RESUME FOR TOREVEI KURASHA

CONTACT DETAILS
661 Grenheart, Bindura
Mobile: +263(0) 773 217 452/+263 (0) 712 005 597
Email: kurashat@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To work in a challenging middle or senior management position in the following fields: Hardware and Software
Support; Database Administration; IT Infrastructure Development, Networking and Network Support; Server Setup
and Support; or, within a dynamic, team-oriented environment, where my expertise and experience are utilised
effectively to meet the objectives of the organisation.

PERSONAL DETAILS
Forename
Surname
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Sex
Marital Status
Nationality
Languages
National Identity
Passport Number
Religion
Driver's Licence
Sex

Torevei
Kurasha
19 October 1982
Buhera
Male
Married
Zimbabwean
English and Shona
07-134420D07
BN743657
Christianity
Class Four (4)
Male

Special Attributes:

Good oral and written communication skills

Analytical & planning ability
Strong attention to detail, analysing and evaluation of problems
Strong problem solving ability
Stress Tolerance and able to work alone for long hours with minimum supervision
8 years' experience of Windows OS, Office 2013 and other desktop packages.
5 years' experience Windows Server 2000 / 2008 and exposure to other Server packages
WORKING EXPERIENCE
IT Technician- Bindura University of Science Education -December 2011 to date
Duties
Implement systems configurations as approved in the university computer labs
Management of the department systems and link it to the university system
Configuration and maintenance of Active Directory
Install, configure, and support university standard hardware and software, including desktops PCs,
laptops, printers scanners and other relevant peripherals
Networking of computers onto LAN in newly established laboratories
Regular monitoring updating of antivirus on users computer in the university and in the student labs
Manning of student computer lab and staff offices
Provide technical support to university staff on incidents on available hardware, software and network
services
Train staff on the new technology
Facilitate preparation for, and conduct of videoconference sessions
Assume responsibility for IT asset management in department
Prepare annual report for the section

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE TECHNICIAN- National University of Science& Technology -Jan 2011

to November 2011
Duties
Hardware Support-PC building, upgrading and maintenance and repairing of printers-Hp LaserJet.
Repairing and servicing of Desk computers (IBM, HP,) and laptops.
Networking of computers onto LAN in newly established laboratories.
Troubleshooting of LAN network and network points.
Regular updating of antivirus on each and every computer in the faculty and in the student labs.
Manning of student computer lab and staff offices.
Assume responsibility for IT asset management in department

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR - MINISTRY OF HIGHER AND TERTIATRY EDUCATION

January 2010 to Dec 2010
Duties
Identifying the needs of users, designing, implementing and maintaining of database.
Undertaking daily administration, monitoring system performance, backups, and developing
implementing disaster recovery plans
Training of users and answering questions
Secure the database from unauthorised access by adding or remove the users consistently
Co-ordinating and implementing security measures to safeguard the database
Generating faster query execution and reports
Managing data to give users the ability to access, relate and report information in different ways
Other Duties
Configuration and maintenance of DC, DHCP, Gateway server.
Configuration and maintenance of Active Directory
Drawing up of a plan on the computerisation strategy for Polytechnics and Teachers' colleges
Identify an IT focal point in each college and train lecturers in basic maintenance and diagnosis of
problems for the IT equipment in their location.
Plan and carry out computer training programs for Head office and lecturers in teacher's colleges and
polytechnics- basic computer software installations, backups, restoring and configurations.
First line support, training of National Exams Typists and Data Capturers. Regular updating of antivirus on
each and every computer

SENIOR HARDWARE/SOFTWARE TECHNICIAN- HARARE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE-May 2008 to

December 2009
Duties
Software support -Installation, Upgrade and repair (Server 2008, Ms Office application software and
Antivirus-Symantec,)
Hardware Support-PC building, upgrading and maintenance and repairing of printers-Hp LaserJet
Repairing and servicing of Desk computers (IBM, HP, Compaq) and laptops
Networking of computers onto LAN in newly established laboratories
Troubleshooting of LAN network and network points
Configures computers, network peripherals such as printers, scanners and related hardware;
Pull cables and rewires or directs the rewiring of cables as required for new installations and office
reconfiguration.
Acts as a technical resource in assisting users to resolve problems with equipment and data; staffs a
centralised help desk to facilitate exchange of information and advice; implements solutions or notifies
outsource providers as required.
Training of Intern Trainees Technicians
March 2007 - April 2008
Position:
Trainee Administrator, Trainee Technician, Harare Polytechnic IT Unit
Duties
Software support -Installation, Upgrade and repair (Win Server 2000,
Win XP, MS Office application software and Antivirus
2

 Assisting the Systems Administrator in creating of user accounts on a Domain Controller

Networking of computers onto LAN in newly established laboratories
Establishment and troubleshooting of LAN networks and cabling
Hardware Support-PC building, upgrading and maintenance and repairing of printers-Hp LaserJ
Weekly updating of said anti-virus and scanning of Computer systems
Attending of Computer queries from all college departments
Photographing of website pictures and editing using Photo impression and Adobe Photoshop
Gathering and updating information in the Microsoft Access database (ICT Asset)
Database management and capturing of data of college assets
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CURRENT STUDIES
Bachelor of Technology Honours in Information Technology
Institution
Harare Institute of Technology
Semester 4 Jan-May 2016
Course
Result
Software Engineering
Pending
Advanced Database Design
Pending
Object oriented programming ii
Pending
Management of Information System
Pending
Artificial intelligence
Pending
Human computer interaction
Pending
Net centric
Pending
Software project management
Pending
Semester 3 Aug-Dec 2013
Course
Object oriented programming 1(C++)
Object oriented Methodology& UML
Software testing
Software project management

Result
Pass
2.2
2.2
Pass

Semester 2 Jan-June 2013

Course
Programming Using Visual Basic.Net
Networks and Security
Data Warehousing and Data Mining
Software Engineering Project
Technopreneurial Skills II

Result
2.2
2.2
2.1
Pass
2.1

Semester 1 -Aug-Dec 2012

Course
Fundamentals of Computer Hardware
Fundamentals of Computer Mathematics
Programming Using C
Logic Design and Switching Circuits
Technical communication
Technopreneurial Development I
Operating System Principles& Design

Result
2.1
2.2
P
2.2
2.1
2.2
P

February 2008-December 2008: Higher National Diploma, Information Technology

Institution:
Harare Polytechnic
Courses
Results
Advanced Computer Networks
Credit
Advanced Systems Analysis &Design
Credit
Information System Management
Credit
3

Operation Research
Programming in Visual C++
Advanced Systems Analysis Project

Credit
Credit
Credit

March 2006 - December 2007: National Diploma, Information Technology

Institution:
Harare Polytechnic
Courses
Results
Computer Architecture& Servicing
Credit
Data Communication and Networks
Credit
Internet and Web Designing
Credit
Programming in Visual Basic
Credit
Systems Analysis and Design
Credit
Software Design
Credit
Computer Quantitative Methods
Credit
Data Structures and Algorithm
Credit
Software Project (System Design)
Distinction
Database Concept and Design
Credit
On the job Training
Distinction
National and Strategic Studies
Credit
January 2005 - December 2005:
Results:

National Certificate, Information Technology

Award

Other Training
(28-31July 2007) Networking +
College IT Enhancement Programme (CITEP)
(18-21 August 2008) Linux Training (Setting up Mail, Firewall&
Gateway Servers) (CITEP)
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
November 2003:
A' Level
School:
Muzokomba High School, Buhera
Subjects:
Geography, MOB & Mathematics
November 2001:
O' levels
Results:
10 O 'levels passes including English, Maths and Science
Hobbies
Photographing and editing of photos
Learning new things, reading technical magazines, newspapers and listening to music.
REFEREES
Mr. S Chaipa
IT Director
Bindura University
Box 1020
Bindutra
Email:
ictdirector@buse.ac.zw
Cell:0712644921

Mr Milton Tarusenga
Chief Technician
National University of
Science& Technology
P. O. Box 939,
Ascot, Bulawayo,
Zimbabwe
Email:
mtarusenga@gmail.com
Cell: 263 (0) 773
375370

Mr M Phiri
IT Manager
Harare Polytechnic IT Unit
P.O. Box CY
407,Causeway, Harare
Email: phiri@hrepoly.ac.zw
Cell: +263 (0) 773 421 185

Tendai Makosa
Systems Administrator
Ministry of Higher Education
P. Bag 7733
Causeway, Harare
Zimbabwe
Phone: +263 (0) 4252778