ICT • Digital Transformation • Common Services

Ugyen

ICT Analyst & Common Services Manager

Experienced ICT and digital transformation professional with more than 20 years of experience across the United Nations, government and private-sector environments.

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20+
Years of professional experience
3+
International Experience
15
UN agencies supported in PNG Common Services
Profile

Professional Overview

Currently serving with UNDP Papua New Guinea, supporting ICT operations and Common Services across multiple duty stations and UN agencies. My experience spans ICT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, systems administration, business applications, data dashboards, automation, digital service delivery and project management.

I focus on translating operational requirements into practical digital solutions, strengthening service delivery and improving efficiency through technology and process innovation.

Core Areas

Artificial IntelligenceICT OperationsDigital TransformationNetwork & SecurityPower PlatformPower BISharePointCommon ServicesProject ManagementData & Reporting
Career

Professional Experience

ICT Analyst / Common Services Manager

UNDP Papua New Guinea · February 2025 – Present

Manage ICT operations and Common Services across three duty stations, working with approximately 15 UN agencies.

  • Established the Common Services framework for Mt. Hagen, including ICT implementation, lease coordination, budgeting and project management.
  • Designed real-time Power BI reporting for Common Services budget and expenditure monitoring.
  • Developed a Common Services Dashboard covering Visa & Protocol, Building & Premises, Registry and ICT services.
  • Developed digital solutions for CUG management and improved billing and invoice accuracy.
  • Improved ICT asset accountability and supported ICT compliance and operational governance.

ICT Associate

UNDP Bhutan · February 2013 – 2024

Managed ICT infrastructure and digital services for the UNDP Bhutan Country Office and One UN House.

  • Developed SharePoint-based Power Apps for supplier registration, purchase order tracking, NIM Advance tracking and project management.
  • Developed dashboards supporting SDGs, Gross National Happiness and Bhutan's Five-Year Plan.
  • Established the One UN House ICT infrastructure and centralized data centre supporting seven UN agencies.
  • Developed shared systems for helpdesk, dispatch, resource booking, vehicle management and asset tracking.
  • Led development of digital workplace tools including leave planning, digital signage and meeting-room booking.

ICT Specialist – International Assignment

UNDP Papua New Guinea · July 2023 – December 2023

Selected from the UNDP ICT expert pool for an international assignment supporting the PNG Country Office.

  • Implemented network standards and compliance improvements at firewall level.
  • Implemented Global UNDP Wi-Fi and a self-service guest network.
  • Migrated SharePoint into structured document libraries and working folders.
  • Developed SharePoint applications for meeting rooms, visitors, dispatch, visa requests, payments, project cash advances and agency billing.
  • Implemented QR-code asset tracking and developed ICT policies, SOPs and disaster recovery documentation.

ICT Officer / IT Team Member

Gross National Happiness Commission, Royal Government of Bhutan · July 2003 – January 2013

Led and supported ICT development, automation and web-based systems for government planning, monitoring, budgeting and administrative processes.

  • Contributed to a nationwide Planning and Monitoring System supporting Bhutan's Five-Year Plans.
  • Developed web-based dispatch, attendance, library and mail management systems and an intranet.
  • Supported the Accelerating Bhutan's Socio-Economic Development project with McKinsey & Company.
  • Developed more than 50 websites for government, international organisations and private-sector clients.
Expertise

Technical Skills

Artificial IntelligenceAI Agents, Agentic AI workflows, AI-powered workflow automation, Tool/API integration for AI agents, Hermes, OpenClaw
ProgrammingPython, Java, C++, JavaScript, SQL, R, PHP
Web DevelopmentHTML, CSS, React, Angular, Node.js, WordPress
Microsoft & Power PlatformMicrosoft 365, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI
Cloud & PlatformsAzure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, cloud architecture and security
NetworkingTCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, Wi-Fi, firewalls and network security
Systems AdministrationWindows Server, Linux, Unix, Active Directory, VMware and virtualization
Databases & AnalyticsMySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, SQL Server, Python/Pandas/NumPy and R
IT Service & Project ManagementITIL practices, Agile methodologies, project planning, MS Project and Jira
Qualifications

Education & Certifications

MBA – Information Technology

Amity University, India
2016–2018

Bachelor of Computer Application

Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation / Deemed University, India
2005–2007

Diploma in Information Management Systems

Royal Institute of Management, Bhutan
2001–2003

Professional Certifications

ITIL CertifiedCisco CCNAMicrosoft Certified AssociateProcurement Certification – Buyer Level
Get in touch

Contact

For professional opportunities, ICT collaboration or digital transformation initiatives, please get in touch.

Email
ugyenlingpa@gmail.com

Mobile
PNG: +675 7069323
Bhutan: +975 17604030