Profile Summary
Successful, energized Information and Network Security
professional +12 years experience in IT and providing Cyber
Security solution for IT business and network maintenance.
Administer Business Process Automation for Digital IT
transformation. In-depth knowledge of modern LAN including fibre
optic, WAN (VSAT & Satellite TV) and MAN technology protocols,
including; vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
(VAPT), networking and system administration. Hands-on experience
in configuring and installing software, testing, troubleshooting
and repairing desktop / laptop computers and peripherals.
Demonstrated ability to utilize a range of hardware and software
testing tools and techniques. ITIL Certified.
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Technical Skills
- Good fundamental IT security knowledge
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Sound knowledge of computer languages: JAVA, JavaScript, HTML
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Well acquainted with network/Security protocols like: Sonet,
ipv4, ipv6, FTP, DNS, DHCP, PPP, RIPv2
- Incident Response Management
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Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing tools (Kali, Metasploit,
Wireshark, Armitage, Shodan, Burpsuite, Zenmap)
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Cisco Networking Skills: VLAN, Spanning Tree, ARP, IP Routing,
RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, ACLs, NAT, CHAP, IPv4, IPv6
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Server and Client Virtualization with tools VMware, Parallels,
VirtualBox, Cloud, Hyper-V
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Professional Education:
Project management, ITIL, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Professional, Certified Fibre Optic
Installer, Certified VSAT installer (GVF), Entrepreneurship and
Business Development.
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Relevant Professional Experience
IT SPECIALIST | Saemer Technologies Ltd, Accra | July 2019 - Present
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Managing all aspects of information technology security, computer systems and daily administration of the business
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Responsible for installing, configuration, training, after sale service support (remote & in-person) to companies using our software suite (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Gemini Hospital Management Software (GHMS), BizMax Hotel Management Software etc.) in both cloud base and locally installed.
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR | Emetron Technologies, Accra | June 2004 - June 2009
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Support the senior network administrator in managing local and wide area networks
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Maintain and Troubleshoot network and server hardware & software
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Installation, maintenance, update and support of all applications, systems and communications software
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Professional Skills
Research, Presentation and Analytical Skills
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During my final MSc project work at RGU, I delivered a project on the identification of SQLi vulnerabilities in web application using the best methodology available. This involved analysing various tools available online with known capability to curb the vulnerability menace and narrowing the result of the various tools analysed, to the most effective penetration tool available.
Finally, I set up a virtual lab to demonstrate the effectiveness of the selected vulnerability tools, such as SQLMap for conducting penetration test to identify various vulnerabilities existing on selected web application from the OWASP site.
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Teamwork, Complex Problem Solving and Innovative
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Implemented several complex WAN systems using VSAT Technologies as an installer for Emetron Technologies and Accelon Ghana and securing the systems installed at both end with inbuilt firewall, for a secured communication.
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I worked as the Coordinating Registration Officer for the National Identification Authority, Accra in May – December 2019 to supervise a team of operators, CVO’S, CFO’S and Registration officers, during the mass registration exercise of the Ghana card, which required great team work, good time management and display of good leadership and customer service skills for its success.
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Education
MSc Information and Network Security | Jan 2016-July 2017, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland.
Key Modules: Information Security Management, Network Security, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNA Security, Web Systems Development, Security Testing, Systems Programming and Security, Professional Development and Research Skills
BSc Information Communication Technology | Aug 2006 - Jun 2010, Ghana Institute of Management &Public Admin. (GIMPA).
Key Modules: Advanced Networking, JAVA, Communication Skills, Statistics, Information Systems, System Analysis and Design
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Additional Information & Interests
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Member of RGU Computing Society, Member of the NITA CERT, Member of the Ghana Developer Network Group
References available on request
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