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GILBERT EDEM KUMASSAH

GILBERT EDEM KUMASSAH

ACCRA,Ghana

Summary

Accomplished IT professional accustomed to troubleshooting and diagnosing hardware and software issues. Promptly implements resolutions to mitigate inefficiencies. Skilled in Cloud Engineering,System Administration,Remote Desktop Support and network connectivity. My broad range of technical skill sets and other relevant experiences prepare me to take on today's dynamic IT business needs and challenges. Versatile IT specialist with a broad scope of skills perfect for small business and large Business .

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Cloud Engineer/Data Analyst/IT Specialist

TRUSTBIZZ GHANA LIMITED
  • Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions
  • Modifying and improving existing systems
  • Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives
  • Designing, developing and deploying modular cloud-based systems
  • Developing and maintaining cloud solutions in accordance with best practices
  • Ensuring efficient functioning of data storage and processing functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security
  • Identifying, analyzing, and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues
  • Regularly reviewing existing systems and making recommendations for improvements
  • Interacting with clients, providing cloud support, and making recommendations based on client needs.

Data Center Technician

AIRTEL DATA CENTER DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN
  • Keep backups of all crucial data
  • Ensure data security
  • Perform routine maintenance
  • Respond to and troubleshoot employee issues
  • Install new equipment and software

Support Specialist/Network Administration

  • Responsibility for Security
  • Troubleshooting any reported problems
  • Ensuring that the network infrastructure is up and running
  • Managing Active Directory and Exchange Server
  • Configuration and set-up of all new server systems required internally for the company's activities
  • Perform routine audits of systems and software
  • Firewall administration and overall responsibility for company IT security
  • Administration of Email servers for company-wide email
  • Provide telephone and desktop support to internal users
  • User account administration, i.e., account creation and management and password Resets on
  • Active Directory

Senior Information Technology Specialist/Data Analyst

WORLDWIDE HEALTH CARE LIMITED
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Running regular checks on network and data security
  • Identifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update software and systems
  • Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organization
  • Designing training programs and workshops for staff
  • Conducting regular system audits
  • Running and sharing regular operation system reports with senior staff
  • Managing and reporting on allocation of IT budget
  • Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
  • Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
  • Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
  • Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
  • Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
  • Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
  • In charge of Generating Report for Various Department for Meeting

Server Administrator/Support Specialist

AIRTEL GHANA
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners
  • Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and network
  • Responding in a timely manner to service issues and requests
  • Providing technical support across the company (this may be in person or over the phone
  • Remote)
  • Testing new technology
  • Possibly training junior staff
  • Setting up new users and giving them access to the intranet
  • Managing and maintaining for all Servers
  • Operating the firewall for the organization
  • Monitoring the internet connection for security risks
  • Employing the latest security protocols

IT SPECIALIST

MOHINANI-GROUP COMPANIES
01.2008 - 01.2014

POLYTANKS, POLYSACKS, POLY PRODUCTS, POLY KRAFTSOMOVISION, SOMOTEX, UNIWELL, KFC FOOD

  • Designed and implemented hardware and software solutions to minimise downtime.
  • Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved system issues to minimise user downtime.
  • Implemented frequent system backup and recovery practices to reduce data loss.
  • Completed company system upgrade to increase end-user efficiency.
  • Supported development of remote working hardware and software combined solutions.
  • Educated employees on cybersecurity best practices to reduce number of cyber incidents.
  • Conducted IT onboarding of new starters and IT off-boarding of leavers.
  • Closed tickets daily with 100% customer satisfaction.
  • Performed regular system evaluations, making improvement recommendations to streamline processes and decrease operating costs.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Electrical Engineering

Accra Technical University
Accra
03.2003 - 05.2005

Certificate of Higher Education - Hardware and Networking

Bell Computer Institute Ghana
Accra
03.2005 - 05.2006

Skills

  • SQL
  • PowerBI
  • Data analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Office 365
  • Hardware and software installation
  • Remote access technology
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Cyber essentials policies
  • Active Directory
  • Python
  • Network configuration
  • Infrastructure planning and design
  • Firewalls and endpoint security
  • Network engineering
  • Security technologies
  • Servers expertise
  • Technical support
  • User Support
  • Operating systems

Accomplishments

  • Microsoft Certified Azure Administration
  • CompTIA A+ and Network +
  • MCSA
  • MCSE
  • Udemy ITIL
  • Udemy PMP
  • Udemy Python
  • Udemy Linux Administration

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
A1
German
Beginner
A1
French
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Senior Information Technology Specialist/Data Analyst

WORLDWIDE HEALTH CARE LIMITED
01.2019 - 01.2021

Server Administrator/Support Specialist

AIRTEL GHANA
01.2014 - 01.2019

IT SPECIALIST

MOHINANI-GROUP COMPANIES
01.2008 - 01.2014

Certificate of Higher Education - Hardware and Networking

Bell Computer Institute Ghana
03.2005 - 05.2006

Diploma of Higher Education - Electrical Engineering

Accra Technical University
03.2003 - 05.2005

Cloud Engineer/Data Analyst/IT Specialist

TRUSTBIZZ GHANA LIMITED

Data Center Technician

AIRTEL DATA CENTER DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN

Support Specialist/Network Administration

GILBERT EDEM KUMASSAH