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Updated: 28-Sep-2020
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
System Administrator
Ajax, ON
Diligent ICT professional with 5 years of experience in Systems Administration for On-Premise & Cloud technology, Configuration and Support. Adept at process improvement, technical support, team collaboration, project management and multi-faceted administrative tasks. Works well autonomously or as a key member of a team.
Key Skills & Areas of Expertise
• Hands on with AWS, Git, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Rundeck & Jenkins • Excellent Communication skills
• Linux/Unix (Shell/bash scripting), Windows Server administration • Ability to maintain productive working relationships with internal & external stakeholders
• SQL for Database administration and maintenance
• Excellent knowledge of Java & Python programming
• Microsoft Office 365
• Adaptability and good problem-solving skills
• Router and switch configuration, Implementation and troubleshooting
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to understand and debug scripts for errors • Presentation and Reporting
• Good Time & People Management
Key Skills & Areas of Expertise
• Hands on with AWS, Git, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Rundeck & Jenkins • Excellent Communication skills
• Linux/Unix (Shell/bash scripting), Windows Server administration • Ability to maintain productive working relationships with internal & external stakeholders
• SQL for Database administration and maintenance
• Excellent knowledge of Java & Python programming
• Microsoft Office 365
• Adaptability and good problem-solving skills
• Router and switch configuration, Implementation and troubleshooting
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to understand and debug scripts for errors • Presentation and Reporting
• Good Time & People Management
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Personal Details
Highest Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Ample Organics
January 2020 to April 2020
• Deployed and setup 10 AWS new client cloud infrastructure and web applications for their production and sandbox environment using Nomad and Terraform.
• Executed PostgreSQL DB dumps collection, migration & replication tasks for On-premise and Cloud clients from production to sandbox environments using Bash scripts with scheduled cron jobs.
• Created automation scripts using Ansible on Rundeck to run jobs for quick application deployments and resolution of minor troubleshooting tasks.
• SSL certificate renewal on Nginx servers for on-premise clients & cloud clients on AWS.
• Modified resources on AWS using terraform to expand cloud client's infrastructure as the need arises.
• Performed Scaling down and decommissioning of client's cluster nodes on Kubernetes and AWS through Kubernetes command line tool and AWS console.
• L1 and L2 on call monitoring of 256 infrastructure and services using datadog.
• Used Vault & 1password to securely store SSH keys, passwords and retrieve these credentials securely for use in scripts when needed.
• Executed PostgreSQL DB dumps collection, migration & replication tasks for On-premise and Cloud clients from production to sandbox environments using Bash scripts with scheduled cron jobs.
• Created automation scripts using Ansible on Rundeck to run jobs for quick application deployments and resolution of minor troubleshooting tasks.
• SSL certificate renewal on Nginx servers for on-premise clients & cloud clients on AWS.
• Modified resources on AWS using terraform to expand cloud client's infrastructure as the need arises.
• Performed Scaling down and decommissioning of client's cluster nodes on Kubernetes and AWS through Kubernetes command line tool and AWS console.
• L1 and L2 on call monitoring of 256 infrastructure and services using datadog.
• Used Vault & 1password to securely store SSH keys, passwords and retrieve these credentials securely for use in scripts when needed.
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Rocket Science VFX
June 2019 to July 2019
• Deployed and configured 10 GPU cloud servers on Amazon Web Services (AWS) using ansible playbook to assist with rendering.
• Created Hyper-V Virtual Machines and installed CentOS to setup application servers for deployment of Odoo CRM & ERP application for project management and FOG server for image capture on windows client.
• Integrated windows events log into Graylog for monitoring and to provide a graphical view of user events over time.
• Managed and created new VLAN network infrastructure on switches as required.
• Deployed and configured 12 IP phones and 6 IP security cameras.
• Replaced Hard disks on storage server with new disks and fixed faulty Hard disks on windows machines by rebuilding with MegaRaid tool
• Upgraded workstation from windows 7 to windows 10 and captured operating system image using FOG server.
• Prepared workstations required for new employees by creating user account on domain and installing necessary applications.
• Created Hyper-V Virtual Machines and installed CentOS to setup application servers for deployment of Odoo CRM & ERP application for project management and FOG server for image capture on windows client.
• Integrated windows events log into Graylog for monitoring and to provide a graphical view of user events over time.
• Managed and created new VLAN network infrastructure on switches as required.
• Deployed and configured 12 IP phones and 6 IP security cameras.
• Replaced Hard disks on storage server with new disks and fixed faulty Hard disks on windows machines by rebuilding with MegaRaid tool
• Upgraded workstation from windows 7 to windows 10 and captured operating system image using FOG server.
• Prepared workstations required for new employees by creating user account on domain and installing necessary applications.
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
RGS incorporated (Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.)
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RGS incorporated is a subcontractor to Huawei who is involved in rendering I.T services and manpower to telecommunications companies to meet the operational needs of their client.
October 2016 to February 2019
• Received the 2nd place award in Huawei Skills Competition for Database Administration, Storage Area Networks and Linux Administration
• Expertly deployed Voice Mail Service System (VMS) and associated services to an upgraded platform to accommodate increased subscriber base
• Performed Service Quality Maintenance on over 30 SuSE Enterprise Linux servers, 8 Databases and associated Cluster systems through daily inspection and quarterly health checks of network elements.
• Played an active role in end to end System Integration Test (SIT) between network element and CRM software solution through monitoring and capture of log replies and response from servers
• Operate and maintained a weekly average of 99.9% SLA on services ensuring customer satisfaction
• Successfully configured time and data usage policy on Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) GPON2 project leading to measured and effective usage of resources
• Configured short codes (USSD codes), SMS codes, tag messages and generation of weekly network element performance reports
• Reduced incidents by adhering to standard Issue To Resolution (ITR) processes during upgrades, data migration and patch installation
• Mentored and trained 2 junior colleagues
• Performed tracing and resolution of issues using Wireshark and tcpdump
• Provided technical support to ease personnel challenges on Caller Ring Back Tune (CRBT) project
• Enhanced security by granting/limiting access using permissions, firewall configuration and port settings to ensure that only the required users/applications have access
• Reviewed Business Requirement Document and provision of solution for new product implementation
• Provided second level support for over 100,000+ subscribers
• Ensured timely backups of important data on network elements
• Expertly deployed Voice Mail Service System (VMS) and associated services to an upgraded platform to accommodate increased subscriber base
• Performed Service Quality Maintenance on over 30 SuSE Enterprise Linux servers, 8 Databases and associated Cluster systems through daily inspection and quarterly health checks of network elements.
• Played an active role in end to end System Integration Test (SIT) between network element and CRM software solution through monitoring and capture of log replies and response from servers
• Operate and maintained a weekly average of 99.9% SLA on services ensuring customer satisfaction
• Successfully configured time and data usage policy on Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) GPON2 project leading to measured and effective usage of resources
• Configured short codes (USSD codes), SMS codes, tag messages and generation of weekly network element performance reports
• Reduced incidents by adhering to standard Issue To Resolution (ITR) processes during upgrades, data migration and patch installation
• Mentored and trained 2 junior colleagues
• Performed tracing and resolution of issues using Wireshark and tcpdump
• Provided technical support to ease personnel challenges on Caller Ring Back Tune (CRBT) project
• Enhanced security by granting/limiting access using permissions, firewall configuration and port settings to ensure that only the required users/applications have access
• Reviewed Business Requirement Document and provision of solution for new product implementation
• Provided second level support for over 100,000+ subscribers
• Ensured timely backups of important data on network elements
Education
BSc in Computer Science
University of Lagos
2007
Skills
• System Administrator • Active Directory • Vmware • Linux • Red Hat • Database Management (3 years) • Linux Administrator • Redhat • System Admin
Certifications and Licenses
ITIL
May 2019 to Present
CCNA