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MARTIN MEMAH

MARTIN MEMAH

Accra

Summary

Ability to grasp new ideas and integrate them into desired results. Able to handle challenges, with proven history of increased productivity. Committed to implementing quality improvement techniques. Enjoy Working as a team member as well as independently. Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. Works efficiently under pressure.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior RF and IP Network Engineer

Ecoband Networks
Accra
08.2015 - Current
  • Coordinate and execute VSAT installation and configuration tasks.
  • Deploy and troubleshoot all types of equipment at customers’ site.
  • Design, implement and recommend communications architecture for all types of customers.
  • Provide quality support for customers and respond to customer enquiries/complaints.
  • Installation of customer routers and switches
  • providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education
  • persuading clients that a product or service best satisfies their needs in terms of quality, price and delivery.
  • Developing long-term relationships with clients, through managing and interpreting their requirement.

Systems & Network Engineer

Spidersat Communications/ITC
Accra
07.2013 - 07.2015
  • Support of Spidersat and Spidersat customer’s equipment and services including the installation, support, and maintenance of;.
  • VSAT equipment, Wireless backhaul equipment, Wireless access equipment, Local and wide area network equipment, Server systems (file, print, database, remote access) Systems, software (Windows, Linux), Backup systems (Archival, Imaging, Near-line), Internet software systems (Web, Mail, File Transfer) VoIP and IP Telephony systems
  • Customer support and consulting services
  • Maintaining accurate and informative records of all support activities
  • Remaining an important and valuable asset to the Spidersat Technical Team.

Systems Support Engineer

Spidersat Communications Ltd
Accra
03.2012 - 11.2013
  • Installation and maintenance of VSAT and network equipment including; Server systems, Wireless backhauls, Backup Systems, VoIP systems, LAN and WAN.
  • Providing support via email, telephone, remote access facilities and traveling to the customer’s site when required.
  • Troubleshooting and escalation of problems within acceptable timeframes.
  • Emergency assistance in the event of hardware, software and communications failure.
  • Maintaining accurate and informative records of all support activities in Cisco WebEx, Dropbox, Spidersat Wiki and Spidersat support platforms.
  • Prioritizing workload to maximize productivity and minimize customer downtime
  • Building and maintaining excellent customer relations.

Network Engineer

iBurst Africa - ISP
Accra
07.2011 - 12.2021

# Leads in iSpeed installations and support.

# Regular visits to Base stations and provide reports.

# Monitor Base stations both onsite and offsite.

# Plans and support network and computing infrastructure.

# Manage and respond to emergencies at the Base station sites

# Fault handling and escalation.

# Perform troubleshooting analysis of servers, workstations and associated systems.

# Liaising with 3rd party suppliers, handling escalating through to resolution.

# Provides IP assignment , core network configurations, DNS setup, monitoring and graphing for co-location, leased lines, customer backup and other customer network services.

# Server builds and installs, application upgrades, network equipment build

and installation.

# Coordinates with the network Manager on any other technical issues to optimize the iBurst network.

Systems Administrator

Bank-Switch Ghana Ltd
Accra
02.2010 - 10.2010
  • Ensuring that the network devices are up and running.
  • Performing routine audits of systems and software.
  • Monitoring network performance (Whats-Up Gold) and generating daily device reports # Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.
  • Installing and configuring new hardware and software.
  • Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, etc # Maintaining and troubleshooting Active Directory services.
  • Troubleshooting any network problems.
  • General System administrator duties.

I.T Systems Administrator

Flemingo International Duty Free
Accra
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Ensures that all products are entered in the system and updated at the POS.
  • Ensures that all product UNC codes are scanning with their right prices and product code # Generating daily sales and stock reports using Microsoft excel.
  • Configuring Active directory, DHCP and DNS services # Performing backups of retail software weekly and monthly.
  • Liaising with warehouse manager to ensure proper control over stock.
  • Ensures the server is up and running.
  • Applying operating system and anti-virus updates, patches, and configuration changes.
  • Installing and configuring new hardware and software.
  • Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, etc.
  • Ensuring that the network infrastructure is up and running.
  • Responsible for security.
  • Responsible for documenting the configuration of the system.
  • Troubleshooting any reported problems
  • System performance tuning
  • Attending to customers during rush hours.

I.T Systems Administrator/Warehouse Officer

Maagrace Garment Ltd
Koforidua
03.2007 - 01.2008
  • Performing routine audits of systems and software.
  • Performing backups and restores.
  • Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.
  • Installing and configuring new hardware and software.
  • Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, etc.
  • Answering technical queries.
  • Responsibility for security.
  • Responsibility for documenting the configuration of the system.
  • Troubleshooting any reported problems.
  • System performance tuning.
  • Ensuring that the network infrastructure is up and running.
  • Stock management

Education

GVF503i_Ed2 – IDirect Specialist -

Global VSAT Forum
Accra, Ghana
06.2014

GVF 520-521 - Advanced Satcom Professional Certificate -

Global VSAT Forum
Online
04.2013

GVF 510 – Basci Satcom Professional Certificate -

Global VSAT Forum
Online
05.2012

Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA -

Ghana Institute of Management And Public Admin.
Accra, Ghana
08.2011

International Diploma in Computer Studies -

IPMC
Accra, Ghana
11.2007

Networking and Systems Administration of Windows Server 2003. -

IPMC
01.2005

Engineering Technician's Part 1 -

Kumasi Technical University
Kumasi, Ghana
08.2004

Computer Hardware -

Smile Computer School
Accra, Ghana
12.2002

Electrical Installation Work -

Akawatia Technical Institute
Akwatia, Ghana
05.2002

Skills

  • Firewalls and endpoint security
  • Infrastructure planning and design
  • Technical infrastructure migration
  • Technical solutions development
  • Security technologies
  • Project management
  • Data backups
  • Cisco wireless routers and switches
  • Switching protocols
  • Network configuration
  • Hardware and software configurations
  • Network operations
  • MS Office
  • LAN/WAN
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • DHCP/DNS Ethernet and Firewall proficient

Training

2015 HSSE (Health, Security, Safety & Environment ) E-Learning Program - Maersk Drilling

Intellian Aptus Training - Maritime Satcom

References

References

Mr. Enoch Acquah Network and IP Manager Ecoband Networks Ltd Tel...+233544316152 / +233262505125

Mr. Daniel Adjei Systems and Network Engineer Spidersat Communications Ltd Tel...+233268090827

Mr. Charles Dzitornu Site Supervisor iBurst Africa - Ghana Tel...+233244627148

Mr. Paa Nii Williams Head of IT – Customer service Bank-switch Ghana Ltd. Tel...+233244376746

Mr. Farid Djabanor IT Administrator - Ghana Flemingo international Ltd Tel...+233249959859

Timeline

Senior RF and IP Network Engineer

Ecoband Networks
08.2015 - Current

Systems & Network Engineer

Spidersat Communications/ITC
07.2013 - 07.2015

Systems Support Engineer

Spidersat Communications Ltd
03.2012 - 11.2013

Network Engineer

iBurst Africa - ISP
07.2011 - 12.2021

Systems Administrator

Bank-Switch Ghana Ltd
02.2010 - 10.2010

I.T Systems Administrator

Flemingo International Duty Free
01.2008 - 01.2010

I.T Systems Administrator/Warehouse Officer

Maagrace Garment Ltd
03.2007 - 01.2008

GVF503i_Ed2 – IDirect Specialist -

Global VSAT Forum

GVF 520-521 - Advanced Satcom Professional Certificate -

Global VSAT Forum

GVF 510 – Basci Satcom Professional Certificate -

Global VSAT Forum

Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA -

Ghana Institute of Management And Public Admin.

International Diploma in Computer Studies -

IPMC

Networking and Systems Administration of Windows Server 2003. -

IPMC

Engineering Technician's Part 1 -

Kumasi Technical University

Computer Hardware -

Smile Computer School

Electrical Installation Work -

Akawatia Technical Institute
MARTIN MEMAH