Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience, the expert specializes in database administration and Unix/Linux system administration, with a strong focus on Oracle technologies. Extensive work in telecommunications involves managing Oracle databases and mobile banking systems. Technical skills include proficiency in programming languages such as Java and SQL, alongside web development and software engineering methodologies. Background includes roles in IT support, database administration, and system administration, contributing to significant projects across diverse environments. Responsibilities have included providing academic instruction in database and programming courses, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to knowledge sharing.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including information technology, telecommunications, and finance. Previously held roles such as IT Technician, Database Administrator, and System Administrator, with responsibilities in technical support, database management, and system maintenance. Interdisciplinary expertise includes digital solutions in telecommunications and mobile banking. The geographic scope of work is primarily based in Mozambique, with additional training in South Africa, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of regional technological and infrastructural development. Extensive experience in Mozambique, with professional roles spanning various sectors, and participation in training and development activities in South Africa and Italy, has provided a deep understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics in Southern Africa.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is a native speaker of Portuguese and possesses academic-level proficiency in English, alongside basic knowledge of Italian. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including academic settings and international environments. The educational background includes a Bachelor Honors degree in Computer Science Engineering from the Instituto Superior de Ciências e Tecnologias de Moçambique (ISCTEM), Mozambique, completed in 2006. Additionally, they pursued a Bachelor Honors degree in Psychology at Universidade Politécnica, Mozambique, which remains unfinished.