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Mauritius
Every role, degree and win on this page happened on this island, with one trip across the Indian Ocean.
Scroll to follow the route, from my school in Grand Baie to where I work today.
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IT professional with an MBA, bridging technology and business.
I keep systems running: technology, processes and people.
IT operations
and infrastructure
and infrastructure
500+staff and students supported at Université des Mascareignes
5+ yearsin IT operations, systems and infrastructure
MBAwith Merit, plus a First Class BSc in Software Engineering
2019Webcup Maurice winner and international first runner-up
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The journey
Every chapter of my career happened somewhere on this island, and once, across the ocean. Scroll to follow the route.
Grand Baie, 2012–2014
Where it started
Adolphe de Plevitz SSS
My interest in technology started early: Certificates of Merit for academic excellence in Computer Studies, in Form Four and again in Lower Six.
Pamplemousses, 2016–2019
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
Université des Mascareignes, First Class with Honours
- Networking, databases, cryptography and security, and software project management
- Final project: a village complaint system with a mobile app that tracks garbage trucks in real time
Dual degree awarded with Université de Limoges: Licence Technologique Génie Logiciel, Mention Bien
Ebene, Apr–Jun 2019
IT Intern
Apollo Solutions Ltd
- Designed and built an internal IT helpdesk ticketing system that cut issue resolution time
- Managed user accounts in Active Directory
- Configured PCs and networking, and trained staff
Ebene, 2019
WinnerWebcup Maurice
With Team Mauweb
A 24-hour web design and development race. We won the national final and the Prix de la Viralité, which earned us a place at the international final.
Mauritius → La Réunion → Mamoudzou, 2019
First runner-upWebcup International
With no direct flight, the team travelled via La Réunion to Mayotte to compete in person against teams from across the Indian Ocean, and came home second.
Réduit, 2020–2022
Master of Business Administration
Open University of Mauritius, Merit
- Operations Management, Managing Information Systems, Quality Management and Managing Human Resources
- Research on the importance of mobile commerce for growing businesses in Mauritius
Port Louis, Feb 2021–Oct 2022
IT Officer
Service to Mauritius, Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development
- Administered and monitored wired and wireless networks
- Configured and maintained servers, VoIP phones and IT equipment
- Backups, performance monitoring and IT security
- Managed databases, users, groups and shared resources
ARC computerisationGovernment online systems
Pamplemousses, Oct 2022 to today
Computer/ICT Technician
Université des Mascareignes, back where my studies began
- IT infrastructure and support for 500+ staff and students
- Oversee the university’s computer laboratories
- Advise on IT security and equipment procurement
- Help manage the National Open Educational Resources Repository (NORM)
The network
Technology, processes and people
Six places, one ocean crossing and more than five years of keeping systems running, from server rooms to classrooms to a ministry.
Next stop: a role where I can bring technology and management together.
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The route as a list
- Oct 2022 to todayPamplemousses
Computer/ICT Technician, Université des Mascareignes
IT infrastructure and support for 500+ staff and students, computer labs, IT security and procurement advice, and the NORM repository.
- 2021–2022Port Louis
IT Officer, Ministry of Finance (Service to Mauritius)
Network administration, servers and VoIP, backups and security, databases and user management, and the ARC computerisation project.
- 2020–2022Réduit
MBA with Merit, Open University of Mauritius
Operations, information systems, quality and people management. Research on mobile commerce.
- 2019Ebene and Mayotte
Webcup Maurice winner, Webcup International first runner-up
With Team Mauweb, including the Prix de la Viralité.
- Apr–Jun 2019Ebene
IT Intern, Apollo Solutions Ltd
Built an internal helpdesk ticketing system, managed Active Directory accounts and configured PCs and networks.
- 2016–2019Pamplemousses
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, First Class with Honours
Université des Mascareignes, with a dual Licence from Université de Limoges (Mention Bien).
- 2012–2014Grand Baie
Certificates of Merit in Computer Studies
Adolphe de Plevitz SSS.
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Skills, connected
Every skill links back to where I used it. Pick a place or a skill to trace the connections.
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All skills as a list
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Leadership and how I work
Keeping systems running means coordinating people, suppliers and processes too. My MBA gave that side of the work structure.
What I already coordinate
- Computer laboratoriesOversee the labs across Université des Mascareignes so they’re ready for every class.
- Procurement and suppliersAdvise on equipment purchases and coordinate suppliers for maintenance and repairs.
- Training and supportHelp staff, students and colleagues use their systems confidently.
- DocumentationDocument infrastructure and systems so knowledge isn’t locked in one person’s head.
- Projects and rolloutsContributed to the ARC computerisation and the deployment of government online systems.
- Policy and workflowPut policies into practice and improve workflows, from support requests to resource uploads.
MBA with Merit, Open University of Mauritius
Management, on a technical foundation
Operations ManagementManaging Information SystemsQuality ManagementManaging Human ResourcesDisaster ManagementPublic Systems ManagementBusiness Ethics
AI in my workflow
I use ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and Gemini to research faults, write clear documentation and reports, learn new technologies and compare options. I check the output against official sources, and no sensitive or personal data goes into public AI tools.
Topics I follow
IT operationsCybersecurityNetworkingAIE-commerceBusiness administration
How I say hello
The languages I live in, from home to work.
- Bonzour!
Mauritian Creole Native
At home and with friends, every day.
- Hello!
English Fluent
At work, in writing and meetings.
- Bonjour!
French Fluent
With colleagues and students.
- Namaste!
Hindi and Bhojpuri Basic
Greetings and some conversation.
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Projects
Systems I’ve built or helped deliver, plus research and a little self-taught design.
IT helpdesk ticketing system
Designed and deployed an internal system for IT support requests and software sharing, which cut issue resolution time.
Computerising the ARC
Helped automate and digitise the Assessment Review Committee’s processes, improving accuracy, transparency and efficiency.
National Open Educational Resources Repository
Upload and update digital learning resources for UdM lecturers, contributing to nationwide access to educational materials.
Service catalogue for Specific Pest Control
A catalogue that helps customers match their pest problem to the right treatment.
View the catalogueMobile commerce in Mauritius
Adoption factors, consumer behaviour, mobile payments and the strategic opportunities they open for businesses.
Village complaints with live truck tracking
A web complaint system backed by a mobile app that tracks garbage trucks in real time.
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What colleagues say
From people I’ve worked alongside in IT teams.
“Vivek is recognised for his proactive work ethic, patience, positive attitude and teamwork. He also has analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. His interpersonal and communication skills allowed him to develop productive working relationships.”
“I was always impressed by Vivek’s skills to effortlessly deal with even the most difficult people… I admire how Vivek tackles IT problems… His expertise in the field of IT has helped the proper advancement of projects. I highly recommend him.”
“Vivek is a very skilled and talented IT professional and website developer, and always shows an innovative approach with respect to his projects. He is very hardworking and can work in a team easily.”
“Vivek is a very positive and hardworking person with fast learning skills and the right attitude to succeed. He is very attentive to small details and also very helpful.”
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Off duty
Hobbies: swimming, badminton, gaming, road trips, hiking, exploring Mauritius, discovering mine bouille and local food, cooking, photography and videography.
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Let’s talk
A role, a project, or a question about IT or operations? Send a message and I’ll reply by email.
- Emailinfo@vivekmohabeer.com
- LinkedInin/vivekmohabeer
- Based inGrand Baie, Mauritius
Message launched. Look up: there’s a new star over Grand Baie.
Thanks for getting in touch. I’ll reply by email as soon as I can.