to optimize organizational performance. Eager to leverage my innovative ideas, skills, and creativity to drive the exceptional success of an organization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Learning Management System Administrator

Richfield Graduate Institute
03.2023 - Current

• Develop eLearning and training resources (user guides) for online access by staff and students.

• Assist in Creation/update of LMS Lesson content, activities, videos, PowerPoints and exam focus areas for modules.

• Provide training to both staff and students as and when required

• Student account/assessment updates to be done at the end of every semester in preparation for the upcoming study period.

• Assessments moved online

• Student accounts updates to be done per semester.

• Use of Excel to bulk upload new LMS Registrations

• Assist and Respond to student enquiries daily.

• Keep track of student access requests from the various Departments - as well as system usage reporting.

• Backup and restore of modules when it come to shared modules over our various LMS instances.

• Assist in Management of online assessments:

• To update MCQ’s in preparation for online assessments.

• Uploading quizzes and written assessments to HET & SLP instances.

Senior Account Manager

ApplemedTax SA
3 2018 - 1 2022

· Manage information technology and computer systems.

· Develop web applications for the company and software integration.

· Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures.

· Ensure stakeholder and management reports are done thoroughly and timeously

· System software development for upgrades and new systems in compliance to the regulator’s (TIMB) requirements.

· Leading team to migrate from Workbooks to Sales force and monitoring

· Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations

· Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance

· Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems

· Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy

· Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time

· Audit systems and assess their outcomes

Junior Network Engineer

ZINWA
10.2012 - 03.2013
  • Strategic Planning and management
  • Client Networking and hardware implementation and support
  • Entry biometric planning and implementation
  • Installing and configuring computer networks and systems
  • Identifying and solving any problems that arise
  • Assembling new systems
  • Maintaining existing software and hardware and upgrading any that have become obsolete
  • Monitoring computer networks and systems to identify how performance can be improved
  • Providing network administration and support
  • CCTV management.

Education

Diploma in Management Information Systems -

Midlands State University
01.2010 - 05.2012

BSc Hons Degree in Computer Science - undefined

University of Pretoria
09.2014 - 05.2017

Payroll Technician Certificate - undefined

Chartered Institute Of Payroll Professionals
05.2019 - 04.2020

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • good communication skills
  • excellent communication skills acquired through with query resolving and internal employees

Personal Information

ID Number: 8901036459189

References

  • Mrs Mwakurudza, Finance Director, +27782446766, patie@justpatience.co.za, ApplemedTax SA
  • Mr M Nyamukondiwa, IT manager, +263773224782, nyamz@zinwa.co.zw, ZINWA, Block 4 East Celestial Park, Harare, Zimbabwe

Timeline

Learning Management System Administrator

Richfield Graduate Institute
03.2023 - Current

Payroll Technician Certificate - undefined

Chartered Institute Of Payroll Professionals
05.2019 - 04.2020

BSc Hons Degree in Computer Science - undefined

University of Pretoria
09.2014 - 05.2017

Junior Network Engineer

ZINWA
10.2012 - 03.2013

Diploma in Management Information Systems -

Midlands State University
01.2010 - 05.2012

Senior Account Manager

ApplemedTax SA
3 2018 - 1 2022
Tichaona MutopoIT Officer