CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full name : Emmanuel Mdemu
Residence Address : Plot 110, Block W, Iyela1 Street, Mbeya, Tanzania.
Telephone : +255763035881, +255623836712
Postal Address : P.O. Box 2096, Mbeya.
Email Address : emmanuel.m.mdemu@gmail.com

CAREER SUMMARY
With extensive experience in information and communication technology (ICT) and security systems in 8+ years, this proven
success to the integration of security systems with network systems and internet especially on client side for remote access and
server side for centralization. Where monitoring and troubleshooting become easy, this increases customer awareness, trust,
production and promote customer engagement into the systems for full operation.

CORE COMPETENCIES
♦ Project Management ♦ Industrial Network ♦ Teamwork ♦ Security Management
♦ Technical support ♦ Presentation & Communication ♦ Leadership skills ♦ Operation Management
♦ Quality Assurance ♦ Configuration ♦ Responsibility ♦ Design, development & maintenance skills

EDUCATION & AFFITIATIONS

MBEYA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MUST), Bachelor of Computer Engineering (2016-2019)
MBEYA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MUST), Diploma of Computer Engineering. (2011-2014)
IYUNGA TECHNICAL SCHOOL, Advance Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE). (2009-2011)
IVUMWE SECONDARY SCHOOL, Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE). (2005-2008)
PAMBOGO PRIMARY SCHOOL, Certificate of Primary Education. (1998-2004)

EXPERIENCES & ACHIEVEMENTS

Project Engineer
Meritech Ltd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania March 2021 – Present
• Lead in implementation of all pilot projects government (MOCLA, MOA, TRAT & TRAB) and private (Dar Village
group) from scratch to completion
• Design network architecture, physical security systems, audiovisual systems, public address systems and all other ICT
related systems and as per client requirements.
• Provide configuration, programing and testing of all ICT related equipment’s installed at site which includes;
switches, routers, firewall protections (SOPHOS, MIKROTIK, CISCO ASA), CCTV, Access control systems etc.
• Remote monitoring of SOPHOS firewall protection devices through web-based SOPHOS central management engine.
• Make integration of ICT related equipment’s for easy access and monitoring in network or internet through central
management engine (web based on server side or remote desktop application on client side) or using hardware
module like GSM dialers.
• Prepare tender documents through government electronic procurement system or manually system to combat with
market competition.
• Perform site survey and attend site meetings of ongoing projects.
• Prepare as built drawings through AutoCAD and all other documents concerning a current project.

Project Engineer
ComSec Security Systems Ltd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Jan 2021 – March 2021
• Returned to Headquarter in Dar es Salaam and conducting site survey to clients for upgrading their old systems to
new one and increasing security to their commercial buildings and their premises (CRDB, ACCESS BANK,
MKOMBOZI BANK): increases support to headquarter due to few numbers of technical employees.

Zonal Engineer
ComSec Security Systems Ltd, Mbeya, Tanzania 2016 – 2020
• Centralized at Mbeya region, conducted survey, marketing and ran all pilot projects: slashed traveling cost 89.6%,
reduced client waiting time for service from days to hours.
• Performed installation, configuration, testing and commissioning of the systems: provided training to remove
unnecessary calls, increases confidence and interaction with stakeholders.
• Ensured quarterly preventive maintenance and repair done: enhanced performance and maintained work efficient of
client systems and other assets.
• Attended down calls, which require physical assistance, provided technical support remotely with detailed
information: reduced system failure and risk 95%, cut visiting cost 100% through phone support.
 • Updated monthly inventory report and preventive maintenance report, generate schedule for weekly activities: keep
track of the items in the stock, removed contradiction of office stock.

Project Supervisor
ComSec Security Systems Ltd, Dar es salaam, Tanzania 2015 – 2016
• Supervised a team of 20 workers on the implementation of Local Area Network (LAN) and security systems:
improved management skills on duties, increased work performance and trust form office and client, awarded
certificate of appreciation as a best worker.
• Managed the highly successful integration of security system to the client network: enhanced system monitoring and
support through internet.
• Conducted programming and testing of security systems that include; CCTV cameras, access control systems, public
addressing system, intruder alarm system, fire alarm systems; improved awareness and importance of security
systems in our life.
• Operated security systems software and ICT support management engine: resolved client queries and provided better
solution and successful support.

Technician
ComSec Security Systems Ltd, Dar es salaam, Tanzania 2014 – 2015
• Designed Local Area Network (LAN), implemented and applied switch configuration and integration: increased
knowledge on networking and easy access of ICT equipment.
• Configured Voice over IP (VoIP) phones to establish communication between internal staffs and external
stakeholders: improved communication with client and easy reachability.
• Initiated training schedules at office through drawing aids: increased technical skills, awareness and knowledge on
how to use and maintain security systems with integration to network and internet.
• Applied all security systems standards, network rules and regulations on installation, configuration and system
integrations: created trust from office management, clients and fellow employees.

TRAININGS
Industrial Practical training (IPT 2)
Tanzania Telecommunication Cooperation (TTCL), Mbeya branch 2018
• Trained to configure switch that include: creating VLANs, applying VPN, creating remote login access, applying
security configurations and switch ports management.
• Learned to configure new voice service user using software, remote switch troubleshooting on VPN, evolution of 5G
technology and Base Transvers Station (BTS) monitoring.
• Accomplished training on air condition (AC) operation and maintenance, power backup structure and preventive,
maintenance rectifier troubleshooting, mechanism of Automatic Transfer System (ATS), solar system configuration,
troubleshooting and general maintenance.

Industrial Practical training (IPT 1)

Tanzania Telecommunication Cooperation (TTCL), Mbeya branch 2017
• Trained about structures of enterprise network system, radio transmission technology, landline connection from ISP
to customers, structure and operation of MSAN system.
• Trained on types of cable used to carry data and voice signals in and out of ISP premises, national ICT backbone
structure from international ISP (SEACOM) to the national ISP (TTCL), troubleshooting of data and voice signal
from ISP to customers and general preventive maintenance.
• Trained to splice optical fiber cable, optical devices connection, types of services offered by TTCL as an ISP, types of
customers they serviced and general infrastructure used to provide service to their customers.

Airport Security Awareness Training at Everett Aviation, Dar es salaam 2015

• Trained about types of aviation threats, recognition of weapons and explosive devices, general airport access control,
work in and movements in airport and general airport safety and security.

Industrial Practical training (IPT 2)

ComSec Security Systems Ltd, Dar es salaam 2013
• Trained about designing and implementation of Local Area Network (LAN), cable management and international
standard of configuration.
• Trained about basic structure of Public Addressing (PA) system, general requirements, installation and configuration.

Industrial Practical training (IPT 1)

ComSec Security Systems Ltd, Dar es salaam 2012
• Trained on installation, configuration, programming and basic structure of CCTV cameras, Fire alarm system,
intruder alarm system and access control system.
MEMBERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
2019 – Current : Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
2011 – 2014 : Institution of engineers Tanzania (IET)
2009 – 2011 : Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB)
2003 – 2007 : Roots and shoots
2003 – 2007 : Karate Team Leader under Shotokan level
2002 – 2004 : Scout Patrol Leader for scout cubs aged about 8 to 11

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Technical skills: ARCHICAD, AutoCAD, PSPP, Microsoft office suite, Proteus, MATLAB, Management Engine (Web based
or desktop applications) e.g., Falco web, IVMS, SOPHOS central manage, etc.

Language skills:
✓ English - Reading-Very good, Writing-Very good, Speaking-Very good.
✓ Hindi - Reading-Basic, Writing-Basic, Speaking-Basic.
✓ Kiswahili - (Native Language)

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION

Research Project
“Development of water meter intruder alarm systems”. (2019)
“Design of online water billing management information system”. (2014)

Publication
“Development of water meter intruder alarm systems”. (2019)
International Journal of Engineering Research and Advanced Technology (IJERAT). Vol. 5, no.7 (July 2019): 92-99.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.31695/IJERAT.2019.3516

RECOGNITION/ACHIEVEMENTS
Certificate of Appreciation, ComSec Security Systems Ltd. (2016)

OTHERS
• Travel passport (Valid)
• Driving license (Valid)
REFEREES
Eng. Ester Christopher
Managing Director
Meritech Ltd
P. O. Box 61049, Dar es salaam.
Email: esterc@meritech.co.tz
Mobile: +255756803375

Mr. Abdallah Kayanda

Head of Customer Services & Support
ComSec Security Systems Ltd
P. O. Box 9021, Dar es salaam
Email: abdallah@comsec.co.tz
Mobile: +255753223477, +2557656717156

Mr. Slavio Mhagama

Human Resource Manager
ComSec Security Systems Ltd
P. O. Box 9021, Dar es salaam
Email: slavio@comsec.co.tz
Mobile: +255786004160, +255716076007

Mr. Ally Mwerani

Zonal System Administrator
NMB Bank PLC
P.O. Box 792, Mbeya, Tanzania
Email: ally.mwerani@gmail.com
Mobile: +255767400010

Mr. Nelson Godfrey

IP (Data and Voice) Engineer
Tanzania Telecommunication Cooperation (TTCL)
P.O. Box 2209, Mbeya, Tanzania
Email: nelson.godfrey@ttcl.co.tz
Mobile: +255738262305, +255715223390

Eng. Adelaida Mwasamila

Telecom Operator – ICT
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees – UNHCR
P.O. Box 19, Kibondo, Tanzania
Email: adelaidamwasamila@gmail.com
Mobile: +255672361435

Mr. Justin A. Mwakatobe

Assistant Lecturer
Mbeya University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 131, Mbeya, Tanzania
Email: justinmwakatobe@gmail.com
Mobile: +255742396895

Mr. Phesto Namayala

Head of computer department
Mbeya University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 131, Mbeya, Tanzania
Email: phesto.namayala@gmail.com
Mobile: +255759228108