Edger Ogola

Capital Markets Authority (Kenya)

Oct 2015 – Present

Nairobi

Market Infrastructure Analyst

 Supervise risk analysis, system security and oversight of all market infrastructure systems operating in or being introduced to the market which include but are not limited to ATS, Derivative, CDS, Broker Back Office, and Market Surveillance systems as well as market data providers.  Spearhead research and supporting evaluation processes to determine technical system security requirements, future market needs, and available options.  Supervise the design and execution of system vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and security audits on core enterprise systems.  Analyse the impact of proposed solutions across all market infrastructure, applications development and business areas.  Establish, assess, and oversee risks as well as mitigations required to address the gaps identified.  Negotiate timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables for new systems or change requests  Based on risk assessment, propose upgrades to existing systems to achieve operational efficiency and security.  Maintain a comprehensive enterprise risk database that includes all identified risks in market infrastructure and occasionally provide a trend analysis to inform decision making at the management level.  Participate in onsite inspection of market participants to evaluate their systems with the view of highlighting areas of weakness and making relevant recommendations.

Writerbay

May 2014 – Present

Freelance Academic Writer

May 2014 to date – Freelance Academic Writer  Developing sample academic papers (essays, term papers, research papers, etc.) to help students better their grades  Working with different referencing, citation, and formatting styles to deliver papers that meet client requirements.  Editing and proofreading academic papers to make them better conform to requirements

Old Mutual Kenya

Jul 2013 – Sep 2015

Nairobi

Senior IT Specialist

 Worked closely with internal staff and service providers to identify and maximize opportunities using Information Technology.  Monitored projects by tracking all phases, providing timely reports on issues that impact project progress and coordinating the resolution of identified actions with respective stakeholders.  Ensured the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data residing in or being transmitted across company systems.  Reviewed, analysed, and created detailed documentation of business systems and user needs, including workflow, programming functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.  Supported and monitored existing infrastructure and performed preventative maintenance work as well as other regular support activities to ensure effectiveness.  Developed effective reporting tools as defined by the business.  Managed quality assurance and help-desk activities of specific applications such as tracking bug reports and change requests and ensuring they are resolved in a timely manner.  Responsible for the overall success of testing, including results verification and release sign‐off.  Created and maintained project schedules by developing project plans and specifications, estimating time requirements and deadlines as well as monitoring milestone completion.

Software Technologies Limited

Nov 2012 – Jun 2013

Nairobi

Application Developer

 Modified existing software to correct errors, adapt them to new hardware or upgrade interfaces and improve performance.  Designed and developed software systems and used scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure their outcomes and consequences.  Consulted engineering staff to evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, developed specifications and performance requirements and resolved customer problems.  Analysed information to determine, recommend and plan for the installation of new systems or modification of existing ones.  Developed and directed software system testing and validation procedures.  Directed software programming and documentation.  Consulted customers and/or other departments on project statuses, proposals and technical issues such as software system design and maintenance.  Advised customers about, or performed, maintenance of software systems.

Essar Telecom Kenya Limited (YU Mobile)

Apr 2011 – Aug 2011

Nairobi

IT Architect (Internship)

 Monitored equipment to ensure systems operate according to specifications.  Stored, retrieved, and manipulated data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.  Conferred with data processing and project managers to obtain information on the limitations and capabilities of data processing projects.  Prepared reports and correspondence on project specifications, activities, and statuses.  Evaluated factors such as required reporting formats, cost constraints, and the need for security restrictions to determine hardware configurations.  Trained users on the operation of new or modified equipment and software applications.

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