Date of Birth

June 8, 1980

Nationality

Ghanaian

Language(s) spoken

English, Twi, and Fante.

Career Objective

To make good use of the knowledge and skills acquired over the years by helping my employers meet and even if possible exceed their targets. I am always ready to take and accept new challenges and do my very best to deliver what is required of me. I will always give the best out of me.

Educational Background

2006-2007           University of Wollongong(UOW)                Australia

§   Bachelor of Computer Science

2004 -2005           INTI College Sarawak                              Malaysia

§  Diploma in Computer Studies

2002 -2004         INTI College Sarawak                                Malaysia

§  Certificate in Computer Studies

2000-2001           West African Exam Council, Accra         Ghana

§  Advanced Business Certificate in IT

1999-2000           West African Exam Council, Accra         Ghana

§  General Business Certificate in IT

1996-1998          Koforidua Secondary School                     Ghana

§  Senior Secondary School Certificate Exam(S.S.S.C.E)

Computer Skills

§  Programming: C, C++, Visual Basic, VB.Net, Java, Java Script, Shell Script/Unix, PHP, ASP, ASP.Net,  XML, HTML, XHTML

§  Operating System: Windows XP/ server 2003 / server 2000 / 98/95, DOS, Linux/Unix

§  Microsoft Office: Ms Word /Excel /Access /Power Point /Front Page /Ms Project

§  Desktop Publishing: Ms Publisher, Coral Draw, Photoshop, Print Artist

§  Networking: Network Planning and Design, IP configuration and troubleshooting, LAN setup, Router configuration, Network Security, Network troubleshooting

§  Database: Design and Implementation, Microsoft SQL server, Query language

§  Hardware: PC Maintenance, Repairs , and Troubleshooting

§  Multimedia tools:  Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver

Professional experience

Aug. 08 – date  Electricity Company of Ghana(HQ), Accra      Ghana

• Assistant Computer Audit Officer

ü  Assess the strength and effectiveness of controls that are designed to protect information and communication technology systems and give appropriate recommendations.

ü  Contribute to the development / acquisition of computer system and advises on control features and incorporation of audit trails

ü  Plan IT Audit engagement base on the assessed level of risk that irregular and illegal acts might occur and design audit procedures that can identify these acts

ü  Assist in drafting of computer audit programs to be used on various application software, different Operating System platforms and the entire systems

ü  Advises on all issues related to computer auditing and accounting of all computer systems.

Sept 07 – Dec 07    Software Optima, Kuching                        Malaysia

§  Programmer (Industrial Training)

ü  Develops reports and program related work including Documentation

ü  Writing test cases and testing of application with sample data

2006-2007              ET Consulting , Kuching                             Malaysia

§   Interface Designer / Tester (Part-Time)

ü  Designs the program user interface using JSP

ü  Test the working application data for errors based on a test data

2003-2004            INTI College Sarawak                              Malaysia

§   International Marketing Assistant (Part-Time)

ü Helps in the recruiting of students from Africa

ü Helps in the processing of  students application

2000-2002          Technic-Eau Drilling Co. Ltd, Koforidua     Ghana

§   Information Technologist/ Admin. Assistant

ü Maintaining computers and fax machines

ü Responsible for data entries and analysis

ü Responsible for the preparation of payroll, staff income tax and social security contributions

ü Responsible for the payment of all the company’s utility bills

1999-2000        Ghana Secondary School, Koforidua         Ghana

§   Computer Lab Assistant / Instructor

ü Backing up files, cleaning computers with appropriate solution and all other equipments for the smooth running of the lab

ü Responsible for setting up the lab for practical work

ü Teaching computer practical

ü Assisting students during practice session

ü Examine students in computer practical skills

Awards and Achievements

2007                 NRA Alkaline Water Sdn Bhd, Kuching       Malaysia

§   I developed Website for the company using combination of html and PHP. (www.nrawater.com)

2007                  Mind Development Center,  Kuching                 Malaysia

§   I developed Database System to be used by their educational center using ASP.Net connecting to MS SQL Database

2006 - 2007          University of Wollongong (UOW)            Australia

§   I was the Project Leader for my group Final Year “Software Project” (Online Car Selling and Rental System). As a Project leader, I did the planning, managing, organizing meetings and monitor the progress of the project in order to meet deadline and achieve the group’s goal and objective.

2006                      University of Wollongong (UOW)             Australia

§   I was awarded with University of Wollongong (UOW) Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship for being an outstanding student.

2004                           INTI College Sarawak                             Malaysia

§   Twice Merit Award recipient for outstanding scholastic achievement in the Diploma in Computer Studies

Hobbies

Reading books in related field of study or job, listening to sentimental songs, using the internet, meeting new people, playing badminton, tennis, soccer and swimming.

Referees

Mr. Anthony Antwi Osafo (Director of Audit)

Internal Audit

Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd.

P. O. Box 521

Accra

Tel: 021-676727 ext. 109

Mr. Chin Koon Yung (General Manager)

Software Optima

Lot 322, Top Floor

Jalan Rubber 12
93400, Kuching

Sarawak, Malaysia

+60128898184

Email: [email protected]

Mr. Eric Scott Covington (Former Peace Corps Volunteer & Head of Computer Department at Ghana Secondary School – Koforidua)

Tel: 001-3017624826 / 001-2022106179

Email: [email protected]