DWOMOH OWUSU
Information Technology Specialist
Kumasi, Ghana
Summary
Results-oriented IT Manager with a strong background in driving organizational growth through effective technology solutions. Skilled in streamlining operations and optimizing processes to enhance business efficiency. Experienced in building and leading high-performing IT teams that foster collaboration and innovation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Support Specialist/Web Designer
Cosmopolitan Television
Kumasi
2023.01 - Current
- Designed engaging, responsive landing pages to enhance user experience and increase engagement
- Monitored and evaluated website performance to ensure optimal functionality and user satisfaction
- Develop and maintain local networks
- Developed and maintained company database to support data accessibility and reporting
- Executed installation of PC hardware
- Performed analysis of systems for optimization
Information Technology Officer/ Elective ICT Facilitator
Cambridge Senior High School
Kumasi
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Researched and integrated latest IT trends to enhance teaching methods for students
- Executed hardware and software updates on classroom IT devices to ensure optimal functionality
- Monitored and assessed student progress through assignments, quizzes, and tests in virtual learning environment
- Monitored student performance through organized grade tracking for effective evaluation.
- Plans lessons according to the ICT Curriculum standards at all levels in the school
Information Technology Assistant (National Service)
Prempeh College
Kumasi
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Collaborated with engineering team to advance robotics projects
- Identified and implemented modifications to enhance functionality
- Designed robotics stage for effective prototype evaluation
- Assembled and sorts all robotics equipment for use
Information Technology Assistant
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Kumasi
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Assisted office staff with resolving technical issues to minimize downtime.
- Assisted in software and hardware upgrades to ensure optimal system performance.
- Perform routine PC maintenance and updates for performance efficiency.
- Enhanced office productivity by adding and updating workstations for staff.
- Maintained standard filing system to streamline document access and retrieval.
Information Systems Officer
SENEPS data solution
Kumasi
2015.01 - 2018.01
- Collaborated with team members to define project objectives and deliverables.
- Designed rough layout of art and copy, focusing on arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
- Submitted rough layout for approval to secure concept alignment with stakeholders.
- Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; and purchasing from vendors.
- Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; and evaluating new equipment.
Information Technology Assistant / Teachers (Attachment)
Prempeh College
Kumasi
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Updated hardware and software on classroom IT devices to ensure optimal functionality.
- Monitored emerging IT trends to enhance student engagement in learning activities.
- Plans lessons according to the ICT Curriculum Standards at all levels in the school
- Monitor students' progress through administrating assignments, quizzes, and tests.
- Recorded and organized student grades to track academic progress effectively.
Education
MSc. - Cyber Security and Digital Forensic
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Education
University of Education Winneba
Kumasi, Ghana01.2020
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - General Science
Asanteman Senior High School
Kumasi, Ghana01.2015
Basic School Certificate Examination -
State Boys M/A JHS
Kumasi, Ghana01.2012
Skills
- User interface design
- Database management
- System administration
- Network troubleshooting
- IT hardware installation
- Data recovery
- Incident tracking
- Performance testing
- Staff education and training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Educational technology
Hobbies and Interests
- Operating and handle of computer related activity, playing a major role in leading, analyzing research data.
- Web Designing and Internet Integrations
- Hardware Engineering
- Watching Movies
- Driving (Cross Country)
- Programming languages: Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server
- Cloud computing: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
- Security: Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption etc
References
- Mr. Kwame Owusu, Head of Department (ICT), Prempeh College, Kumasi, Ashanti
- Dr. Martin Owusu Ansah, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ashanti
- Mrs. Joyce Ofori Marfo, Chief Executive Officer, SENEP Data Solutions, Kumasi, Ashanti
- Prof. Isaac Boateng, Dean, School of Management, UEW, Kumasi - Campus, Kumasi, Ashanti
Community Service
Business Research Fellow, OA Business Research Consultancy, Kumasi, Ashanti, 01/01/16, Present, Assists in coding and analyzing market research data, Assists in fine-tuning business academic report, Assists in analyzing business, science and art data from the field using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences.
Languages
English
Native
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IT Support Specialist/Web Designer
Cosmopolitan Television
2023.01 - Current
Information Technology Officer/ Elective ICT Facilitator
Cambridge Senior High School
2021.01 - 2023.01
Information Technology Assistant (National Service)
Prempeh College
2020.01 - 2021.01
Information Technology Assistant
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
2017.01 - 2018.01
Information Technology Assistant / Teachers (Attachment)
Prempeh College
2016.01 - 2017.01
Information Systems Officer
SENEPS data solution
2015.01 - 2018.01
MSc. - Cyber Security and Digital Forensic
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Education
University of Education Winneba
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - General Science
Asanteman Senior High School
Basic School Certificate Examination -
State Boys M/A JHS