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David
Iradukunda

IT Infrastructure & System Administrator based in Kampala, Uganda. Specializing in enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, network security, and cloud environments.

David Iradukunda
3+
Years Experience
500+
Users Supported
3+ Years in IT
500+ End Users Managed
6 Certifications
99.9% System Uptime Achieved
David Iradukunda - IT Professional

Bridging Infrastructure & Business Goals

Kampala, Uganda BSc Information Systems — Makerere University Open to Opportunities

Experienced and results-oriented IT professional with hands-on experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure, virtualization platforms, network security, and end-user support across multiple organizations in Uganda.

I excel at identifying operational needs, designing effective strategies, and implementing solutions that improve efficiency and productivity — from Nutanix and VMware virtual environments to FortiGate/Sophos firewall management and Azure Active Directory hybrid deployments.

Committed to staying current with emerging technologies, delivering exceptional service, and ensuring high availability through proactive monitoring and robust disaster recovery practices.

Current Role IT Officer @ UBOS
Degree BSc Info Systems & Technology
Email davidryany@gmail.com
Phone +256 704 624 904

Skills & Competencies

A comprehensive toolkit built over years of hands-on enterprise IT work.

System Administration

Windows Server95%
Linux / Unix88%
Active Directory (Hybrid + Azure AD)92%
Virtualization (VMware, Nutanix)90%

Networking & Security

Firewall Management (Sophos, FortiGate)90%
Network Config (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)88%
Privileged Access Management (Sectona)82%
Backup & DR (Veritas)85%

Cloud & Monitoring

Microsoft Azure & Intune85%
Monitoring (Zabbix, OpManager)87%
Patch Management (SCCM, ManageEngine)88%
Office 365 Administration90%

Scripting & Tools

PowerShell Bash Scripting Python HTML / CSS / JS Java / C++ ManageEngine Ticketing (OS Ticket) SCCM Oracle DB Huawei & Cisco Switches Veritas Backup VMware vSphere Nutanix AHV FortiGate Sectona PAM

Work Experience

A track record of delivering reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure.

Feb 2024 – Present Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

IT Officer

  • Administer virtual machines on VMware and Nutanix ensuring optimal performance and availability across the datacenter.
  • Provide first-line IT support for hardware and software issues via phone, email, remote tools, or in person — minimizing downtime for 500+ users.
  • Configure and manage IT infrastructure including servers, switches, and firewalls (Huawei, Cisco, Sophos, FortiGate).
  • Manage Active Directory in a hybrid environment with Azure AD; handle domain joins and full endpoint deployment.
  • Conduct routine security patching using ManageEngine Desktop Central and Intune; perform data backups and warm DR with Veritas.
  • Manage Nutanix resource allocations including disk, memory, and access levels; maintain datacenter health through preventive maintenance.
  • Deliver routine cybersecurity awareness sessions for staff and document technical/performance reports.
Apr 2023 – Feb 2024 LOLC Unguka Bank

System Administrator

  • Administered Windows and Linux servers; managed VMware environments and performed Active Directory user management.
  • Managed Office 365 administration and email services across the organization and its branches.
  • Implemented Privileged Access Management (PAM) using Sectona PAM solution to strengthen security posture.
  • Monitored network devices and infrastructure with Zabbix, ensuring full operational status and license compliance.
  • Handled user support requests via OS Ticket system; provided on-site and remote support across multiple branches.
  • Managed network infrastructure ensuring optimal performance for day-to-day banking operations.
2022 Makerere University — Academic Project

Mobile App Developer — Online Purchase App

  • Developed a full-stack mobile ordering application for a local restaurant enabling food ordering and mobile money payments.
  • Built using C, C++, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Oracle DB, and integrated Mobile Money APIs.
  • Handled end-to-end delivery: requirements gathering, UI/UX design, backend development, database design, and testing.

Infrastructure Projects

Highlights of real-world infrastructure projects delivering measurable impact.

Datacenter Virtualisation
Virtualization

Enterprise VMware & Nutanix Environment

Administered virtual machines on VMware and Nutanix at UBOS, ensuring 99.9% availability, efficient resource management, and seamless datacenter operations.

VMware vSphere Nutanix AHV Disk & Memory Mgmt
Network Security
Network Security

Fortinet & Sophos Infrastructure Deployment

Configured and managed multi-vendor firewall infrastructure (FortiGate, Sophos) at UBOS and LOLC, improving security posture and network performance by over 60%.

FortiGate Sophos VLAN Huawei / Cisco
Azure AD
Cloud & Identity

Azure AD Hybrid Identity & Intune Deployment

Managed Active Directory in a hybrid environment with Azure AD at UBOS; rolled out Microsoft Intune for MDM and routine security patching across the organization.

Azure AD Microsoft Intune SCCM ManageEngine
Backup DR
Backup & Disaster Recovery

Veritas Warm DR & Data Backup System

Designed and maintained a warm disaster recovery environment using Veritas Backup at UBOS, ensuring critical data resilience and minimal RTO for the bureau's operations.

Veritas Backup Exec Warm DR Data Recovery
Monitoring
Monitoring & Observability

Enterprise Monitoring with Zabbix & OpManager

Deployed and managed system monitoring solutions (Zabbix, ManageEngine OpManager Plus) across both UBOS and LOLC, achieving 99.9% system uptime and proactive incident response.

Zabbix OpManager Alerting
Mobile App
Software Development

Restaurant Mobile Ordering & Payment App

Built a full-stack mobile ordering application for a local restaurant (Makerere University project) with food ordering and integrated Mobile Money payment APIs.

Java JavaScript Oracle DB Mobile Money API

Certifications & Education

Industry-recognized credentials validating technical expertise.

Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity
Fortinet
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft
Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
Microsoft
Google IT Support Professional Certificate
Google / Coursera
Cisco Networking Associate (CCNA-level)
Cisco
Data Science Certificate
Online Learning

Academic Background

Bachelor of Information Systems & Technology
Makerere University, Kampala — 2019–2023
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (A-Level)
St. Mary's Kitende, Kampala — 2017–2018
Uganda Certificate of Secondary Education (O-Level)
St. Mary's Kitende, Kampala — 2012–2016

Get In Touch

Open to new opportunities, collaborations, or just a conversation about IT infrastructure. Reach out any time.

Email
davidryany@gmail.com
Phone
+256 704 624 904
Location
Kampala, Uganda
LinkedIn
GitHub
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