A dynamic performance driven professional, backed with over 13 years of experience in networking, communication, IT, Operations and Project Management. A persuasive communicator valued for resourcefulness, analytical skills, soft skills, risk management and strategic approach. Ready to take on challenging managerial roles with an innate ability to adapt to any domain and capabilities to timely achieve targets under constraints.
Network Administration: Managed and maintained network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other networking devices to ensure seamless operations.
Network Architecture Design: Planned and designed network architecture to meet strategic and operational requirements.
Technology Assessment: Assessed communication needs, evaluated technology options, and developed network strategies.
Security Implementation: Implemented and enforced comprehensive network security policies, protocols, and procedures.
Security Audits and Monitoring: Conducted regular security audits, monitored network traffic for anomalies, and proactively mitigated cyber threats.
Troubleshooting and Optimization: Identified and resolved network bottlenecks and issues, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
User Management: Created and managed user accounts, assigned network privileges, and enforced user access controls.
Configuration Management: Maintained detailed network documentation, managed IP address allocations, and oversaw network device configurations.
Disaster Recovery Planning: Developed and implemented disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring data backups, redundancy measures, and rapid service restoration.
IT Infrastructure Management
IT Infrastructure Oversight: Managed and maintained IT infrastructure at multiple bases, including servers, storage systems, data centers, and hardware components.
System Administration: Oversaw system administration tasks, including user management, access control, software installation, and OS/application maintenance.
IT Security Management: Implemented and enforced IT security policies, conducted security audits, and monitored system logs for anomalies.
Strategic IT Planning: Played a key role in planning and developing IT strategies to support operational requirements, assessing technology needs, evaluating options, and recommending enhancements and upgrades.
Technical Support: Provided technical support to users, troubleshooting IT issues, responding to service requests, and ensuring timely resolution.
IT Project Management: Managed IT projects, including new system implementations, software upgrades, and infrastructure expansions, overseeing project planning, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure successful delivery within budget and requirements.
IT Governance and Compliance: Ensured adherence to IT governance frameworks, policies, and compliance standards, monitored compliance with data protection regulations, licensing requirements, and other IT-related laws and regulations.