Aniekan Essien
System Administrator
3, Goodwill Estate
Summary
At Megalectrics Limited, I spearheaded system upgrades and disaster recovery, enhancing efficiency by automating processes and reducing downtime. My leadership in training staff and coordinating cross-functional IT projects showcases my problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills, significantly contributing to our technical advancements and operational productivity.
Driven Systems Administrator with 14 years of experience in software implementation and maintenance.
Proven history of managing complex infrastructures and data center operations. Expert in solutions-oriented business application problem-solving and dedicated to providing best-in-class service. Skilled at troubleshooting, communication and collaboration.
Meticulous System Administrator with experience in system and server administration. Proven skill in quickly and effectively remedying issues to bring servers back to functionality after crashes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Reliable System Administrator provides 24/7 oversight of valuable data and technological assets. Trusted to safeguard cybersecurity, employee privacy and business continuity. Serves as first line of defense against technical interruptions and unwanted intrusions. Resourceful System Administrator consistently responds to wide range of technical challenges with focused and creative approach. Highly effective at problem solving and decision making. 16+ years of progressive IT experience.
Seasoned System Administrator with 14-year background in Information Technology. Progressive experience marked by continuous contributions above and beyond requirements. Career achievements in large-scale software deployments, network buildouts and data security. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Driven Systems Administrator with 14 years of experience in software implementation and maintenance. Proven history of managing complex infrastructures and data center operations. Expert in solutions-oriented business application problem-solving and dedicated to providing best-in-class service. Skilled at troubleshooting, communication and collaboration. Meticulous System Administrator with experience in system and server administration. Proven skill in quickly and effectively remedying issues to bring servers back to functionality after crashes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead System Administrator
Megalectrics Limited
05.2010 - Current
- Coordinated with other IT teams like network administrators or application support specialists to resolve cross-functional issues impacting system performance or availability.
- Collaborated with team members to develop comprehensive project plans for system upgrades, migrations, and installations, resulting in successful project completion within deadlines.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in system administration techniques and tools to enhance their professional development.
- Performed root cause analysis of recurring issues or incidents in order to identify underlying problems leading to more effective long-term solutions.
- Conducted regular capacity planning exercises to ensure appropriate resource allocation based on current usage trends and anticipated future needs.
- Reduced recovery time from system failures by designing and implementing robust backup strategies and disaster recovery plans.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in system administration by attending conferences, webinars, and online forums.
- Ensured seamless communication between departments through the installation, configuration, and maintenance of communication systems such as email servers and VoIP solutions.
- Enhanced system performance by implementing and maintaining server infrastructure, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of user access rights to ensure adherence to least privilege principles and compliance with internal security policies.
- Optimized network security with the installation and management of firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems.
- Supported end-users by troubleshooting issues related to hardware devices, software applications, networking equipment or other technology components that impacted daily work functions.
- Assisted in the creation of IT policies and procedures that provided guidance on various aspects of technology use within the organization.
- Collaborated with software development teams to establish and maintain source code repositories, enabling efficient version control and release management processes.
- Implemented proactive monitoring solutions for critical infrastructure components to minimize potential downtime risks due to unexpected failures or capacity-related issues.
- Managed vendor relationships for hardware procurement, software licensing renewals, and ongoing support contracts to optimize costs while maintaining quality service levels.
- Streamlined IT operations by automating processes, reducing manual tasks and increasing overall productivity.
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
- Managed onboarding and offboarding of employees.
- Completed reports detailing network and systems performance and downtime issues.
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
- Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
- Oversaw file system and storage upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
- Introduced management tools to create and manage virtual server computing environment.
- Drove continuous improvement of IT governance processes.
- Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
- Implemented corrective plans of action for network availability and latency.
- Migrated data from legacy system to databases.
- Served as subject matter expert on proposed technology purchases.
- Adopted cost-effective, useful solutions to implement into current systems.
- Monitored temperature and power draw to immediately detect faults and failures.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
- Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
- Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance.
- Researched and recommended new technologies and strategies for improving system performance.
- Maximized system availability through development and testing of contingency plans.
- Implemented and maintained virtual private networks.
- Identified and resolved network congestion issues and bottlenecks.
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
- Developed and documented network policies, procedures and standards.
- Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
- Evaluated software products to determine compatibility with existing systems.
- Devised scripts and automation tools to improve system efficiency.
- Daily monitoring of Online Streaming Servers across the four stations (BEAT 99.9 FM, CLASSIC 97.3 FM, NAIJA 102.7 FM & LAGOSTALKS 91.3 FM).
- Profiler (off-air dubs): Daily checks for BEAT FM, CLASSIC FM, NAIJA FM & LAGOSTALKS FM.
- Aquira, RCS Zetta, GSelector, Account NAV, Radio Vision, Microsoft software, Sophos Firewall, and ESET Anti-Virus update/upgrade/backup/weekly checks.
- Set up three radio stations in Ibadan, Port Harcourt & Abuja.
- 16+ years of progressive technical engineering and IT experience in the field of Radio with an emphasis on RCS.
- Collaborated with software development teams to establish and maintain source code repositories, enabling efficient version control and release management processes
- Ensured seamless communication between departments through the installation, configuration, and maintenance of communication systems such as email servers and VoIP solutions
- Assisted in the creation of IT policies and procedures that provided guidance on various aspects of technology use within the organization
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in system administration by attending conferences, webinars, and online forums
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Ibadan
Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria 05.1997 - 08.2002
Skills
Software Installation
Training and mentoring
Incident Management
Backup Management
Capacity Planning
Security Protocols
Server Management
Network Administration
Database Administration
System optimization
Disaster Recovery
Hardware Configuration
Operating System Expertise
IT Infrastructure Planning
Network Troubleshooting
System monitoring
File system administration
Desktop troubleshooting
Hardware troubleshooting
System updates
System Upgrades
Server maintenance
Technical Support
Project Management
Technical solution development
Project Coordination
Equipment management
Helpdesk operations
Technical specifications
Hardware and software installation
Configuration Management
Web Security
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Quick Learner
Mainframe Backups
Problem-solving abilities
IP Addressing and Subnetting
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
Technical Troubleshooting
Effective Communication
Team Collaboration
LAN and WAN control
Data Backup
Timeline
Lead System Administrator
Megalectrics Limited
05.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Ibadan
05.1997 - 08.2002
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