Howard Shand
Digital Media & Database Manager
Jamaica
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Top SchoolHoward Shand is a Digital Media and Database Manager with 12 years of IT and communications experience, currently leading alumni community, social media and database operations at the University of the West Indies. He blends technical skills in database and website management with strategic communications and PR to design practical, user-focused digital solutions for institutions and events. His background includes managing MS SQL systems for recruitment, building Moodle-based course modules, and coordinating Raisers Edge alumni databases, giving him deep experience across enterprise systems and digital engagement platforms. Howard has led digital initiatives in both public sector and anti-corruption agencies, showing an ability to apply tech for organizational efficiency and governance. Colleagues describe him as proactive and creative, consistently turning complex requirements into streamlined workflows. Based in Jamaica, he pairs public-sector policy insight from his B.Sc. in Public Sector Management with hands-on web and social media execution.
12 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Public Sector Management, Social Policy and Administration (minor), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Public Sector Management, Social Policy and Administration (minor) at University of the West Indies, Mona CampusDiploma, Computer Applications for the Office, Diploma, Computer Applications for the Office at University of the West Indies, School of Continuing StudiesEconomics, Management Studies and Accounting, Economics, Management Studies and Accounting at Campion College
Github Skills (62)
mysql-database10
couchdb10
minio10
docker10
postgresql10
redis10
mysql10
netlify10
civicrm10
elearning10
databases10
self-hosting10
nextjs10
analytics10
php10
Programming languages (5)
Github contributions (5)
howardshand/civicrm-core
Jul 2017 - Jul 2023
CiviCRM (Core Application and Framework)
Contributions:3 pushes, 2 branches in 6 years
civicrm
howardshand/coolify
Jan 2025 - Feb 2025
An open-source & self-hostable Heroku / Netlify / Vercel alternative.
Contributions:12 pushes in 1 month
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