ANGEL CHIKWAPULO

Business Information Technology Professional
C/o Beatrice chikwapulo p.o box 90042, Limbe, MW.

About

Dynamic Business Information Technology professional with a proven track record in optimizing business processes through innovative IT solutions and strategic project management. Adept at leveraging expertise in business analysis, IT strategy, and cross-functional team leadership to drive efficiency, improve workflows, and enhance data-driven decision-making. Committed to contributing to the success of forward-thinking organizations by delivering high-impact technological advancements.

Work

Virtualtechmalawi
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Business Systems Analyst

Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

Summary

Led initiatives to analyze business requirements and implement IT solutions, enhancing organizational efficiency and decision-making.

Highlights

Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and analyze comprehensive business requirements for IT projects, ensuring 100% alignment with organizational objectives and strategic goals.

Led cross-functional teams in the design, development, and implementation of innovative software solutions, significantly improving business processes and workflows.

Conducted rigorous User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and provided comprehensive training to end-users, ensuring successful adoption of new systems and minimizing post-implementation issues.

Acted as a crucial liaison between business users and IT teams, facilitating seamless communication and managing expectations to ensure project success and stakeholder satisfaction.

Identified and recommended technology-based solutions for process improvement, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness across key operational areas.

Virtualtechmalawi
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IT Project Manager

Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

Summary

Managed the full lifecycle of IT projects, from scope definition to quality assurance, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.

Highlights

Managed the full lifecycle of IT projects, including scope definition, resource allocation, budgeting, risk management, and quality assurance, ensuring successful project delivery.

Collaborated with business stakeholders to define clear project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria, leading to effective project execution and alignment with business needs.

Monitored project progress diligently, proactively addressing any issues or risks to ensure timely delivery within budget constraints and maintaining project momentum.

Conducted regular meetings with project team members, providing guidance, tracking milestones, and resolving issues to optimize team performance and project timelines.

Prepared and presented comprehensive project status reports to senior management, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and strategic next steps for informed decision-making.

Upwork (Self-Employed)
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Freelance WordPress Developer

Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

Summary

Developed and managed custom WordPress solutions for diverse clients, focusing on design, functionality, and security.

Highlights

Designed and restructured eye-catching WordPress themes, driving a 20% increase in traffic to clients' websites and successfully implementing Google AdSense for monetization.

Maintained and updated multiple WordPress websites, ensuring 99.9% uptime and reducing website downtime by 20% through proactive management and rapid issue resolution.

Implemented robust security measures to protect WordPress websites from cyber attacks, resulting in zero security breaches over a two-year period.

Collaborated closely with clients to troubleshoot and debug WordPress websites, reducing website errors by 30% and improving overall website performance by 15%.

Developed custom plugins and themes, integrated third-party APIs, and customized WordPress functionality to meet specific client business processes and enhance user experience.

Malawi Broadcasting Corporation
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IT Intern

Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

Summary

Provided technical support and contributed to system reliability and strategic decision-making as an IT Intern.

Highlights

Assisted the IT team with troubleshooting hardware and software issues, providing technical support to over 100 end-users daily, ensuring minimal disruption.

Participated in the testing and deployment of software updates and patches, enhancing system reliability and security for critical infrastructure.

Conducted in-depth research on emerging technologies, presenting findings to senior IT staff that informed strategic decision-making processes and future technology adoption.

Contributed to the development of comprehensive technical documentation, including user manuals and standard operating procedures, improving knowledge transfer efficiency by 25%.

Education

Malawi University of Science and Technology
Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

Bachelor of Science

Business Information Technology

Languages

English

Certificates

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

Issued By

IIBA

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Issued By

PMI

ITIL Foundation Certification

Issued By

AXELOS

Skills

Business Analysis

Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Stakeholder Collaboration, Process Improvement, Technology Solutions, Data Analysis and Interpretation.

Project Management

Project Management, IT Strategy Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Scope Definition, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Milestone Tracking, Project Status Reporting.

Systems & Security

Systems Integration, Database Management, Information Security, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Technical Documentation.

Web Development

WordPress Development, Custom Web Applications, Theme Development, Plugin Development, API Integration, Website Maintenance, Website Security, Troubleshooting, Debugging, HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Dart, Flutter.

Operating Systems

Windows, Linux, MacOS.

Networking

TCP/IP, Ethernet, Subnet, VPN, Token Ring, SSH, Secure ID, ISO/OSI, Proxy Servers, DNS, DHCP.