DAVID JOBSON MITCHUAL

Results-oriented IT Professional with over 13 years of experience in leading technology teams and managing IT infrastructure. Seeking to leverage expertise in project management and strategic planning to drive operational excellence and innovation within a forward-thinking organisation. Committed to optimising IT systems, ensuring data security, and supporting business objectives through effective leadership and collaboration.

• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, 01/2021 - 12/2022
• Certified Security Leadership Officer, Mile2, 01/2021 - 12/2021
• Certified Information System Security Officer (CISSO), Mile2, 01/2021 - 12/2021
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Mile2, 01/2020 - 12/2020
• Microsoft Azure, Mile2, 01/2020 - 12/2020
• Microsoft Office 365 Administration Basics, Mile2, 01/2020 - 12/2020
• Monitoring and Operating a Private Cloud with System, Mile2, 01/2020 - 12/2020
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), 01/2012 - 12/2012
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2008, 01/2011 - 12/2012
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012, 01/2013 - 12/2013
• Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP), 01/2011 - 12/2012
• Enterprise Administrator: Windows Server 2008, 08/2011 - 10/2011
• Cisco Certified Network Professional [CCNP (2/3)], 10/2010 - 06/2011
• Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Sec), 03/2011 - 06/2011
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 11/2009 - 05/2010
• Management Information Systems (Higher Diploma), IMIS (UK), 06/2007 - 06/2009
• Management Information Systems (Diploma), IMIS (UK), 06/2007 - 06/2008
• Networking Essentials Plus, IPMC, Accra, 02/2004 - 04/2004
• Hardware Engineering, ICR, Accra, 10/2003 - 12/2003

IT user security training

Global Solutions and Innovations Implementation Approach Orientation

Conducting effective one-on-ones

Gartner security and risk management

Virtual facilitation skills

• Planning, developing, and implementing Lancaster University's state-of-the-art IT security infrastructure with the latest technologies for the students and staff. The plan includes leading hardware and networking products like Dell, HP, Cisco, and Microsoft operating systems, which ensure a stable and reliable IT infrastructure with optimum performance. The network infrastructure consists of a Cisco Catalyst core switch, multiple edge switches, Cisco Firewall data and voice routers, and a wireless LAN infrastructure (lightweight access points with a WLAN controller)
• Design of Lancaster University Ghana's ultra-modern learning and teaching facility
• Designing and implementing ultra-modern computer labs for the computer science faculty/department
• Led the planning, development, and implementation of Jhpiego’s teleconference project for eight regional hospitals in Ghana through USAID
• Developed an online computer accessories shop system that enhances sales, productivity, high-security networks, and effective and reliable information needed for a company
• Employee of the Quarter Award, 04/2004, awarded for exceptional performance and outstanding conduct

• Security committee member, Jhpiego Ghana
• Procurement committee member, Jhpiego Ghana
• ISTS committee member, Jhpiego USA
• Global Inventory Management, Jhpiego, Ghana, and USA
• Procurement Committee chairman, London College of International Business Studies
• Facilities Management Committee chairperson, London College of International Business Studies
• Global IT member, London College of International Business Studies
• Policy reform co-chairman, London College of International Business Studies
• Asset/inventory management chairman, London College of International Business Studies
• Disciplinary Committee member, Lancaster University, Ghana
• Students' orientation planning member, Lancaster University, Ghana
• Facilities Committee member, Lancaster University Ghana

• Playing Volleyball
• Athletics
• Football
• Debating

• Social Engineering, Jhpiego - Johns Hopkins University Affiliate
• Harassment Prevention, Last Mile Learning, 02/11/2021
• Knowing yourself better to Communicate Better, Jhpiego - Johns Hopkins University Affiliate, 02/25/2021
• Global Solutions and Innovations Implementation Approaches Orientation, Jhpiego - Johns Hopkins University Affiliate, 12/04/2020
• Virtual Facilitation Skills, Jhpiego - Johns Hopkins University Affiliate, 11/09/2020
• IT User Security Training, Jhpiego - Johns Hopkins University Affiliate, 09/21/2020
• Conducting Effective One-On-Ones, Johns Hopkins University Affiliate, 10/27/2020
• Harassment Prevention, Last Mile Learning, 02/11/2020
• Image Building, Rakes Company Ltd, 06/2010
• Customer Services Excellence Training, SEED (Social Enterprise and Development), 08/15/2009
• MCT Summit Africa 2016, Office 365 Migration, MS-SQL Server 2016, SharePoint and SharePoint Online, System Center OS Deployment, Windows Server 2016 / Windows 10, Skype for business
• Information Security Assessment, Lancaster University Ghana, 01/2015

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• The Employee of the Quarter Award
• Certificate of Appreciation—MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership Project (MCGL)
• Certificate of Appreciation—Impact Malaria Project (IM)

• Mrs. Michele Lugiai, Senior IT Director, Jhpiego Corporation (USA), mlugiai@gmail.com, +1 2405055931
• Mr. Foster Kplomdo, Senior Information Security, MTN Ghana, Foster.kplomdo@mtn.com, +233 (0) 540150660
• Mr. Daniel K. Binful, Head of ICT Directorate, University of Energy and Natural Resource (UENR), +233 244208179