Resume: Stephen Armah, ac39yp@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-armah 929-***-**** – AURORA, INDIANA 47001 Stephen Armah

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IT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER

Versatile, results-driven Expert with 10+ years IT Systems Engineer experience in implementing, Deploying and Maintaining of Business Data solutions to facilitate cooperate growth. Lead cross functional teams with diverse technical expertise. Well rounded IT background in infrastructure management and Cooperate IT solutions. TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Strong technical hands-on skills and deployment of Microsoft Windows 2008/20012 Server Architecture, VMware, Linux, Mac Platform, Implementing & Managing Active directory services, Microsoft Exchange Server, Filemaker Client & Server solutions, Microsoft ISA Server, Sun Systems, Cloud storage solutions and configuration of HP, Dell Power Edge server series, Blade Servers, Compaq Proliant Rack mounted Servers, Sparc, Ultras arc, Apc power solutions and Network Storage Devices.

EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT

IT Manager April 2014 - August 2016

Netis Ghana Ltd (www.netisgroup.net)

Is a leading Network Implementation and Industrial Power Solution company that provides maintenance of telecommunication infrastructure to telecommunication operators (MTN, Vodafone, and AIRTEL) Implement and deploy windows 2008/2012 architecture, and manage infrastructure deployment across 5+ Regional Branch office locations. Provide end user support for 120+ corporate users. Install, configure, and troubleshoot secure LAN’s, WAN’s, & Intranets. Consistently managed numerous simultaneous technical projects / lead IT engineer for $2 Million ten-key projects rollout, & upgrades. Provide networking solutions on time and within budget.

• Designed and implemented improved corporate IT policies on IT infrastructure and security for ISO Certification for the group.

• Designed and implemented centralized Data storage and data collection solution

• IT Resource Overseer for deployment of new technologies or devices such as security chips, device interfacing, and mobile apps and cable connectivity

• Configured and managed AD, Exchange, DHCP, WSUS, WDS, Antivirus and backup servers in the corporate

• Design, develop, implement and IT policies and procedures

• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems (SAN & NAS)

• Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations for regional offices

• Overseeing and determining timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations and power solutions

• Managing and reporting on allocation of IT budget IT Manager April 2007- March 2014

Reime Ghana Ltd (www.reimenis.com )

A Network Implementation company that provides cellular site deployment and maintenance for wireless telecommunication infrastructure operators in Ghana and West African sub Region (MTN, AIRTEL, Vodaphone etc.) Task:

In charge of Planning, organizing, Evaluating IT operations for the group, and implementation, Local / Wide Area Networking and Servers at the Head office and Branch offices (Reime Ghana, Reime Ivory Coast and Reime Benin). Reporting direct to the Managing Director and providing complete technical assistance on information Technology decisions on daily operational work. Also implement, plan and maintain documentation of complete Resume: Stephen Armah, ac39yp@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-armah 929-***-**** – AURORA, INDIANA 47001 ICT infrastructure, LAN & WAN Upgrades and Implementation, disaster recovery, policies and procedures, designing, implementing security and service policies for the group. Complete enterprise wide virus prevention strategies and policies using enterprise suite antivirus software. Network Administrator March 2004 – Jan 2006

Tex Styles Ghana Ltd (GTP)

http://gtpfashion.com/

A leading local textiles industrial group in Ghana involve in manufacturing of the country’s largest textiles for Ghana and part of Africa.

Task:

Responsible for managing and maintaining of Local and Wide Area Networking and Servers at the Head office and regional branch offices. Reporting direct to the Group ICT Manger and providing complete technical assistance on information Technology decisions on daily operational work. Documentation of complete IT infrastructure, disaster recovery, policies and procedures, designing and implementing security and IT service policies for the group. Complete enterprise wide virus prevention strategies and policies using enterprise suite antivirus software. Develop data backup solutions and plan software installations and development plan.

Accomplishments:

• Planned, deploy and managed implementation of Active directory service for windows Server and client workstations at the head office and various branch offices of the company nationwide.

• Configure VPN’s between head office and branch offices for replication of data, email, remote management and easy access to month end reports and reconciliation.

• Provide consultation and teamed in the implementation of head office/branch office LAN and WAN setup and configurations

• Reviewed requirements for file servers, domain controllers, member servers and Database servers

(Sun/oracle) develop plan for upgrades and documentation.

• Implement Arc server on windows base local area network for data backup from servers. Education

University of Ghana (ICT Directorate)

CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate Jan 2009 –Dec 2009 University of Cape Coast Bachelor of Computer Science Feb- 2000 – Nov 2004 IPMC Training Institute May 2000 – Oct 2002

Diploma in Information Technology

Holland Africa Computer Institute May 1997 – December 1999 Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering

Microsoft Certification

• MCSA ( Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)

• MCP ( Microsoft Certified Professional )

• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)

City & Guilds of London institute

Microcomputer Technology Part I, II & III

Leadership & Career Development Consults

• Impact of Attitude on Employment Performance in An Organization

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