Stephanie Mkalama

Seasoned I.T. Professional, creative, responsible, and with proven analytical skills. Agile, solution-focused, and a problem solver Customer-, detail-, and results-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. An effective communicator who expresses ideas and facts in a clear, concise, and open manner.

Motivated and results-driven IT professional with a passion for technology and a proven track record of delivering exceptional solutions. Committed to driving innovation and leveraging technical expertise to optimize business operations and enhance user experiences. With a strong foundation in IT support, network administration, software development, data analytics, machine learning, and cybersecurity, I possess a comprehensive understanding of the IT landscape and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. My career is marked by successful project implementations and a dedication to staying abreast of emerging technologies. I excel at translating business requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions while ensuring adherence to industry best practices and security standards. Throughout my professional journey, I have continually sought opportunities for growth and learning, and I hold a number of certificates to attest to this. Additionally, I actively participate in industry and out-of-industry conferences, webinars, and workshops to stay updated on the latest trends and advancements, both in tech and in community outreach. Collaboration and effective communication are at the core of my work approach. My ability to distill technical concepts into clear, concise language enables me to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. With my combination of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement, I am confident in my ability to contribute to the success of an organization. I am eager to apply my skills in software development, IT support, data analytics, machine learning, cloud computing, and cybersecurity to drive innovation and support IT initiatives.

• I am currently building a Natural Language Processing AI model to help patients with self-diagnosis and working on using it to link patients and doctors remotely.
• Performed , with great accuracy, data analytics on various types of big data in my school projects and obtained distinction grades on all the
  modules, with great recommendations from my lecturers.
• Trained 100+ staff from diverse backgrounds on application installation and use.
• Completed the business requirements analysis, including the evaluation of system specifications for the client website, two weeks ahead of the deadline.

• African Women Leadership Symposium, Nairobi Kenya - Volunteer ICT Director and Programmes Assistant - August, 2016
• Beijing +20 Review Process, Addis Ababa Ethiopia - Volunteer Rapporteur, ICT Director and Women’s Rights activist - November, 2014
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Conference, Arusha, Tanzania - Volunteer Rapporteur, ICT Director and Women’s Rights Activist - March, 2014
• African Union Summit, Addis Ababa Ethiopia - Volunteer Rapporteur, ICT Director, and Women’s Rights Activist - January, 2014
• Commission on the Status of Women - Researcher on the psycho-social effects of child marriage on women and their children - Kenya and Zimbabwe - November, 2015.

• African Women Leadership Symposium, Nairobi Kenya - Volunteer ICT Director and Programmes Assistant - August, 2016
• Beijing +20 Review Process, Addis Ababa Ethiopia - Volunteer Rapporteur, ICT Director and Women’s Rights activist - November, 2014
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Conference, Arusha, Tanzania - Volunteer Rapporteur, ICT Director and Women’s Rights Activist - March, 2014
• African Union Summit, Addis Ababa Ethiopia - Volunteer Rapporteur, ICT Director, and Women’s Rights Activist - January, 2014
• Commission on the Status of Women - Researcher on the psycho-social effects of child marriage on women and their children - Kenya and Zimbabwe - November, 2015.

To be provided upon request.