Abdulgafar Abiola Akanbi, IT Support / Network Support /System Tech

Abdulgafar Abiola Akanbi

IT Support / Network Support /System Tech

UMM HEASH CONT & SERVICES

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Diploma, CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK PROFESSIONAL
Experience
18 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 4 Months

IT Support / Network Support /System Tech at UMM HEASH CONT & SERVICES
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since April 2014

 Performs day-to-day services, support and assistance with various Windows 2003/2008/2012 Windows 7/8.1 applications and systems
 Installed and Managed an Active Directory Domain Service on Windows 2003/ 2008R2/20012R2
 Provide day to day office support both onsite and remotely.
 Installed and Configure Cisco Switches and Routers.
 Act as the front line of support for all hardware and software issues.
 Perform daily system support, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs.
 Assist with PC setup and deployment for new employees using standard hardware, and software.
 Identifies technology based problems and their root causes, and takes responsibility for timely resolution, troubleshooting and repair.
 Configured, Installed and managed Network devices and peripherals.
 Installed and Managed network facilities, individual machines, such as IP Printers, Computers as well as Scanners.
 Troubleshoot problems reported by users.
 Assembled, Installed and troubleshoot faulty computers and network devices/peripherals.
 Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details.
 Able to work effectively under deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.

IT Support / Network Engineer / System Tech at Sycom Integrated Systems and Solutions LTD
  • Nigeria
  • January 2013 to January 2014

Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
 Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
 Maintain daily tape backup and off-site tape storage.
 Installed and Managed Windows Server 2003, 2008R2 and 2012R2 Operating System.
 Installed, Managed and Configure Windows Hyper V.
 Design, Configure and Install Wireless and LAN Networks.
 Well Experience in LAN Structural Cabling and Termination.
 Installed and Managed Firewalls and Backup Systems.
 Installed and Managed Cisco Switches and Routers.
 Hardware/software installation, maintenance and support, and system integration projects, with commitment to ensuring communications consistency, compatibility, and quality

Deputy Head of IT at Yaliam Press Ltd
  • Nigeria
  • December 2010 to December 2012

 Serve as a focal point for all information technology hardware and software requests and, in consultation with administrators and other staff, making decisions about required hardware’s.
 Oversee IT support personnel and helped developed systems for smooth servicing of user needs in company.
 Maintained an ICT strategy that ensures that the Organization is update with cutting edge Technology.
 Monitor networks to ensure security and availability.
 Administer Windows servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, personal digital assistants, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches.
 Installed and Managed Windows 9x, XP, 2003, Vista, Window 7 and window 8 Operating System.
 Designed and Implemented LAN and Wireless networks.
 Installed and Managed Cisco Switches and Routers.
 Supported and maintained Storage and backups.
 Installed and Managed Enterprise Antivirus.
 Configured, Installed and manage network devices and peripherals.
 Configured, Installed and Manage CCTV system
 Make recommendations for future upgrades.
 Maintain network and system security.
 Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details.
 Able to work effectively under deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment

Network / system Support Technician at BetaSoft technology Limited
  • Nigeria
  • April 2010 to November 2010

• Configured, Installed and managed Network devices and peripherals
• Maintain network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers.
• LAN Structural Cabling and Unmanaged Switches Installations.
• Performed daily monitoring of network utilization and network traffic flow.
• Assembled, Installed and troubleshoot faulty computers and network devices/peripherals.
• Managed and Installed Windows Server 2000, 2003 and 2008R2 Operating System
• Managed and Installed Windows 9x, XP, 2003, Vista, Window 7 Operating System.
• Set-up and maintained windows 2000/2003 servers/clients.
• Managed and Installed Wireless Access point.
• Analyze and isolate issues.
• Provide day to day support .
• Designed and Implemented LAN and Wireless networks

Network Administrator / System Technician /field engineer at Digital system and Communications
  • Nigeria
  • April 2005 to February 2009

 Performs day-to-day services, support and assistance with various Windows 2003/2008 Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7 applications and systems
 Installed and Managed an Active Directory Domain Service on Windows 2000/ 2003/2008R2
 Provide day to day office support both onsite and remotely.
 Installed and Configure Cisco Switches and Routers.
 Act as the front line of support for all hardware and software issues.
 Perform daily system support, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs.
 Identifies technology based problems and their root causes, and takes responsibility for timely resolution, troubleshooting and repair.
 Configured, Installed and managed Network devices and peripherals.
 Installed and Managed network facilities, individual machines, such as IP Printers, Computers as well as Scanners.
 Troubleshoot problems reported by users.
 Assembled, Installed and troubleshoot faulty computers and network devices/peripherals.
 Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details.
 Able to work effectively under deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Network Administrator / System Technician at KCBC Business Centre
  • Nigeria
  • February 2005 to April 2005

Maintenance of over 20 Computers connected to the internet through Cisco router and also manage the Network and Printers.

computer technician at Darodaz Computer Training
  • Nigeria
  • August 2003 to December 2003

Work per- time as Computer technician and Field service Technician . Did installations, Assembling and Upgrading of Computers, printers, Laptops and other mobile peripherals during this period. Also attend to customers calls to fixes and troubleshoot PCs at customers domain.

Education

Diploma, CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK PROFESSIONAL
  • at Emerging Trees Limited
  • February 2012
Bachelor's degree, PHYSICS ELECTRONICS
  • at Federal University of Technology, Minna
  • November 2008
Diploma, Routing and Wireless Networking using the Mikrotik OS
  • at General Data Engineering Service PLC.
  • June 2006
Diploma, COMPUTER MAINTENAANCE , REPAIR AND UPGRADING
  • at Darodaz Computer
  • May 2003
Diploma, Computer Appreciation
  • at Pan – Africa Data and Resource Centre
  • November 2001
High school or equivalent, Senior Secondary School Certificate
  • at Sheik Abubakar Gummi College
  • July 2000
High school or equivalent, Junior Secondary School Certificate
  • at Sheik Abubakar Gummi College
  • July 1996
High school or equivalent, Primary School Certificate
  • at Sheik Abubakar Gummi College
  • July 1993

Specialties & Skills

Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
Wireless Networking
Windows Network Administration
MS WORD ,CORE DRAW, PAGE MAKER , MS EXCEL ,
• Sophos, McAfee, Norton, Eset Smart Security and other Antivirus Software
Windows Server 2003,2008,2012R2
Hyper V
Windows NT, XP, Vista, Windows7,Windows 8, 8.1
Analog and IP CCTV System
Cisco Switches and Routers
HP Severs and Dell Servers.
DNS, DHC, WLAN, VPN

Languages

English
Intermediate

Memberships

Internet Society
  • member
  • March 2005

Training and Certifications

CCNA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2009
Valid Until:
February 2018
ITIL Foundation v3 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2013
Valid Until:
March 2014
Network + Certified Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2013
Valid Until:
August 2016
MCITP Remote Desktop Administrator (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2013
Valid Until:
April 2013
MCTS Windows 7 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2013
Valid Until:
January 9999
MCITP Remote Desktop TEch (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2012
Valid Until:
January 9999
CCNP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2012
Valid Until:
February 2018