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Work History
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Ishmael Baah

Ishmael Baah

Koforidua

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Part-Time Lecturer

Akim State College (Affiliate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology)
Akim Oda
08.2019 - Current
  • Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
  • Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
  • Collaborated with fellow lecturers to design course contents
  • Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
  • Supervised and graded Students' final year project work

Cyber Security Officer

Upper Manya Kro Rural Bank Ltd
Asesewa
05.2019 - Current
  • Prepare and submit cyber security incidents reports to Bank of Ghana and Management
  • Setup and operate security operating center to monitor, analyze, detect and cyber incidents on information systems.
  • Actively ensure appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards are in place to protect bank’s information assets from internal and external threats.
  • Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
  • Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
  • Review and maintain system documentation, procedures relating to process improvement, business continuity and disaster recovery.

Systems Administrator

Upper Manya Kro Rural Bank Ltd
Asesewa
02.2013 - Current
  • Setup, Install and manage Server (Dell PowerEdge & HP Proliant) and Client computers Hardware and Operating Systems.
  • Setup and manage Web Server for hosting T24 Core Banking Application.
  • Setup and manage Active Directory System, DNS Server, Windows Server Update Services, Windows Deployment Services, Network File Share Services and file transfer protocol, etc.
  • Setup, Configure and Manage Network Devices (Cisco Routers, Fortigate Firewall, HP and Cisco switches including VLAN configuration)
  • Assist End Users with Efficient Use of T24 Core Banking Systems and Resolve Issues that may Result from Software Defects as Well as user Errors.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and upgraded systems to improve network, system and data availability and integrity.
  • Installed firewalls and antivirus software to improve cybersecurity.

IT Intern

Air Liquide Gh
Tema
06.2012 - 01.2013
  • Assisted team and end-users with hardware and software configuration, setup and troubleshooting to maintain system functions.
  • Performed Network and Database Administrative tasks.
  • Worked on Project to Clean and Maintain Companies Database (MSSQL) of Gas Cylinders

Registration Officer for Special Duties

Electoral Commission Of Ghana, East Akim Municipal
Akim Tafo
03.2012 - 05.2012
  • Took Custody of Biometric Registration Kits
  • Set up Biometric Registration Kits Before Registration Commenced at each Registration Centre
  • Performed End of Day Activities for Registration Centre and Transferred Bio Data of Applicants to Electoral Commission Headquarters.

National Service Person

Ghana Education Service- Greater Accra Regional Office
Accra
10.2010 - 08.2011
  • Troubleshoot Computer Hardware problems in Regional Office
  • Offered IT assistance to staff of Regional Office
  • Advised Senior Officers of Regional Office on IT issues
  • Prepared program and budget for Second Cycle and Basic Schools Sporting events in Greater Accra Region

ICT Students' Lab Assistant

ICT Directorate - University Of Ghana
Legon
04.2008 - 05.2010
  • Set up ICT laboratory.
  • Monitored and ensured that students conformed to rules and regulations of ICT Centre
  • Troubleshoot software and hardware problems during operating hours.
  • Assisted students in laboratory.

IT Intern

Omatek Computer (GH) ltd
Accra
07.2009 - 08.2009
  • Assembled Desktop Computers
  • Performed installation of BIOS, Microsoft Windows Operating System and other Utility Software
  • Performed testing of computers before packaging
  • Assembled Speakers

IT Intern

State Insurance Company- Ring Road West Branch
Accra
07.2008 - 08.2008
  • Assisted team and end-users with hardware and software configuration, setup and troubleshooting to maintain system functions.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi
06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Ghana
Legon
05.2010

Senior Secondary School -

St. Augustine's College
Cape Coast
08.2005

Skills

  • Computer Systems and Network Installation and Management
  • Cyber Security Incidence Prevention, Detection and Management
  • Disaster Recovery Procedures
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Quick Learner

Additional Information

Date Of Birth: 2nd May 1986

Gender: Male

Nationality: Ghanaian

Marital Status: Married

Professional Certificate

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (Routing and Switching)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (2012)
  • Certificate in Cyber Intelligence and Forensics
  • Certificate in Cyber Security

Referees

  • Sqn Ldr Samuel Gyan Opong

     Ghana Air Force - Burma Camp

     0208000189

  • Mr Emmanuel Ephraim Arkoh

     Human Resource Manager

     Upper Manya Kro Rural Bank Ltd - Asesewa

     0555552529

Timeline

Part-Time Lecturer

Akim State College (Affiliate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology)
08.2019 - Current

Cyber Security Officer

Upper Manya Kro Rural Bank Ltd
05.2019 - Current

Systems Administrator

Upper Manya Kro Rural Bank Ltd
02.2013 - Current

IT Intern

Air Liquide Gh
06.2012 - 01.2013

Registration Officer for Special Duties

Electoral Commission Of Ghana, East Akim Municipal
03.2012 - 05.2012

National Service Person

Ghana Education Service- Greater Accra Regional Office
10.2010 - 08.2011

IT Intern

Omatek Computer (GH) ltd
07.2009 - 08.2009

IT Intern

State Insurance Company- Ring Road West Branch
07.2008 - 08.2008

ICT Students' Lab Assistant

ICT Directorate - University Of Ghana
04.2008 - 05.2010

Master of Science - Information Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Ghana

Senior Secondary School -

St. Augustine's College
Ishmael Baah