Derick Mapfumo, Systems Administration

Derick Mapfumo

Systems Administration

Ministry of Home Affairs Zimbabwe Republic Police

Location
Zimbabwe
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Experience
18 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 2 Months

Systems Administration at Ministry of Home Affairs Zimbabwe Republic Police
  • Zimbabwe
  • My current job since April 2006

11 years and counting
Duties
- Provide technical support for both hardware and software issues our users encounter
- Manage the configuration and operation of client-based computer operating systems
- Monitor the system daily and respond immediately to security or usability concerns
- Create and verify backups of data
- Respond to and resolve help desk requests
- Upgrade systems and processes as required for enhanced functionality and security issue resolution
- Administrate infrastructure, including firewalls, databases, malware protection software and other processes
- Review application logs
- Install and test computer-related equipment
- Installation, maintenance, servicing and repairs of all computer equipment
- Management of the police’s Internet and intranet networks
- Monitor system performance and provide security measures as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at Bindura University of Science
  • December 2016

Education (2013-2016)

Diploma, Data Communication and Computer networks
  • at University of Zimbabwe
  • October 2003

Micro-Computer Technology Data Communication and Computer Networks

High school or equivalent, Ordinary level
  • at Dadaya High School
  • November 1997

O level: Maths, English, Physical science, Biology, Accounts, Geography

Specialties & Skills

Intranet Strategy
Hardware Support
Computer Networks
ACTIVE DIRECTORY
COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPUTER NETWORKING
DATA COMMUNICATIONS
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION

Languages

English
Expert

Hobbies

  • Research on anything and everything I.T