Oliver Uwantege

Experienced technology and business analyst with over 15 years leading digital transformation and enterprise architecture initiatives. Skilled in designing and implementing innovative systems that improve operational efficiency and support strategic goals. Proven ability to bridge business needs and technical solutions, driving adoption and measurable impact.

Adept at stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and managing complex projects in public and private sectors. Passionate about leveraging technology to foster innovation and product development in dynamic environments.

Business Analyst eHealth - Belgian Development Agency (ENABEL) - Rwanda

(2022-11)

• Led digitization roadmap and strategy development for Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority.
• Conducted business analysis: mapped processes, captured requirements, prepared wireframes and use cases.
• Managed system/integration testing, compliance, and change adoption.
• Developed metrics for measuring implementation success.

Business Systems Analyst & Capacity Development Advisor - GIZ Rwanda - Rwanda

(2019-03 - 2022-10)

• Reviewed technical documentation to recommend improvements enhancing solution effectiveness.
• Supported platform selection ensuring technology standards met project requirements.
• Monitored testing activities to guarantee compliance with design and scope specifications.
• Facilitated capacity development for partners to strengthen system adoption and use.
• Support the identification and development of innovations in agriculture, transportation, health, and other sectors, from ideation through to the final product.

IT Business Analyst - Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) - Rwanda

(2017-02 - 2019-02)

• Analyzes user requirements and develops functional specifications for financial systems.
• Conducted business process improvements to optimize system efficiency and effectiveness.
• Performed user acceptance testing ensuring solutions met business and technical needs.
• Prepared technical reports summarizing trends and system performance insights.
• Lead the development of various financial systems across the ministry

Information System (Application & Data) Architect - Rwanda Development Board - Rwanda

(2010-04 - 2017-05)

• Led Enterprise Architecture (EA) projects, including government-wide frameworks and implementation guides.
• Designed architecture for Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS), and Social Protection MIS.
• Managed vendor relationships and advised institutions on software and web solutions.

ICT Education & Training Specialist - Rwanda Information Technology Authority - Rwanda

(2007-03 - 2008-02)

• Identified and recommended appropriate educational software and facilitated ICT staff training for ICT personnel from government institutions.
• Developed a career progression pathway for ICT professionals, approved by the Ministry of ICT.
• Launched e-learning projects to improve workforce ICT skills.

ICT staff - Database & Application Administrator - Kigali Health Institute - Rwanda

(2005-06 - 2007-05)

• Analyze requirements, design schemas, and develop database structures for applications
• Monitor, tune indexes, and optimize SQL queries for application performance.
• Administered and tuned large databases, performed backups, and supported new software systems.
• Developed Attendance Management System; customized MOODLE e-learning.

System Architect (Part-time) - Niphe-IT Solutions Ltd - Rwanda

(2015-02 - 2023-06)

• Designed E-registration and certification system for Institute of Engineers Rwanda (IER RWANDA).
• Coordinated stakeholders, business process mapping, database design, and quality assurance.

Lecturer - Universitaire Libre de Kigali (ULK) - Rwanda

(2011-01)

• Business Analysis, Database Management, .NET Programming, Design Methodology
• Internet & Web Technologies (PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, MySQL, CMS)
• VB.NET, C, Java, Intro to Databases
• Guided student projects in information systems.

Master of Science - ICT & Software Engineering - National University of Rwanda (2006-12)

Diploma - Principles of Spatial Data Handling: GIS, Database & Remote Sensing - International Institute for Geo-Information Science & Earth Observation (ITC) (2006-12)

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering & Information Technology - Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) (2004-03)