Brazio Ziyal Amanya
9/12/2014
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
+256-783-794276
+256-704-382568
[email protected]
INTRODUCTION
I am a 22 year old Ugandan male who recently completed at Mbarara University of Science
and Technology the degree of Bachelor of Information Technology. I take keen interest in
technology and how we can use the power that technology gives us to make our communities
better places. As an Information Technology person, I am into web and mobile based
software development and programming, database management, system administration and
computer networking.
I have also been a freelance web developer/designer and graphics designer for close to
four years now and I have been blogging for as long.
E DUCAT I O N
M b a r a r a U n i v e r s i t y o f S c i e n c e A n d Te c h n o l o g y, M b a r a r a B a c h e l o r o f I n f o r m a t i o n Te c h n o l o g y
2011 – 2014
Bachelor of Information Technology
S t J o s e p h ’s Vo c a t i o n a l S c h o o l , M b a r a r a
2009 – 2010
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
S t J o s e p h ’s Vo c a t i o n a l S c h o o l , M b a r a r a
2005 – 2008
Uganda Certificate of Education
M o t h e r c a r e P r e p a r a t o r y S c h o o l , Ka s e s e
1997 – 2004
Primary Leaving Examinations
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EXPERIENCE
Web developer/designer and graphics designer | F r e e l a n c e
2011 - to date
As a freelance web developer, I work on web based applications as well as website
design and development projects, programming, hosting, updating and maintaining them.
My work involves coding and implementing database driven web applications in PHP,
HTML5, CSS3 and using Content Management tools like Drupal, Joomla! And Word Press.
As a graphic designer comfortable with Adobe’s Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and
CorelDraw, I create corporate brandings like logos, design content for print magazines
and also use this skill in my web design work to come up with creative custom templates
and/or themes for websites.
ICT Intern/Webmaster | Institute of Interdisciplinary Training and Research
June 2014 – August 2014
I have been an I.T intern and webmaster at Mbarara University’s Institute of
Interdisciplinary Training and Research since June, 2014. My assignments included
designing and implementing the institute’s website (iitr.must.ac.ug), updating and creating
content regularly for the website’s blog section as well as general house-keeping on the
website. Other assignments were, graphic design for the institute’s newsletters, booklets,
brochures and general I.T support in the institute computer labs and staff offices.
IT Intern | Codinex Computers, Mbarara
Feb 2012 – July 2012
Codinex Computers is an Information Technology firm based in Mbarara, Uganda. As an
IT intern, I worked in the Software Incubation department to develop software solutions
for businesses and worked as the webmaster, maintaining and updating the company
websites. Also, I worked as system administrator, maintaining the servers and company
computer systems.
Graphics designer | T r i p l e B E n t e r p r i s e s
December 2010 – August 2011
Triple B Enterprises is a local printing firm in Kasese, Uganda. As a graphics designer, I
was responsible for coming up with design concepts for calendars, posters, banners, flyers
and web animations using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw Suite.
SKILLS
 System administration (Linux, Windows)
 Database Management and Database Programming (MySQL, Access)
 Computer networking
 Computer peripheral device configuration (printers, scanners and other office
computer equipment)
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
 IT project planning and management
 Web based database driven software development in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3,
jQuery
 Website design, development and maintenance using Content Management tools like
Word Press, Drupal and Joomla!
 Creating modern web applications using Content Management Systems and
Frameworks like Drupal and Joomla!
 Graphics design in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw
 Web based applications and Information systems design and development in
modular PHP.
 Search Engine Optimization and use of Google Webmaster tools and Google
Analytics
 Online marketing.
 Use of Google AdSense and Ad Words
 Audio production (recording, arranging and mastering) in Logic Platinum, Adobe
Audition and FL Studio 11
 Excellent professional writing skills
 Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
 Fluency in English, Lhukonzo, Runya-Kitara, Luganda, and fair knowledge in Swahili
PORTFOLIO/WORK
 Website for Institute for Interdisciplinary Training and Research (iitr.must.ac.ug) 2014
 Website for Youth Empowerment
(www.yerpcentre.org) – 2014
and
Rehabilitation
Projects
Uganda
 Website for Youth Fraternity for Change (www.yfcuganda.org) - 2014 and ongoing
 Website for St Thomas Vocational School (www.stthomasvoc.net/) - 2011
 Website for LETI Africa (www.leticafrica.org) - 2013
 Website for Angels Compassion (www.angelscompassion.org) - 2012
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 Website for El Bueno Technologies (www.elbuenotech.com) - 2013
 Website for Mbarara University Computing Students Association
(www.mucosa.must.ac.ug) - 2013
 School management system for St Thomas
LEADERSHIP
Google Student Ambassador | M b a r a r a U n i v e r s i t y o f S c i e n c e a n d
Te c h n o l o g y
July 2013 – July 2014
Google is an American multinational corporation specializing in Internet-related services and
products. These include search, cloud computing, software, and online advertising
technologies.
A Google Student Ambassador is a student that acts as liaison between Google and their
university. As a Google Student Ambassador (GSA) for Mbarara University of Science and
Technology, I learn about innovative Google products and programs and share them with
students and staff, plan and host fun events on campus, act as a campus contact for Google
teams and help Google better understand my university’s culture.
REFEREES
1. Dr Viola Nillah Nyakato
Director, Institute of Interdisciplinary Training and Research
Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
+256-772-982535, [email protected]
2. Mr Amos Baryashaba
Head, Computing Services
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
+256-706-197961, [email protected]
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