Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Mwango  Chanda

Mwango Chanda

Lusaka

Summary

Accomplished Senior IT Technician with extensive experience at Fibrecom LTD, excelling in network troubleshooting and customer service. Spearheaded the establishment of Fibrecom Internet Services, enhancing operational efficiency by 30%. Proficient in virtualization technologies and adept at problem-solving, ensuring seamless IT support and infrastructure maintenance. Capable professional experienced in helping users correct problems with computer systems, mobile devices, and peripheral equipment. Knowledgeable about usability and security concerns. Comfortable working alone to successfully investigate and troubleshoot problems.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior IT Technician

Fibrecom LTD
Lusaka, Zambia
12.2023 - Current
  • Provided support services for OTN, PTN, SDH, G-PON, WTTX and Internet in Fibrecom NOC.
  • Contributed to establishment of Fibrecom Internet Services as core team member.
  • Delivered WTTX (LTE) support services within Fibrecom Network Operating Centre (NOC).

Marketing Agent

ZESCO
09.2012 - Current
  • Distribution of brochures
  • Customer and Client Interactions
  • Analysing and research findings

IT Technician

Fibrecom LTD
Lusaka, Zambia
02.2021 - 12.2023
  • Installed and configured hardware and software for various systems.
  • Provided technical support to staff and resolved IT-related issues.
  • Maintained network infrastructure and ensured optimal performance.
  • Monitored system security and implemented necessary updates.
  • Answered user inquiries to resolve computer software or hardware operation problems.
  • Tracked service requests through a ticketing system such as Remedy or Service Now.
  • Acted as single point of contact for customers during technical faults and security-related events.
  • Maintained composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations, applying de-escalation techniques and positive customer support.
  • Coordinated with vendors for repair services when needed.
  • Coordinated ticket fulfillment among multiple technicians and teams to reduce redundancy and accelerate response times.
  • Established server virtualization projects using VMware ESXi, Proxmox, Docker or Hyper-V technologies.

IT Technician / Access Control Tech.

ZESCO
09.2012 - 01.2021
  • Administration and maintenance of the CCTV equipment.
  • Administration and maintenance of the access control equipment.
  • Troubleshooting of CCTV equipment.
  • Troubleshooting of access control equipment.
  • CCTV/Access Control support to Kariba, Kafue, and Victoria Falls power stations.
  • CCTV equipment installations.
  • Access control equipment installations.

IT Support Clerk

Bayport Financial Services
12.2010 - 02.2012
  • Desktop Support
  • Back Office Support
  • Network Support
  • Board Room Support

Team Leader / Support Technician

Vodacom South Africa
Johannesburg , South Africa
10.2009 - 10.2010
  • Company Overview: www.vodacom.co.za
  • Overseeing work order assignments for the site.
  • Assuring site Work Orders are completed within SLA (Service Level Agreement).
  • Desktop and Call Center Support
  • Video Conferencing and Boardroom Support
  • Network Support
  • Remote Support
  • BlackBerry Client Server Support
  • Vodacom Executive Support

Team Leader / Support Technician

(Choice Technologies) Vodacom South Africa
Johannesburg , South Africa
05.2006 - 10.2009
  • Company Overview: www.vodacom.co.za.
  • Overseeing work order assignments for the site.
  • Assuring site Work Orders are completed within SLA (Service Level Agreement).
  • Video Conferencing and Boardroom Support.
  • Network Support.
  • Remote Support.
  • BlackBerry Client/Server Support
  • Vodacom Executive Support.

Sales Representative

Fur Da Import & Export
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • 2 years working as a Sales Representative at Fur Da Import & Export Zambia.

Education

CCTV/ IP & Access Control Professional -

06.2013

Cisco Certified Network Associate Discovery 4 -

UNZA
02.2013

Cisco Certified Network Associate Discovery 3 -

UNZA
10.2012

Cisco Certified Network Associate Discovery 2 -

UNZA
08.2012

Cisco Certified Network Associate Discovery 1 -

UNZA
04.2012

Diploma - Computer Engineering & Hardware Maintenance

Industrial Training Centre
01.2005

O’ level Certificate (GCEO) -

Parklands High School
01.2001

Skills

Network troubleshooting

  • Virtualization technologies
  • Technical support
  • Customer service
  • Ticketing systems
  • Problem solving
  • Operating system management
  • Desktop support
  • Remote support
  • Technical communication
  • Hardware diagnostics
  • End-user assistance
  • Vendor coordination
  • Hardware installation
  • Software configuration
  • Incident management
  • Help desk operations
  • IT documentation
  • Server maintenance
  • Wireless networking
  • Active directory management

References

  • Jacob, Kutumela, Executive Head: Forensic Services, +27115464561, Vodacom South Africa, South Africa, Advocate
  • Derrick, Brown, Support Technician, +27115464583, Datacentrix
  • Errol, Van Graan, National Executive Head: Customer Care Support, +27116348521, Vodacom South Africa, South Africa
  • Sheila, Muluba, Assistant Manager: Human Resources, +260 211 212 772, Bayport Financial Services, Zambia

  • Goerge, Shanabwato, Customer Service Manager, +260 978531788, Zesco Limited, Zambia

Accomplishments

  • Played the role of Team Leader, for Vodacom Life Centre site effectively over a period of two years.
  • Documented a process for SQL installation from a client perspective.
  • Perfected mail to phone setup and troubleshooting skills.
  • Supervised floor trunking procedures, at numerous Vodacom South Africa sites.
  • Assisted in setting up a procedure for logging complaints and faults at Bayport Financial Services using a help desk system known as Spice Works.
  • Assisted in the foundation of a knowledge base system at Bayport Financial Services.
  • Supervised wall trunking and floor trunking for numerous Bayport Financial Services sites.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior IT Technician

Fibrecom LTD
12.2023 - Current

IT Technician

Fibrecom LTD
02.2021 - 12.2023

Marketing Agent

ZESCO
09.2012 - Current

IT Technician / Access Control Tech.

ZESCO
09.2012 - 01.2021

IT Support Clerk

Bayport Financial Services
12.2010 - 02.2012

Team Leader / Support Technician

Vodacom South Africa
10.2009 - 10.2010

Team Leader / Support Technician

(Choice Technologies) Vodacom South Africa
05.2006 - 10.2009

Sales Representative

Fur Da Import & Export
01.2003 - 01.2004

CCTV/ IP & Access Control Professional -

Cisco Certified Network Associate Discovery 4 -

UNZA

Cisco Certified Network Associate Discovery 3 -

UNZA

Cisco Certified Network Associate Discovery 2 -

UNZA

Cisco Certified Network Associate Discovery 1 -

UNZA

Diploma - Computer Engineering & Hardware Maintenance

Industrial Training Centre

O’ level Certificate (GCEO) -

Parklands High School
Mwango Chanda