I am a conscientious and organized IT professional with five years of experience in software development, server administration and network management. I thrive in busy environments and enjoy collaborating as part of a team. I am currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science with Software Engineering at Wrexham University, United Kingdom, and I aim to leverage my technical skills to streamline processes, optimize resources and contribute to organizational success in dynamic IT environments.

Alie Martin Sowa

I am a conscientious and organized IT professional with five years of experience in software development, server administration and network management. I thrive in busy environments and enjoy collaborating as part of a team. I am currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science with Software Engineering at Wrexham University, United Kingdom, and I aim to leverage my technical skills to streamline processes, optimize resources and contribute to organizational success in dynamic IT environments.

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I am a conscientious and organized IT professional with five years of experience in software development, server administration and network management. I thrive in busy environments and enjoy collaborating as part of a team. I am currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science with Software Engineering at Wrexham University, United Kingdom, and I aim to leverage my technical skills to streamline processes, optimize resources and contribute to organizational success in dynamic IT environments.

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Language

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Work Experience

IT Manager at Moore Sierra Leone & Freetown Nominees Limited
January 1, 2024 - Present
Full deployment of cloud computing; maintain, repair and upgrade operating systems, hardware and software; align IT systems with Moore Global; design and develop databases; create and maintain websites; manage servers and network infrastructure; set up user accounts and workstations; troubleshoot issues; ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls; train staff on new technologies; document IT policies and procedures; manage IT budget and tools; supervise IT staff.
Software Developer at A & A Digitalize Solutions Ltd
January 1, 2023 - Present
Design and develop databases; assign roles to developers; design algorithms; produce clean, efficient code; integrate software components; verify and deploy programs; troubleshoot and upgrade existing software; monitor servers; maintain online hosting platforms; document server configurations; gather and evaluate user feedback; implement improvements.
IT Assistant / IT Manager at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (British High Commission) – Freetown
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Provide end-user support; desk support for DFID and FCO IT systems; manage telecommunications and video conferencing support; supervise IT equipment maintenance; manage inventory and IT bills; administer user accounts, distribution lists and mailboxes; maintain Active Directory, DNS and DHCP; perform backups and restorations; upgrade and patch software; monitor network activity; document server configurations and processes; manage IT budget; install and configure network devices.
Programmer at Qcell SL Telecommunication Freetown
January 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Design and develop databases in SQL Server; analyze and design software systems; manage databases and applications; maintain websites; identify and correct coding errors; verify and deploy programs; manage user accounts and access permissions; upgrade and patch software; monitor server performance; document server configurations and processes; gather and evaluate user feedback.
Team Lead - Software Developer & Network Administrator at Comsoft Solutions SL Ltd
January 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Design and develop databases; assign roles to developers; design algorithms; produce clean, efficient code; integrate software components; verify and deploy programs; troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software; extract and validate data; monitor network activities; maintain online servers; document configurations; manage DHCP and DNS servers; supervise IT budget; gather user feedback; create technical documentation; lead and coordinate software development and IT operations.

Education

M.Sc. Computer Science with Software Engineering at Wrexham University - United Kingdom
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
B.Sc. (Hons) Business and Information Technology First Class with Distinction at Njala University - Freetown Campus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Certified Email Authentication Specialist
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Windows Server 2022
January 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office IT Systems British High Commission Abuja, Nigeria
January 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2019 Xamarin Mobile Development
January 1, 2019 - September 23, 2025
Mobile Development Programming Sensi Hub
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025
C# Programming Fundamentals
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025
CompTIA Networking+
January 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
ITC Certified IT Support Technician (COMPTIA A+)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment