Marie Wint-McKenzie has over 25 years of experience in information technology roles, including as the ICT Manager at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, a lecturer at HEART/NTA and the University of Technology, and various roles such as Strategic Planning Officer and CEO at the Central Information Technology Office. She holds an MSc in Computer Based Management Information Systems and BSc in Computer and Management Studies. Her experience includes developing management information systems, securing funding for projects, updating national e-readiness reports, and formulating ICT strategic plans.

1. T. 876-983-6755
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E. mariewintmckenzie@gmail.com
Marie Wint-McKenzie, B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc.
OBJECTIVE
To fulfil my varying potentials, within a structured, yet challenging environment.
EDUCATION
Academic Qualifications:
2006 – 2008 University of the West Indies (Mona)
Masters in Computer Based Management Information Systems
1993 – 1995 College of Arts, Science and Technology (now UTECH)
Honours Degree in Computer and Management Studies
1988 – 1990 College of Arts, Science and Technology (now UTECH)
Diploma in Computer Studies
Work Shops/Seminars attended:
E-Government “Strategic Planning and Development” (2007)
- KOICA and Sungkyunkwan (Republic of Korea)
Project “Project Management Principles and Practices” (2005)
Management - University of New Orleans, Executive Education (Jamaica)
Supervision at “Basic Leadership” & “Preparing for Leadership” (1997 & 1998)
the workplace - Jamaica Employer’s Federation
Linux “Linux Basics” & “Linux System Administration” (2000)
- IBM World Trade Corporation (Jamaica)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2015 – Present Jamaica Cultural Development Commission
ICT Manager – Head Office
September 2014 – June 2015 HEART/NTA
Lecturer/Programmes Administrator – Mandeville Extension Site
November 2013 – May 2014 University of Technology
Lecturer (part-time) for the Masters Program
Lecturing Emerging Technologies and Strategic Information Systems
April 2007 – October 2013 Central Information Technology Office
Strategic Planning Officer (April 2013 to October 2013)
Chief Executive Officer - acting (August 2008 to March 2013)
Responsibilities include:
 Co-ordinate and direct, with the support of the parent Ministry and the Cabinet, national
planning for and strategic development of the Information and Communications
Technology Sector.
 Co-ordinates project analyses and evaluations required in justification of applications to
international funding institutions.
 Assists in developing improvements to legislation and regulations impacting ICT
development priorities.
Outstanding Achievements
 Member of the Public Sector Transformation Unit
 Member of the team that secured funding for the Establishment of GovNet Project
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2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Central Information Technology Office (continued)
Strategic Planning Officer (April 2007 to July 2008)
Responsibilities include:
 Continually updated the annual National e-Readiness Report
 Formulating and updating the GOJ ICT Strategic Plan
Outstanding Achievements
 Member of the PIOJ Vision 2030 Jamaica ICT and STI Task forces.
 Coordinated the public launch of e-Powering Jamaica 2012.
 Contributed to the Economic & Social Survey –Jamaica 2007 -2012 (PIOJ)
June 2001 – March 2007 Southeast Regional Health Authority
MIS Director
Responsibilities included:
 The development of efficient management information systems to support the
strategic mission of the Regional Health Authority.
 Continuously monitoring technological developments to identify opportunities,
appropriateness and their applicability to support the medium to long-term operations
of the Regional Health Authority Supervising over 20 officers with the region and
monitoring multiple projects
Outstanding Achievements:
 Implementation of Food Handlers’ Permit System (National Health Fund Project for
J$16Million). The system now generates over J$20Million per year. Presented briefing
on the system to the Government of Belize.
 Implementation of a new Human Resource and Payroll System for 5,200 employees
(HRM2001) which saved the Authority over J$2Million in over-time and sessional
payments in one year.
 Negotiated the training of 5,200 employees in Information Technology under the
HEART – EBT program.
December 1999 – May 2001 Southeast Regional Health Authority
Software and Training Administrator
Responsibilities included:
 Install and maintain software acquired for the authority which included MAXIMO
(enterprise asset management system), Patient Administrative System and Expanded
Program of Immunization.
 Routinely perform preventative maintenance tasks on computer network
 Schedule and perform training on an as-needed basis for all groups of users
throughout the authority
 Coding programs in MS Access and MS Excel
Outstanding Achievements:
 Installed the new version of MAXIMO for all four regions as well as at Ministry of Health
(MOH)
 Part of the team that developed and successfully implemented Food Establishment
(FedBase) in the region.
T. 876-983-6755
C. 876-844-8404
E. mariewintmckenzie@gmail.com
Marie Wint-McKenzie, B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc.
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3. T. 876-983-6755
C. 876-844-8404
E. mariewintmckenzie@gmail.com
Marie Wint-McKenzie, B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 1996 – November 1999 Myers Fletcher & Gordon
Systems Support Analyst
Responsibilities included:
 Selection of software
 Training of attorneys and staff
 Writing programs in FoxPro and DBTextbase
 Maintenance of computers
Outstanding Achievements:
 Successfully implemented Trade Marks system (PCMaster) and supervising Two (2)
data entry clerks
 Designed and coded in FoxPro a money market system to keep track of Repo,
Commercial Papers and Certificate of Participation for the Firm’s merchant bank.
July 1994 - May 1996 Dennis Patterson & Co
Systems Administrator / Analyst
Outstanding Achievement:
 Member of the team that implemented Platinum accounting system at the Jamaica
Unit Trust
January 1992 - June 1994 Computer Business Systems
Programmer / Analyst
August 1990 - December 1991 West Indies Synthetics Limited
Assistant EDP Manager / Programmer
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
A particular interest in the Arts, literature, cricket and current affairs.
Member of the St. Dorothy’s Anglican Church, Church Committee
Member of the Advisory Council for UTECH 2008 – 2013
Member of the Administrator General’s Department Advisory Board
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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