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Salim CISSE

Salim CISSE

Mali

Highest degree :

Masters

Field of study :

12 th pass

Location :

mali

Citizenships :

Malian

Experience :

15 Year(s)

Countries :

Mali, Central African Republic

Gender :

Male

Sectors :

Technical support Engineer

Technology

Information Technology

Experience

IT OPERATION ASSISTANT

Mali

WFP

September 2022

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Present

Maintain and troubleshooting network infrastructure: servers, switches, routers, Azure cloud services, (Fortinet, and Meraki equipment). •Installed three 1.8m VSAT antennas at WFP sites in Timbuktu, Gao, and Menaka (2022). •Led the full IT infrastructure rollout for WFP new field office in Menaka (2024): structured network cabling, installation and configuration of 2 VSAT systems (C-band and Ku-band), deployment of Mitel PBX server, and complete wireless network setup. •Implemented a CCTV system for common UN office in Ségou: 30 Hikvision cameras and NVR. •Served as National Focal Point and Expert for VSAT across all WFP sites in Mali: installation, cabling, grounding, site surveys, and maintenance (Newtec/iDirect systems). Conducted semi-annual maintenance on all VSAT installations in Mali. Monitored and analyzed daily VSAT performance, identifying trends and leading continuous improvement initiatives. •Installed 1.8m VSAT antennas on 3 WFP sites (Timbuktu, Gao, Menaka – 2022). •Monitor and analyze daily VSAT performance, identifying trends and leading continuous improvement initiatives to optimize connectivity and service reliability. •Conduct semi-annual maintenance on all WFP VSAT installations in Mali. •Provide technical support to over 100 users across WFP and partner organizations, including digital platforms such as School Connect and beneficiary management systems. •Provide daily IT support to over 40 users at the shared United Nations office in Ségou, including staff from WFP and other UN agencies. •Administer the EasyVista IT service desk tools : incident logging, troubleshooting, escalation, and follow-up with HQ-level support. •Develop and maintain comprehensive IT documentation for the Ségou sub-office, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date records for systems and processes. •Created and regularly updated all IT documentation for the Ségou sub-office, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for operations and audits •Promoted cybersecurity best practices among WFP users through regular awareness sessions and guidance, improving digital security culture.

ICT Engineer (Technical Lead)

Central Africa Republic

ICRC

October 2018

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March 2019

Supervised a team of three IT technicians across the main office and sub-delegations. •Administered the ICT infrastructure at the main office in Bangui and sub-sites in Kaga-Bandoro, Bouar, Ndélé, and Bambari. •Oversaw incident management through the VSM Light platform. •Coordinated all IT operations during the absence of the ICT Coordinator. •Trained technicians on ICRC institutional policies and standards. •Installed 2.4-meter VSAT antennas in ICRC Bouar sub-office (Newtec systems, satellite provider: Orange Business Services). •Reviewed and optimized HF and VHF (base and mobile) installations to improve communication services. •Updated and standardized technical documentation for the Bangui, Kaga-Bandoro, Ndélé, and Bambari sites. •Led the deployment project of IT and telecom infrastructure at the new Bouar site. •Conducted a comprehensive review of the ICT equipment inventory across the five ICRC sites in the Central African Republic.

ICT Specialist – Network & Telecom Infrastructure- Cybersecurity focal point in Mali

Mali

ICRC

September 2014

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August 2022

Oversaw ICT operations for Gao, Kidal, and Ménaka sites. •Led a 2-person team providing technical support to 90+ end users. • Administer incident management platform (VSM Light). •Maintained VSAT, HF/VHF radio, and LAN/WAN networks. •Served as cybersecurity focal point: vulnerability handling and awareness. •Promoted cybersecurity best practices among WFP users through regular awareness sessions and guidance, improving digital security culture. • Contributed to ICT budgeting and infrastructure planning. •Led the full IT infrastructure rollout for ICRC new field office in Menaka (2020): structured network cabling, installation and configuration of 1 VSAT systems (C-band) and complete Fortinet wireless network setup. Fortinet infrastructure on WAN evolution. • Administer the VSM Ligth IT service desk tools: incident logging, troubleshooting, escalation, and follow-up with HQ-level support. •Led the migration of multiple sites to a Fortinet cluster as part of the WAN infrastructure upgrade.

Education

Master

France

INEAD

May 2021

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May 2022

IT Projet Manager

Experience with financing agencies

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