Hello, I'm Wilson
Digital Transformation Leader | Cyber-Security Expert | Strategic Technologist
About me
I'm Wilson Byekwaso, an IT Professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in dynamic organizations. I am committed to driving organizational transformation through digital initiatives to create significant business and customer value. My expertise is rooted in the conviction that technology acts as a powerful catalyst for transformative change. I am motivated by a commitment to staying current with cutting-edge technological advancements, skilfully translating them into actionable strategies that consistently yield tangible value for organizations.
Work Experience
National Information Technology Authority - Uganda (NITA-U)
Manager - Data Centre March 2022 - To Date
Head of a multi-disciplined team providing expert-level support for the National Cloud Infrastructure.
Systems Administrator April 2018 - February 2022
Was responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the National Data Centre IT infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, security, and scalability.
Skills
Executive Leadership
Systems Architecture
Cybersecurity
IT Leadership
Cloud and Automation
IT Strategic Planning
MTN IT Shared Services Project - HUB (ITSS)
Wintel and Virtualization Administrator March 2015 - March 2018
Enhanced and developed Infrastructure systems for MTN Uganda, MTN South Sudan, MTN Zambia, MTN Swaziland, and MTN Rwanda through L3 systems planning, implementation, design, configuration, and administration.
Nakasero Hospital Limited
ICT Team Leader September 2012 - March 2015
Oversaw the IT team in implementing, maintaining, and managing the hospital's technology infrastructure and systems on a 24/7 basis.
Deloitte Uganda Limited
Assistant IT Administrator February 2009 - September 2012
Managed workplace systems, hardware, software, tools, and security, and supported the continuous growth of end-user infrastructure.
Certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Management and Automation (VCP-CMA)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
ITIL® 4 Foundation
PRINCE2® Foundation Certification
MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional