Chioma Izuogu

My name is Chioma Izuogu, I am applying for the position of an Information Technology Specialist. I am a graduate of Computer Science from Ajayi Crowther University, with over 5 years post NYSC experience working with NOC- Unilorin as a volunteer, GHSC-PSM, and presently working in CNFA . I have a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and a Mini Masters in Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University.

I have competences in basic Networking, installation of software and hardware. I also participate in the technical evaluation committee in the negotiation and purchase of IT equipment and accessories. Not only do I have experience in IT, I also have experience In other administrative roles such as Procurement, Documentations and Inventory keeping.

I worked as IT Associate with Chemonics International in Abuja who are contractors to USAID on the Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management Project (GHSC-PSM), a $9.5bn, 8-year global award where I am responsible for over 250 staff and in a timely and efficient manner resolve IT related challenges centered around but not limited to log in issues, software installation, hardware repairs and remote access of cloud-based applications.

I presently work at Cultivating New Frontier in Agriculture (CNFA) the prime implementing partner of USAID project, that won a 5-year global award of $15.7 million Agribusiness Investment Activity, I presently oversee all the activities that go on in the IT unit as well as support the administrative and procurements department in achieving their goals.

I welcome the opportunity to discuss my application further.

• Ensured every staff synched their personal OneDrive in the organization 
• Introduced the purchase of extra IT accessories in case there is a failure on the laptop, for proactive support. 
• Explained problem resolutions to others, and instructed others in implementing them. 
• Interacted with the vendors to acquire and implement new software and hardware, as well as upgrades and equipment maintenance. 
• Engaged in developing and ensured security procedures for computer software, networks, and data. 
• Served as a technical resource in all aspects of assigned systems, networks and technologies. 
• Demonstrated an understanding of, and adhered to, systems methodologies, quality control and performance standards, and work methods established in the unit. Explained these standards to others and administered the compliance activities. 
• Oversees the payment of ISPs are done and monitor to be sure the network does not go down
• Makes sure the COPs house is provided with network services
• Local Network maintenance and installations of software such as antivirus was done
• Introducing new IT policies for the organization.
• Ensured escalation was done to the home office IT helpdesk incase of issues that are beyond my control
• Introduced a better inventory management in the IT department, to enable better handover

Global Health Project Management 2019 University of Washington

ASU Mini Masters - Supply Chain Management 

2019 Arizona State University, USA

PGD. Computer Science

2015 – 2017 Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria

BSc. Computer Science

Ajayi Crowther University Oyo, Oyo, Nigeria

2008 – 2012