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Roy Gitobu

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ICT and database specialist at GITFAM Ventures, managing Pambazuka News and building civic data portals.

Kenya

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At GITFAM Ventures, I manage the database and website for Pambazuka News Portal and architect digital information portals such as Zua.ke to support civic participation and data transparency. I also design databases for client projects and provide training and IT support.

At FAHAMU Africa, I managed information systems for platforms including SOAWR.org and Pambazuka.org, and led Pambazuka’s migration to Drupal with zero data loss. My work has also included secure data collection for civic-space and human-rights projects, GIS and relational database systems, and data protection training for non-profits.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Digital Media Strategist / ICT Consultant

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GITFAM Ventures

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Managed databases and web portals, led digital campaigns, and provided IT support and training to strengthen internal capacity in digital tools and systems.

Database Management Web Administration Digital Campaigns Multimedia Production IT Support Training

Lead ICT Officer / Consultant for Partner Projects

FAHAMU Africa

Mar 2011 - Dec 2021 (10 years 9 months)

Administered complex information systems, led data migration projects, managed data collection and analysis for investigative projects, and provided training on digital media and online security.

Database Management Drupal Data Migration ODK Kobocollect Data Analysis Data Visualization ICT Policies Training System Integration PHP HTML5 Active Directory Office 365

GIS/ICT Consultant

UREPI

Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 (3 months)

Led technical implementation of a city-wide GIS system, designed relational databases, and provided training and documentation for system adoption.

GIS MS SQL Server ArcGIS Database Design System migration IT Infrastructure Training Documentation

Technical Systems Developer

United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)

Nov 2008 - Nov 2010 (2 years)

Managed databases and websites for the TUNZA Children and Youth Programme, provided technical support, and grew website traffic from 5.5 million to 6.8 million hits.

Database Management Web Development Technical Support Content Management Traffic Analysis

Systems Analyst Consultant

Nyaliville Agencies

Jan 2007 - Oct 2008 (1 year 9 months)

Managed enterprise systems and databases, implemented ICT strategies, and oversaw network and server configurations including security protocols.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV Oracle E Business Suite Microsoft Dynamics CRM MS SQL Server IT strategy Vendor Management Network Administration Security

IT Manager

GEOMAPS International

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006 (3 years 11 months)

Led a team in designing and implementing Land Information Systems, developed relational databases integrated with GIS, and created client-server applications for information management.

Project Management SQL ArcSDE ArcGIS Database Design System Integration Client Server Applications