SIMON OSMAN TEMBO
LUSAKA,ZAMBIA
Summary
Multi-skilled Engineering Manager with experience in lifecycle project coordination, network infrastructure development, configuration, security and implementation. Builds constructive supplier and stakeholder relationships for productive operations. Leads and motivates teams to achieve targets and deliver high-quality output through proficient use of technology and available resources.
Furthermore, adaptable Engineering Manager with experience in preventative and reactive maintenance across multiple disciplines. Coordinates and delivers projects to achieve cost, quality and timeframe targets. Skilled in recruitment and line management, developing motivated, high-performing teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
OFFICER COMMANDING GENERAL ENGINEERING WING
ZAMBIA AIR FORCE
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
2022.11 - Current
- Secured network systems by establishing and enforcing access control policies.
- Tracked network and telephony devices for performance and load threshold metering.
- Provided smooth communications by configuring LAN technology, wireless access points and controllers.
- Configured routers, switches and firewalls to deploy and support LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
- Oversaw a strong team of engineering personnel.
- Drove uptime of site assets, maximising production output to meet project targets.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Established project scope, timeline and objectives and tracked key metrics to monitor progress.
- Supported and implemented automation in strategic areas, helping to cut long-term costs and increase site efficiency.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR TECHNICAL PLANNING AND CONTROL
ZAMBIA AIR FORCE
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
2020.03 - 2022.11
- Drove continuous improvement by developing strategic performance indicators across operations.
- Enabled long-term success, producing strategic operation plans to boost achievement.
- Coordinated with senior management to communicate and execute strategic directives.
- Managed and supervised team members, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Researched and analysed market to provide insights for informed decision-making.
- Facilitated negotiation processes with external vendors and business partners.
- Monitored and analysed industry trends, staying informed about market dynamics.
- Reduced potential for miscommunication by planning, leading and moderating management meetings.
COMMANDING OFFICER-CENTRAL COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP
ZAMBIA AIR FORCE
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
2019.12 - 2020.12
- Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
- Performed operations management oversight for employment, administrative functions, logistics and safety.
- Accountable for resources, safety, employment and logistics to direct operations.
- Managed processes and procedures to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Ensured thorough training and coaching for junior officers, monitoring and maintaining welfare, morale and vigilance.
OFFICER COMMANDING ICT SQUADRON
ZAMBIA AIR FORCE
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
2007.08 - 2018.12
- Recruited, trained and managed IT teams to continually meet service user needs.
- Observed workflow to establish system development priorities.
- Sourced new and emerging technologies to optimize information technology services.
- Managed technology resources within department budgets.
- Advised on Information and communications technology policy and process improvements to conform to new trends in Cyber security.
- Analysed system and software requirements to meet operational needs of the Organisation.
- Carried out Cyber security awareness programs to enable personnel be alert to potential threats.
- Carried out threat analysis to the routine operations of the organization.
- Assessed system performance to advise on possible updates and improvements.
- Monitored and updated software certifications for full compliance.
- Liaised with service users to ascertain necessary system improvements.
- Sourced new and emerging technologies to optimise information services.
- Upgraded hardware and software regularly for optimised systems performance.
- Networked at industry seminars to build strategic business relationships.
Education
CERTIFICATE OF CONTINUING PROFESSION EDUCATION - CYBER SECURITY
ISACA LUSAKA CHAPTER
LUSAKA ZAMBIA 2023.10 - 2023.10
MASTER OF SCIENCE - INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION UNIVERSITY
LUSAKA ZAMBIA 2018.01 - 2019.06
CERTIFICATE - ArcGIS
IN-SERVICE TRAINING TRUST
LUSAKA ZAMBIA 2019.10 - 2019.11
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) - COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
LUSAKA ZAMBIA 2014.01 - 2016.02
CCNA (CISCO) - NETWORK ENGINEERING
UNIERSITY OF ZAMBIA
LUSAKA ZAMBIA 2013.11 - 2014.02
HIGHER DIPLOMA - MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
INSTITUTE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM
LUSAKA ZAMBIA 2011.01 - 2012.06
DIPLOMA - MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
INSTITUTE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM
LUSAKA ZAMBIA 2007.01 - 2009.02
PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION - OFFICER CADET MILITARY TRAINING
ZAMBIA AIR FORCE ACADEMY
LIVINGSTONE ,ZAMBIA 2005.12 - 2007.08
G12 CERTIFICATE - 0-LEVEL
KALONGA HIGH SCHOOL
KABWE, ZAMBIA 1998.01 - 2002.12
Skills
- Compliance understanding
- Cyber Security expert
- Computer systems security implementation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Analytical problem-solving
- Network development and security
- Technology integration
- Forward-thinking mindset
- Strategic planning
- Resource evaluation
- Policy development
- Workflow planning
- Expenditure control
- Modern management principles
- Military protocols
- Overseeing logistics
Languages
English
Fluent
Tonga
Fluent
Bemba
Fluent
Ngoni
Fluent
Lenje
Fluent
Swahili
Intermediate
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
Mohandas Gandhi
Timeline
CERTIFICATE OF CONTINUING PROFESSION EDUCATION - CYBER SECURITY
ISACA LUSAKA CHAPTER
2023.10 - 2023.10
OFFICER COMMANDING GENERAL ENGINEERING WING
ZAMBIA AIR FORCE
2022.11 - Current
DEPUTY DIRECTOR TECHNICAL PLANNING AND CONTROL
ZAMBIA AIR FORCE
2020.03 - 2022.11
COMMANDING OFFICER-CENTRAL COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP
ZAMBIA AIR FORCE
2019.12 - 2020.12
CERTIFICATE - ArcGIS
IN-SERVICE TRAINING TRUST
2019.10 - 2019.11
MASTER OF SCIENCE - INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION UNIVERSITY
2018.01 - 2019.06
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) - COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
2014.01 - 2016.02
CCNA (CISCO) - NETWORK ENGINEERING
UNIERSITY OF ZAMBIA
2013.11 - 2014.02
HIGHER DIPLOMA - MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
INSTITUTE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM
2011.01 - 2012.06
OFFICER COMMANDING ICT SQUADRON
ZAMBIA AIR FORCE
2007.08 - 2018.12
DIPLOMA - MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
INSTITUTE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM
2007.01 - 2009.02
PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION - OFFICER CADET MILITARY TRAINING
ZAMBIA AIR FORCE ACADEMY
2005.12 - 2007.08
G12 CERTIFICATE - 0-LEVEL
KALONGA HIGH SCHOOL
1998.01 - 2002.12