BENJAMIN OFOTSU MACCARTHY
P.O. Box 17627, ACCRA
Summary
An enthusiastic, self-motivated flexible and determine individual who is analytical minded and result oriented with keen interest in critical observation in solving organizational problems. Possesses advance IT skills with knowledge of MS Office. Very capable of working independently and also as part of a high achieving team and tactfully disciplined to meet demanding deadline.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Technology and Control Room Operator
Strategic Mobilization Limited
11.2019 - 11.2025
- Maintaining and administering networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations in the control room.
- Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software, and other network and systems problems in the control room environment.
- Providing quality IT advice, preventive measures, and services delivery to operators in the control room.
- Replacing faulty network hardware components when required in both the control room and on field.
- Liaise with the petroleum instrumentation engineer to make sure data is being transferred from the field to the office.
- Produces daily reports for future reference.
- Cary out Trends to detect and distinguish real flow from noise captured for accurate data.
- Weekly inspection of the workplace First Aid kit to be sure it is fit for purpose.
- Weekly inspection of Gen Set to be sure It's fit for uninterrupted power supply.
- Monitors the flow of product to make sure it's in real-time.
- Monitoring alarms to ensure that equipment on fields is functioning properly.
- Communicates unusual alarms to the appropriate department for immediate action.
- Communicate relevant information about the conditions in the workplace, progress, events, and potential problems to the operator in the next shift.
- Documenting events in a logbook to track equipment status and record system performance.
- Take a second look at the Waybill Scanners in the control room whether they are charging and syncing.
- Ensures there is electricity power in the control room.
- Always make sure the Uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is in good condition.
- Make sure all Computer units and monitors are powered on and are connected to the network.
- Check and make sure Air conditions are powered on and functioning well to prevent unpleasant temperatures.
- Write down activities of the day and hand them over to the next operator so issues can be attended to in the absence of the previous operator.
System Engineer
Redsky Ghana Limited
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Manage daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity as well as availability of all hardware, server resources, systems plus key processes, reviewing systems and application logs verifying completion of schedules jobs like backups.
- Manage regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
- Manage daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disk are created as well as media recycled sent off site as necessary.
Onsite System Engineer
Ostec IT Ghana
01.2012 - 02.2018
- Managing and administering of Clients Server.
- Managing and configuring of network systems.
- Troubleshooting and fault-finding services for network problems.
- Manages Apple Mac Systems.
Office Assistant
GreenWeb Consult Limited
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Single handedly set up the internet system including networking of eight computers and two Printers.
- Routine maintenance of hardware and addressed all software issues.
- Filing of various documents both electronically and manually.
- Updating and managing reports.
- Data entry.
Attachment
Merchant Bank
North Ridge
10.2009 - 11.2009
- Help to retrieve Account numbers for customers upon request.
- Responsible for checking Accounts Balance for customers.
- Responsible for printing out Bank Statement for customers.
- Responsible for preparation of credit and debit vouchers for customers.
- Issuing out cheque books to customers upon request.
- Data entry.
Head of IT department
CTdotCom Ghana Limited
Gomoah Buduburam
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Managed a cafe with 40 computers.
- Was responsible for the server (windows NT).
- Was responsible for purchasing of IT equipment's and materials.
- Responsible the communicator between the company and its service provider.
- Was also the acting personal assistant to the General Manager.
- Responsible for installations of software's and Operating Systems (OS).
Education
BSc Hons. - Business Information Technology (BIT)
University of Greenwich
UKInternational Advanced Diploma - Computer Studies
NCC Education
UKInternational Diploma - Computer Studies
NCC Education
UKDiploma - Hardware and Networking Engineering
Intercom Programming & Manufacturing Co. (IPMC)
Microsoft Certified System Engineer -
Intercom Programming & Manufacturing Co. (IPMC)
A+ Certification Course -
Intercom Programming & Manufacturing Co. (IPMC)
A+ Certification -
Pro Curve Unique IT Solutions
City and Guilds Intermediate -
Accra Technical Training Centre (ATTC)
Skills
- Technical Support
- Trouble Shooting
- WANs & LANs
- Wireless Systems
- Active Directory
- Network Administration
- IT Training
- Database Administration
Languages
- English
- Twi
- Ga
References
- Mr. Emmanuel Gadasu, Project manager, Telynet, 024-3913077
- Peggy Osafo-Yeboah, Head of Support, Ostec IT Ghana, 0202019124
- Mr. Nuhu Wahab, Head of IT, Redsky Ghana Limited, Accra, Ghana, 0242043942
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel and experiencing different cultures and lifestyles
- Internet Surfing
- Personal fitness/Sports
- Making friends, cinema
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Information Technology and Control Room Operator
Strategic Mobilization Limited
11.2019 - 11.2025
System Engineer
Redsky Ghana Limited
02.2018 - 11.2019
Onsite System Engineer
Ostec IT Ghana
01.2012 - 02.2018
Attachment
Merchant Bank
10.2009 - 11.2009
Office Assistant
GreenWeb Consult Limited
01.2008 - 01.2011
Head of IT department
CTdotCom Ghana Limited
01.2002 - 01.2006
BSc Hons. - Business Information Technology (BIT)
University of Greenwich
International Advanced Diploma - Computer Studies
NCC Education
International Diploma - Computer Studies
NCC Education
Diploma - Hardware and Networking Engineering
Intercom Programming & Manufacturing Co. (IPMC)
Microsoft Certified System Engineer -
Intercom Programming & Manufacturing Co. (IPMC)
A+ Certification Course -
Intercom Programming & Manufacturing Co. (IPMC)
A+ Certification -
Pro Curve Unique IT Solutions
City and Guilds Intermediate -
Accra Technical Training Centre (ATTC)