FRANCIS PATAPE AKUFFO
Akropong Akuapem
Summary
Knowledgeable system administration professionals are current with the latest trends and technical updates available. . Excellent track record of responding to system problems and data management challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
System Administrator/Prayer Director
PATMOS PRAYER AND RETREAT CENTRE
01.2020 - Current
- Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
- Established network specifications and analysed workflow, access, information, and security requirements.
- Implemented corrective plans of action for network availability and latency.
- Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
- Identified and resolved network congestion issues and bottlenecks.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counselling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services and wrote sermons.
- Lead programmes such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Interacted with the local community, building relationships with civic organisations and other churches.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- I worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
System Administrator
GHANA COCOA BOARD
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
- Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
- Adopted cost-effective, useful solutions to implement into current systems.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by analyzing resource usage trends and recommending infrastructure adjustments accordingly.
- Monitored temperature and power draw to immediately detect faults and failures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - THEOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
ACCRA BUSINESS SCHOOL
ACCRA 04.2024
Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Securities Courses
CEDI HOUSE ACCRA09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - ECONOMICS AND INFORMATION STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
LEGON, ACCRA11.2015
SUHUM SENIOR TECHNICAL SCHOOL
SUHUM06.2011
Skills
- Performance Testing
- Hardware and Software Installation
- System Updates
- Technical Support
- Programme Installations
- System Monitoring
- Network Troubleshooting
- Active listening
- Computer literacy
- Intercessory prayer
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Social media proficiency
- Relationship building
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Self-motivation
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Pastoral care
- Spiritual discernment
- Faith encouragement
- Creativity and innovation
- Decision-making
- Empathetic listening
- Emotional intelligence
- Compassion and understanding
- Biblical knowledge
- Effective communication
- Prayer guidance
- Problem-solving
Languages
ENGLISH AND TWI
Timeline
System Administrator/Prayer Director
PATMOS PRAYER AND RETREAT CENTRE
01.2020 - Current
System Administrator
GHANA COCOA BOARD
09.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - THEOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
ACCRA BUSINESS SCHOOL
Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Securities Courses
Bachelor of Arts - ECONOMICS AND INFORMATION STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
SUHUM SENIOR TECHNICAL SCHOOL
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