Dafton Mwadawa

Practical and results-driven Computer and Geography Educator, IT Specialist, and GIS/Physical Planning Professional with technical drawing expertise and hands-on experience in ArchiCAD, QGIS, and ArcGIS. Proven track record in physical planning office operations at the Vihiga County Physical Planning Office (Mbale), combining spatial drafting, land-use planning, site inspections, and digital map creation with ICT instruction, academic data management, and computer systems maintenance.

Lead Technology Consultant - Zee-Tech Cyber - Mbale, Vihiga County, Kenya

(2026-08)

• Technical Services & Repairs: Provide comprehensive hardware diagnostic and repair services for desktop and laptop computers, resolving hardware failures, replacing faulty components, and maintaining system integrity.
• Software Maintenance & OS Deployment: Perform operating system updates and clean installations (Windows configurations), configure BIOS/UEFI firmware, and remove malware/viruses.
• Document & Graphic Design Services: Deliver professional desktop publishing, document layout, photo editing, and typesetting for local institutions and individual clients using Microsoft Publisher and graphic tools.
• Client Consultation & Cyber Services: Manage daily cyber café operations, offer public internet access assistance, and advise clients on appropriate IT solutions and software tools.

Computer & Geography Teacher, Data Analyst & Systems Support - Imusutsu Senior School - Vihiga County, Kenya

(2025-05 - 2026-03)

• Academic Data Analysis (MS Excel): Managed and compiled overall school examination datasets using Microsoft Excel, performing detailed statistical analyses, generating class mean scores, tracking subject performance trends, and designing printable summary charts for administration meetings.
• SAMIS Financial & Administrative Support: Assisted administrative staff in operating the SAMIS (School Administration Management Information System), updating student fee ledgers, entering daily transaction receipts, and reconciling accounting entries.
• Curriculum Delivery & Examination Development: Taught Form 3 and Grade 10 Computer Studies and Geography classes, preparing comprehensive schemes of work, lesson plans, and practical laboratory exercises.
• Assessment & Project Evaluation: Designed end-of-term examination papers, detailed marking schemes, and topical revision banks using Microsoft Word. Evaluated secondary school Computer Studies student projects (Milestones I & II) according to standardized assessment rubrics.
• Database Management (MS Access): Organized and maintained structured student record databases in Microsoft Access to streamline administrative reporting and student data tracking.

Physical Planning & GIS Intern (Industrial Attachment) - County Department of Physical Planning - Vihiga County, Mbale, Kenya

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

• Spatial Mapping & Technical Drafting: Applied strong technical drawing skills and software tools (ArchiCAD, QGIS, ArcGIS) to digitize physical land-use maps, prepare site layout plans, and update spatial database records.
• Office Operations & Application Processing: Actively participated in all daily operational activities of the county physical planning office in Mbale, including receiving, logging, and processing development permission applications.
• Development Control & Site Verification: Joined physical planning officers on field inspections across Vihiga County to verify site layout plans, inspect structural compliance against spatial zoning regulations, and assess environmental conditions.
• Planning Documentation: Supported senior physical planners in reviewing land subdivision proposals, checking structural/site drawings, and drafting official planning reports and recommendations.

Bachelor of Arts - Geography with IT - Rongo University (2021-09 - 2025-04)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Imusutsu High School (2020 - 2020)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Matunda Primary School (2016 - 2016)