Gibson Kabugi
@gibsonkabugi
Senior IT Operations and Support Engineer specializing in SaaS, endpoint management, and SharePoint automation.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior IT Operations and Support Engineer with 10+ years delivering IT infrastructure management, SaaS administration, and macOS/Windows endpoint support across Africa and global teams.
I have administered Google Workspace, Okta, Microsoft 365, Intune, and Azure while supporting 2,000+ users across 12 countries and leading SharePoint automation projects that streamlined workflows.
I mentor and coach in-country IT staff, standardize support and compliance, and drive automation that reduces manual work and escalations.
I thrive in remote-first, fast-paced environments where I align IT operations with strategic organizational goals, manage budgets and procurement, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and security.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Consultant
SeePU Solutions
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 8 months)
Provided IT consultancy on cloud infrastructure, SaaS administration, cybersecurity and SharePoint automation for SMEs and NGOs, designing scalable operations and mentoring distributed support teams.
Regional IT Support Analyst
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 (5 months)
Supported 2,000+ users across 12 African countries with Tier 1 and Tier 2 IT operations, administering Google Workspace, Okta, Intune and Zoom while leading SharePoint automation projects that streamlined regional workflows.
Senior IT Officer
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Apr 2020 - Sep 2024 (4 years 5 months)
Managed IT support for 500+ users across multiple countries, administering Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, enforcing cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, and supervising IT recruitment and budgets.
IT Officer
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
May 2016 - Apr 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Delivered full-spectrum IT support including network and server troubleshooting, led migration efforts to Azure cloud and supported infrastructure scaling and procurement decisions.
IT Support Officer
International NGO Safety Organization
Jun 2015 - Apr 2016 (10 months)
Installed and maintained IT infrastructure for field offices and provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 support to ensure system uptime and user satisfaction.
Data Management Assistant
Merlin UK & Oxfam GB
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)
Supported emergency response programs with data management and system monitoring, ensuring field data accuracy and maintaining reporting tools during humanitarian operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UNICAF University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science awarded by UNICAF University, Malawi.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
Interested in hiring Gibson?
You can contact Gibson and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message GibsonFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
