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GILBERT EDEM KUMASSAH

ACCRA

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 has prepared 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.

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.
  • 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.
  • Conducted trend analysis, identifying recurring infrastructure faults and creating permanent fixes.

Education

Electrical Technician - Electrical Technician

Accra Technical Institute
Accra
02.2007 - 02.2008

Diploma - Hardware and Networking

Bell Computer Institute Ghana
Accra
03.2004 - 04.2006

Skills

SQL

Remote access technology

Network troubleshooting

Infrastructure planning and design

Security technologies and Cyber Security Policies

Servers expertise

Operating systems

Disaster Recovery Planning

Configuration and Management

Storage Virtualization

Business Continuity

Windows Servers

Data Center Environments

Cloud Computing

Technology Best Practices

Technical Support and Assistance

Virtual Local Area Networks

Wide Area Network (WAN)

Closing Tickets

Microsoft Windows and Office

Support End-Users

Cloud Management

IP Addressing and Subnetting

LAN and WAN Control

Virtual Machine Operation

Permissions and Access Control

Data Backups

Programming

System Administration

Linux Server

Microsoft Active Directory

Staff Support

Microsoft Office 365

Accomplishments

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

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
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

Electrical Technician - Electrical Technician

Accra Technical Institute
02.2007 - 02.2008

Diploma - Hardware and Networking

Bell Computer Institute Ghana
03.2004 - 04.2006

Cloud Engineer/Data Analyst/IT Specialist

TRUSTBIZZ GHANA LIMITED

Support Specialist/Network Administration

GILBERT EDEM KUMASSAH