Mark K.
Senior Linux Systems Administrator
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Mark K. is an experienced IT professional with over eight years dedicated to Linux systems administration, SQL data analysis, and enterprise IT infrastructure across finance, telecom, government, and retail sectors. At the Ministry of Finance, Mark configured high-availability environments, managed critical financial platforms, and ensured robust backup integrity using Dell EMC, VMware, and VERITAS NetBackup. His role at Blu Flamingo leveraged data insights from SQL and web analytics to support digital campaigns for telecom and retail clients. Mark has delivered IT automation and enhanced deployment protocols at Bank of Uganda, contributed to transaction data analysis for fraud detection at DFCU Bank, and supported RAN modernization for MTN via Huawei Technologies. His expertise encompasses advanced technologies such as Oracle Linux, HP UNIX, Cisco UCS, virtualization, storage solutions, and scripting for automation in mission-critical environments.
Experience
Information Technology Systems Officer
Ministry of Finance (FINMAP 3 & REAP Project) · 2018 — 2025Administered Linux-based systems for financial management platforms while configuring and monitoring Dell EMC storage systems and VMware virtual machines. Automated backup processes with VERITAS NetBackup, ensuring integrity during restoration, and maintained the uptime and performance of services utilizing Oracle VMs and VMware servers.Reporting and Analytics Manager
Blu Flamingo · 2018 — 2018Analyzed web traffic and user behavior from digital campaigns using SQL and Google web analytics. Provided data-driven insights for clients across the telecom and retail sectors.Information Technology Officer
Bank of Uganda · 2017 — 2018Led the implementation of the Wake-on-LAN automation project, collaborating with the IT infrastructure team to refine workstation deployment protocols.Banking Officer (Data Analyst)
DFCU Bank · 2017 — 2017Utilized SQL queries to analyze transaction-level data for fraud detection and reporting, while enhancing the data validation processes for financial reporting and the Finnacle upgrade.Telecom Engineer
Huawei Technologies Ltd · 2015 — 2016Supported the MTN RAN modernization project, focusing on BTS swap and BSC alarms, while conducting fault detection on fiber and microwave links and leading configuration testing.Internships
Uganda Telecom Limited; Orange UgandaInvolved in network monitoring, ISP service management, and transmission support during internships.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- BSc in Telecommunications EngineeringMakerere University · 2010 — 2015
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)St. Mary’s College Kisubi · 2008 — 2009
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)St. Mary’s College Kisubi · 2004 — 2007
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