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Ruth Senyonjo

Information Systems and Technology Support
Kampala

Summary

Dedicated IT Support Specialist with 8+ months of hands-on experience in networking, IT infrastructure, and system administration. Skilled in troubleshooting complex issues, providing technical support, and resolving escalated customer problems. Proficient in HTML, CSS, C programming, and project management. Experienced in collaborating across teams to resolve technical challenges and mentoring new support engineers. Eager to contribute to innovative solutions and enhance customer experiences at Microsoft.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
44
44
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Student Counsellor and IT Support Specialist

Study Net Uganda Limited
08.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced career readiness among high school graduates by facilitating workshops on resume writing, interview preparation techniques, job search strategies, and professional etiquette principles.
  • Supported students in researching potential schools, completing applications, writing essays, navigating financial aid processes, and making informed decisions about higher education opportunities.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Updated software to safeguard against security flaws.
  • Managed backup and recovery of data assets to safeguard system availability.
  • Assisted in the successful migration to a new server platform with minimal interruptions to business operations.
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.

Intern

Ministry Of Finance, Planning And Economic Development
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Installed and configured software and hardware.
  • Reviewed system and network performance to make proactive adjustments based on established IT policies.
  • Resolved technical issues quickly, minimizing disruptions to business operations.
  • Participated in IT strategy meetings, providing valuable insights to inform decision-making.
  • Improved network security by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and implementing necessary updates.
  • Implemented data backup procedures, safeguarding essential company information against potential loss or corruption.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues by researching and applying advanced troubleshooting techniques, improving issue resolution speed by 15%.
  • Upheld organizational culture and values through excellent teamwork, customer service, and continuous process improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems And Technology

Makerere University Kampala
04.2001 - 01.2025

High School Diploma -

Seeta High School- A Level Campus
04.2001 - 04.2021

Skills

  • System Administration
  • IT Support and Troubleshooting
  • Customer Support and Issue Resolution
  • IT Infrastructure Implementation and Maintenance
  • Network and System Management
  • Cross-Product and Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Technical Documentation and Content Creation
  • Remote Support and Desktop Support
  • Incident Management
  • Data Backup and Recovery
  • LAN/WAN
  • IT Security Management
  • Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing
  • Excellent Communication
  • Attention to Detail

Software

Oracle

The Microsoft Suite

CISCO

HTML and CSS

C Programming

Interests

Volunteering

Research

Timeline

Student Counsellor and IT Support Specialist

Study Net Uganda Limited
08.2024 - Current

Intern

Ministry Of Finance, Planning And Economic Development
06.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems And Technology

Makerere University Kampala
04.2001 - 01.2025

High School Diploma -

Seeta High School- A Level Campus
04.2001 - 04.2021
Ruth SenyonjoInformation Systems and Technology Support