Okeng Kenneth
Computer Scientist
Kampala,Naguru
Summary
Network Administrator with 5 years of experience in supporting server environments. Determined and focused in managing network infrastructure and optimizing environment while reducing redundancy. Considered expert in troubleshooting complex problems and reaching innovative solutions while adhering to rules and requirements of project scope. Dynamic team player when interfacing with other staff members, vendors and end-users. Knowledgeable Network Administrator qualified to upgrade software and hardware while monitoring network performance. Enthusiastic professional with background implementing cybersecurity products, including firewalls, antivirus software and intrusion prevention systems. Methodical network administrator with 3 years of experience in supporting server environments. Resourceful in managing network infrastructure and optimizing environment while reducing redundancy. Capable in troubleshooting complex problems and reaching innovative solutions while adhering to rules and requirements of project scope. Excellent communicator when interfacing with other teams, vendors and end-users. Multitasking Network Administrator with background in system upgrades and hardware monitoring. Determined employee with over 3 years of network component installation experience. Highly knowledgeable in system repairs and performance improvements. Resourceful System Administrator consistently responds to wide range of technical challenges with focused and creative approach. Highly effective at problem solving and decision making. 3 years of progressive IT experience. Seasoned System Administrator with 3-year background in Information Technology. Progressive experience marked by continuous contributions above and beyond requirements. Career achievements in large-scale software deployments, network buildouts, and data security. Friendly student available for weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Considered hardworking, punctual and driven.
Hardworking and driven to work quickly and effectively on projects in all types of environments.
Dedicated IT professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Administrator
UPF
Kampala, Naguru
07.2010 - Current
- Configured networks for smooth, reliable operation to meet business processes and objectives.
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance and support.
- Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations for 2 years.
- Drafted training materials and organized training sessions for new employees.
- Technically supported project planning team for development and implementation of proposals and solutions to address hardware and software problems and network emergencies.
- Assumed system administrator responsibilities during 3-month vacancy in position.
- Supervised 250 external computer consultants and vendors.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Rewrote and updated group policy with new domain move and domain level raise.
- Managed and maintained stability of network and wireless services throughout enterprise.
- Took over responsibilities of administrator during absence and filled in gaps around office.
- Backed up company data to distributed storage centers to avoid massive data loss in event of network breach or failure.
- Verified continuity of computer and telephone system services for users through technical expertise, assistance and project coordination.
- Installed, configured, and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
- Installed and upgraded internal and third party software.
- Monitored stability of network and wireless services to deliver comprehensive stability.
- Planned, implemented and maintained wireless network strategy and operation.
- Constructed and maintained Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN).
- Provided required network documentation to inform management.
- Developed and refined build process and configurations, and contributed to network automation.
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Provided planning for annual budgets to fund IT projects and controlled spending within budget.
- Planned, coordinated and implemented network security measures.
- Managed Windows domain move and raised domain level.
System Administrator
UPF
kampala, Naguru
07.2010 - Current
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
- Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.
- Created patches and solutions to fix bugs in existing applications.
- Oversaw file system, storage and other digital asset upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
- Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
Network Security Administrator
UPF
Kampala, Naguru
07.2010 - Current
- Applied Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks to verify performance of ongoing security measures.
- Developed and maintained company-wide endpoint security solutions.
- Selected appropriate intrusion detection system solutions for implementation at facilities.
- Worked with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures.
- Completed vulnerability scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues.
- Oversaw software configurations and updates for 2500 systems across 12 departments.
- Established company-wide security best practices and protocols to mitigate risk of data breach.
- Created standardized incident response program to outline immediate and consistent remediation of security breaches.
- Offered preventive training to harden personnel against intrusion vectors such as phishing, ransomware and more.
- Maintained strict adherence to regulations such as payment card industry (PCI) data security standard.
- Authored security and vulnerability reports, detailing logged incursions and suggesting remediation efforts.
- Installed and maintained commercial firewall solution, working with security vendors to consistently apply best practices and software updates.
- Identified, selected and deployed encryption solution to increase data protection across 25 applications.
- Designed standardized incident logging system to track historical incursions while helping prevent future breaches.
- Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
- Maintained data management and storage systems to protect data from compromise.
- Created and implemented security network framework across 150 devices.
- Outlined and maintained security patching schedule to efficiently address ongoing system issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Uganda Technology & Management University
Bugolobi-Kampala 09.2018 - 09.2021
Skills
Data backups
Certification
CCNA & HCIA
learning new things
I like to learn new things especially IT related stuff, because i would love to add in something missing in my field of work and also interacting with people, learn from them and sharing ideas to solve the problem as a a group for the success of the organization.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Uganda Technology & Management University
09.2018 - 09.2021
Network Administrator
UPF
07.2010 - Current
System Administrator
UPF
07.2010 - Current
Network Security Administrator
UPF
07.2010 - Current
CCNA & HCIA
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