Stephanie Mkalama

An experienced IT professional, showcasing a proven amalgamation of creativity, responsibility, and refined analytical acumen. Possessing agility and a keen orientation towards solutions, adeptly tackling challenges while upholding a customer-centric, detail-oriented, results-driven ethos within collaborative team settings. Bolstered by substantial organizational capabilities, proficiently managing simultaneous projects with precision. Demonstrating adept communication skills, conveying ideas and factual information in a lucid, succinct, and transparent manner.

Driven and results-oriented IT professional motivated by a profound enthusiasm for technology, boasting an established history of delivering exemplary solutions. Committed to fostering innovation and harnessing technical proficiency to optimize business operations and elevate user experiences. Adept in the realms of IT support, network administration, software development, data analytics, machine learning, and cybersecurity, demonstrating a holistic grasp of the IT domain and thriving within dynamic, high-paced environments. My career stands out due to the successful execution of projects and an unwavering dedication to remaining attuned to emerging technologies.

I excel at translating business requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions while upholding industry best practices and security standards. My journey has been characterized by a perpetual pursuit of growth and knowledge, underscored by an array of earned certifications. In addition, I actively engage in both industry-specific and cross-disciplinary conferences, webinars, and workshops, ensuring I remain current with the latest technological and communal trends.

Collaboration and adept communication lie at the nucleus of my work methodology. The capacity to distill intricate technical concepts into clear, succinct language enables me to effectively interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Armed with a fusion of technical acumen, problem-solving prowess, and an unceasing dedication to advancement, I possess a resolute confidence in my capacity to significantly contribute to organizational triumphs. Enthusiastically poised to apply my proficiencies in software development, IT support, data analytics, machine learning, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, I am committed to propelling innovation and underpinning vital IT undertakings.

• Currently leading the development of a comprehensive mobile application at the Centre for the Study of Adolescence aimed at enhancing access to health information for young people across Kenya. The app integrates gamified learning, confidential support services, offline access, linkage to emergency services, and multilingual functionality to reach underserved and marginalized youth.
• Presently, I am in the process of developing a Natural Language Processing AI model aimed at assisting patients in self-diagnosis. Additionally, I am actively engaged in efforts to establish remote connections between patients and medical professionals using this innovative model.
• Spearheading the creation of a real-time analytics system utilizing extensive data derived from social media platforms to bolster cybersecurity measures within Kenya. This initiative extends its influence to global territories, underscoring its potential impact on countries worldwide.
• Demonstrated exceptional precision in executing data analytics across a range of substantial datasets throughout various school projects. These accomplishments translated into achieving distinguished grades across all modules, garnering commendations from esteemed faculty members.
• Instrumental in the training of over 100 personnel from diverse backgrounds, facilitating their proficiency in application installation and utilization.
• Successfully concluded an in-depth analysis of business requirements, including the thorough assessment of system specifications, for a client website. This accomplishment was achieved a full two weeks ahead of the stipulated 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.

To be provided upon request.

• Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate, Linux Foundation - June 2025 to July 2025.
• React Learning Program, Meta in Partnership with Andela and Pluralsight - March 2023 to September 2023.
• Network Security Associate, Fortinet Training Insititute - May 2023 to June 2023.
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals, IBM - February 2023 to May 2023.
• Project Management Fundamentals, IBM - May 2023.
• Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals, IBM - May 2023.
• Software Engineering, Women In Tech - July 2022 to December 2022.
• Machine Learning Engineer, Udacity - October 2021 to March 2022.
• Introduction to Cybersecurity, Cisco Networking Academy - June 2022.
• Google Cloud Associate, Google Africa - June 2022 to October 2022.